i. 9 / vol. II

www.samcar.orgMonthly Newsletter of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS®

September2009

SAMCAR

Legislative

CAR

In this issue...

Message from the Presidentpage 2

Member Appreciation BBQpages 5 and 6

Upcoming Spaghetti Feedpage 6

Young Professionals Networkpage 7

Foundation Pumpkin Auctionpage 8

News From AugustBroker/Manager Meetingpage 10

CALL TO ACTION!Daly City proposed resaleinspection and permit programpage 1

Meet Your New Government Affairs Coordinator: Alex Khalfinpage 3

Saltworks 50/50 balanced planpage 3

Hillsborough Sign Enforcement page 3

Legislative Updatepage 4

MLSMLSListings, Inc. Updatespages 9 and 10

Call to Action!DALY CITY: Proposed ResaleInspection and Permit Programpage 1

Member Appreciation BBQ& Upcoming Events

pages 5 - 8

Here is what we need you to say:

You oppose the proposed RESIDENTIAL RESALE INSPECTION PROGRAM and urge the City Council to reject the recommendation in the DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT that the program be adopted. To remedy dangerous living conditions caused by the construction of illegal rooms and additions, the City Council should require ALL residents to comply. Requiring this at the point of sale places the burden on a small group of buyers and sellers, instead of the entire community. Requiring an inspection and resale permit will add to the cost of buying and selling a home in Daly City. Homeowners who have completed legal renovations could be forced to pay hundreds of dollars for an inspection to verify permitted work. Imposing energy and water efficiency upgrades at the point of sale affects the affordability of homes and places a burden upon homeowners who may need to quickly sell their property. Strict State disclosure laws already protect buyers of residential properties.

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monthly newsletter of the

San Mateo CountyAssociation of realtors®

www.samcar.org

tel. (650) 696-8200fax (650) 342-7509

2009 PresidentPresident Elect

Region 25 ChairDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirector

Affiliate DirectorDirectorDirector

Olivia T. EdwardsJennifer TastoMarianne Zanone RushTim AuranEric BerggrenRobert BrisbaneJohn CliffordNini De La Fuente-PecsonBobbi DeckerSuzan Getchell-WallacePhillip HoustonAnne OlivaEdgar TulcanazaSusan VaterlausDavid Zigal

SAMCAR {RE}source is published monthly by the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS®,850 Woodside Way, San Mateo, CA 94401 and distributed to more than 4,000 recipients. E-mail samcar@samcar.org your questions or comments.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Philip B. Tedesco, RCE, CAE

CHIEF ExECUTIvE OFFICER

EDITORIAL TEAM

Director of Government Affairs Publications Designer

Michon Coleman Dalen Gilbrech

Copyright © 2009

Our VisionThe Voice for Real Estate Professionals and

Property Owners in San Mateo County.

CALL TO ACTION!

SAMCAR REALTORS® ARE nEEdEd to help the San Francisco Association of realtors® defeat a proposed resale inspection and permit program in Daly City.

Please take a moment to respond to this call to action and make your collective realtor® voice heard on this important issue.

If you have any questions, please contact your Government Affairs Director, Michon Coleman, at (650) 696-8204.

Call to Action!Daly City: Proposed ResaleInspection and Permit Program

The Elected Officials You Need to Contact:To contact the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Members of the City Council, call (650) 991-8008 or send a fax to (650) 991-8091. You can also send e-mail to rpadilla@dalycity.org; type “Re: Daly City Council” into the subject line and the clerk will forward it.

Mayor Gonzalo “Sal” TorresVice Mayor Michael P. GuingonaCouncil Member David J. CanepaCouncil Member Maggie GomezCouncil Member Carol L. Klatt

The entire Draft Housing Element is available for review and may be downloaded from www.plandalycity.org.

THANK YOU for your action on this critical issue!

REALTORS®

Welcome New MembersThe Following Members Joined in August 2009

AFFILIATES

Peter Ahern, Cashin Company

Christine Chang, Intero Real Estate Services

Bernardita Corpuz, Figueroa Realty

Tom Davids, Intero Real Estate Services

Christopher Eborlas, Reyes V & Company

Mischa Eisner, Eisner Real Estate Services

Paul Encinas, Encinas Realty

Sharon Kim, Coldwell Banker Paramount Prop

Cortney Laugesen, Cashin Company

Denise Lehr, Lehr Real Estate

Danny Meredith, AVR Realty

Bill O’Leary, Cashin Company

Eugene Christo Pallas,Intero Real Estate Services

Willie Rivera, Prudential California

Shane Tucker Stent, Cashin Company

Curtis L. Tafoya, Coldwell Banker

Irene Weisman, Alain Pinel Realtors

James Zhang, James Zhang, Broker

Ruth Zucca, Prudential California

Laurianna Ceja Daiz,Wells Fargo Private Mtg. Bank

Sandy Chaussard, Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Kelly Franco, Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Michelle Gadker-Anderson,Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Celia Jaramillo, Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Clemy Law, Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Rachelle M. Maida, Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Miriam L. Porras, Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Giselle San Filippo, Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

Olivia Edwards2009 SAMCAR President

AREn’T wE hAndLing ChAngE COnSTAnTLy? Do you know where the best place is for you to face the “changes” in the industry, the economy, the Internet, networking, lending,

clients’ expectation, our business, our skin, our dogs? SAMCAR is the answer. How does that work? Change is . . .

ComeHaveANewGrowthExperience

Come – Show up, and you’ll find that when you participate, or volunteer, or just share experiences with your fellow REALTORS and affiliates, you will learn a tremendous amount.Have – You’ll find that in giving you will receive or have a lot more. It’s one of those laws of the universe that say you will have, when you to give.A …New – Learning or doing something new always opens you up to more enriching and empowering experiences.Growth – When you have new experiences you automatically grow as a person and growth is invigorating, energizing, and what life is all about. Experience – Experience is what makes us what we are. It is the prize that enables us to share our humanity with others. Experience is priceless.

You may not be willing to participate, or volunteer. Maybe your past experiences in doing so have not been exactly positive. Don’t give up. Be authentic and know that service to others is the way of life. Some people wonder why teachers and policemen don’t make a lot of money for the wonderful work they do. It’s not what you do; it’s how many people you serve that really makes a difference in your business. How many people are you helping and serving right now? How can you positively affect more people? Come have a new growth experience with your local association SAMCAR. Stretch and you will be amazed at the personal fulfillment, which will be the by-product of your willingness to embrace CHANGE.

In the end, you win. When you win, we all win.

Change Happens

Message from your 2009 PRESIDENT SEPTEMbER 2009 2

LEGISLATIvE UPDATES

Please take a moment to meet andwelcome SAMCAR’s new GovernmentAffairs Coordinator, Alex Khalfin.

We are thrilled that Alex has joined SAMCAR. He brings a wealth of experience and education that will ensure his success as our Coordinator. Most recently, Alex graduated from Johns Hopkins University, having earned a Masters degree in Government. He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Davis. Alex worked in the Governor’s office for close to 3 years, working in both Constituent Services and Legislative Affairs.

Welcome Your NewGovernment AffairsCoordinator:

Alex KhalfinRecently, the proposed plan for the Cargill site in Redwood City came

before the City Council. Up for consideration was whether the City should approve studying and processing the 50/50 Balanced Plan, proposed by

DMB, the development company charged with planning the site’s future.

Ultimately, the Council voted 7-0 to move forward and begin studying the Plan.

Many of our past and present leadership, as well as a great number of our REALTOR members attended the City Council meeting. Thank you to each Realtor who stayed well into the night, to demonstrate SAMCAR’s support!

This is to advise that the Town of Hillsborough has recently begun heightened enforcement of sign violations. This is occurring with more frequency around the Black Mountain Road exit off of Highway 280. Previously, this

was County land, but it was recently annexed into Hillsborough.

Signs are allowed only on private property in Hillsborough. Here is the existing ordinance for your reference:

Section 17.48.040No permit required. Limit to one sign per property. Signs are only allowed on private property with permission of the private property owner or occupant, as appropriate. Sign must consist only of black letters, symbols or artwork on a white background setting for the name, address, phone number and logo of person or firm, and words “for sale.” Sign must not exceed 12 inches by 15 inches. Sign may be posted once the owner had decided to offer the property for sale and must be removed no later than 1 week after such transaction has been completed or the effort abandoned or the listing expired. Hillsborough Municipal Code, see 17.48.040 Real Estate and Contractors’ Signs.

Where to pick up your sign, if confiscatedIn the event your sign is confiscated, you may pick it up at the following location, with no penalty or fine:

1600 Floribunda AvenueTown Complex Old Building

Finance Department

Please feel free to contact him via email or phone at:akhalfin@samcar.org

or (650) 696-8209

Redwood City:Cargill Saltworks 50/50 Balanced Plan

Alert:Hillsborough Sign Enforcement

SEPTEMbER 20093

AB 827(Yamada)would allow counties to impose an additional “fee” of $3 on the recording of every real estate-related document to fund the archiving of historical documents (e.g. county board of super-visors meeting minutes). C.A.R. OppOSES AB 827 because it is not a “fee” but rather a tax on the transfer of property.

LEGISLATIvE UPDATES

If you need any additional information aboutthese bills, please feel free to contact your

Government Affairs staffat (650) 696-8204

CAR:Legislative Update

CAR issued a Red Alert re: two transfer tax bills. If you received the Red Alert, please be sure to respond.

What follows is a brief synopsis of thetwo bills at issue:

Assessment AppealsInformationThere is important information now available about property

tax reassessments in San Mateo County. Please be aware

that the filing period to have your application in to the

Assessor’s office is July 2, 2009 – November 30, 2009.

For more information, go to:www.samcar.org/userfiles/file/2009_Assessment_Appeals_Information.pdf

AB 985 (De La Torre)would create an expensive program to eliminate ancient illegal and unenforceable racial restrictions from the public re-cord of property ownership, even though they are of no legal effect. The bill will surcharge every recorded document an ad-ditional $3 to fund a program to process requests to eliminate what is already illegal and unenforceable language. It will al-low any person to submit a correction to property records to remove an illegal restriction. C.A.R. OppOSES because it too, is a tax disguised as a fee. AB 985 will generate about $60,000,000 during its first three years of operation, far in excess of actual costs, even though there are only a miniscule number of re-cord correction requests.

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Member Appreciation BBQ

Thank you to all 300+ SAMCAR members who came out to the Annual Member Appreciation BBQ at the San Mateo Central Park on August 6th. Although the day started with some surprise rain, it turned into a great day for some softball, music, food and fun.

The SAMCAR Board of Directors happily served a full buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, hot links, ribs, green and fruit salad, chips, cookies and brownies. The attendees were treated to music by the Ron Borelli Band. To enliven the crowd, SAMCAR raffled off REALTOR® and Affiliate memberships, advertising, iboxes and sign riders.

There was fun for everyone! If softball was not the preferred game, guests also played chess, checkers, Chinese checkers and dominoes.

Thanks to the Special Events Committee members who helped plan the day and to the SAMCAR Board of Directors who made sure our members knew how much we appreciated them!

Provided Good Old Fashioned Fun!Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

SAMCAR Director Robert Brisbane and Victor Zolezzi (McGuire) cooking up some burgers at the BBQ in the San Mateo Central Park picnic area for SAMCAR members and friends.

(above) SAMCAR members, friends and family enjoying a BBQ meal cookedby members of the SAMCAR Board of Directors.

See more BBQ pictures on Facebook:http://companies.to/samcar

SAMCAR Updates • Event Photos • Upcoming Classes • and more!

(right) The Ron Borelli Band provided live music to entertain attendeesof the 2009 SAMCAR Member Appreciation BBQ.

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Member Appreciation BBQ

Before the BBQ, SAMCAR members and friends played softball inFitzgerald Field at San Mateo Central Park.

2009 SAMCAR President Olivia Edwards (l) and SAMCAR Events CoordinatorBeckie Patane (r) announce the winners of the BBQ raffle.

SAMCAR Directors Sue Vaterlaus (l) and Edgar Tulcanaza (r) cooking at the BBQ pit.

Event Sponsorship ($250)and Advertising ($50)DEADLINE: September 7

www.samcar.org/userfiles/file/spaghetti09_sponsorshipFORM.pdf

Event Tickets ($30 per guest)DEADLINE: September 11

www.samcar.org/userfiles/file/spaghetti09_ticketsFORM.pdf

Questions?Contact Beckie Patane at SAMCARbeckie@samcar.org or (650) 696-8220

Upcoming SPAGHETTI FEED

Thursday, September 175 p.m. Social, 6:30 p.m. dinner

Peninsula Italian American Social Club100 North B Street, San Mateo

www.samcar.org/events

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Cost: $20 in advance / $25 at the door.Contact Rose Meily at the Silicon Valley Associationof REALTORS® at (408) 200-0109 to purchase tickets.

Upcoming EvENTS

Monday, September 28, 2009Computer History Museum1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA

9 – 10 a.m. Registration9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Transnational Referral CertificationTaught by NAR-approved Instructor, Fanny Chu. This class is free. You may obtain certification at a one-time discount price of $85 for NAR members. You MUST be a REALTOR® and DRE number is required.

10 – 11:30 a.m. Legal Do’s & Don’ts in Today’s MarketAttorneys:David HammersloughVictoria NaidorfScott Okamoto

11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Buffet Lunch

Keynote Speaker:California Real Estate Commissioner Jeff Davi

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Session

Tax Laws Relating to the Real Estate Profession

Financing Alternatives for the Multi-Cultural Market

Challenging Escrows

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Top Producer PanelChristina Chung (Coldwell Banker)Dennis Moreno (MGM Real Estate)Miguel Velasco

3:30 – 5 p.m. Networking Reception

faces and voices of Bay Area Real Estate

2009 Bay AreaMulti-CulturalReal Estate Summit

Young Professionals NetworkGroup Seeks Members

Learn about YPN on Facebook:http://companies.to/samcar

SAMCAR Updates • Event Photos • Upcoming Classes • and more!

SAMCAR is looking for real estate professionals under the age of 40 (or who are young at heart!) to form a charter Young Professionals Network (YPN) group.

The first meeting was held on August 27th at SAMCAR to explain the goals of the group and to listen to feedback from those interested in meeting on a monthly basis to hear from a speaker who will share valuable information about succeeding in real estate, hearing about upcoming seminars, conferences and educational offerings, a chance to network and share information with other members about the market and the industry and more.

There are dozens of YPN Groups being formed all over the country and NAR has a blog and resource links specifically for members of this growing group.

If you would like to learn more, please come to the next meeting. Please go to www.samcar.org and check under events for the next date and location or email Julie Ziemelis, Public Affairs Director, for more information.

Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

SEPTEMbER 20097

Upcoming EvENTS

SAMCAR FoundationPumpkin Auction Makes its Debut!

Pumpkin Auction details on Facebook:http://companies.to/samcar

SAMCAR Updates • Event Photos • Upcoming Classes • and more!

October 6th

at the Combined Tour Meeting Elks Club Lodge, 20th Ave, San Mateo

A seasonal and exciting fundraiser to benefit the SAMCAR Foundation and the San Mateo County Second Harvest Food Bank. Open to ALL real estate professionals who want to have a great time and help a great cause!

We encourage companies and individuals to donate a

festooned pumpkin to be auctioned off at the meeting.

Please contact Beckie Patane at SAMCAR at (650)

696-8220 or beckie@samcar.org to let us know you are donating a pumpkin by September 25th.

Please consider adding gift certificates, services, and other “add ons” to help bring in a great price for your pumpkin to help feed the hungry during the holiday season.

“Come to the Combined Tour meeting on October 6th and be prepared for a morning filled with surprises, creativity, community spirit, generosity and gratitude,” said Olivia Edwards, 2009 SAMCAR President.

The SAMCAR Events committee is teaming up with the Affiliate Council members to implement a pumpkin auction where members of the real estate community decorate and donate a pumpkin arrangement and you, the attendees at the Combined Tour meeting, will bid on them. Proceeds will benefit the SAMCAR Foundation and the San Mateo County Second Harvest Food Bank to help serve our community during the upcoming holiday season.

Calling All Pumpkins! The success of this event is based upon the creativity and generosity of our members in providing pumpkins for the auction. If you would like to donate a pumpkin, please let us know before the event by contacting Beckie Patane at beckie@samcar.org. You can also call us for ideas for a themed pumpkin or what you can include with your pumpkin creation to create a bidding frenzy!

The Pumpkin Auction will start immediately after Assemblyman Jerry Hill’s presentation. Be sure to show up with your colleagues and bid on pumpkins that will include gift certificates, entertainment opportuni-ties, Fall floral arrangements for your office, and more. All bids will be tax deductible!

“This successful event has raised substantial funds for charities of other neighbor real estate associations for years. With the dire need in San Mateo County this year, what a great opportunity for SAMCAR members to not only help San Mateo County Second Harvest Food Bank, but also experience the fun and the spirit of giving,” stated Ms Edwards.

Included in SAMCAR’s basket . . .(Value of pumpkin: Over $250)

Sign riders (Open House, Sale Pending, Sold) MLS Map book for San Mateo County Open House Registry Business Card Holder “21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me” book “Flipping Properties” book “The Millionaire Real Estate Agent” book REALTOR® License plate frame Plus all the décor: Two pumpkins, scarecrow, fall floral,basket and a ‘Happy Harvest” wooden sign plate.

Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

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MLSLISTINGS INC. UPDATES

Court Confirmation DisclosureWhat it says 7.15.1 Estate Sale, Probate and Bankruptcy ListingsAll listings that require or may require court confirmation must be so identified.

What it means Listings that are being sold under the oversight of a court must at least use the “Additional Listing Information” checkbox for their listing that either require or may require court confirmation.

The Greater Bay Area Market Report for July 2009 reports that the median single-family home price is up 6.6% in July over June of 2009, while the number of sales slipped to 2,431.

Some additional Quick Facts for July of 2009 are:The median price of existing single-family homes increased to $522,500 up 6.6% from June 2009.Existing single-family home sales decreased -5.4% from June 2009 for a July total of 2,431.Condos remained at $340,000 ─ a 0% change from June 2009.Existing condo sales decreased -4.3% in July over June 2009 for a total of 582.

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Greater Bay AreaMarket Reportfor July 2009

Change to MLS RulesNOW EffectiveThe following rules went into effect August 15th.

LockboxesWhat the Rule Says 13.12 Lockbox Accessibility. If a lockbox is present on a property that is located in the MLSListings service area and is listed for sale in the MLSListings system, there must be an electronic lockbox that is accessible by a key issued by one of the lockbox Authorized Providers listed in Appendix B. More than one lockbox may be used on a property.

What the Rule means If one or more lockboxes are placed on a property one of them must be electronic and accessible by a key issued by an MLSListings authorized provider. However, it is not required to place a lockbox on a property, and more than one lockbox on a property is permitted.

Photograph RequirementsWhat it says 7.11.2 All residential listings with existing buildings that are entered into the MLS for sale must include a photograph of the front of the building within 72 hours after entry. Listings designated as “Seller Prefers No Photo” must have written authorization from the seller to exclude a primary image, which must be provided to the service upon request. On new construction, a realistic artistic rendering of the intended appearance of the front of the building will suffice until the building is completed, at which time an appropriate photograph must be submitted. Photographs are optional on vacant land, commercial/industrial, business opportunity and rental listings.

What it means Listings in property classes 1-4 must include at least one photo of the front of the building (condo structures included). You will have 72 hours from publication to meet this requirement. The primary photo does not need to be of the front of the building. The MLS has available for subscriber use a “Seller Prefers No Photo” image to download and then upload to identify listings for which the seller is requesting no photo of the property be published. The listing agent must also download and use the “Seller’s Instruction to Omit Photo” form, executed by the seller and held by the agent, as evidence the seller has instructed the agent not to publish a photo of the property. You do not have to submit this to the MLS, unless requested.

This photo requirement rule is NOT retroactive to all listings andapplies only to listings entered after August 15th 2009.

Please contact MLSListings Compliance departmentwith questions: (408) 874-0200 option 5.

For detailed information regarding this report, please visit:www.clarusresource.com/marketdata/mlslstng_0809.html

Single Family Home

median price

up 6.6%

home salesdown 5.4%

condo salesdown 4.3%

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News from BROkER/MANAGER MEETINGS

Broker Manager MeetingHighlights the Statement:“Disclose, Disclose, Disclose”Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

What is the most feared statement in real estate? “I’m taking you to court!” That’s closely followed by “I’m suing you” and “I hope you have a good lawyer.” Avoiding these dreaded words was the topic of the Broker/Manager meeting on August 20th at the Sheraton Hotel in Burlingame. Attorneys Thomas P. O’Toole, a partner in the law firm of Cannata, Ching & O’Toole, and Mailana Mavromatis, Legal Counsel for Property I.D., both gave plenty of information and case studies about the perils of not disclosing information to clients in a real estate transaction.

Mr. O’Toole started the session with the latest laws from the Federal, state and local levels. He pointed out the following information that was pertinent to REALTORS®:

1. Make sure your DRE number is on ALL of your solicitation materialincluding your business cards, stationery and fliers. The font size hasto be as big as the smallest font size on the material.

2. A foreclosing owner has to give 90 days notice to terminatea bona fide tenant.

3. Don’t text or use your cell phone while you are driving.4. Regarding HvCC: You ARE permitted to have direct contact with

the appraiser and can offer to them comps in the area and speak tothem directly. You CANNOT coerce them into a value that is not justified.

He further discussed HVCC and mentioned that NAR is trying to get a moratorium on this bill.

Mr. O’Toole then discussed disclosures and asked the members in the room to use the general rule about if to disclose or not, “Trust your gut”. If you feel something is in a gray area, disclose it. He suggested over disclosing and keeping in mind that neighbors and tenants always talk, so most defects or history about the property eventually comes up to the buyer.

“I have never heard of anyone getting sued for disclosing too much information,” Ms. Mavromatis told the crowd as she led the second half of the discussion. Ms. Mavromatis focuses on land use laws and

discussed the natural hazard disclosure statements. It is important to sit down with your client and read the report together. If your client has questions, direct them to call the company with their questions as experts in the field of geography, soils, local endangered species, etc. have prepared those reports and they are in a legal position to provide clarification. “If you try and interpret the reports, you are opening yourself to liability,” she told the crowd.

Based on a law established July 1, 2009 that states

licensees must disclose their individual DRE numbers publicly

when soliciting business, MLSListings is developing a solution to

accommodate teams to comply with this ruling. Further information

regarding these details will be coming soon.

Fine forMisuse of supraDisplayKey

This is a reminder that there is a $1000 fine

for the unauthorized use of the DisplayKey. You must

not lend or borrow a DisplayKey. At no time can you have

anyone else’s DisplayKey in your possession.

I have never heard of anyone getting sued for disclosing too much information

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DisplayKey ALERT

MLSListings Readdressing the Usage of Teamsin Accordance withNew License Law

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Classes & Events

Weekly Education, Events & Tour Calendar

September 910 a.m.

Coastside Legislative Committee MeetingLocation: Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce

& Visitor’s Bureau - 235 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

Legislative Committee Meetings

SAMCAR Board of Directors Meetings

September 238:30 a.m.

saMCaR Board of directors MeetingMembers welcome to attend these monthly meetings. | Location: SAMCAR

September 169:30 – 11 a.m.

PeninsuLa Legislative Committee MeetingMembers welcome to attend these monthly meetings. | Location: SAMCAR

September 1811 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LunCh & LeaRn: Microsoft WoRd FlyersFormat text (font size, color) how to customize bulleted lists, insert pictures, clipart and text boxes; create page border, background colors.Location: SAMCAR | Cost: FREE; available to SAMCAR members onlyInstructor: Lynn Pesonen | Registration: (650) 696-8200

sePteMBeR 2009August 3110 – 11:30 a.m.

MLsListings, essentials of RealistThis course will provide you with advanced skill requirements for the Realist application. Learn about: Application Navigation, Inputting Search Queries, Map Search, Reporting & Reslults Options, Foreclosure Reports, Map Labeling, Saving Searches, Data Exporting. Location: SAMCAR | Cost: FREE | Registration: (650) 696-8200

September 108 a.m. – 5 p.m.

GRi 105: Legal issuesLocation: SAMCAR | Cost: $149Registration: http://www.eDesignations.com or 888-785-4800

October 88 a.m. – 5 p.m.

GRi 106: Money Making strategies for successLocation: SAMCAR | Cost: $149Registration: http://www.eDesignations.com or 888-785-4800

September 1110 a.m. – 12 p.m.

MLsListings, essentials of MatrixBasic skill requirements for the Matrix search application: Application Navigation, Inputting Search Queries, Map Search, Reporting & Results Options, Driving Directions, Adding Search Fields, Saving Searches, and Emailing & Printing. Instructor: Geoffrey LambrechtsLocation: SAMCAR | Cost: FREE | Registration: (650) 696-8200

September 2510 a.m. – 12 p.m.

MLsListings, essentials of MatrixAdvanced skill levels for the Matrix search application: Sorting Results, Statistics from Results, CMA’s from Results, Area Statistics, Customizing Results, Building Hotsheets, Emailing Results, & Auto Emailing.Instructor: Geoffrey Lambrechts | Location: SAMCAR Cost: FREE | Registration: (650) 696-8200

September 1610 – 11:30 a.m.

PRdsForms.com trainingLocation: SAMCAR | Cost: FREE | Registration: (650) 696-8200

September 175 p.m. social6:30 p.m. Dinner

annual Charity sPaGhetti Feed, auction & danceLocation: Peninsula Italian American Social Club, 100 No. B Street, San MateoCost: Tickets $30 per guest | Registration: www.samcar.org/events Questions: Beckie Patane, (650) 696-8220 or beckie@samcar.org

Marketing MeetingsTuesday, September 1

MLS Tour Sheet Deadline Reminder

Broker/Property toursTuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Deadline to add tours in MLSMondays, 11 a.m. Entry deadlines are subject to change for holidays.

Deadline for Monday holidaysprior Friday at 11 a.m.

View tour sheet by Monday afternoonwww.samcar.org/index.cfm/tour_information.htm

AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 4

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8:30 a.m. September Combined TourElks Lodge 229 West 20th AvenueSan Mateo

Presentations: Maria Neal, Alain Pinel REALTORSand John Sieling, RE/MAX TodayHow to Successfully List and Close REOand Short Sale Transactions

Gregory B. Meyer, Community Relations Manager, Meriwest Mortgage in conjuctionwith Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART)“Opening Doors” Loan Program

Lois Marshall-Ward,Development Director, HIP HousingHome Sharing Program

Breakfast: Bank of America

9 a.m. Half Moon Bay Tour Community Center 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay

9:30 a.m. Pacifica TourCommunity Center540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica