I N S I D E - Sacramento Association of REALTORS
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I N S I D E - Sacramento Association of REALTORS
Sacramento Association of REALTORS® PRSRT STD US Postage PAI D Permit No. 538 Sacramento, CA 2003 Howe Avenue Sacramento, California 95825 ® A PUBLICATION OF SACRAMENTO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® April 2006 Volume 8, Number 4 INSIDE THIS ISSUE P r e s i d e n t ’s Perspective Page 2 New Members Page 3 MLS Stats Page 13–14 SAR Educational Offerings Page 15 G o v t . Wa t c h Page 16 May Calendar Page 20 SAR WEBSITE: www.sacrealtor.org Real Estate Symposium Sponsored by Peyman Inspections and Waddell & Reed Financial Services Attend this excellent class on how to analyze investments & negotiate transactions in the new era of California real estate. SAR’s Education Committee in concert with some generous sponsors has arranged to offer this course for a reduced rate. Don’t miss out. See and use the tools a case study application. • *A financial calculator is required for this event. Hewlett Packard HP 10BII, HP12C, or Real Estate Qualifier. The Six Skills of Great Negotiators Monday, April 24, 2006 • Instructor: Joe Still CCIM • Small Investment Property Analysis 8:00am – 12noon (includes lunch); Cost: $60 The Six Skills of Great Negotiators 1:00 – 5:00pm; Cost: $50; 3 DRE credits Real Estate Symposium (full day) 8:00am – 5:00pm (includes lunch); Cost: $100; 3 DRE Credits Running the Financial Calculator for Profit The “must know” tricks and tips you have to have.* • • • • Tactics and Strategies Recognize and use time, authority and counterparts. Handling Objections How the pros get to yes. A Compass for Success Know your outcome before you begin. Communication Skills Identify and negotiate with the 4 major personalities. Listening Skills The cornerstone of all agreement creation. Difficult People The back door to success. To register Go online at ims.sacrealtor.org or call Traci Sarria at 437-1202 Testimonials Small Investment Property Analysis “A must attend course if you are serious about success in real estate.” • Income & Expense Analysis and Due Diligence How expert investors make the right decisions. “Best teacher I have had since I’ve been in real estate.” “The most valuable information I’ve EVER received in a continuing education class.” • Using Benchmarks to Avoid Landmines How to quickly tell a good deal from a bad one. “The first speaker I have seen to teach about offering valuable service instead of just selling.” • A Case Study Approach “It’s rare to get your money’s worth out of a lot of these classes, but this was truly an exception. Thanks!” Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity By Patrick Lieuw The Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity Committee is off to a great start with an exciting agenda and many new Members from all walks of life with ties to all corners of the world. Its mission is to embrace and empower Members through education, communication and leadership to achieve understanding of the diversity in our community. Recently Members filled a table at the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce installation dinner. SAR was recognized for its table sponsorship, providing excellent evidence of our support for our community. It was such a popular event that not everyone could attend. Particularly inspirational was the 2006 honoree at the dinner, the Tsakopoulos family, who donated land for both the Asian Nursing Home, managed by the non-profit Asian Community Center in the Pocket area, and the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation in Elk Grove. Our society is composed almost entirely of immigrants, some more recent than others. The Tsakopoulos family, like me, is an example of relatively recent ones. It is always awe-inspiring to me that even we first Continued on page 2 FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: SHIRLEY THOMAS, KEISHA MATHEWS, EVA GARCIA, DEA LAM, PATRICK LIEUW, SARAH TAM, EDNA CRAWFORD, BARBARA HAMPTON, NATALIA BUDILO, & BRIDGET LACEY. BACK ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: AMY AOYAMA, SCOTT SHORT, GEORGE MIJARES, JONNY DELGADILLO, RON JOHNSON, JAMES ANDERSON, STEVE OSTROM, & FOLGER EMERSON. NOT IN PHOTO: RILEY CHAVIS, GEORGE BOTT. Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Sacramento Association 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825 (916)of 922-7711 REALTORS® FAX (916) 922-1221 or FAX (916) 922-3904 2003 Howe Avenue METROLIST 1164 W. National Dr. Suite 60 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 922-2234 or (916) 922-7584 2006 SAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leigh Rutledge President Tracey Saizan President-Elect Alan Wagner Secretary/Treasurer Dave Tanner Immediate Past President DIRECTORS Lorin Brown Judy Covington Carole Goodin Gina LaPlaca Carl Olson Sherri Radovich Cathryn Snow Doug Covill Shirley Delao Barbara Harsch Patrick Lieuw Betty Pomeroy Charlene Singley Linda Wood SAR MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® is to enhance the ability of its Members to practice their profession ethically and effectively. VISION STATEMENT Our vision is to identify and communicate innovations, promote professionalism and affect changes in the real estate industry to benefit our Members and the community at large. Here to Serve You SAR STAFF Feel free to call us directly. Nelson Janes – 916.437.1201 Executive Vice President Jennifer Macias – 916.437.1204 Controller Aaron Truby – 916.437.1203 Staff Accountant Greg Vlasek – 916.437.1208 Director of Public Affairs Pat Lowell – 916.437.1206 Director of Professional Standards Judy Wegener – 916.437.1207 Director of Education and Communications Traci Sarria – 916.437.1202 Education Assistant Pamela Johnson – 916.437.1205 Masters Club Events Coordinator Cassie Papin – 916.437.1209 Director of Meetings & Events Tippi Nicholson – 916.437.1212 Meetings & Events Coordinator Todd Nicholson – 916.437.1214 Building Superintendent SAR Member Services Nancy Manly – 916.437.1217 Director of Member Services Lyndsey Harank – 916.437.1221 Member Services Robin Mayer – 916.437.1216 Member Services Denise Stone – 916.437.1219 Member Services Amelia Warrington – 916.437.1218 Member Services Barbara Wells – 916.437.1220 Member Services SAR Retail Center Carl Carlson – 916.437.1223 Director of Retail Operations Daniel Allen – 916.437.1224 Retail Center Specialist and Network Administrator Kimberly Mar – 916.437.1222 Retail Center Assistant Eric Rasmusson – 916.447.0283 Consulting Advocate OFFICE HOURS: M-F 7:30AM - 4:30PM SAR STORE HRS: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM EQUAL HOUSING HOUSING EQUAL OP PP PO OR RTTU UN NIITTY Y O EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY President’s Perspective TO OUR HEALTH The theme for my term as SAR President this year is REALTORS®: We Go the Extra Mile. I strongly believe that REALTORS® - and our real estate industry affiliates - know as well as anyone that this tagline is a lot more than a trite expression. In our competitive, gogo, customer service-driven profession, going the extra mile is…. well…, more or less de rigueur. The norm. It’s expected of us and we expect it of ourselves. But going the extra mile isn’t easy. It doesn’t just happen when or because we need it to. It takes a discipline, a focus and a sense of purpose very akin to athletic endeavors. I like to draw the analogy to running, because my personal exercise regimen, as many of you know - or might have guessed by now, involves a lot of running. A lot of running. It’s a passion of mine. And there are plenty of parallels between running and attaining a successful career in real estate. Take just a moment with me to think about a few of them. Consider the importance of training. Almost nobody walks onto a race course prepared to succeed without a foundation of training and skills development that takes time to build. Techniques and strategies to optimize your natural abilities must be practiced and refined. Underlying it all is the discipline to prepare and the focus to define the goal. Consider, too, the qualities of the race itself. Is your goal to separate yourself from the pack as quickly as possible and hold the trophy at the finish line? Or, is there an equal or greater sense of accomplishment in the journey itself – taking in the experience along the way and sharing the encouragement and acknowledgement of a race well run with your colleagues or family? There’s no right or wrong answer here; it’s simply a matter of choosing a venue that matches well with your life situation, Our lives as REALTORS® are full of blessings, but none among these is more important to the fulfillment of our life’s purpose than our health. Whatever our purpose or passion is – career, family, travel, church, charity, community service, sports or fitness – we need our health and stamina to pursue it. Toward that end, SAR has adopted April as our Health Awareness Month, with an appropriate mix of events and opportunities that offer something for every SAR Member to pursue a more healthful course. If inspiration is what you need, I hope you attended our April 4th Main Meeting. Speaker Helen Klein, an extraordinary 80-yearold Sacramento athlete, has completed 59 marathons and 136 ultramarathons. Helen, who began running in her fifties, holds many long distance race records, including several world records. She was named Outstanding Athlete in 1986, 1991, and 1992 by The Athletic Congress, and she is one of only four ultra-runner inductees in their Masters Hall of Fame. She is a fabulous inspiration to anyone interested in staying fit and healthy. News and education about the latest in health services and technology. Our April 4th REALTOR® Health Faire ‘06. In lieu of our traditional sit down Main Meeting. It provided a great opportunity to chat informally with wide variety of health professionals, including fitness specialists, medical experts and other service providers. You could even get your blood pressure checked, donate blood or have a full-body ultrasound health scan. If you’re ready to hit the road with your health-minded SAR colleagues, please sign up this month to join TEAM SAR for the 10th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer, scheduled for Saturday May 13th at Cal Expo. This event is a “twofer” for the health conscious, and no, it’s not actually a race. You will get the healthy benefits of walking five kilometers, and you will be helping - through registration fees and pledges – to accelerate breast cancer research that will benefit millions of people in the future. That’s something you’ll definitely feel very good about. I sincerely hope you take advantage of these Member programs, all designed to help you keep good health at the forefront of your busy professional and personal lives. Why not let this be the first step to a higher level of health consciousness in preparing yourself for the road ahead. It’s as good a time and place to start as any. I wish for you and all SAR Members good companionship, plenty of fresh air and, most of all, a long open road ahead, with plenty of extra miles to go. I’ll see you out there. Save the Date Equal Ops Continued from page 1 generation immigrants can avail ourselves of an excellent public education, own property, buy a house, and put our children through the great University of California. As one of the newer immigrants to this great country, I am perhaps especially mindful of the freedom I enjoy here and am especially grateful to the armed forces that protect that for us. The Tsakopoulos family models for us all the positive impact of immigrants in America. Each of us has something to give. The committee would like to express its thanks to SAR President Leigh Rutledge and the Board of Directors for recognizing the committee’s importance and providing it with necessary resources. It would also like to thank Nelson Janes, SAR Executive VP, for the support of his staff, and Greg Vlasek, SAR Director of Public Affairs, and Traci Sarria, our committee liaison, for their support. Please make sure to mark your calendars with International REALTOR® Celebration Day, scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2006, at the SAR Mack Powell Auditorium. This event will include ethnic foods and a display of winning entries from a high school student essay contest focusing on the celebration of the cultural diversity and equal opportunity we all enjoy. Many of our affiliates will be staffing booths highlighting their programs and services, such as the firsttime home buyer program and translation services. If your company would like to sponsor a booth or participate in some other fashion, please e-mail me at plieuw@cbnorcal.com or e-mail Scott Short at scott.short@comcast.net or call him at (916) 997-4828 no later than August 10, 2006. Sacramento REALTOR® is published monthly by the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® for the benefit of its membership. Advertisements and statements of fact and opinion are the responsibility of the authors alone and do not imply an opinion or endorsement on the part of SAR officers, members or staff. All material copyright 2006, Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. 2 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 Leigh Rutledge 2006 SAR President May Main Meeting Tuesday, May 9th from 9:00-10:30am in the SAR Mack Powell Auditorium Join us for the presentation of the SAR Scholarships. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Saturday, May 13th It’s not too early to start planning for SAR’s Race for the Cure Team. We are especially interested in hearing from Breast Cancer Survivors who will join us. If you wish to be including on our team and/or are a breast cancer survivor who will be participating on May 13, please contact Cassie Papin at cpapin@sacrealtor.org or visit our website at www.sacrealtor.org. June Main Meeting Tuesday, June 6th from 9:00-10:30am in the SAR Mack Powell Auditorium June’s speaker is the world-class climber, Erik Weihenmayer. Hear his incredible, inspiring story from the terrible diagnosis that foretold of the loss of his eyesight, to his dream to climb mountains, and finally his quest to reach each of the Seven Summits. Also, don’t throw out your Suitcases! We will be collecting slightly used suitcases and bags for Suitcases For Kids at the June Main Meeting. Sacramento REALTOR® Newsletter Editor:Judy Wegener Publisher:Ned Foley, Foley Publications Design & Layout: Brio Creative To Advertise:Foley Publications 1-800-628-6983 Editorial Policy The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® (SAR) welcomes articles of educational interest to its members. Published articles will feature the author’s name, title and company; however, no direct compensation will be paid to the author. SAR reserves the right to edit submitted articles for length, grammar, and appropriateness. Articles will be printed in SAR’s publications on a space available basis. Attempt will be made to publish submitted articles in a timely manner; however, submission of an article does not guarantee when, or if, it will be published. New SAR Members As of February 2006 New REALTOR® Members Pagette M. Aduna Su Casa Realty 3820 Auburn Blvd., #81 Sacramento, CA 95821 Myrtle Louise Alley Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 2450 Del Paso Road Sacramento, CA 95834 Shirley M. Anderson Andersen Real Estate 26191 N. Lower Sacramento Rd. Acampo, CA 95220 Victoria J. Archuleta Realty Executives-Capitol City 3000 Freeport Blvd. Ste C Sacramento, CA 95818 Christine A. Balestreri Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 440 Drake Circle Sacramento, CA 95864 Jessica C. Berner Paragon Real Estate 5306 Nesting Place Rocklin, CA 95677 Tamara S. Bloomberg 5K Realty 203 Sunrise Ave Roseville, CA 95661 Katherine M. Bowers Pacific National, REALTORS 7803 Madison Ave, Ste A-150 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Brandon W. Bowers Fidelity Capital Properties 1180 Iron Point Rd, Ste 250 Folsom, CA 95630 Elisa C. Brumley Choice Real Estate Group 101 Parkshore Drive Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630 Anne E. Cannon Prudential CA Realty 2998 Douglas Blvd, Ste 230 Roseville, CA 95661 Debra L. Caporaso Realty World/Homestead Prpty 8080 Madison Ave #201D Fair Oaks, CA 95628-3759 Sonia Chavez Prudential CA Realty 2998 Douglas Blvd, Ste 230 Roseville, CA 95661 Lilia Chavez Keller Williams Realty 391 Howe Ave Sacramento, CA 95825 Beth S. Christerson Prudential CA Realty 7801 Laguna Blvd., Suite 100 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Michael W. Claiborne Amcap Realty 3560 El Camino Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821 Brian A. Clarke Lyon RE Elk Grove 9591 Laguna Springs Dr Elk Grove, CA 95758 Mikki L. Cooper Keller Williams Realty 2600 E. Bidwell St., Suite 150 Folsom, CA 95630 Maria Gloria Coronado Great American Mortgage Realty 313 Judah Street, Suite 1 Roseville, CA 95678 Miguel A. Diaz Realty World-Westcamp 5777 Madison Ave, Ste 720 Sacramento, CA 95841 Vyacheslav Formuzal Bridge Real Estate Company Inc 6381 Auburn Blvd., Ste A Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Ariana Corrales Bella Villa Real Estate, Inc. 1300 Ethan Way, Ste 125 Sacramento, CA 95825 Patricia A. Dice Pacific Coast Realty 151 Sunrise Blvd Suite 713 Roseville, CA 95661 Jane A. Gates GreatWest GMAC Real Estate 3604 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste120 Sacramento, CA 95864 Steve Coutrakis Real Estate America PO Box 293055 Sacramento, CA 95829-3055 Michelle L. DiChristopher Lyon RE Folsom 150 Natoma Station Dr, Ste 300 Folsom, CA 95630 Delbra J. Gibbs Ron Allen & Associates R. E. 2251 Florin Road, Ste 108 Sacramento, CA 95822 Micah J. Crandall-Bear RP Real Estate Inc. 4901 Marconi Ave, Suite C Carmichael, CA 95608 Shirley V. Dizon Global One Realty 6911 Stockton Blvd Ste 500A Sacramento, CA 95823 Daniel Gokul Landpark Realtors 2030 Sutterville Road Sacramento, CA 95822 Sylvia R. Crockett Superior Realty & Investments 9008 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove, CA 95624 Regina Dusayeva Davis & Davis Associates 6151 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste 1 Carmichael, CA 95608 Francis Jude Gonong Villanueva Enterprises PO Box 3027 Sacramento, CA 95812-3027 Oddfrid M. Dalen Davis & Davis Associates 6151 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste 1 Carmichael, CA 95608 Marie J. Ellwood Steele Realty & Invest, Inc 8900 Grantline Rd Elk Grove, CA 95624 Douglas K. Groh Prudential CA Realty 10540 White Rock Rd, Ste 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Shirlene D. Dapiaoen Global One Realty 6911 Stockton Blvd Ste 500A Sacramento, CA 95823 Laurence H. Engelhardt McMartin Realty 2031 K Street Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814 Heidrun B. Gross Keller Williams Realty 4180 Truxel Road #150 Sacramento, CA 95833 Deborah Venessa Davis Raymond Delarosa 9702 Silvertrail Lane Elk Grove, CA 95624 Maren E. Ezaki Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 730 Alhambra Blvd, Ste 150 Sacramento, CA 95816 Dennis Gulegin Keller Williams Realty 4180 Truxel Road #150 Sacramento, CA 95833 Reni Della-Maggiore, RLI, FIABCI Garry Duncan Realty P.O. Box 1066 Woodbridge, CA 95258-1066 David M. Fitts Coldwell Banker-Arnold, Doug 505 Second Street Davis, CA 95616 Phillip L. Hampton The Mixon Group 717 K Street, Suite 426 Sacramento, CA 95814 Vander I. Diaz Cook Real Estate 2220 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825 Sirleaf A. Flomo Sr. 1st American Realty 5740 Windmill Way, Ste 1 Carmichael, CA 95608 William A. Hanson SellSmart Advantage 13405 Folsom Blvd, Suite 150 Folsom, CA 95630 Continued on page 4 C U S T O M I Z E D H O M E L O A N S ALL YOUR CLIENTS’ HOME LOAN ANSWERS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED UNDER ONE ROOF Linda Aiken (916) 567-5326 Linda Morgan (916) 567-5319 Maya Vang (916) 567-5313 Kamran Amin (916) 567-5300 Christy Andrei (916) 567-5354 Fluent in Romanian Michael Quihuiz Doug Radovich (916) 567-5350 (916) 567-5345 Roberta Yang (916) 567-5308 Fluent in Hmong John Burgess (916) 567-5327 Ed Cardona (916) 567-5339 Habla Espanol Kelley Carter (916) 567-5332 Edwina Morgan Forh (916) 567-5306 Mark Galbo (916) 567-5378 Loretta Manfre (916) 567-5320 Sherri Radovich (916) 567-5345 Russian Lilyann Salazar (916) 567-5322 George Sanders (916) 567-5341 Mark Shelton (916) 567-5359 Robyn Sims (916) 567-5380 Julie Tchang (916) 567-5386 Fluent in Vietnamese SACRAMENTO HOME LOAN CENTER 1950 Arden Way, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 567-5300 OFFICE • (916) 567-5305 FAX Programs subject to change. We have loan offices and accept applications in Washington Mutual Bank. FA - many states: Washington Mutual Bank - ID, OR, UT, WA; and Washington Mutual Bank fsb - ID, MT, UT. Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 3 New Members Continued from page 3 Cathy R. Hargrove Keller Williams Realty 2600 E. Bidwell St., Suite 150 Folsom, CA 95630 Robert L. Harnden Real Estate Solutions 555 University Ave Ste 210 Sacramento, CA 95825 David L. Harper Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 2450 Del Paso Road Sacramento, CA 95834 Rene A. Hidalgo Realty World-Westcamp 5777 Madison Ave, Ste 720 Sacramento, CA 95841 Renee M. Hill Choice Real Estate Group 101 Parkshore Drive Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630 Margaret M. Hill Realty Executives-Capitol City 3000 Freeport Blvd. Ste C Sacramento, CA 95818 Nina Kovalyov Bridge Real Estate Company Inc 6381 Auburn Blvd., Ste A Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Larry K. Lindhorst Marshall & Associates 825 M Street Rio Linda, CA 95673 Siddhartha Maharajh Diamond Realty 106 L Street, Suite 3 Sacramento, CA 95814 Stacie B. Lawton Runyan Real Estate Inc. 7806 Madison Ave Suite 110 Fair Oaks, CA 95608 Mike Linville Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 9250 Laguna Springs Drive Elk Grove, CA 95758 Angelika N. Mahle Realty World-Sterling Calif. 702 Sutter Street, Ste D Folsom, CA 95630 Frank J. Lee Paragon Real Estate 5306 Nesting Place Rocklin, CA 95677 Foua Ly Maximum Real Estate & Finance 5858 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95823 Rita Makhnovskaya Amcap Realty 3560 El Camino Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821 Sharron M. Lenth Keller Williams Realty 391 Howe Ave Sacramento, CA 95825 Elizabeth D. MacLennan Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 730 Alhambra Blvd, Ste 150 Sacramento, CA 95816 Ali Managhebi Legacy Real Estate 2941 Sunrise Blvd #260 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 John W. Lewis Heritage Realty Group, Inc. 899 Embarcadero Dr, Suite 2 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Jeanine M. Macmurray Eagles Peak Realty 2351 Sunset Blvd., Ste 170-203 Rocklin, CA 95765 Arturo Manzo Jr. Keller Williams Realty 9355 E Stockton Blvd., # 210 Elk Grove, CA 95624 Gail M. Lindhorst Marshall & Associates 825JL11_0702 M Street 7/22/05 Rio Linda, CA 95673 11:58 AM Trista K. Madsen Keller Williams Realty 2600 E. Bidwell St., Suite 150 Page 1 Folsom, CA 95630 Robin G. Marchetti M&M Real Estate & Mortgage 8924 Lake Grove Court Elk Grove, CA 95624 Continued on page 6 James E. Hood Cooper & Associates 9630 Bruceville Rd #107 Elk Grove, CA 95757 Iva Charlene Hossack Better Homes Realty/North Vlly 11721 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Marcial C. Jamilla Keller Williams Realty 4180 Truxel Road #150 Sacramento, CA 95833 Daniel G. Jerrett Century 21-Koerwitz 910 Jefferson Blvd West Sacramento, CA 95691 Linda C. Johnson Eagles Peak Realty 2351 Sunset Blvd., Ste 170-203 Rocklin, CA 95765 April L. Jones Lyon Real Estate 3640 American River Drive Sacramento, CA 95864 Leland M. Junta The Mortgage Group 901 Sunrise Ave #B-11 Roseville, CA 95661 80% less mortgage paperwork. And competitive rates. Rita Kaillay Mack J McBeth Realty 7000 Franklin Blvd, Ste 310 Sacramento, CA 95823 ( We knew you’d like that.) Reza Kamalian Coldwell Banker All State Home 2071 Natomas Crossing Dr #100 Sacramento, CA 95834 Angeline M. Kang Capital Realty & Loans, Inc. 1120 Iron Point Road # 110 Folsom, CA 95630 Grigoriy Karpenko Gold Financial 1401 El Camino Ave Sacramento, CA 95815 Frank J. Kee Jr. Coldwell Banker All State Home 830 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 10 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Kelli A. Keenan Delta Homes and Lending 936 Enterprise Drive Sacramento, CA 95825 Michael B. Kennedy Sacramento R. E. Network, Inc. 18 Business Parkway Sacramento, CA 95828 Deborah L. Kennedy Keller Williams Realty 4180 Truxel Road #150 Sacramento, CA 95833 Jane S. Ketchum Lyon RE Sierra Oaks 2580 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste 20 Sacramento, CA 95825 4 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 So if you’d like more information, call today. Bank of America Mortgage Sacramento Sales Office 916.364.2540 8880 Cal Center Drive #270 Sacramento, CA 95826 Not all applicants will qualify for reduced paperwork benefits. All credit is subject to approval, normal credit standards apply. Bank of America, N. A., Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender ©2002 Bank of America Corporation BOAA-0702 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 5 New Members Continued from page 4 Salvador Martinez Rutan & Associates 9563 Laguna Springs, Ste 200 Elk Grove, CA 95757 Aleksandr Masevich Gold Financial 1401 El Camino Ave Sacramento, CA 95815 Ryan R. McCutcheon Legacy Real Estate 2941 Sunrise Blvd #260 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Bernadette McKeon Lyon RE Downtown 2801 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Victoria E. Meyer Prudential CA Realty 7801 Laguna Blvd., Suite 100 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Mario R. Molina Global One Realty 6911 Stockton Blvd Ste 500A Sacramento, CA 95823 Belete A. Molla RE/MAX Gold 9280 W Stockton Blvd #111 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Marie K. Munne-Saunders Coldwell Banker Team 1450 Harbor Blvd, Suite A West Sacramento, CA 95691 Dan S. Namisi Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 9470 Madison Ave Orangevale, CA 95662 Hung A. Nguyen Golden State Realty & Mortgage 5810 Stockton Blvd Sacramento, CA 95824 Brian A. Perry Eagles Peak Realty 2351 Sunset Blvd., Ste 170-203 Rocklin, CA 95765 Stephanie E. Rodriguez CIG Corp 1755 Creekside Oaks Dr #110 Sacramento, CA 95833 Tamara P. Salerno Pacific Coast Realty 151 Sunrise Blvd Suite 713 Roseville, CA 95661 Truc T. Nguyen AtHome Realty 7311 Greenhaven Drive, Ste 207 Sacramento, CA 95831 Gary A. Plain RE/MAX Gold Folsom 2340 E Bidwell St Folsom, CA 95630 Alex Roscha Keller Williams Realty 8525 Madison Avenue, Ste 122 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Tamera L. Sandoval Sierra View Real Estate 8099 A Greenback Lane Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Michael R. O’Day Prudential CA Realty 2425 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste 1-2-3 Sacramento, CA 95825 Joseph D. Portman Keller Williams Realty 391 Howe Ave Sacramento, CA 95825 Daniel A. Rose Cook Realty 4305 Freeport Blvd Sacramento, CA 95822 Sandra Shee Prudential CA Realty 7801 Laguna Blvd., Suite 100 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Timothy J. O’Rourke Prudential CA Realty 7801 Laguna Blvd., Suite 100 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Sergy Pustynovich ECS Mortgage & Realty 771 Coronado Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95864 Lisa K. Rothfels Lyon RE Fair Oaks East 8055 Madison Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Kari A. Shoberg Lyon RE Fair Oaks East 8055 Madison Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Mildred S. Ortega Prime Equity Realty 2760 Riverside Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95818 Olga L. Pyrkin ABC Realty & Mortgages Inc. 3920 Sierra Gold Dr Antelope, CA 95843 Miriam L. Rusaw RE/MAX Gold of Carmichael 6837 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael, CA 95608 Enedina Silva Global One Realty 6911 Stockton Blvd Ste 500A Sacramento, CA 95823 Robert A. Ortiz Lyon RE Natomas 2400 Del Paso Rd Ste 195 Sacramento, CA 95834 Denver H. Reynolds RE/MAX Gold Granite Bay 7005 Boardwalk Drive Granite Bay, CA 95746 Than Saechao Amcap Realty 2489 Sunrise Blvd. Gold River, CA 95670 Narinder P. Singh Maximum Real Estate & Finance 5858 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95823 Vitaliy Panych Coldwell Banker All State Home 8011 Elsie Ave Sacramento, CA 95828 Malik C. Ricard Millennium Group Real Estate 3409 Heron Lake Lane Elk Grove, CA 95758 Feuy C. Saelee Real Estate America PO Box 293196 Sacramento, CA 95828 Laureen J. Singh AtHome Realty 7311 Greenhaven Drive, Ste 207 Sacramento, CA 95831 Phaelen R. Parker Help-U-Sell Fireside Homes 8139 Elk Grove Blvd, Suite 130 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Wesley M. Ritchie Keller Williams Realty 8525 Madison Avenue, Ste 122 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Sou Y. Saetern Century 21 Landmark R. E. 7321 Stockton Blvd Sacramento, CA 95823 Marcin Skubala Prudential CA Realty 7801 Laguna Blvd., Suite 100 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Nicolas C. Parker Coldwell Banker All State Home 2071 Natomas Crossing Dr #100 Sacramento, CA 95834 Reyna E. Rodriguez Adair Realty & Land Develop Co 4600 47th Avenue Suite 250 Sacramento, CA 95824 Haris S. Saidi Keller Williams Realty 4180 Truxel Road #150 Sacramento, CA 95833 Russell A. Slininger Capital Realty & Loans, Inc. 1120 Iron Point Road # 110 Folsom, CA 95630 Anna Penkov Davis & Davis Associates 6151 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste 1 Carmichael, CA 95608 Ruben D. Rodriguez Delta Homes and Lending 936 Enterprise Drive Sacramento, CA 95825 Chris J. Saizan Prudential CA Realty 7801 Laguna Blvd., Suite 100 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Robert C. Smith Keller Williams Realty 4180 Truxel Road #150 Sacramento, CA 95833 Continued on page 6 6 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 We’re experienced, we’re empowered, we’re here. 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If the rate is not locked or rate protection expires, any rate increases may lower the loan amount for which the borrower qualifies.. Equal Housing Lender. © 2006 Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., 4500 Park Granada, Calabasas, CA 91302. Trade/servicemarks are the property of Countrywide Financial Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. For California residents and properties only. Some products may not be available in California. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. *As ranked for 2004 by Inside Mortgage Finance (Jan. 28, 2005), Copyright 2005. 60131 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 7 New Members Continued from page 6 Liliana C. Solano Delta Homes and Lending 936 Enterprise Drive Sacramento, CA 95825 Vyacheslav Stasyuk Bridge Real Estate Company Inc 6381 Auburn Blvd., Ste A Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Debeney Stitt Ramsey Real Estate Group 3509 Scorpio Drive Sacramento, CA 95827 William R. Swars ll RE/MAX Gold Folsom 2340 E Bidwell St Folsom, CA 95630 John Tauzer Honkanen Realty 2110 K Street, Ste 8 Sacramento, CA 95816 Susan A. Wong Capital Realty & Loans, Inc. 1120 Iron Point Road # 110 Folsom, CA 95630 Harald J. Ziemathis Keller Williams Realty 8525 Madison Avenue, Ste 122 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Kris T. Fujiwara Fujiwara Realty 4344 Cordero Drive El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Jean M. Wright Realty World A+ Real Estate 7840 Madison Ave, Ste 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 New Broker Associates Kelly L. McCormally Integrated Property Services 2021 Ahoy Court El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Donald L. Hall Calif Central R E Group 1900 Point West Wy Ste 175 Sacramento, CA 95815 Anissa L. Yates American Heritage R.E. Srvs 120 Blue Ravine Rd. Ste 5 Folsom, CA 95630 Patricia L. Yochum Lyon RE Downtown 2801 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Kenneth V. Youngman Broadbase Realty Inc. 2378 Maritime Dr Ste 110 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Clyde E. Taylor Highlander Real Estate Grp, In P O Box 214646 Sacramento, CA 95821-0646 Claudia J. Thorn Keller Williams Realty 8525 Madison Avenue, Ste 122 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Jennifer L. Tidwell Century 21-Noel David Realty 7976 California Ave Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Thang (Victor) D. Nguyen Thang Nguyen 2816 T Street Sacramento, CA 95816 New Designated REALTORS® Ron Caragio Premiere Homes and Estates P.O. Box 880 Galt, CA 95632 Garry C. Duncan Garry Duncan Realty P.O. Box 1066 Woodbridge, CA 95258-1066 Ali Hashemi Legacy Real Estate 2941 Sunrise Blvd #260 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Tom R Johnson AJ Specialty Properties 855 Howe Avenue, Suite 6 Sacramento, CA 95825 Caleb J. Khan Caleb Khan 5777 Madison Ave. Suite 303 Sacramento, CA 95841 Continued on page 9 ������������������� ����������������� Trong V. Tran American Mortgage & Realty 2059 Red Star Court Gold River, CA 95670 Lamberto Uriostegui Delta Homes and Lending 936 Enterprise Drive Sacramento, CA 95825 �������� ���������� John A. Valenzuela The Sacramento Cornerstone RE 2020 Hurley Way # 245 Sacramento, CA 95825 �������������������������������������� Eric Vignando Keller Williams Realty 8525 Madison Avenue, Ste 122 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 ���� �������� ������ ���� ������� �� ���� ����� ���� ����� ����� ����� ����� ����� Richard C. Vizcarra Century 21 Select Real Estate 7919 Pebble Beach Dr, Ste 101 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ������������������� ������������������������������������� Ly T. Vo Capital Home Realty 5555 Sky Parkway Ste 241 Sacramento, CA 95823 �������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� Deborah F. Washington Century 21 Select Real Estate 4805 Laguna Blvd., Ste 103 Elk Grove, CA 95758 ������������������������������������ ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������� Sadie J. Webb Fong Real Estate 10100 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste F Fair Oaks, CA 95628 �������������������������������������� Charles West Keller Williams Realty 8525 Madison Avenue, Ste 122 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Rebecca K. Westaby Kraft Real Estate 8121 Madison Ave, Ste A-1 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 ����������������������������������� Marcia M. Williams Agent Network 4748 Engle Rd Suite 100 Carmichael, CA 95608 Terrell D. Williams Real Estate Funding Group 8785 Center Parkway Suite B360 Sacramento, CA 95823 David E. Williams Coldwell Banker-Res R E Srv 2450 Del Paso Road Sacramento, CA 95834 8 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 ����������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� EQUAL HOUSING LENDER California’s Leading Credit Union George E. Perry III Perry Estates 8949 Sunset Avenue Fair Oaks, CA 95628 New Members Continued from page 8 Robert James Koerner Bridge Real Estate Company Inc 6381 Auburn Blvd., Ste A Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Edison W. Rose Real Estate Central Inc 2574 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95818 Ivan Y. Maznik Advanced Capitol Realty 7144 Fair Oaks Blvd. Suite 7 Carmichael, CA 95608 Gregory D. Thomas Gregory Thomas Realty 7311 Greenhaven Dr, Suite 186 Sacramento, CA 95831 Jesus C. Mendoza Vista Realty Sacramento P.O. Box 276738 Sacramento, CA 95827-6738 Charles W. Tinsley Triad Property Services, Inc. 4540 Post St Ste 250-169 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Justin T. Mixon The Mixon Group 717 K Street, Suite 426 Sacramento, CA 95814 Jeffrey J. Woo Broadbase Realty Inc. 2378 Maritime Dr Ste 110 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Diep K. Nguyen American Realty & Financial Sv 9016 Mosely Court Elk Grove, CA 95624 OUR RETRO BAR Leigh’s Birthday Bash was a Smashing Success CLIENTS TRYING TO TRIM YOUR COMMISSION? WE CAN HELP! TELL THEM YOU WILL… �������������������� ��������������������� ��������������� …WHEN THEY GO DIRECT TO your HOME LOAN CENTER IN SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION. AVOID THE COSTLY “MIDDLEMAN TRAP” Last year many Sacramento area homebuyers paid too much in fees for their home loan. They paid extra because they made the mistake of using a middleman. Everyone knows a middleman must get paid…thousands of dollars on every mortgage loan. Your clients can AVOID paying extra for their next mortgage loan by eliminating the costly middleman. GO DIRECT to the source…GO DIRECT to your Home Loan Center in Sacramento Credit Union. As a direct lender, you can trust Sacramento Credit Union to give your clients an honest home loan. We’ve been lending money to Sacramento residents for more than 70 years! • A variety of flexible, low-cost loan programs to fit your needs 15-, 20, 30, and 40-year fixed rate mortgages, 100% first mortgages, and 3/1, 5/1 and 7/1 adjustable rate mortgages. Interest only and Option ARM mortgages and many more. • Competitive mortgage rates and terms you can count on Unlike middlemen, we don’t charge any “add-on” fees—just our flat processing fee of $590.We also have preferred rates with our appraisers and title company to save you even more money! • Local decision-making and personalized service You can meet personally with your loan consultant to discuss your lending needs and get frequent updates throughout the loan process period. You can even meet personally with the loan underwriters who make the loan approval decision. • Fast application and loan approval process Because decisions are made locally, our loan process is faster compared to companies that require multiple levels of approvals from other cities or states. Guests to Leigh Rutledge’s 50th Birthday Bash were treated to many surprises when they arrived at SAR’s Mack Powell Auditorium on the evening of March 24. The first of which was the transformation of the room into a 1950’s diner. Gigantic milkshakes made of balloons flanked either side of the silver draped stage. A huge neon lit jukebox stood off to the side accompanied by an Elvis cutout. The bar was decked out with a black and white checkered floor, 50’s style malt shop counter and bar stools behind which hung an enormous hand painted mural depicting a scene out of American Graffiti. What probably surprised guests even more was President Leigh Rutledge herself. Those who know Leigh are familiar with her youthful appearance, energetic bounce and fun, spiky hair. The Leigh who partook in the festivities was just the opposite. Leigh arrived pushing a walker with a protruding hunch back, face grayed and lined, hair covered by an old fashioned cap, chest down to her waistline, dressed in a worn, style-less green dress with sweater. Most party guests didn’t know who she was at first glance. But once Leigh started rocking out with her hubby Bill Hambrick to the fantastic music of Animal House, there was little doubt who the birthday girl was. Leigh wasn’t the only one to dress up. Many guests either dressed in ’50s garb or wore loud shirts with smiles. They were also quite generous in giving to SAR’s Scholarship Fund. We thank everyone who participated in this fabulous affair. And thank you, Leigh, for allowing us to share in your birthday festivities. It truly was a smashing success. Continued on page 11 • Frequent loan status updates to keep you in touch Enjoy ongoing and direct contact with your loan consultant and check on your loan status 24/7 via our website scuhome.com. CALL OUR LOAN EXPERTS TODAY KIMBERLY REILLY (916) 224-7677 FOLGER M. EMERSON (925) 389-6258 DAVID YAFFEE (916) 719-0224 ( 9 1 6 ) 4 4 1 - L OA N • s c u h o m e. c o m Ask for our 7 Secrets to Saving Time and Money on home loans! LEIGH ©2006 Sacramento Credit Union AND HER HUSBAND BILL HAMBRICK WARM UP THE DANCE FLOOR FOR GUESTS Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 9 SAR VOLUNTEERS EARN HOMETOWN HERO AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE For those who may have missed our recent SAR Hometown Hero Awards presentations at the monthly Main Meetings, we’d like to give you the opportunity to get to know our two most recent honorees. Florence ‘Flo’ Robinson and Steve Miller both represent exceedingly well the professional and community service values that the Hometown Hero program is intended to recognize. Flo Robinson of Keller Williams Realty in Elk Grove has over 20 years experience in various areas of real estate and business services. Her professional experience includes FLO ROBINSON OF KELLER corporate manWILLIAMS REALTY agement of title, escrow, notary and loan execution responsibilities for a Fortune 50 company. In addition to being a successful REALTOR®, she also owns an escrow coordinating company that assists other REALTORS® and agents with their transactions. This enterprise has enabled her to stay a step ahead and become a true expert on California’s numerous and complex disclosure requirements. Flo is very dedicated to both her professional colleagues and her community. She believes strongly in giving back through volunteerism. To that end, she serves on the Agent Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty. This national council is comprised of the top 20% of REALTORS® who set direction for the company’s office policies, culture, training and leadership. She is also the Northern California and Hawaii Regional Chair for KW Cares, her firm’s non-profit agency which assists REALTORS® with catastrophic events and giving to local charities in their respective communities. Flo is now serving as the 2006 President of the Board of Directors for the non-profit housing improvement organization, Rebuilding Together (formerly known as Christmas in April), where she has been a volunteer for 7 years. Rebuilding Together organizes volunteers and donated resources to perform neighborhood improvement and safety upgrade events twice a year in economically depressed Sacramento communities. The organization also provides safety upgrades - such as smoke alarms, shower safety rails and stairway repairs - to needy individuals and families year-round. Flo was instrumental in bringing this worthy organization to the attention of the SAR Board of Directors and securing a $10,000 sponsorship in 2005 and again in 2006. Flo also is serving as the 2006 Chair for the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Community Relations Committee, where she has distinguished herself as a passionate advocate of safe, livable housing in our lower income communities. SAR was pleased to donate $250 from the Hometown Hero Fund to Rebuilding STEVE MILLER WITH LEIGH RUTLEDGE Together on Flo’s behalf. Our Hometown Hero for March is Steve Miller, Vice President and Sacramento County Manager for North American Title Company. Steve joined SAR in 1999 and, as far as we can discern, there has never been a time when he was not actively engaged in one or more community services and charities. Steve has worked as a CanTree volunteer, not only in the relative limelight of building the CanTree, but also behind the scenes in the Salvation Army’s handto-hand distribution of food, clothing and toys to Sacramento’s needy at Cal Expo. He has been a continuing supporter of the Thanksgiving Day ‘Run To Feed The = Hungry’ both as a fundraiser and a runner. He puts in time at Loaves & Fishes, preparing and serving meals for the most needy in our community. This past year, Steve volunteered to help build a Habitat for Humanity home in Natomas, and he worked with displaced hurricane victims to provide temporary residence in the Mather housing complex. He and his company have been Silver Sponsors of the Masters Club Charity Golf Tournament that – as you know – raises lots of money for lots of great charities. Our Hometown Hero selection committee was particularly pleased that Steve is not at all shy about encouraging his friends and associates to participate in community service and charitable events. Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to both Flo and Steve for their exemplary work in making Sacramento a better place to call home, for all of us! If you know an SAR Member deserving of recognition for their volunteerism and community spirit, nominate them for an SAR Hometown Hero Award. SAR donates $250 to a charity of each honoree’s choosing. E-mail gvlasek@sacrealtor.org for information and applications, or call Greg Vlasek at 437-1208. 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Mention this ad and receive a $10.00 Discount One discount per customer - Discount applies to virtual tours only - Offer expires 12-30-05 SAR Salutes Monthly Sponsors Countrywide Home Loans – February Sponsor Washington Mutual – June Sponsor Interested in Becoming an SAR Officer or Director? We are currently accepting applications for SAR leadership opportunities. To access the application, please visit our website at www.sacrealtor.org or contact Cassie Papin at 437-1209. The application period will end on April 21st. In order to run for an Officer/Director position you must meet the following criteria: · Have been an SAR REALTOR® Member for not less than 2 years · Shall have served either as a Chair of at least one SAR committee, task force, forum, special committee or a Trust of the Association, or an elected leader of the SAR Masters Club, Women’s Council of REALTORS® chapter or other REALTOR® organization for not less than 1 year; or have served as a C.A.R. Director for 2 years, or have served on a committee, task force or Trust of SAR for not less than 2 years of the past 5 years. Leigh’s Birthday Bash Continued from page 9 DOUG COVILL GETS WILD WITH LEIGH’S WALKER. GEOFF ZIMMERMAN, MIKE LYON CROTCHETY LEIGH RUTLEDGE AND THE Do You See What I See? FULL SERVICE MORTGAGE BANKER Probably not. That’s why you need a qualified, professional independent inspector to do a thorough, independent visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home. Qualified Inspector members of the California Real Estate Inspection Association (“CREIA”), a nonprofit industry and consumer organization, are tested professionals who adhere to CREIA’s Standards & Code of Ethics. When you’re looking for an inspector in California, look for the CREIA logo. Contact CREIA to locate a qualified Inspector in your area. www.CREIA.org 800/388-8443 HELOC & CLOSE END SECONDS FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER SPECIALIST Look for the online locator button for a quick listing The Symbol of Professionalism in the California Real Estate Inspection Industry LOAN TYPES FROM "A" TO "Z" SERVICIO EN ESPAÑ0L ������������� �������������� ���������� �������������� ���������������� �������������� ��������� ������������������ �������������� ������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 11 Masters Club Corner Submitted by Aileen Santee Awards Luncheon The Sheraton Grand Ballroom in downtown Sacramento provided a beautiful setting for the 2006 Masters Club Awards Luncheon. The gala event was opened by Linda Bennett, 2005 Masters Club President, who introduced her successor Doug Covill. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Linda, who generously shared an abundance of her time and professional expertise to oversee the many activities sponsored by the Masters Club throughout the year. Among Linda fine accomplishments was the production of a high quality full-color brochure promoting Masters Club and its goals. Thank you, Linda, and welcome Doug! ETHICS CORNER CODE OF ETHICS ARTICLE 14 If charged with an unethical practice or asked to present evidence or to cooperate in any other way, in any professional standards proceeding or investigation, REALTORS® shall place all pertinent facts before the proper tribunals of the Member Board or affiliated institute, society, or council in which membership is held and shall take no action to disrupt or obstruct such processes. (Amended 1/99) CASE INTERPRETATION: Case #14-2: Refusal to Submit Pertinent Facts (Revised Case #15-2 May 1988. Transferred to Article 14 November, 1994.) Copywrite National Association of REALTORS®, Reprinted from www.realtor.org with permission. Master of Ceremonies Jack Gallagher, an award winning comedian, actor and writer, kept the audience laughing and in good spirits with his infectious humor and quick wit. Jack has a thick portfolio of both local and national appearances, and was a delightful addition to this year’s program, Membership Statistics: Membership in the Masters Club represented 7.8% of the SAR REALTOR® database. (Based upon 8056 members at the end of 2005.) This represented a reduction from 12.75% in 2004. The Masters Club Life qualifying Membership category numbers represented 2% of 2005 total SAR REALTOR® Membership, and the Masters Club Outstanding qualifying membership category members also represented only 2% of the SAR total REALTOR® Membership. As a reminder: As mentioned above, the Masters Club professional brochures, an exclusive benefit to Masters Club Members, makes an excellent marketing and promotional piece. The brochures can be personalized and used to boost recognition of your professional achievement and your dedication to excellence as a Masters Club member. Recognition is also given in the brochure to the Club’s support of many local and well deserving charitable organizations. We are about to update and reprint these brochures. Watch for details on when you can pick up a stack of them at SAR. Questions or comments: Call Doug Covill at 428-4000, ext 1263, or email him @ dcovill@cbnorcal.com Make this your best year ever. Stay focused on your goals and be willing to share your knowledge with others. Remember, it is in giving that we receive. 12 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 When REALTOR® A was charged with a violation of the Code of Ethics, he was notified of the charge and directed to attend a hearing before a panel of the Professional Standards Committee of the Board. At the hearing, the complainant formally presented the charge and a considerable body of evidence to support it. Members of the panel questioned REALTOR® A on specific points. To each question he responded that the was not guilty of the charge, but that specific answers to the questions put to him could conceivably do him an injustice, and that he felt that he should not be required to answer questions in a situation that was unfair to him. Further attempts to question REALTOR® A met with similar responses. The Chairperson of the Hearing Panel advised REALTOR® A that, in light of his refusal to answer questions directed to him, the complaint was being amended to include a charge of a violation of Article 14. The Chairperson asked REALTOR® A if he wished to proceed with the hearing, or if he preferred to have the hearing postponed to a later date to provide him with an opportunity to prepare a defense against the additional charge. The Chairperson also reminded REALTOR® A that he was not before a court of law but a Committee of the Board in which his membership was based wholly upon his willingness to abide by its rules, which did not provide for a “Fifth Amendment” refuge from proper questions by members of the Hearing Panel. REALTOR®A requested a continuance to prepare his defense against the amended complaint that now included an alleged violation of Article 14. The hearing was adjourned to a date certain to enable REALTOR® A to prepare his defense to the additional charge. It’s your job…why not love it? Advanced The opportunity to help people everyday. Unlimited earning potential. Being part of a great team that’s been going strong for 15 years. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Mortgage Magic, an established leader among California Mortgage Brokers, is looking for CA Licensed loan officers to join the team in our Sacramento Branch. Check us out on the web at www.mortgagemagic.com, then call (916) 285-8940 x101 for more information. Solutions When your system is down and you can’t wait, call on Northern California and Northern Nevada’s best and most reliable Computer support. Let our years of experience work for you. No matter if it is setting up network printing to save you money or helping you get connected to services that can help you run your business. We truly are a REALTORS’® best friend. We can provide any service you need. When you need a solution make it advanced, call Advanced Solutions. (916) 780-4358 or toll free (877) 893-5635 www.advancedsolution.net or email support@advancedsolution.net Mortgage Magic Who says you can’t love your job? CA DRE License #01104088 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 13 “I’m very happy to be on your mailing list for your Newsletter. Your Newsletter is so informative and in so many cases I would have a question in my mind and I seem to always find it in your next issue. I have used some of the service companies listed and had wonderful results. In the future if I decide to sell or need managerial services I will get in touch with you. Thank you again for all the most valuable information.” Sincerely, Julie Chouprov � FREE “Nuts & Bolts” Property Management Class 2nd Tuesday each month 7pm 1401 El Camino Ave. Ste. 200 Sacramento, CA 95815 REALTORS®–if you have any questions in reference to tenant/landlord situations please give me a call That M&M made life as a landlord simpler and more cost effective. 14 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 SAR Educational Offerings For complete details of currently scheduled classes, visit www.sacrealtor.org/education. To register for classes, visit ims.sacrealtor.org. If you have questions, call Traci Sarria, 437-1202 Course to Meet your 18-month Conditional License Requirements - must enroll by April 11 How to Handle an Upside Down/ Underwater Home Sale Thursday, May 4, 2006 9:00am-noon SAR Mack Powell Auditorium Cost: $35 if paid by May 1 Instructor: Dennis McKenzie Real Estate Practice and Property Management Tuesday, May 16 Live Review: 8:30-11:00am Testing: 11:00am – 4pm SAR Mack Powell Auditorium For both classes: $140 For one class: $75 45 Hours CE Credit in One-Half Day (Home Study Program with Live Review) Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:45am Registration 9:00-10:30am Live Review 10:45am Exams SAR Mack Powell Auditorium $89 (members) $109 (non-members) for 45 Hours DRE Credit $79 (members) $99 (non-members) for 12 Hours DRE Credit No refund available once home study materials are purchased. If you cannot attend the live review, you may take your tests online. Must pick up home study materials by April 13. At Home with Diversity Instructor: Layne Kulwin Tuesday, April 25, 2006 8:30am - 4:30pm SAR Mack Powell Auditorium Cost: $10 (members) $20 (non-members) if paid by Friday, April 21 6 DRE credits (please note that these credits cannot be used by first-time renewing sales agents) Register online at ims.sacrealtor.org or fax form below to 916.922.4103 or Questions call Traci at 916.437.1202 This is your best chance to learn powerful strategies in dealing with changing demographic patterns within your market area quickly and effectively. And you will learn in a way that will arouse your interest and keep your attention. Created by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), “At Home with Diversity: One America” is an enlightening diversity certification course for real estate professionals which gives participants both insight and power: insight into patterns of thought and behavior - and the power to change patterns that can hinder potential business relationships. • Show you how to treat people equally while respecting differences • Show you how differences in cultural style impact real estate transactions and teach you to manage those differences & to build successful business relationships • Teach you to develop marketing approaches that fit the cultural patterns of different ethnic groups • Teach you effective strategies in dealing with changing demographic patterns Accredited Staging Professional Class • How to compute a home seller’s short fall from escrow • If a seller owes more than what the home is worth, which is the best way to go? Add cash? Short sale? Foreclosure? Pros & Cons of each. • Recourse versus non-recourse loans.. personally liability issues • Impact on FICO scores and debt forgiveness income tax considerations • Hardship reasons the lender might consider to allow a short sale • Disclosures in the listing agreement, MLS, deposit receipt when there is a short sale Escrow Coordination Secrets Monday, May 8 from 8:30am – 12:30pm SAR Mack Powell Auditorium Cost: $135 (includes Diana’s book Escrow Coordination Secrets) Instructor: Diana Turnbloom Wed. - Thurs., June 27-28 9:00am-5:00pm SAR Mack Powell Auditorium $329 (members) $349 (non-members) if paid by June 9. 14 hours DRE credit Register by contacting Hilary at www. stagedhomes.com The Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Course for REALTORS® is coming to Sacramento – June 27-28, 2006. Earn the ASP designation that helps make more money for you and your clients. Developed by Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging, the ASP Course teaches REALTORS® how to: • List and Sell more homes and make more money • Get every Seller to prepare their home for sale. • Use Staging as a marketing advantage. • Learn Barb’s proven Staging sayings • Educate your Sellers about the benefits of Staging. Whether you’re a new or experienced agent, assistant or transaction coordinator, you’ll learn valuable timesaving tips, how to improve team relations and how to more efficiently manage escrows. This 3-hour power-packed course is taught by Diana Turnbloom, author of “Escrow Coordination Secrets” who has worked as a Transaction Coordinator for 7 years. Her refreshing approach to team management, problem solving and cutting-edge coordination concepts will give you better control. Learn how to set up a system, what to look for in a title report and quickly locate the “Meat and Potatoes” of the purchase agreement contract. Areas Covered ... · “What the Heck is Going On” escrow tracking sheet · What do your team members need? · Emotional stages of the team · Understanding lender language · Red Flags · Terms You will receive... · Class Outline · Custom Fax Sheets, Forms and Letters · Tracking Sheet · Terms Template · Team Players Template · Escrow Quick Look Sheet What is Staging? Created by Barb Schwartz in 1972, Staging is the process used by an Accredited Staging Professional to help prepare a home for sale. Regardless of price, location or condition, Staged homes sell faster and for more money than the unstaged competition. What is ASP®? An ASPTM is a trained professional who understands the principles and techniques on successfully preparing homes for sale. ASP’s have been trained specifically to prepare homes for sale following the foundations and guidelines taught in the exclusive StagedHomes.com Please note: Agents will have to sign a Stagedhomes.com Code of Ethics prior to attending this course. Sign up for the 3-day class if you want to learn how to be a Home Stager. A QUALIFIED 1031 EXCHANGE INTERMEDIARY “Trust Your Exchange to the National Leader” • • • • • • Nationwide Exchange Services Forward and Reverse Exchange Expertise Legal Counsel on Staff Seminars - Newsletter Updates Free Consultation and Review Secure Funds Guaranteed by: “The First American Corporation” Seating is limited. Register by May 3. For a faxed registration form contact Traci at 437-1202 or tsarria@sacrealtor.org Debra Culbertson Vice President Director of Marketing Kim Nettleman San Jose Account Manager Michele MacMartin Nicole M. De Santis East Bay Sacramento Account Manager Exchange Counsel www.firstam.com/1031 Call Today - 800.833.4343 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 15 Government How to have an “up” year in a “down” market! Watch Wednesday, May 24 9:00am – 12noon Fair Housing: Right and Smart Eric Rasmusson As we celebrate and promote Fair Public Affairs Housing month we Legislative Advocate most often refer to Federal and State Statutes as a means of discussing the do’s and don’ts of fair housing. The Fair Housing Amendments Act FHAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA, the Fair Housing and Employment Act FHEA and the Unruh Civil Rights Act are all very specific about the affirmative responsibilities that housing related professionals must practice. These statutes also provide for serious fines, penalties and imprisonment should any activity be determined to be discriminatory or otherwise in violation. While it’s easy to refer to these laws and their consequences, the true drive behind being an affirmative practitioner of fair housing and equal opportunity should be the drive to do what is right. If we treat people the way we’d expect to be treated, all things, including fair housing, should go smoothly. When things don’t go well and when we violate fundamentals like fair housing, the impacts can be felt far beyond Federal and State courts. Every day local jurisdictions (cities and counties) consider law and policy that can have serious impacts on real estate businesses and markets. These proposals, and their final disposition are decided, often times, by elected officials and staff who watch very closely the industry’s commitment to what is right and what is positive for the community. For instance, it would be perfectly understandable for a city to take into consideration the industry’s general reputation in the world of fair housing when determining whether or not to expand an unrelated disclosure requirement or policies dealing with Landlord/ Tenant relations. A credible move to place a Just Cause Eviction law on the ballot was avoided in large part because we were able to prove that, because of the industry’s strong com- mitment to tenant protections and fairness, such and extreme law was not required. Individual actions mean everything when an industry’s reputation is at stake. SAR can support fair housing laws all it wants and it can mean nothing if individual practitioners don’t also conform and commit. Organized real estate and SAR’s ability to be influential on a myriad of local issues is impacted directly by its Members’ individual actions. In the coming weeks and months, several issues will be brought to the fore which require significant input on the part of REALTORS®. Do the entire industry proud and help yourself at the same time. Renew your commitment to fair housing and equal opportunity. Attend a Fair Housing Seminar. Go to a Fair Housing Month Luncheon. 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Our region also experienced the highest job growth compared to neighboring areas and the state’s largest regions in 2006. We were notably higher than second-place Stockton and well above the Inland Empire, which in the past has consistently posted the highest growth. The region’s government sector moved back into positive growth after two years in the red. Our other sectors experiencing the greatest gains were Trade, Transportation and Utilities, and Construction. Housing Affordability SRRI, a joint venture of the Sacramento Is $350 Worth 1 Call ? Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) and CSU Sacramento, also reflected the findings of MetroList in SAR’s reports that our median sale price exceeded $400,000. We remained well below the statewide median of $525,000 with the Bay Area leading the state at $628,000. Still, only about 17 percent of homes sold in the region were affordable to families earning a median income, compared with 48% nationally. A New Opportunity SAR has developed a program still receiving finishing touches— that will enable Members to qualify more first- time homebuyers by providing them with $10,000 down payment assistance loans. The program will be aimed at providing opportunities for consumers in the 80 to 120% median income level. These are our service providers – the teachers, first responders, nurses and others who support us in the community. SAR wants to be sure that you are able to qualify more of our people who serve the community. Be watching for announcements in the coming months of this vital new housing opportunity. Attend the April WCR Luncheon Real estate agents involved in investment property sales are often asked whom they would recommend for property management. The question is, what are the differences between the various companies? To help you find out, call for our free report, Selecting A Property Manager. Many agents refer to HomePointe, and are rewarded with the highest referral fees paid in the area. Call us to learn more. The Sacramento Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS® is excited to announce the featured speaker for April’s Business Resource Meeting, Jeff Culbertson. Jeff is the Senior Vice President of the Sacramento/Tahoe and Southwest Regions for NRT, Inc. NRT, Inc is the largest Residential Real Estate Brokerage Company in the nation including 148 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in the Sacramento/Southwest Regions. Visit us for a list of services, FREE information & rental listings WWW.homepointe.com Jeff is a 28-year real estate veteran with a highly successful career that began as a real estate agent in 1978. He has not only thrived when times are good but has been equally successful in diverse and economically challenged times. Jeff’s topic for those real estate professionals attending is entitled, “How’s your year so far…Adjusting your Business Plan”. 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Monday, April 24 10:00am – 12noon SAR Mack Powell Auditorium Monday, May 22 from 9:00am – 1:00pm SAR Mack Powell Auditorium Cost: $99 if paid by May 18; $110 after that date Register at ims.sacrealtor.org or email Traci at tsarria@sacrealtor.org Cost: $10 if paid by April 20 Learn to develop your team into a finely tuned ensemble working together to create your business success. Topics: 1) Top 10 key components of a brilliantly orchestrated team 2) The value of team building 3) Team-focused leadership style 4) Hiring your first employee Top loan officers: Want new opportunities? Need stability and full benefits? You have found your match. Indymac Bank® is proud to announce its newest division, Retail Lending Group, based in the Bay area. 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Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006 19 Meetings subject to change *Regional Meeting Locations May— (T) Training Rm; (B) Board Rm; (A) Auditorium Meeting: CENTRAL Days held: 2nd-5th Tuesdays Time: 8:30 - 9:30am Location: SAR Mack Powell Auditorium Coordinator: Sherri Radovich, Washington Mutual 567-5345 Organized caravan: yes Meeting: SOUTH Days held: 2nd-5th Tuesdays Time: 8:30 - 9:30am Location:Elk’s Lodge, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento Coordinator: Karla Oppliger, Coldwell BankerDunnigan, 422-3756 ; Linda Morgan 567-5819 Organized caravan: no Meeting: ORANGEVALE Days held: 2nd-5th Tuesdays Time: 8:15 - 9:15am Location:Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale Coordinator: Pam Poore, Century 21 – Select, 536-4200 Organized caravan: yes Meeting:ELK GROVE Days held: 2nd-5th Tuesdays Time: 8:30 - 9:15am Location: Stockman’s Community Serv., 9275 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove Coordinators: Bruce Slaton, Keller Williams, 4808658, bruce@bruceslaton.com; Gary Palmer, Lyon Elk Grove, 683-6600 Organized caravan: yes Meeting: FOLSOM Days held: 2nd-5th Tuesdays Time: 8:30 - 9:15am Location: Folsom Community Center, West Rm, 52 Natomas Street, Folsom Coordinators: Brie Cropp, Chicago Title, 673-1400; Jack Falk, 220-7653 Organized caravan: yes Meeting: WEST SAC Days held: 2nd-5th Tuesdays Time: 8:30 - 9:30am Location: Yacht Club, 3365 S. River Rd., West Sacramento Coordinator: Jim Piatt, Lyon West Sac, 375-1122 Organized caravan: yes 1 Beg. to Prospector - Session 1 (T) 8:30 – 11:30am WCR (B) 12-1:30pm New Member Orientation/Key Class (B) 12:30pm Board Rm Beg. to Prospector - Session 2 (T) 1:00 – 4:00pm 2 REVEI Video (T) 9:30am-12:30pm Regional Meetings 8:15am or 8:30am Different locations 3 New Member Orientation/Key Class 8:30am-12:30pm (B) Interns 2-3pm (B) 4 Affiliate/Finance (A) 8:30am CanTree Committee (B) 9:45am REVEI Video (T) 12:30am-3:30pm 5 RETI (A) 9:00am – 12:30pm Legislative Committee (B) 9:30-10:30am 8 Escrow Coordinating 8:30am – 12:30pm Marketing Mastery 10am – 12noon Education Committee (B) 10:30am New Member Orientation/Key Class 12:30pm Board Rm 15 Duane Gomer Notary Class (A) 8:00am – 5:00pm Prospector - Session 1 8:30 - 11:30am New Member Orientation/Key Class (B) 12:30-4:00pm Prospector - Session 2 1:00 - 4:00pm 9 Main Meeting (A) 9:00 – 10:30am REVEI Video (T) 9:30am-12:30pm Community Relations 9:45am 10 New Member Orientation/Key Class 8:30am-12:30pm Board Rm Interns 2-3pm (B) 11 GRI (A) 8:00am – 5:00pm Realtists (A) 9:00am Masters Club (B) 9:30am Equal Opps. Comm (P) 11:15am REVEI Video (T) 12:30am-3:30pm 12 RETI (A) 9:00am – 12:30pm 16 Regional Meetings 8:15am or 8:30am Different locations Conditional Class 8:00am – 3:00pm REVEI Video (T) 9:30am-12:30pm 17 New Member Orientation/Key Class (B) 8:30am-12:30pm Power of Success (A) 9:00am – 12noon Interns (B) 2:00pm 18 WCR Luncheon (A) 11:30am REVEI Video (T) 12:30am-3:30pm 19 SRES (A) 8:00am – 5:00pm RETI (A) 9:00am – 12:30pm 22 Prospector - Session 1 8:30 - 11:30am Foreclosure and REO Properties: Find, List, Purchase and Sell! 9:00am-1:00pm New Member Orientation/Key Class (B) 12:30-4:00pm Prospector - Session 2 1:00 - 4:00pm 23 Regional Meetings 8:15am or 8:30am Different locations REVEI Video (T) 9:30am-12:30pm 24 New Member Orientation/Key Class (A) 8:30am-12:30pm How to Have an Up Year in a Down Market (A) 9:00am - noon Housing Opportunity (B) 2:00-3:00pm Interns (T) 2:00pm 25 Board of Directors (B) 9:00am REVEI Video (T) 12:30am-3:30pm 26 Broker/Manager Forum (A) 9:00-10:00am 29 SAR closed for Memorial Day 30 Regional Meetings 8:15am or 8:30am Different locations REVEI Video (T) 9:30am-12:30pm PLEASE NOTE: For caravan guidelines, please contact meeting coordinator 31 New Member Orientation/Key Class (A) 8:30am-12:30pm Interns (T) 2:00pm ExperienceCounts American Home Mortgage’s Sacramento branch 2004 achievements: • #1 Loan production out of 150 American Home Mortgage branches. • #1 Pacific Region Branch for the past Twelve Years. • Closed more than 1,500 loans in 2004. Dave Heard Vice President Branch Manager Chairman’s Club Ext.100 Dave Whiteside Loan Officer Chairman’s Club Ext.101 Beth Gewerth Mortgage Consultant Chairman’s Club Ext.140 Jim Marco Katie Riccitelli Loan Officer Chairman’s Club Ext.104 Loan Officer Ext.120 Denise Caton Loan Officer Ext.122 Ray Gin Loan Officer Ext.102 916.923.9130 800.469.5363 Toll Free American Home Mortgage 1610 Arden Way, Suite 275 Sacramento, CA 95815 Lic by the Dept. of Corp. Under the CRML Act. American Home Mortgage’s knowledgeable loan professionals will assist your buyers in finding the right loan program to fit their needs! 20 Minute loan approvals! Call today to discuss your clients needs! 20 Sacramento REALTOR® • April 2006