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DELTA ASSOCIAT IONOF REALTORS®
AUGUST 2012 www.deltaaor.com
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2 be-moaning the notion that listing agents
are not returning calls, give them a call and
thank them for taking the time “to listen to
this voice mail and continue our professional
relationship with open communication.”
Listing agents struggle with processing
and reviewing all sorts of offers and also
get to spend lots of quality time sharpening
their analytical and counseling skills.
What a pleasure both sides could have
re-connecting and staying connected with
clients and fellow agents. Help the other
side with open and clear communication
and a positive
approach so
that all the
questions are
answered up
front, so that
everybody
enjoys the
transaction.
When was the
last time you
sent a thank
you note?
As an
association made of up a very diverse
membership, we are sometimes too quick to
look at what is going wrong rather than what
is going right. We have very successful and
professional agents that need our support
and encouragement. We are a resource for
our community of agents and also have to
recall that we need to be there “every day in
every way” for our members. So, let’s all stay
positive with an open and caring approach,
start facilitating and finding ways to make
things happen. We all have bad days…
it is best to remember that when we are
struggling ourselves and need help.
“Those who persevere make continuous
progress.”
So, we are just over the half-year mark,
and it seems everywhere I go, I hear
“struggle” stories. All sorts of agents
are either struggling with no business
or very busy doing business. Really? I
have said the same thing myself. So, I
would like all of us to take a breath and
just stop. The I Ching, the venerable
Chinese forecasting/meditation tool
says: “In times of stagnation, attend to
your attitude.” Of course, our market is
somewhat dynamic, but we have also
sunk to the lowest inventory levels that
many of us can
remember. And we
expect this trend to
continue for some
time.
Attitude - there is
that word once again.
So, maybe attitude is
important. As agents,
as an association,
as REALTORS®, as
human beings, we
are often reacting
instead of being
proactive; and often
unbalanced instead of balanced as
changes and challenges continually
come our way. Currently, as we know,
we have very low inventory, and many
of us are writing multiple offers on the
few properties available. We have been
focusing on the number of offers we are
writing and how difficult it is to make
something happen. I say, focus on the
positive. What could that be? How about
the quality time you are spending with
your client or maybe that you really
know how to use zip forms quickly and
efficiently, perhaps you are getting
really good at honing your writing and
communication skills. These people
will be clients for life and will probably
refer you to all their friends. Instead of
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2012 OFFICERS
Cecily Tippery, President
Cynthia Alfred, President-Elect
James Britto, Treasurer
Ralph Garrow, Jr., Immediate Past
President
John Bedford, Secretary
DIRECTORS
MaryJane Dukellis
Scott MacIntyre
Ramesh Suman
Cathie Marples
Angela Johns
Errol Mooney
Lori Ogorchock
Ron Keefer
Lynn Valintis
STAFF
John Bedford, Association Executive
Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations Officer
Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail
Operations
Ron Greenslade, Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Baham, Members Service
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AUGUST 2012
Delta Association of REALTORS®
3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200,
Antioch, CA 94531
Phone 925 757 8283
Fax 925 757 8393
Delta Currents is the official
monthly publication of the Delta
Association of REALTORS®.
Although every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy and
thoroughness of this publication,
errors may occur. DAR shall not
be held liable for misinformation,
typographical errors, omissions,
and/or misprints in editorial and/or
advertising materials.
Delta Currents is published by
Michelle Manos Design.
For advertising rates, please
contact
Michelle Manos at 831 869 5084
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2012 DAR HOURSTuesday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINTEvery TuesdayDelta Association of REALTORS®3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch8:30am • $2For more information call Ramesh Suman, Majestic Homes, 779-1234, or Ralph Garrow Jr., Ralph Garrow Real Estate, 366-6676
DISCOVERY BAY/BYRONMARKETING MEETING & TOUR1st and 3rd TuesdayBoard Walk Grill at the Marina, Discovery Bay9:00am • $1For more information call LeeAnn Seamann634-2224 at Marples & AssociatesGroup does use Paragon to schedule homes on tour. Tours are Caravan and must be in by Noon on Monday.
OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND/BRENTWOOD/KNIGHTSENMARKETING MEETING & TOUREvery WednesdayBlack Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street,Oakley • 8:30am • $2For more information contact Dan Barnes,Tour Coordinator, 759-4648.Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.
CONTRA COSTA REALTORS® IN MOTIONCONTRA COSTA NORTHMartinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, ClydeEvery Tuesday8:30am • $10 Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd., ConcordDoors open at 8am for breakfastwww.ccrim.info
REALTORS® MARKETING ASSOCIATIONCONTRA COSTA SOUTHDanville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, AlamoEvery ThursdaySan Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon8:30am • $5Doors open at 8am for breakfastNo formal tourwww.RMAtoday.com
INFORMAL TOURSMartinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton,Clyde, Rossmoor, Orinda, Lafayette, MoragaTuesday between 9:00am and 2:00pmDanville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, AlamoThursday between 9:00am & 2:00pm
Mike Stoiber, LUTCF 130 E Leland Rd Ste B
Pittsburg, CA. 94565-4954925-432-2961 Fax 925-432-8219
License #315314
[email protected] Visit my website for helpful information
REALTORS®Recie WileyBetter Homes Mann & Associates3413 Deer Valley Rd., Antioch779-0600 FAX 779-0651
Lucky C. NwokochaBetter Homes Mann & Associates3000 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch779-0700 FAX 776-0651
Joseph ClarkCalifornia Property Brokers201 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. H of E, Brentwood888-315-6320 FAX 888-315-6321
Kenneth LauerKeller Williams Premier Properties4041 Lone Tree Way, Ste 101, Antioch315-8700 FAX 315-8701
Maureen PrinceMarples & Associates8340 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood634-2224 FAX 634-0509
Nancy MercurioRE/MAX Blue Line5005 Lone Tree Way, Ste. C, Antioch754-6100 FAX 754-6120
BROKERSSandra PadillaHillcrest Properties2006 A Street, #201, Antioch727-0444 FAX 866-528-1032
Gurinder ChahalResolute Real Esate306 Barn Dance Way, Oakley625-1200 FAX 237-5700
AFFILIATESAaron StewartNational Property Inspection4755 La Casa, Oakley628-6905 FAX 625-2848
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! William Van Damme New Start Home Inspection4073 Mellowood Dr., Oakley783-1765 FAX 625-9384
John P. HutchinsResidential Check-up Home InspectionP.O. Box 12314, Pleasanton339-1641 FAX 369-0452
Ranae WilliamsResidential Check-up Home InspectionP.O. Box 12341, Pleasanton339-1641 FAX 369-0452
MEMBERS ON THE MOVEDeDe Hays is now with Bay Area Properties at 5829 Lone Tree Way, Ste. H, Antioch 778-9002 FAX 778-9009
Kristine A. Peterson is now with Better Homes Delta Bay at 1500 A Street, Antiohc706-9100 FAX 706-7735
Cerelle Costairs is now with Marples & Associates at 8340 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood,634-8040 FAX 634-8547
Jason McBride is now with RE/MAX Vintage Estate at 1120 Second St. #108, Brentwood, 634-8500 FAX 634-8502
Dan Craddock is now with Resolute Real Estate at 306 Barn Dance Way, Oakley, 625-1200 FAX 237-5700
Dawn McCarty is now with Resolute Real Estate at 306 Barn Dance Way, Oakley, 625-1200 FAX 778-9009
Gertrude C. Vierra is now with Silman Properties at 812 First St., Brentwood, 634-8400 FAX 634-8405
Fast Results, Big ImpactNAHREP Bay Area, CVAR & DARTuesday, August 7, 20128:30am – 11:00amTo register: www.nahrepbayarea.wildapricot.org
Risk ManagementShannon B. Jones, InstructorTuesday, August 7, 20121:00pm – 3:00pmTo register call DAR at 757-8283
EBRDI Paragon TrainingFree to MLS SubscribersSteven Pean, InstructorWednesday, August 8, 2012 9:00am – 12:00pmParagon 5 Essentials (Lecture)1:00pm – 4:00pmIpads, Smart Phones and Mobile Apps(Lecture)To register call EBRDI at 363-2333Or logon to EBRDI.com
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New Members OrientationWednesday, August 8, 20128:30am – 12:00pmTo register call DAR office 757-8283
EBRDI Paragon TrainingFree to MLS SubscribersSteven Pean, InstructorWednesday, August 29, 2012 9:00am – 12:00pmParagon 5 Essentials (Lecture)1:00pm – 4:00pmCMAs, LIstingbook and Cloud(Lecture)To register call EBRDI at 363-2333Or logon to EBRDI.com
Mike and Shawn Stewart
ASHI and CREIA Certified
925.628.6905
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• Six years inspecting East County houses• Same-day reports • SUPRA lock box access • Fully insured, including REALTOR® coverage • Flexible scheduling • Competitive rates
All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS®,3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste: 200, Antioch, except as otherwise noted.
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This year, members who attend
the Thursday luncheon at
CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO,
will be in for an extra special
event. J.R. Martinez, Dancing with
the Stars 2011 champion and
retired military veteran, will host
the EXPO Thursday luncheon.
Martinez rose to fame on Dancing
with the Stars but has been on
the motivational speaking circuit
for years. He will deliver a spirited
lecture on how to overcome life’s
adversities and find success in
any situation.
Additionally, C.A.R. will be
honoring our military members
who currently serve, or have
served, at this luncheon.
At the Thursday luncheon, CAR
will include a short presentation
comprised of photographs of
REALTOR members taken during
their active duty. Even if you
cannot attend this luncheon all
DAR veterans are encouraged to email your
photos to C.A.R. at [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Delta Realtors Community Service
Foundation is working on the second annual
Delta Harvest Run. The main event is a half
marathon that originates at Liberty Union High
School. Adult Volunteers are needed for a
variety of tasks, including spotting and flagging
traffic where runners will be crossing. Training
will be provided. Please contact Cathleen
Griebling at [email protected].
OR
You can go to the Delta Harvest Run website at
http://deltaharvestrun.com/volunteer/
MORE ON VOLUNTEERING!
In a recent letter to our Broker/Owners,
the DAR’s Public Relations Committee has
requested information on the amount of hours
the brokers estimate that members in their
offices volunteer in various activities. We know
that our members do plenty in our communities
and the Public Relations committee intends to let
the citizens of our communities know.
EXEU
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Voting Ended on Friday, July 27th 2013 Officers and Directors Elected
President-elect - Scott MacIntyre - Better Homes Mann & Associates Treasurer - James Britto - Bay Area Properties
Directors: (each for a three year term)Rena Acasio - Prudential California RealtyMary Jane Dukellis - Dukellis Real EstateErrol Mooney - Marples and Associates
Cecily Tippery, DAR’s 2012 President, made congratulatory phone calls to all of the candidates that took part in this election. Members Jerry Soto, Jodi Marfia and Andy Blasquez were urged to try again next year. The proposed bylaws change was voted down. A Big Thank You to all REALTOR® members who took the time to express their preferences in this election.
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August 7 Fast Results, Big Impact, NAHREP Bay Area 8:30am - 11:00am
August 7 Risk Management , Shannon B. Jones 1:00pm - 3:00pm
August 8 New Members Orientation 8:30am - 12:00pm
August 8 EBRDI Paragon 5 9:00am - 10:00am
August 8 EBRDI Ipads, Smart Phones and Mobile Apps 10:00am - 12:00pm
August 9 Local Government Relations Committee Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm
August 14 Business Technology Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am
August 14 Public Relations Committee Meeting 1:30pm - 2:30pm
August 16 Executive Committee Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm
August 16 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm
August 17&18 CDPE Class 8:00am – 5:30pm
August 20-21 Leadership Summit Meeting Chicago
August 21 Membership Committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm
August 21 Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation 1:30pm - 3:00pm
August 28 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am
August 28 Education Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm
August 29 EBRDI Paragon 5 9:00am - 12:00pm
August 29 Bylaws Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am
August 29 EBRDI CMAs, Listingbook and Cloud 1:00pm - 4:00pm
August 30 Board of Directors Meeting 9:00am - 11:30am
September 3 DAR Closed Labor Day
September 11 Business Technology Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am
September 11 Public Relations Committee Meeting 1:30pm - 2:30pm
September 12 New Members Orientation 8:30am - 12:00pm
September 13 Local Government Relations Committee Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm
September 16 Delta Harvest Run
September 18 Membership Committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm
September 18 Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation 1:30pm - 3:00pm
September 20 Executive Committee Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm
September 20 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:30pm
September 25 Budget & Finance Meeting 10:00am - 11:00pm
September 25 Education Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm
September 26 Bylaws Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am
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Shannon B. Jones is a Partner/Owner in the Shannon B. Jones Law Group and Diablo Mediation Services – She represents parties in litigation and transactions with a particular emphasis in real estate and general business. She specializes in representing real estate agents, brokerages and parties in real estate transactions and disputes, including general counseling and dispute avoidance. She currently represents over 6,000 real estate agents in the State of California. Additional experience includes: commercial litigation and transactions; construction defect litigation; premises liability; unlawful detainer actions; insurance litigation; and partnership and corporate disputes. Ms. Jones is approved by the California Association of REALTORS® as defense counsel for real estate brokerages.
The Delta Association of REALTORS® Education Committee
Presents
Risk Management Seminar
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Instructor: Shannon B. Jones Partner/Owner Shannon B. Jones Law Group
Hear from a top Attorney! She will cover:
Short Sales REOs Inspection and Disclosure issues Agent trouble issues
And More.
Where: Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste: 200, Antioch
Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
(Reservations are required; contact the DAR office at 757-8283)
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