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The 2013 Calif Association of Realtors Winter Meetings took place in Monterey Feb. 23-26.• Attending from DAR were Ron Keefer (President Elect), Cecily Tippery (Immediate Past President), James Britto(Treasurer), John Bedford (Association Executive), and me. In addition, at the state level were RalphGarrow and Darnella Barnes.

Many hot topics were discussed, and our members need to be aware of some of the more pressing issues we will be facing in 2013. This year, as in previous years, the government will be looking for ways to increase revenues, and our industry will once again be in the crosshairs.

The Mortgage Interest Deduction is safe for this year, but I can bet it will be re-visited for 2014. Imagine how many buyers will be out of the market if this very important tax benefit is taken from them. With the market beginning to show some signs of recovery, this would be bad policy for everyone associated with the Real Estate Industry. Luckily, we have a strong lobby at both the State & National level that will fight this with everything we have. If you are not a contributor to the Realtor® Action Fund (RAF) I would suggest you do so. $148 goes a long way to financing the future of our industry. If you need more information contact Tonia at the association office.

There was talk of breaking down the continuing education for license renewal from 45 to 48 hours, with 12 hrs being

needed annually. This will keep license holders more connected with the market instead of cramming everything in one week before their license is set to expire. Twelve hours of this will be provided free

of charge.There were discussions about:• Tightening the standards for a Real Estate & Brokers License, making that License more comprehensive.• Possibly setting up an apprentice program, where the Licensee can practice while learning under the guidance of an

associate licensee.• Holding banks accountable for disclosures. If the bank is aware of a problem with a property, they will be required to disclose such knowledge. Without a doubt this will be a hard fought issue but ultimately the right thing for the consumer.

Good News: CAR membership is up 3% over the previous year. This creates a stronger body and a louder voice when it comes to policy decisions at National, State & Local levels. Remember: Strength in numbers! When you receive a request from any of the Associations, please respond. Make our voices heard.

There were many other issues, but not enough time to present them all here. If you would like to hear more, please let me know We will deliver to you, our members, the information you need to keep you up to date in the industry.

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2013 OFFICERSscott MacIntyre, Presidentron Keefer, President-electJames Britto, treasurerCecily tippery, Immediate Past PresidentJohn Bedford, secretary

2013 DIRECTORSandy BlasquezMary Jane DukellisCathie MarplesJodi Marfiaerrol Mooneylori Ogorchockrena Provencioramesh sumanlynn Valintis

STAFFJohn Bedford, association executivejohn@deltaaor.com

tonia nielsen, Chief Operations Officertonia@deltaaor.com

Jean ruelas, Manager- retail Operationsjean@deltaaor.com

ron Greenslade, Chief Financial Officerrong@deltaaor.com

Barbara Baham, Members service Directorbarbara@deltaaor.com

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MARCH 2013Delta association of realtOrs®

3428 Hillcrest avenue,

suite 200,

antioch, Ca 94531

Phone 925 757 8283

Fax 925 757 8393info@deltaaor.com

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 byMichelle Manos Design.

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2013 DAR houRsTuesday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Maggie Hurtado with Jaime, Jennifer Romiti, andVeronica Martin, Property I.D.

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First Annual DAR Crab Feed!

The First Annual Delta Association of REALTORS®

Crab Feed was an evening filled with good wine,

lots of crab, fun music, and friendship!

The event drew agents from the Association as well

as their family and friends. Held Saturday, February

23, at the Prewett Family Water Park in Antioch,

attendees enjoyed food prepared by Catering by

Marijane, and wine and beer sponsored by Property

ID, the premier beverage sponsor.

Additional support was provided by our “Friends

of DAR,”

Fidelity

National

Home

Warranty

(Phyllis

Miller) and

firstannualcrabfeed! Phyllis Miller,

Fidelity National Home Warranty, and Patrick Pourol

Old Republic Home Protection (Riz Nauman). Kelly Park,

pianist, provided enjoyable music for the evening.

Plans are being made for next year’s event, which will be

an expanded version of this year’s event. We’re looking

forward to this event getting bigger and better each year.

We’ll be searching out committee volunteers and sponsors

later this summer, so keep a watch out for opportunities

to become involved.

Funds raised through

this event support the

Educational and Member

Services Initiatives of

the Delta Association of

REALTORS®.

Riz Nauman,Old Republic Home Protection,

and Jason

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Pittsburg, CA. 94565-4954925-432-2961 Fax 925-432-8219

License #315314

Mike.stoiber.b8rf@statefarm.com Visit my website for helpful information

ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINTevery tuesday

Delta association of realtOrs®

3428 Hillcrest avenue, ste. 200, antioch

8:30am • $2

For 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 tuesday

Board Walk Grill at the Marina, Discovery Bay

9:00am • $1

For more information call leeann seamann

634-2224 at Marples & associates

Group 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 Wednesday

Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main street,

Oakley • 8:30am • $2

For more information contact Dan Barnes,

tour Coordinator, 759-4648.

Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on

tour.

CONTRA COSTA REAlTORS® IN MOTIONCOntra COsta nOrtH

Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill,

Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton,

Clyde

every tuesday

8:30am • $10

Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton rd.,

Concord

Doors open at 8am for breakfast

www.ccrim.info

REAlTORS® MARkETING ASSOCIATIONCOntra COsta sOutH

Danville, san ramon, Blackhawk,

Diablo, alamo

every thursday

san ramon Community Center,

12501 alcosta Blvd., san ramon

8:30am • $5

Doors open at 8am for breakfast

no formal tour

www.rMatoday.com

INFORMAl TOURSMartinez, Pacheco, Pleasant

Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek,

Clayton,Clyde, rossmoor, Orinda,

lafayette, Moraga

tuesday between 9:00am and

2:00pm

Danville, san ramon, Blackhawk,

Diablo, alamo

thursday between 9:00am &

2:00pm

dareducation45HR. Renew YouR licenseDuane GoMeR seMinaRsWednesday, March 6, 2013

8:45am – 12:00pm

Members: $72 text Book/$62 CD

non Members: $82 text Book/$72 CD

to register call 757-8283

new MeMbeRs oRientationWednesday, March 13, 2013

8:30am – 12:00pm

to register call Dar office 757-8283

ebRDi PaRaGon tRaininGfRee to Mls subscRibeRssteven Pean, Instructor

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

9:00am – 12:00pm

Paragon 5 essentials

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

1:00pm – 4:00pm

M.O.r.e. and rPr

to register call eBrDI at 363-2333

Or logon to eBrDI.com

GRi (GRaDuate RealtoRs institute)GRi Risk ManaGeMentWednesday, april 17, 2013

8:00am – 5:00pm

$149 individual course

$1525 entire series

Call 888-785-4800 or visit

www.eDesignations.com

Preregistration is required

Risk ManaGeMentshannon Jones, speaker

tuesday, March 26, 2013

10:00am- 12:00pm

to register call Dar office

757-8283

new MeMbeRs oRientationWednesday, april 10, 2013

8:30am – 12:00pm

to register call Dar office

757-8283

GRi (GRaDuate RealtoRs institute)ResiDential Real estate financeWednesday, May 15, 2013

8:00am – 5:00pm

$149 individual course

$1525 entire series

Call 888-785-4800 or visit

www.eDesignations.com

Pre-registration is required

All Classes are held at the Delta

Association of REALTORS®,

3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200,

Antioch, except as otherwise noted

DElTA Association Members, new or seasoned, the list of

membership benefits is staggering.

are you taking advantage of what’s being offered?

Here are just a few in the Benefits category involving training and education:

• training at the local association, seminars in our conference center -

Mls – Paragon training

• training offered by Car such as “learn My Way”

• Forms tutor and Forms advisor, a Car benefit for zipForm 6

• Mandatory ethics training for the Board of Directors, Grievance. and

Professional standards Committees

• Mandatory ethics training and Orientation to the Delta association

(for all new members)

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yourcalendarMarch 6 45 Hour ce Duane Gomer seminars

March 7 annual Membership Meeting 11:30am - 1:00pm

March 12 Public Relations committee Meeting 9:30am - 10:30am

March 8 wcR luncheon “ lead or be lead” Rick VanDermyden 11:30am - 1:30pm

March 13 new Members orientation 8:30am - 11:30am

March 14 local Government Relations committee Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am

March 15-19 ae institute san Diego

March 19 business technology committee Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am

March 19 Membership committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm

March 19 Delta Realtor community service foundation 1:30pm - 3:00pm

March 20 YPn Group Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm

March 21 executive committee Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm

March 21 strategic Planning committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm

March 26 Risk Management with shannon Jones 10:00am - 12:00pm

March 26 budget & finance committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:30am

March 26 education committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm

March 27 bylaws committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am

March 28 board of Directors Meeting 9:00am - 11:00am

March 29 DaR closeD Good friday

april 9 Public Relations committee Meeting 9:30am - 10:30am

april 10 new Members orientation 8:30am - 12:00pm

april 11 local Government Relations committee Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am

april 12 wcR luncheon “the secrets of a successful exchange” 11:30am - 1:30pm

april 16 business technology committee Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am

april 16 Membership committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm

april 16 Delta Realtor community service foundation 1:30am - 3:00pm

april 17 GRi Risk Management 8:00am - 5:00pm

april 17 YPn (Young Professional network) Group Meeting 11:00am - 1:00pm

april 18 executive committee Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm

april 18 strategic Planning committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm

april 19 bowling tournament 2:00pm - 7:00pm

april 23 budget & finance committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am

april 23 education committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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