i. 10 / vol. III

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

OctOber2010

SAMcArin this issue...

Message from the Presidentpage 1

Message from the Executivepage 2

Spaghetti Feed Raised $9,000pages 7 & 8

SAMCAR FoundationHoliday Season Auctionpage 9

The Tech Detective:REBarCampSan Mateo Countypage 10

MLSMLSListings Inc. Updatespages 7 & 8

MythBustersCAR dispels misinformationregarding new healthcare reform billpages 5 & 6

LegislativeSouth San Francisco Code Enforcementpage 3

Defeated: Proposed Sewer Lateral Inspection at Point of Sale in San Carlospage 4 SAMCAR EndorsedCandidates in November 2 General Electionpage 4 Register to Vote!Deadline is October 18

cArMyth Busters! CAR dispels misinformation regarding new healthcare reform billpages 3 & 4

NArNAR Hails Bill to Hasten Lender Response toShort Sale Requestspage 6

AdvisoRysouth sanFranciscoCodeEnforcementpage 3

2011 Installationsponsorship opportunities

and tickets availablepages 1 & 2

dEFEATEdProposed Sewer LateralInspection at Point of Sale

in San Carlospage 4

monthly newsletter of the

San Mateo CountyAssociation of realtors®

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2010 PresidentPresident Elect

Region 25 ChairDirectorDirectorDirectorDirector

Foundation ChairTreasurer

DirectorDirectorDirector

Affiliate DirectorDirectorDirector

Jennifer TastoSusan VaterlausOlivia T. EdwardsEric BerggrenRobert BrisbaneJohn CliffordBobbi DeckerSuzan Getchell-WallacePhillip HoustonKaron KnoxAnne OlivaDennis PantanoEdgar TulcanazaDiane WilsonDavid Zigal

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EDITORIAL TEAM

Director of Government Affairs Publications Designer

Michon Coleman Dalen Gilbrech

Copyright © 2010

Our VisionThe Voice for Real Estate Professionals

and Property Owners in San Mateo County.

join us at the 2011 installation December 9 at Green Hills Country Club

Sponsorship packages include acknowledgement in event material and announcements, program advertisement space and tickets to the event. Learn more at samcar.org/events.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! www.samcar.org/Events

Jennifer F. Tasto2010 SAMCAR President

As REALTORS® we certainly know the benefits of home ownership and stable housing. The news media constantly states how important the real estate market is to the health of

our economy. Lately, we have heard that the real estate re-sale market has been the lowest in years. Yet, the benefits of home ownership still remain. It is not just about the personal tax benefits or the spending of dollars in the communities where we live.

There are substantial benefits of home ownership beyond the economic ones. Families develop roots where they live; people are more invested in the civic, educational and social issues that affect their communities. There is greater participation of people if issues affect them directly in how they live and work.

We, as REALTORS® truly have a direct affect on home ownership. Buyers and sellers look to us for our expertise and professionalism when it comes to buying or selling a home. For instance, buyers want to know about schools or school districts or how to get a loan; sellers want to know what to do to make their house sell for the best price possible. The concept of buying or selling a home may be a simple concept to understand. The reality is that there is much more involved, whether it is economically and/or emotionally. That is why despite the fact that a large percentage of buyers begin their home search on the internet they still need a REALTOR® to carry out that goal.

As it was stated in a recent article from NAR, “Home ownership has been an essential element of the American Dream for decades and continues to be so even today.” Truly, we as REALTORS® have the very serious responsibility to make that dream happen!

Message from your 2010 PrEsidEnt

REALTORS®Helping Others to Achieve theAmerican Dream& Building Communities

Featuring SAMCAR’s REALTOR®, Affiliate and Community Service of the Year Awards, along with the installation of the 2011 President and Board of Directors.

join us at the 2011 installation December 9 at Green Hills Country Club

To purchase tickets call Nasreen Wills at SAMCAR, (650) 696-8220

REAlTORS®

Welcome New MembersThe following members joined in September 2010

John Anthony Alcantar, Coldwell Banker

Stephen Bellingham, Alain Pinel REALTORS®

Kari Ann Daheb, DNH Realty Solutions Inc.

Ture Elowson, Coldwell Banker

Carrie Jaron, Intero Real Estate Services

Allen C. Jones, Intero Real Estate Services

Wella H. Kuo, Prudential California

Stephanie Liu, Allwin Properties

Tish Niehans, Patricia L Niehans, Broker

Nelson Panlasigui, Exit Excel Realty

Tere White, Prudential California FHD

George Burgess, The Panos Agency

AFFiliATES

Steve Blanton, RCE, CAESAMCAR Executive Officer

If you had the opportunity to attend one of the sessions on our future lock box options that samcar hosted recently you saw some pretty intriguing possibilities. If the volume of e-mail I have received

as result of these presentations is any indication, many samcar members are extremely interested in the new possibilities we have open to us.

Some time back samcar established a lock box taskforce to review our options prior to expiration of current lock box agreement in March of 2012. The presentations that occurred at samcar revolved around updating our current supra lock box system. As any practicing agent knows about half of the lock boxes currently in use in samcar’s territory are the older gray boxes and half are the newer blue boxes. supra is on the verge of releasing an even newer box as well.

Continued use of the gray boxes precludes us from updating to newer keys that update themselves automatically and do not need to be cradled. Another advantage of all blue boxes is that infrared enabled cell phones can be programmed to open lock boxes. These cell phones also would update themselves automatically.

supra will be unveiling a new lockbox in the first part of 2011. This box features a bigger key safe, and is compatible with both infrared and Bluetooth technology. This would open up the possibility of using many more devices as lock box keys.

As we review our options cost and compatibility are also key consid-erations. We always want to keep the cost of doing business as low as possible for samcar members. We also know that you may frequently travel to other jurisdictions to show property and that being able to use your key there is important to you, so we are working towards a solution that allows for the greatest possible compatibility between Boards.

We have not signed a contract yet and are still investigating all of our options. So, by all means feel free to drop me an e-mail (steve@samcar.org) and let me know what your thoughts are.

Message from the ExEcutivE officEr

Lock Box Update

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GOvERNMENT AFFAIRS

news from the SEPTEMBER COMBINED MEETING

This is to advise that South San Francisco’s Fire Department is charged with the responsibility of code enforcement. When you call for a smoke detector inspection, please note the following three items will be inspected:

» Smoke detectors» Water heaters (strapped, and raised 18 inches)» Quick release safety bars on windows

As well, the City is actively reviewing the properties entered on its “Abandoned and Distressed Residential Properties Registration” list.

Fire Chief Philip White met with Government Affairs and has provided assurances that the Department will work with REALTORS® to ensure that any code violations and the necessary repairs do not obstruct the sale of the home, whenever possible. to that end, the city has hired a liaison toassist rEaltors® and property owners: Aimee Grecosafety inspector& distressed Property specialistmay be reached at (650) 829-4327.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact Government Affairs staff if you have any difficulty with the city staff, and you need assistance, call (650) 696-8200.

At the Combined Tour meeting on September 7 Steve Rush, (President, On-Site Inspections) shared information with the attendees about the requirements for ensuring compliance with the lead paint requirements.

Mr. Rush shared a flow chart of information created by the EPA called “The EPA’s Lead Program Rule At A Glance” that helps REALTORS® determine if a certified lead paint renovator needs to be contacted to do a renovation project that disturbs painted surfaces on a pre-1978 house and/or if you are required to distribute a lead paint pamphlet. The Rule sheet points out that if the reno-vator is getting paid they must know if they have to distribute the lead based paint information pamphlet or comply with training, certification, and work practice requirements. Certified firms using

lead paintRenovatorsRequirements Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

certified renovators must perform renovations.

The rules are the most stringent on homes, apartments or childcare facilities that have children under the age of 6 residing there. Here are key points from the EPA flow chart:

if renovation work needs to be performed on a pre-1978 home, a certified lead paint renovator doEs NoT need to be utilized if: 1. The work only consists of minor repairs or maintenance that disturbs less than 6 square feet of painted surfaces per room for interior activities or 20 square feet for painted surfaces in an exterior area. 2. The dwelling has been determined to be free of lead-based paint by either a certified inspector or risk assessor, or the renovated components have been determined to be lead free by an inspector using a certified EPA testing kit. 3. Housing is a zero-bedroom dwelling, (studio apartments, dormitories, etc.) 4. Housing is for the elderly or disabled and no children under six reside or are expected to reside there.5. The work is a lead abatement project.

To obtain a copy of the Lead Program guidelines and rules, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website at www.epa.gov or simply do a Google Search for EPA’s Lead Program.

defeated

South SanFrancisco CODEENFORCEMENT

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GOvERNMENT AFFAIRS

REGISTER TO VOTEIt’s the best thing you can do for your business.

RealtorParty

Vote®

80% of REALTORS® are registered to vote,but we can do better! Join other REALTORS®and become an active participant in the politicalprocess… REGISTER TO VOTE.

SAMCAR has launched a voter registration driveto increase our political in�uence and protect ourprofession. Help us to update our records and tocon�rm that all of our members are registered to vote.

Now more than ever, REALTORS® voices need to be heard.

Check Your Status!If you would like to REGISTER TO VOTE, it hasnever been easier. Go to www.RealtorsVote.comand register. It’s that simple.

If you ARE REGISTERED to vote, let us knowso we can update our records. Go towww.RealtorActionCenter.com/vote to updateyour information.

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Deadline to Register to Vote is Monday, October 18, 2010

SAMCAR Endorsed Candidates

Rich Gordoncandidate for California State Assembly, 21st District

Don Horsleycandidate for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, District 3

Barbara Ariettacandidate for City Council, Pacifica

Len Stonecandidate for City Council, Pacifica

Susan vellonecandidate for City Council, Pacifica

get registered to vote! Deadline to Register is October 18

defeated

ProposedSewer Lateral Inspectionat Point of SaleThe City of San Carlos was sued by SF Baykeeper because of sanitary sewage overflows (SSOs) into the San Francisco Bay. Pursuant to a consent decree, the City has to reduce its number of annual SSOs down to 2, by 2017.

At the September 27 City Council meeting, the Public Works Department presented the Council with a comprehensive sewer lateral inspection ordinance that in part, would require inspection and repair of private laterals at the point of sale.

saMcar strongly opposed the point of sale provision, explaining to the Council that it was an inefficient method, since less than 2 percent of the homes in San Carlos sell each year. We also noted the inequity of a point of sale mandate, since it places a community-wide burden on the shoulders of a small group: those buying or selling a home. SAMCAR also encouraged the City to take more proactive, aggres-sive steps to reduce the number of SSOs by 2017, because relying upon point of sale would place the City in jeopardy of getting sued again.

The Council heard all of SAMCAR’s concerns and in a unanimous 5-0 vote, stripped the point of sale mandate from the proposed ordinance.

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lEgislativE uPdatE

Health care tax Does Not Alter

Capital Gains ExclusionsMisinformation has been spreading around the Internet that the Obama Administration will finance the new health care legislation with a tax on real estate.

C.A.R. would like to clarify. the new law imposes a 3.8% tax for households in the top tax brackets on “unearned income.” this includes capital gains. However, this will not impact the exclusion on capital gains earned from the sale of a primary residence up to $250,000 for individuals and up to $500,000 for married couples. the 3.8% tax will only apply to capital gains above the normal exclusion.

CAR dispels misinformation

regarding new healthcare reform bill

Myth Busters continued on page 6

There are a number of emails going viral, regarding

proposed mandatory energy retrofits and new taxes embedded in the new healthcare reform bill. Following,

please find information that clears up the confusion.

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lEgislativE uPdatE

No MandatoryRetrofits in energy and Security billMisinformation has been spreading around the Internet regarding HR 2454, the “American Clean Energy and Security Act”. CAR would like to clarify, HR 2454 would impose the following:

» No mandatory retrofit requirements! Retrofits are incentivized through financial programs but are not mandatory. Because these programs are subsidized with taxpayer money, should a homeowner choose to do a retrofit and take advantage of the taxpayer subsidized program, then they would have to do an inspection before and after the improvement to ensure the taxpayers are getting their money’s worth. Again, this is optional and is not mandatory.

» The labeling program is only for NEW properties. Existing properties will not have to have energy labels.

» The national building code requirement is weaker than what is already in California, and in fact the bill allows other states to adopt California’s building code to be in compli-ance with the new national standard.

» The term “Cap & Trade” in fact has absolutely nothing to do with real estate and is in reference to the section of the bill that deals with industrial emissions.

» The bill was well over a 1,000 pages, but NAR and CAR stayed focused on the real estate related provisions, a minor section of the bill, and were successful in ensuring their impact on real estate was not harmful to the industry.

More information

Myth Busters continued from page 5

NAR Hails Bill to Hasten lender response toShort Sale RequestsHomeowners who are underwater with their mortgage may find that relief is on the way from a bill strongly supported by the National Association of Realtors® that would impose a deadline on lenders to respond to short-sale requests.

The legislation, H.R. 6133, “Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2010,” was offered on September 16th in Congress by U.S. Reps. Robert Andrews (D-N.J.) and Tom Rooney (R-Fla.). The bill would require lenders to respond to consumer short sale requests within 45 days.

“The short sale, which requires lender approval, is an important instrument for homeowners who owe more than their home is worth,” said NAR President vicki Cox Golder, owner of vicki L. Cox & Associates in Tucson, Ariz. “While the lending community has worked to improve the size and training of their short sales staffs, they still have a long way to go on improving response times.”

“As the leading advocate for homeownership issues, NAR believes that quicker attention to the short sales process is vital to help homeowners who are underwater and their communities, as well as the nation’s economy,” said Golder.

The number of potential short sale properties is rising across the country. According to NAR data, in the second quarter of 2010, Nevada, California, Florida and Arizona are states where significant shares of all properties on the market are potential short sales: 32 percent, 28 percent, 27 percent and 24 percent, respectively.

We will keep you informed as this legislation moves through Congress.

nar lEgislativE uPdatE

www.realtor.org/government_affairs/gapublic/american_clean_energy_security_act?lid=ronav0022

A D v E R T I S E M E N T S Reserve your ad spot today! Contact Dalen Gilbrech at SAMCAR: dalen@samcar.org or (650) 696-8206

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news from the CHARITy SPAGHETTI FEED & AUCTION

MLSLISTINGS, INC. UPDATE

Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

sPAGhettI continued on page 8

When Corrin Trowbridge showed up dressed as a St. Pauli girl to compete against his wife, virginia, “Mrs. T,” during the arm wrestling contest, most attendees knew they were at a very special event! In fact, it was a very special evening as 170 attendees came together to raise $9,000 for the SAMCAR Foundation and the San Bruno Fire Fund. “The Special Events Committee worked hard to set a special tone to the Spaghetti Feed this year in light of the fundraising effort for the San Bruno Fire Fund. Special thanks to John Marshall and Marsetti Landscaping for designing and donating the beautiful table centerpieces which were sold to attendees to directly benefit the Fire Fund,” said Ann Palermo, Special Events Com-mittee Chair. “The Committee volunteers and SAMCAR staff really dedicated themselves to promoting the event to make the

night a success. Thank you to the work of these fantastic peo-ple! I knew it would be a night to remember when Corrin, the ‘Mystery Man’ arm wrestled virginia!” Kudos to the live and silent auction donors who contributed gifts ranging from home cooked meals, to a day on the Bay, to a coastal getaway. Also, to the SAMCAR Board of Directors for donating the tasty dessert buffet, AMS Bekins Moving and Storage for sponsoring the arm wrestling trophies. Thanks to pro-arm wrestling stars Jason Born, virginia Trowbridge, Rick Whipple, Sasha Martinez, valmar Figueredo,

rPrNOW AvAiLABLEat pro.mlslistings.com

Subscribers now have a new button on the homepage at pro.mlslistings.com: a link to the REALTORS® Property Resource™ (RPR), empowering MLSListings’ REALTORS® as the go-to source for trusted, complete, and reliable data about real estate and homeownership.

An initiative of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), RPR is an online real estate library/archive that will provide real estate professionals with comprehensive data never before

aggregated in one location.

When fully implemented, RPR will include public record infor-mation, details of prior transactions, MLS-provided information, zoning information, transfer tax information, neighborhood, school, demographic and psychographic information, maps, trends and more. RPR also features a mobile app compatible with most mobile devices.

As the first large-scale MLS to officially roll out RPR, MLSListings subscribers have exclusive access to the introductory site; MLSListings’ reciprocal access partners will not be able to access the information. The introductory rollout will contain most of the features planned for RPR; zoning information will be added at a later date.

Raised $9,000

r P r = rEALTORS® Property resource™an online real estate library/archive that will provide real estateprofessionals with data on every property in the United States.

Learn more at blog.narrpr.com

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news from the CHARITy SPAGHETTI FEED & AUCTION

MLSLISTINGS, INC. UPDATE

sPAGhettI continued from page 7

Thank you to the Special Events Committee, Board of Directors, SAMCAR staff and the attendees for a very successful evening!

suzan getchell-wallace SAMCAR Foundation Chair

Jeremy Clark and Paula Carpe! (A special thanks to Corrin and virginia Trowbridge, for bringing in a very creative flavor for the Coast team!) A BIG congratulations to the winners: Sasha Martinez and Jason Born! “SAMCAR volunteers do an amazing job to throw a fun event to provide our members with networking opportunities and a memorable time. However, we are very thankful that you, the real estate community, came together to do something wonderful to support our community”, said Suzan Getchell-Wallace, SAMCAR Foundation Chair. “With the funds raised at the Spa-ghetti Feed, we can support our friends and neighbors in San Bruno after the disaster they experienced, as well as provide grants to organizations that help residents throughout San

Mateo County. Thank you to the Special Events Committee, Board of Directors, SAMCAR staff and the attendees for a very successful evening!”

OnlineMatrix TrainingOpportunities Double forOctober/November

MLSListings, inc.’s Education and Outreach Services department has expanded its online Matrix training offerings in advance of Nov. 15, the official cut-over after which the MLS search, client, reports and other functions will be conducted exclusively in Matrix.

The live webcast schedule will double its offerings beginning in October, to two classes each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; one at 10:00am and one at 1:00pm. Online classes are limited to 25 participants each, and subscribers are encouraged to sign up soon to secure their space. The Matrix Basics, Matrix Masters and

CMA/Realist course will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

For more information on these courses and to register for an upcoming webcast, visit the Events page at MyNewPro.

MLSListings, Inc.Now Accepting AMEX

MLSListings, inc. is pleased to announce that in response to subscribers’ requests, it now accepts American Express in addition to visa and MasterCard as accepted methods of payment. Subscribers can visit the secure My Info page on pro.mlslistings.com to pay subscription renewal bills, settle fees and handle other payment transactions, and also visit the MLSListings, Inc. Store to purchase any of our third-party prod-ucts using their American Express card.

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FOUNDATION UPDATE

Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

Come to the Combined Tour meeting on November 2 at 8:30 a.m. and be pre-pared for a morning filled with creativity, community spirit, generosity and fun as the Affiliate Council members kick off the holiday season with a Holiday Season Auction! All proceeds from the auction will benefit the SAMCAR Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank to help serve our community during the upcoming holiday season.

Members of the real estate community are invited to decorate and donate a seasonal arrangement or basket, which will be auctioned to the attendees at the Combined Tour meeting. The success of

this event is based upon the cre-ativity and generosity

of our members in providing

i t e m s f o r

the auction. If you would like to donate an arrangement, cornucopia of goodies or a basket, please let us know by October 22 by calling SAMCAR Special Events Coor-dinator Nasreen Wills at (650) 696-8220 or by e-mail at nasreen@samcar.org or or by e-mailing virginia Trowbridge at virginia.ctrowbridge@farmersagency.com. you can include fun and creative gifts with your seasonal donation to create a bid-ding frenzy! Let fall, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas serve as your inspiration.

Do you like to shop and get a start on your holiday gift giving? This is a perfect way to support a great cause, get into the spirit of the holiday season and bid on great gifts that are tax deductible!

“The auction raised $4000 last year, which helped feed hundreds of people for the holiday season in San Mateo County. There is a deep need in San Mateo County for meals for our community and neighbors. What a great opportunity for SAMCAR members to not only help San Mateo County Second Harvest Food Bank, but also experience the fun and the spirit of giving.” stated Suzan Getchell-Wallace, SAMCAR Foundation Chair. “We look forward to seeing you at the Auction to share the spirit of the season.”

Paddles up! saMcar foundation Holiday Season Auction Beckons Bidders and Donors!

Would you like to donate a basket for the auction?call nasreen Wills at saMcar(650) 696-8220 by october 22

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EDUCATION

“What’s a REBarCamp?” many members asked as they learned of a new way to learn about real estate technology. 100 REALTORS® attended the first REBarCamp San Mateo County in Redwood City on September 20 to find out what the “un-conference” experience was all about. Here are a few highlights from the event:

education»16 social media/internet marketingseminars were offered throughout day.» The sessions covered topics gearedtowards both the 101 level and theexperienced tech user. » Presenters/moderators were professional consultants, all of whom came for free.» The session rooms were abuzz withconversation, sharing and questions. » We received great feedback aboutpeople learning new technology, andgaining a better understanding of social media, like Facebook, to grow theirbusiness and seeing new technologydemonstrated live, such as QR codes.

cool facts» SAMCAR is the first real estate Association to have actively sponsored and imple-mented a REBarCamp in California. (In fact, the California Association of REALTORS® has seen the value of REBarCamps and is co-sponsoring one the day before the CAR Expo in October, and a REBarCamp is planned for the day before the NAR confer-ence in New Orleans.» A Facebook business page and blog were created around the event. Over 135 “fans” are on the business page and over 150 peo-ple came to the event blog for information and to register. » SAMCAR is actively engaging in these

types of events to showcase the Asso-ciation as a leader in providing real estate technology education to our REALTOR® members.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous support: SAMCAR885 WoodsideCORT FurnitureMLS Listings.comBroadview MortgageClikbrix.comRoostEco JoeStaged4MoreTrowbridge InsuranceRapattoni CorporationThe ExaminerGatelistWomen’s Council of REALTORS®San Mateo County ChapterAll American Self Storage Sprint

A huge thank you goes to the co-organizers of the event, Jim Somers, Alain Pinel REALTORS® and Cindy Lin, Staged4More. Their help was invaluable in ensuring a success-fully planned event. Special thanks to Alan Louie, for all his hard work in setting up and tearing down the event, virginia Trowbridge for her assistance with logis-tics, Brendan Aiello and Morgan Pickney for their help the day of the event and to all the folks who brought their inquisitive attitudes, open minds, notebooks and enthusiasm to the event. Look for more RE/Tech offerings coming soon!

the tech detectiveREBarCamp San Mateo County an educational potpurriContributed by Julie Ziemelis

ThursdayOctober 2811 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.located at SAMCARcost: FREEinstructor: Mike Lacey (Sprint)

LEARN— How to increase your productivity using smart phones— The latest smart phone applications geared specifically towards real estate— How to be your own Wifi hot spot— How to take your business to the next level with the right technology— How to work from “the cloud” on your smart phone— How to walk a client through a vir-tual home tour from your smart phone — Which smart phone is best for you, your business and your budget PLATFORMS TO BE DiSCUSSED— blackberry— Android — Windows Mobile — iPhone

MikE lacEy, Regional Account Manager, from Sprint will lend his in-depth expertise on smart phone technology and applications and will also bring a variety of mobile devices/smart phones so you can see how they work, get an idea of what they can do and more!

To sign up, please call

(650) 696-8200Space is limited, registration required.

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Classes & Events www.samcar.org/calendar

Weekly Education, Events & Tour Calendar

October 139 a.m.

Coastside Legislative Committee MeetingLocation: Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce& Visitor’s Bureau - 235 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

October 209:30 – 11 a.m.

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

October 278:30 a.m.

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

October 149:30 a.m.

PaCifiCa Legislative Committee MeetingLocation: 450 Dondee Way, Suite 7, Pacifica

Legislative Committee Meetings www.samcar.org/legislativecommittees

SAMCAR Board of Directors Meetings

October 158 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

October 1511 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LunCH & LeaRn: Hands-on Microsoft eXCeL address BookExcel address books let you easily add and delete information and keep everything organized; set up a mail merge to print letters, address labels and envelopes. Cost: FREE, available to SAMCAR members only.Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

October 62 – 3:30 p.m.

MLSListings: Mastering MatrixAdvanced skill: Sorting Results, Statistics, CMA’s, Area Statistics, Customizing Results, Building Hotsheets, Emailing Results & Auto Emailing. Location: SAMCAR | Cost: Free | Register: (650) 696-8200

October 610 – 11:30 a.m.(also on October 25)

MLsListings: essentials of MatrixBasic skills Matrix search application: Navigation, inputting Search queries, map search, Reporting & Results Options, Driving Directions, Adding Search Fields. Cost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

oCtoBeR 2010

October 139 a.m. – 4 p.m.

the art of a short saleAttend and receive several free bonuses including workbooks, legal kits, and more. Earn 6 hours of DRE continuing education credit. Cost: $299Location: SAMCAR | Register: www.theartofashortsale.com or (408) 391-7299

October 2510 – 11:30 p.m.

MLsListings: essentials of MatrixCost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

October 18 deadline to Register to Vote in november General electionOctober 18 is the last day to register to vote in the November 2 Election.Learn More: www.shapethefuture.org

October 2811 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

sMaRt PHones: solutions, applications, platforms & opportunitiesInstructor Mike Lacey (Regional Account Manager with Sprint) will lend his in-depth expertise on smart phone technology and applica-tions and will also bring a variety of mobile devices/smart phones so you can see how they work, get an idea of what they can do and more! Cost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

October 2111 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

the Power of Renovation financingand How it Can Help You Close More TransactionsHighlights: High-Level Overview and Basic Guidelines; Renovation Sample Scenarios; Writing an Offer on a Property In Need of Renovation; Buyer Benefits; Realtor Benefits. Instructor: Ed Rogers, Wells Fargo Home MortgageCost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

Marketing MeetingsTuesday, October 5

MLS Tour Sheet Deadline Reminder

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

deadline to add tours in MLsMondays, 11 a.m. Deadlines subject to change for holidays.

deadline for Monday holidaysprior Friday at 11 a.m.

View tour sheet by Monday afternoonwww.samcar.org/tour

OCTOBER 1 – 8

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa26 27 28 29 30 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09

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

Presentations: Paul OkadaSan Mateo CountyAssessment Board

Assessment Appeals

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

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