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Greater Antelope Valley Association of REALTORS®
PAGE 1 2012 President’s Message PAGE 2 Suited for Success Drive PAGE 3 GAVAR Upcoming Events PAGE 4 What’s GAVAR up to? PAGE 5 GAVAR New Members/ Your Vote Matters PAGE 6 2012 GAVAR Scholarship Recipients PAGE 7 2012 Edu-Tech Expo PAGE 8 Setup IDX / iBox buy back program PAGE 9 zipForms Mobile Touchsign
What’s Inside
APRIL 2012 ISSUE A PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
A message from your 2012 GAVAR President
I’m really happy to see that our newsletter has taken hold. And this year seems to be moving fast. We are already approaching May with the Legislative Day Briefing Session just around the corner at the upcoming CAR Directors' meetings. This is known as the REALTOR® walk-on the Capitol. For any and all REALTORS® that would like to travel to Sacramento. The C.A.R. Directors, our CEO, GAD, some LGR committee members, and some of the graduates from our Leadership Academy will be attending this year. President-Elect Roe Leer will have two motions going before the REALTOR® Action Fund Committee. We will all be bringing you back a lot of very good information. Look for our director reports the first of June. The reports will be posted on GAVAR’s home page (see C.A.R. Directors' Reports tab on the right side). You can also find very good information on www.car.org. I will be attending the N.A.R. Midyear meeting in Washington D.C. the third week of May. With this time of year coming up please remember to register to vote if you have not already done so. We will soon be looking at our board election as well. So if you are thinking of running for a position (and meet the qualifications) or know someone you want to encourage, now is the time to start.
In April we had our first Broker forum. It was well attended with very good participation. Thank you to all the Brokers that attended. If you were not able to attend please look for the next meeting later this year. I would like for this forum to continue and grow.
We are looking into new ideas to expand our member benefits and services. Please make sure to visit www.car.org and www.realtor.org for the many tools and benefits there to use and grow your business. If you haven’t visited these sites recently you are missing out.
I would like to thank you all for taking the time to read our newsletter. And please share with a friend. We need help getting the news out. Have a great month.
Your President,
Dave Slover
Solid Plastic A-Frame Open House Signs-
$25.95
Agents- Please leave your card Folded Tent Card $.60 each
Spiral bound open house registry $10.75
Open House Wind Riders with Stake
$26.75
Open House door or window display $.75
Open House door hanger $.60
Wednesday, May 2nd 2nd Annual AV Idol Auditions Semi-Finals Antelope Valley Mall 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 5th Antelope Valley Winery Farmers Market Begins (every Saturday) 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 5th Tickets go on sale for A.V. Fairgrounds/ Palmdale Auto Mall Concert Series for: Big & Rich w/ Cowboy Troy & Bradley Gaskin August 20th & Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw August 21st
Sunday, May 6th Annual Flea Market Antelope Valley Fairgrounds 7:30 a.m. (early bird) 9:00 a.m. (general)
Sunday May 6th Ladies Night Out- Antelope Valley Mall 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9nd 2nd Annual AV Idol Finals- Winners Announced Antelope Valley Mall 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 12th US Postal Service’s Stamp Out Hunger Drive Leave non-perishable food items at your mailbox
Friday, May 18th Amgen Tour of California Marie Kerr Park 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 19th Warford Walk for Wellness Poncitlán Square 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 19th Tickets go on sale for A.V. Fairgrounds/ Palmdale Auto Mall Concert Series for: Third Eye Blind w/ Finger Eleven August 17th & Vallarta Latin music concert August 19st
Wednesday, May 23rd & 30th City of Palmdale offering Landlord Training Classes Palmdale City Hall 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Local Antelope Valley Events GAVAR Upcoming Events Friday, May 4th Magic Mountain Private Party- Fun for the entire family. Tickets at the GAVAR Office. 6:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 10th Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 a.m.
Friday, May 11th Lunch & Learn- “Everything about a rental” 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 Edu-Tech Expo-“Conquering the New West” Antelope Valley Church 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 31st REALTOR® & Affiliate Member Breakfast w/Neil Kalin J.P. Eliopulos Hellenic Center 8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 31st zipForm6, Digital Ink & zipVault Training University of Phoenix 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
To register for a class or find out more information about each of these upcoming events, visit us at
www.gavar.org > Upcoming Events or Pay Online Tab
Make plans now to attend CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2012, taking place Oct. 2-4 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Start the week off right and join us at PRE EXPO, Tuesday, Oct. 2.
PRE EXPO provides a full day of boot camp-style sessions for REALTORS® interested in learning more about Property Management, Social Media, or Distressed Properties. This year register for PRE and you will automatically receive a ticket for the special lunch featuring real estate expert Brian Buffini. Buffini will present, "How to Be a Peak Producer," at this must-attend lunch. After PRE EXPO, stay Tuesday evening for the grand opening of the Exhibit Hall at 5 p.m. Remember, entrance to the exhibit hall is free to all C.A.R. members, but you must register to receive an entrance badge.
You can register online for PRE EXPO and CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO beginning on April 30 by visiting http://expo.car.org or calling toll-free (800) 242-2732.
Learn Today to Lead Tomorrow
From L to R: Amy Constantine, Dalila Fierros, Dana Haycock, Will Guerrero, Randy Musgrove, Candy Havlock, Denise Mosley, Robin Gillins, Bruce Hailstone, Joanne Sterling, JD Moshier, Cherilynn Mortimer.
In September 2011, the GAVAR Communication & Education Committees joined together to bring a Leadership Academy consisting of 6 class modules that will be completed this year. Modules consisting of: Leadership, Economic Development, Public Policy & Politics, Media Communications, Volunteering & Non-Profit opportunities & Education. The participants in this program will potentially be leaders of the Association. Following the Academy, participants will be expected to join Association Committees or Task Forces to begin their commitment to leadership. Keep up the good work!
What’s GAVAR up to?
WELCOME! March New Members Amin, Mahbubul Treasure Realty Group Arias, Adrian RE/MAX All-Pro Cardenas, Fabiola The Real Estate Plaza De Guzman White, Gloria Century 21 Yarrow & Assoc. Esparza, Carlos Realty Executives Platinum Esquivel, Angelica Rosemary Bargas & Assoc. Flores, Cecilia Century 21 Yarrow & Assoc. Gonzalez, J. Ignacio Palm Realty Guerra, Daniel Zip Realty, Inc. Harmer, David American Properties Iraheta, Juan Carlos Real Estate Professionals of A.V. Kim, Hee Sung Keller Williams Realty A.V. Otero, Haydee Keller Williams Realty A.V. Pelaez, Sandra Antelope Valley Capital Realty Price, Amy T.D. Martin Real Estate Scaglione, Angela Fierros Realty & Assoc. Segura, Maria Coldwell Banker- A Hartwig Co.
L to R: Marcy Bramson, Judy Bauer. 2012 GAVAR New Member Orientation Instructors
New GAVAR Members attending
the morning Orientation at the Association Office.
New & returning GAVAR Members Attending the afternoon Orientation at University of Phoenix
Greetings from the Local Government Relations Committee:
We would like to remind everyone that this is an election year and it is vital to know we can count on YOU to vote. California REALTORS® cannot afford to ignore what occurs in the halls of government because Real Estate is one of the most regulated industries at the local, state and federal level. This is why every REALTOR® needs to be counted on Election Day.
All California REALTORS® are members of the REALTOR® Party of California, a committed movement of real estate professionals fighting to keep the dream of homeownership alive in California and through the country. We value homeownership, private property rights, free enterprise and a responsive government.
Through your vote, C.A.R’s ability to protect your business is strengthened. When REALTORS® are engaged in the electoral process, elected officials listen to our concerns.
The decisions made by elected officials affect REALTORS® lives every day; from the taxes we pay to the roads we drive on, to the schools our children attend. That’s why it’s important to participate in the political process and choose elected officials by exercising your right to vote!
If you aren’t already registered, or if you have moved since you last voted, please Register to Vote today; simply visit this website to register: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/register-to-vote/
Registration Deadlines- Primary Election: May 21, 2012 General Election: October 15, 2012
YOUR vote as a REALTOR® is critical to ensuring that homeownership is represented in city council, Sacramento and Washington DC. Please make exercising that right a priority, register and vote!!
Cameron Carvalho Attending: ASU or AVC Occupation: Air Traffic Control GAVAR Member: James Scanlan
Marisa Chata Attending: Point Loma University Occupation: Nursing GAVAR Member: Mariness Chata
Kenneth Dakwa Attending: Cal State Northridge Occupation: Accountant GAVAR Member: Sam Dakwa
Travis Fisher Attending: Cal State Long Beach Occupation: Composer/ Pianist GAVAR Member: Leslie Gowin
Lauren Goddard Attending: San Diego State Occupation: Engineer GAVAR Member: Karen Goddard
Garrid Klippness Attending: San Francisco State or Cal State Northridge Occupation: Police Officer or Detective GAVAR Member: Kelly Klippness
McKayla Kornock Attending: Cal Lutheran or Monterey Bay Occupation: Physical Therapist GAVAR Member: Mary Kornock
Kirsten Macke Attending: University of Alaska or Central Washington Occupation: Psychologist GAVAR Member: Chad Macke
Chelsea Pinto Attending: Antelope Valley College or U.C. Davis Occupation: Veterinarian GAVAR Member: Jeanette Glozer
James Regan Attending: Adams State College Occupation: Sports Agent GAVAR Member: Melynn Regan
Connor Rush Attending: Northern AZ. University or St. John Univ. Occupation: Police Officer GAVAR Member: John Rush
Shane Steffes Attending: Cal State Northridge Occupation: FBI GAVAR Member: Kent Steffes
Aalen Sweida Attending: CSU Fullerton or San Diego State Occupation: Registered Nurse GAVAR Member: Victor Sweida
Laura Marson Attending: CSUMB or UCSC Occupation: Marine Biologist or Environmentalist GAVAR Member: Sue Koett
FEATURING:
Keynote Speaker,
Danielle Kennedy: “Staying strong in challenging markets”
Main Auditorium/Exposition Hall Breakout Room
G. William James, Handheld Computer Solutions Getting A Finger On The iPhone & iPad (Part 1)-
Richard O’Brian, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Realty A.V. 5 Reasons Real Estate Agents should have a Blog
G. William James, Handheld Computer Solutions Getting A Finger On The iPhone & iPad (Part 2)-
Steve Pacinelli, Co-founder of Tech Savvy Agent & Vice President of Real Estate Events for Move, Inc (parent Co. of REALTOR®.com and Top Producer) How to make your listings stand out & maximize your online exposure through social media & mobile
De Stefano’s BBO Lunch- (Lunch Hall)
Danielle Kennedy, Keynote Presentation- (Vendor Exposition Hall)
G. William James, Handheld Computer Solutions The Android Smartphone & Tablet (Part 1)-
Fatima Sogueco, Senior Software Product Coordinator, Real Estate Business Services, Inc. a subsidiary of the California Association of REALTORS® Touchsign mobile, zipForms mobile & zipVault
G. William James, Handheld Computer Solutions The Android Smartphone & Tablet (Part 2)-
Yvonne Zeballos, Old Republic Home Protection Facebook 101- basics, privacy & getting started
9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. 1:10 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2:10 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Do you know? What is “IDX” an how does it work? IDX (or “Internet Data Exchange”) allows MLS members to offer on their own Web sites a public search of live MLS data, including their own listings and those of their IDX participants. Setting up an IDX search is simple: Log on to the MLS, go to Admin > Public Access Links. You should find 4 links, one that says “hyperlink for IDX Framed Solution.” If you only find 2 links, then the broker must sign the agreement with GAVAR allowing it for their office & agents. Once all 4 links are available, the member copies the framed hyperlink, then pastes it to a button or link in his/her own website labeled something like “Search for Properties.” If working with a webmaster who is setting up the website, copy the framed link and paste in an email and send it to them. Have Questions? Call GAVAR 661-726-9175 or Rapattoni Tech Support 866-730-7114
Sell them back to GAVAR. GAVAR offers $35 per box.
GAVAR Offers IDX as a free member benefit
General Conditions: Lockbox(s) must be registered in your name with GAVAR. If you
purchased it from another member, you must have a written authorization & signature before GAVAR will accept them.
If purchased through another Association, the box must be deprogrammed first.
Refund may take up to a week to process and is not immediate. If you know someone who is no longer working in the business
and has unused boxes and could use the extra money, they are eligible to participate in the GAVAR Lockbox buy back. Must come in person.
Association Staff Chief Executive Officer Pamela Vose, RCE [email protected] Executive Assistant Lori Williams [email protected] Member Administrator Edy Ghazarosian [email protected] Administrative Support Amanda Kraft [email protected] Administrative Assistant Susan McGuire [email protected] Administrative Assistant Nataly Garcia [email protected] Government Affairs Director Diane Carlton [email protected]
2012 Board of Directors President Dave Slover, GRI, SRES, SFR, e-PRO, MilRES President- Elect Roe Leer Secretary Jill Furtado, GRI, SRES, SFR, e-PRO Treasurer Chuck Linn, SRES Director Greg Galli, CRS, GRI, SRES, e-PRO Director Robin Gillins, GRI, SRES, SFR Director Debi Seitz, CRS, GRI Director Larry Burkey Director Amy Constantine Director Rob Talbot Director Ron Johnson, e-PRO Director Donnie Slocum, GRI, SRES, SFR Immediate Past President Dan Venturoli
1112 West Avenue M4 Palmdale, CA 93551
Phone: 661-726-9175 Fax: 661-726-9199
Website: www.gavar.org Rapattoni MLS Tech Support 866-730-7114 Support ID:1576
Supra ActiveKey & eKeyTech Support 877-699-6787
