INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SDAR WEBINAR ON FLASHCMA

Flashcma is an online mobile-friendly software that enables the creation of interactive CMA (comparative market analysis) reports. Today’s real estate agents understand that more earnings come through utilizing technology, and with Flashcma they can enhance both their listing and sales portfolio earnings. Join 30-year California broker and national sales coach Patrick Alexander on Wednesday, December 22, at 12:00 p.m., for a one-hour introduction to utilizing the power of the Flashcma software. The class is hosted by the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR). Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/ rt/7920656778538961166 or call (858) 715-8000.

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR SDAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

Hundreds of guests comprising the best in the region’s real estate industry are expected for a party on the Manchester Grand Hyatt on Saturday, February 26. The Circle of Excellence, celebrating outstanding Realtors and brokerage teams, is a prestigious honor presented by the San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) and San Diego Multiple Listing Service (SDMLS). For the Recognition of Excellence category, large teams (9 or more members), small teams (fewer than 9 members), and individuals were recognized at the Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels of achievement based on numbers of units sold and/or sale volume. The Awards of Excellence celebrate real estate professionals who exemplify excellence among their peers in the categories of Broker, Realtor, Office Manager, Affiliate, Rookie, as well as honors for International and Commercial real estate and top agents in the “40 Under 40” age group. Registration for the event is at sdar.com/attendcoe. Learn more about the Circle of Excellence at circleofexcellencesd.com.

BOOMERS WINNING HOME BIDS

The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR) reports that baby boomers, who can tap equity gains, are winning instead of younger millennials in competitions for available homes for sale.. A Zillow report said home buyers ages 60 years and older grew 47 percent from 2009 to 2019, while buyers ages 18 to 39 fell by 13 percent. According to Ditas Yamane, 2021 PSAR president, “Younger first-time buyers have a steep hill to climb as they try to overcome rising prices while saving for a down payment and paying student debt. Repeat buyers have a builtin advantage because they can use the proceeds from the sale of the current home for all-cash offers.” Younger buyers are often bidding for their first home, said Yamane.

PSAR HONOR 2021 AFFILIATES

The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR) has announced winners of its 2021 PSAR Affiliate of the Year awards. The three PSAR affiliate member recipients represent San Diego County communities where PSAR operates offices. Honorees included: Karen Buelterman, Central San Diego; Debra Yatsko, East San Diego; Andrea Martino, South San Diego. Award criteria included loyalty and devotion to the advance of the association and real estate profession, attendance at association meetings and participation in association committees and association-sponsored activities, as well as civic and community activities. Honorees will be recognized at the PSAR Real Estate Achievement and Leadership (R.E.A.L.) awards event to be held in 2022. Honorees will receive their awards from previous Affiliate of the Year award recipients.