INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LUPE L. SOTO JOINS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties is proud to announce that Southern California real estate professional Lupe L. Soto has joined the company as Vice President of Relocation Services. Lupe brings a wealth of experience to the company, including direct responsibility for relocation services at other major brokerages. She now leads Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties’ highly regarded team of relocation specialists, who seamlessly ease the transition for any company’s employees moving to a new city, state, or neighborhood.

“Lupe’s warm and positive energy helps her approach each day and situation with infectious enthusiasm,” said Martha Mosier, President of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties. “She firmly believes that every buyer and seller deserves an extraordinary level of service and a memorable experience.”

RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION FROM SDAR COVERS NEW POLICY ON STANDARD PRACTICES

Realtors adhere to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice set forth by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In a live webinar on Tuesday, May 18, Brian Polinsky, Associate Counsel for California Association of Realtors, covers the new “Standards of Practice 10-5” -- the policy, its application, and the new sanctioning guidelines.

The session is hosted by the Risk Management Committee of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR).

Find this and other SDAR courses being offered online at www.sdar. com/education or call (858) 715-8000.

RED SHOE DAY FOR REALTORS

The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR), one of San Diego County’s largest real estate trade groups for San Diego-area realtors, has formed “Team PSAR” to collect donations online until June 3 as part of the annual Red Shoe Day fundraiser benefiting Ronald Mcdonald House, a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill or injured children being treated at San Diego hospitals. The donations will assist with operating expenses for Ronald Mcdonald House, 56-room lodge and day-use center in Serra Mesa. Typically, Red Shoe Day features volunteers carrying iconic red shoes stationed at major intersections to collect cash donations during the morning commute. However, the fundraiser is virtual for the second consecutive year. For more information, call PSAR at (619) 421-7811 or visit www.psar.org.

PSAR OFFERS UPDATES TO ZIPFORM PLUS

The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR) will present a free webinar on Lone Wolf’s Zipform Plus edition, a paperless transaction management system for realtors, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 20 over Zoom. The webinar will cover updates to Zipform templates, sharing documents and photos, MLS connection and instructions on signing documents digitally. Zipform is a software platform that helps realtors complete contracts and manage transactions more efficiently. Instructor will be Jan Farley, 2018 PSAR president and certified Zipform instructor. Farley said participants should have their laptop, computer or tablet available for true hands-on training.for more information, call PSAR at (619) 421-7811 or visit www.psar.org.

SDAR AND CBA HOST WEBINAR TO OUTLINE COMMERCIAL LOANS

Real estate is more than buying and selling single-family homes. For agents who are ready to take on the commercial market, the Commercial Real Estate Alliance of San Diego (CRASD), a subsidiary of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) has teamed up with the California Brokers Association for an online course on Wednesday, May 19. “Commercial Loans from Start to Finish” starts at 12:30 p.m. Understand how the commercial loan process works so you can better advise your commercial clients.

Check out all of the CBA classes and register at www.cbassn.org. Click on “Calendar.”