INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOUNG AGENTS TO NETWORK AT SDAR MIXER ON MAY 17

The Young Professional Network mixers are back. Join the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) YPN on Tuesday, May 17 to network and socialize at Storyhouse Spirits in downtown’s East Village, 1220 J Street, San Diego, 92101. Get reunited and make new connections with other young real estate professionals from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at San Diego’s “industrial-chic” distillery. Admission is $10 for SDAR members and $15 for non-members, and includes hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink ticket. Join SDAR’S YPN and register for the May 17 mixer at https://go.sdar. com/ypn.

ADVERTISING RULES COVERED IN CLASS, WEBINAR AT SDAR

The real estate industry is regulated by different laws, regulations, and entities. Failure to understand the differences may put your license in jeopardy or subject you to a violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics. On Monday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. instructor Dan Hill with the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) will conduct both a live classroom course and a webinar to walk agents through compliance for real estate advertising. Attendees have the choice of attending at SDAR’S Kearny Mesa location or via Zoom. Find this and other SDAR courses being offered live or online at sdar. com/education or call (858) 7158000.

PSAR NAMES REALTORS OF THE YEAR

The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR) recently held its 2022 Real Estate Achievement and Leadership (R.E.A.L.) awards event at Viejas Casino in Alpine. About 500 people attended the celebration to honor San Diego County’s top 10 percent PSAR producing agents and brokers who achieved excellence based on units closed or volume production, according to California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) data. The event featured cocktails, dinner, dancing and presentation of awards to individuals to recognize their industry leadership in 2021. In addition, special awards were presented to three individuals according to San Diego County communities where PSAR operates offices. Realtor of the Year awardees included: Denise Roland Newell, Central San Diego; Amber Tannehill, East County; Charmaine Orcino-gonzales, South County.

APPRAISAL SKILLS OUTLINED IN SDAR CONTRACT CLASS

Realtors are faced with countless contracts throughout the course of their careers. The Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) provides trainings designed to inform, prepare, and hone your skills to help you better serve and protect yourself and your clients. On Tuesday, May 10, at 11:00 a.m., Kevin M. Burke, JD, presents a webinar on the residential appraisal process in his ongoing “Contract College” series. Find this and other SDAR courses being offered online at sdar.com/ education or call (858) 715-8000.

LIVE COURSE ON ANCILLARY FORMS FOR REAL ESTATE THROUGH SDAR

The recently revised California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) has influenced changes in 92 forms in the C.A.R. Forms library offered through the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR). Specifically, there are 8 new purchase agreements; 6 new forms; 14 substantively revised forms; 56 minorly revised forms and 8 renamed forms. Get detailed instructions on how to properly complete and use these forms from the expert and past “Broker of the Year” Jim Berns. The in-person, classroom training is Thursday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. at the Kearny Mesa headquarters of SDAR. Find this and other SDAR courses being offered in person and online at sdar.com/education or call (858) 715-8000.