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DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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the next few weeks, so bear with us as the time is needed to better serve you. RAMCO will be implemented by sometime in July.
After that, by August-September you will be seeing a new and improved (how many times do we hear that?) web site by Sitefinity that will streamline payment, election and registering for
educational and other activities.
Finally May 24th is a big day. It is our annual Broker (but everyone is invited) workshop to go over what your leadership team learned at
California Association of REALTORS® Sacramento meeting. We have confirmed that President-Elect of CAR, Don Faught, will be here as keynote speaker. So there will be some time to meet and talk with him.
I hope that you read this in time to participate in Legislative Day, May 2. Those who donate the additional $148 or above to the RPAC funds are invited to a special reception of state legislators in their honor that evening.
See you there.
We are almost approaching the half year mark – so a quick update.
We have almost completed the key exchange for our 725 Realtors Delta Force. So far we have started our monthly Technology classes and heard from “Gov” Hutchison regarding new legal and forms updates. We have a broker panel planned in May in conjunction with Women’s Council Delta Chapter as well as GET TO KNOW GREIVANCE and a mock Professional Standards Panel.
By the way, in case you did not know, all Grievance and Professional Standards Committee members take a one-day class at least every two years to keep up on what is happening, go over new case studies and review the Code of Ethics.
Internally, we are also making changes. We have contracted with RAMCO, sponsored by NAR, for an improved internal system for keep track of you and what is happening. This is an association management system that interfaces with Quickbooks. Many of you have asked for a billing system per quarter or monthly. With our previous system this was not possible and now we may be able to actually do that.
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2012 OFFICERSCecily Tippery, PresidentCynthia Alfred, President-ElectJames Britto, TreasurerRalph Garrow, Jr., Immediate Past PresidentJohn Bedford, Secretary
DIRECTORSMaryJane Dukellis Scott MacIntyreRamesh SumanCathie MarplesAngela JohnsErrol MooneyLori OgorchockRon KeeferLynn Valintis
STAFFJohn Bedford, Association [email protected]
Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations [email protected]
Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail [email protected]
Ron Greenslade, Chief Financial [email protected]
Barbara Baham, Members Service [email protected]
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MAY 2012Delta Association of REALTORS®
3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200,
Antioch, CA 94531
Phone 925 757 8283
Fax 925 757 [email protected]
Delta Currents is the official monthly publication of the Delta Association of REALTORS®. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of this publication, errors may occur. DAR shall not be held liable for misinformation, typographical errors, omissions, and/or misprints in editorial and/or advertising materials.
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NEW 2012 DAR HOURS:Tuesday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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sANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINTEvery TuesdayDelta Associatioan of REALTORS®3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch8:30am • $2For more information call Ramesh Suman, Majestic Homes, 779-1234, or Ralph Garrow Jr., Ralph Garrow Real Estate, 366-6676
DISCOVERY BAY/BYRONMARKETING MEETING & TOUR1st and 3rd TuesdayBoard Walk Grill at the Marina, Discovery Bay9:00am • $1For more information call LeeAnn Seamann634-2224 at Marples & AssociatesGroup does use Paragon to schedule homes on tour. Tours are Caravan and must be in by Noon on Monday.
OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND/BRENTWOOD/KNIGHTSENMARKETING MEETING & TOUREvery WednesdayBlack Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street,Oakley • 8:30am • $2For more information contact Dan Barnes,Tour Coordinator, 759-4648.Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.
CONTRA COSTA REALTORS® IN MOTIONCONTRA COSTA NORTHMartinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, ClydeEvery Tuesday8:30am • $10 Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd., ConcordDoors open at 8am for breakfastwww.ccrim.info
REALTORS® MARKETING ASSOCIATIONCONTRA COSTA SOUTHDanville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, AlamoEvery ThursdaySan Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon8:30am • $5Doors open at 8am for breakfastNo formal tourwww.RMAtoday.com
INFORMAL TOURSMartinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton,Clyde, Rossmoor, Orinda, Lafayette, MoragaTuesday between 9:00am and 2:00pmDanville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, AlamoThursday between 9:00am & 2:00pm
REALTORS®Ted R. GrinnellBHG-Mason McDuffie Real Estate5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-2740 FAX 776-2741
Valerie HerschelBHG-Mason McDuffie Real Estate5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-2740 FAX 776-2741
Robert MartinezBHG-Mason McDuffie Real Estate5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-2740 FAX 776-2741
Rochelle RobertsonBHG-Mason McDuffie Real Estate5887 A Lone Tree Way, Antioch776-2740 FAX 776-2741
Miok KimIntero Real Estate Service1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., #B, Discovery Bay634-1116 FAX 240-9020
Keith RundlesJDK & Associates50 Eagle Rock Way, #D, Brentwood418-4442 FAX 888-851-4246
Ajali AbernathyPrudential California Realty2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood634-3200 FAX 634-3393
Crystal HuffmanRealty World-Pigati & Russell Real Estate100 Cortona Way, Ste; 150, Brentwood513-4004 FAX 513-4330
Catherine DanielRidgewater Real Estate653 Norris St., Brentwood634-4611 FAX 401-1045
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Shiva E. HaleWarren Properties & Associates761 Second St., Brentwood513-1997 FAX 219-9574
BROKERSSam CavallaroLegacy Real Estate2121 N. California Blvd., Ste; 290, Walnut Creek465-2150 FAX 262-4014
AFFILIATENicholas D. ConnellPyorre Insurance Agency6660 Lone Tree Way, Ste; 4, Brentwood625-8400 FAX 625-8405
MEMBERS ON THE MOVEMarilyn Novo is now with Bay Area Properties at 5829 Lone Tree Way, #H, Antioch, 778-9002 FAX 778-9009
Nick Smith is now with Legacy Real Estate at 4460 W. Shaw, #101, Fresno, 464-2150 FAX 262-4014
Silvia Moreland is now with RenJen & Associates at 608 Main St., #C, Pleasanton, 727-1388 FAX 281-2658
Robert Hydorn is now with JDK & Associates at 50 Eagle Rock Way, #D, Brentwood, 418-4442 FAX 888-851-4246
Maria Velazquez is now with WR Properties at 651 First St., Brentwood, 634-3100 FAX 634-3190
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RPR (Realtors Property Resource)Monday, May 7, 201210:00am – 11:30amTo register call DAR 757-8283
New Members OrientationWednesday, May 9, 20128:30am – 12:00pmTo register call DAR 757-8283
EBRDI Paragon TrainingFree to MLS SubscribersSteven Pean, InstructorWednesday, May 9, 2012 9:00am – 12:00pmParagon 5 Essentials (Lecture)1:00pm – 4:00pmListing Load/Paragon 5 Customization(Lecture)To register call EBRDI at 363-2333, or logon to EBRDI.com
Broker Involvement MeetingThursday, May 24, 201212:00pm – 1:30pmCall DAR office to register 757-8283
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Wednesday, June 13, 20128:30am – 12:00pmTo register call DAR 757-8283
45 Hour RenewDuane GomerThursday, June 14th1:00pm – 4:00pmMembers $72 text books/$62 CDNon – Members $82 text books/$72 CDTo register call DAR 757-8283
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Mike and Shawn Stewart
ASHI and CREIA Certified
925.628.6905
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• Six years inspecting East County houses• Same-day reports • SUPRA lock box access • Fully insured, including REALTOR® coverage • Flexible scheduling • Competitive rates
All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS®,3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste: 200, Antioch, except as otherwise noted.
DAY AT THE RACESGOLDEN GATE FIELDS • FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012
BUS LEAVES DAR at NOON • $55 per adult
GATES OPEN AT 11AM. INCLUDES CHARTER BUS TRIP, ADMISSION, RESERVED TURF CLUB SEATING, DAILY RACING PROGRAM, PRIME RIB BUFFET MEAL,
AND A RACE NAMED IN HONOR OF OUR GROUP. CALL DAR AT 925.757.8283 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! MUST HAVE PAYMENT
AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 11.FOR INFO CALL RICH GRIJALVA AT 925.754.6000.
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May 2-5 CAR Meetings Sacramento
May 8 Business & Technology Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am
May 8 Public Relations Committee Meeting 1:30pm - 2:00pm
May 9 New Members Orientation 8:30am - 12:00pm
May 9 EBRDI Paragon 5 Essential Lecture 9:00am - 12:00pm
May 9 EBRDI Listing Load/Paragon 5 Customization Lecture 1:00pm - 4:00pm
May 10 Local Government Relations’ Committee Meeting 11:30am - 1:00pm
May 10 DRCSF Harvest Run Committee Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm
May 14- 18 NAR Meeting Washington DC
May 15 Membership Committee Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am
May 15 Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation 1:30pm - 3:00pm
May 17 Strategic Planning Committee 2:00pm - 3:30pm
May 22 Budget & Finance Committee 10:00am - 11:30pm
May 22 Education Committee 2:00pm - 3:00pm
May 23 Bylaws Committee 10:00pm – 11:00pm
May 24 DRCSF Harvest Run Committee 12:00pm - 1:30pm
May 25 Day at the Race’s 10:30am - 6:15pm
May 28 DAR Closed Memorial Day
June 7 Delta Harvest Run Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm
June 12 Business & Technology Committee 10:00am - 1:00am
June 12 Public Relations Committee 1:30pm - 2:30pm
June 13 New Members Orientation 8:30am - 12:00pm
June 14 Local Government Relations’ Committee Meeting 11:30am - 1:30pm
June 14 45 hours Continue Education Class, Duane Gomer Seminar 1:00pm - 4:00pm
June 19 Membership Committee Meeting 11:00am - 2:00pm
June 19 Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation 1:30pm - 3:00pm
June 21 Delta Harvest Run Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm
June 21 Executive Meeting 2:00pm - 1:30pm
June 21 Strategic Planning Committee 2:00pm - 3:00pm
June 26 Budget & Finance Committee 10:00am -11:30am
June 26 Education Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm
June 28 Board of Directors 9:00am - 11:30pm
June 28 - 30 AE Institute Santa Rosa
East County InsuranCE agEnCy, InC.ANTIOCH
925 757 42082738 B W. Tregallas Rd.
BRENTWOOD925 240 1330
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All personal and commercial lines
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ns This diagram indicates all of the components including the TPR valve and extension pipe. TPR stands for Temperature Pressure Relief valve, which is a safety device that is installed on all water heaters whether they are gas fired or electric. Below is a detailed drawing with a brief explanation of how they work.
The whole purpose of a TPR valve is to not allow excessive temperature and pressure build up. Without this safety device, a water heater could explode causing serious damage or bodily injury. Notice also in this drawing is a measurement depicting 6-12 inches of height clearance for the extension pipe to the ground. We recommend a maximum of 6 inches between the bottom of the extension pipe to the floor. The reason being that in the event that a TPR
valve should engage, and a person happens to be standing by, at a 6 inch distance, the water that is escaping from the extension has less distance to splash causing serious burns. Note too that this application only applies to certain jurisdictions. Some states such as areas of Texas or California require that the extension pipe off a TPR valve extend to and through an outside wall.
For additional information contact Shawn Stewart, CCI, National Property Inspection, at 925-628-6905 or [email protected]. Shawn is a CREIA Certified Inspector, ASHI Certified Inspector.
Mike and Shawn Stewart
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Did you know RPR is available to you through your membership with The Delta Association of Realtors?
COME JOIN US FOR BASIC and ADVANCED TRAINING With a NAR/RPR Trainer
At the core of RPR is a database of over 147 million property records, built from public record and assessment information. Then, MLS data is added, vital information to create the exclusive RVM – the most accurate valuation model available. On this foundation, RPR adds layers of data integrations, including zoning, permits, mortgage, lien data, plat maps, flood zone maps, school zone and attendance zone overlays, points of interest and more datasets are added all the time. Learn how your Delta Associations of Realtors and RPR can help you become the expert your clients need and turn a mountain of data into genuine market insight. When: May 7th 9:30 am -‐11:30 am Where: Delta Association of Realtors 3428 Hillcrest Avenue Suite 200 Antioch, CA 94531 Register: Email : [email protected] or 757-‐8283
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WHAT THE PROGRAM WILL COVER• All students will receive the 3 hour mandatory courses of agency, ethics, trust funds, fair housing, risk management and a 30 hour consumer protection course by textbook or CD.• Although this meeting is not mandatory to renew your license through the use of our continuing education courses, it is our most popular.• You will test on the 3 hour courses at the site and will receive passwords to test online later on the 30 hour course. All testing in accordance with current DRE rules.
Anyone who fails an exam can take a second test at no cost any time within one year from date of registration or take the optional review again at no cost. Courses are for all licensees. These courses are approved for Continuing Education Credit by the California Department of Real Estate. However, this approval does not constitute an endorsement of the views or opinions which are expressed by the course sponsor, instructor, author or lecturers. DRE Sponsor #0054
SCHEDULE12:45 p.m.1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
RegistrationCourse reviewExams
NOTE:1. Value - Book $10, CD $1.002. Money back guarantee3. Must cancel 48 hrs prior
Delta Association of REALTORSThursday, June 14th at 1:00 p.m.3428 Hillcrest Ave. #200, Antioch
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