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2014 Leadership of the DAOR
Executive Directors: Mireya Ruiz, President Jason Cierpiszewski, President-Elect Carrie Uva, Vice President Esther Lee, Treasurer Jeanette Baumann, Executive Vice President Directors: Mario Acevedo Maria Cibrian Sossi Gabriel Ericka Saenz Ruben Sarinana Vicki Spearman Miriam Villanueva Michael Berdelis, Immediate Past President
DAOR Chaplain: Ruben Sarinana
CAR State Directors: Mireya Ruiz, Carrie Uva & Jason Cierpiszewski
Affiliates In Action Committee Tom Ramirez, Chairperson
Awards Committee Larry Kooiman, Chairperson
Budget & Finance Committee Nubia Aguirre, Chairperson
DAOR YPN Laura Dominguez, Chairperson
Grievance Committee Dan Nevarez, Chairperson
LCRC Trustees John Lacey, Chairperson
Local Government Relations Sandra Carnett, Chairperson
Membership/MLS-Technology Committee Remoun Said, Chairperson
Nominating Committee Russell Skersick, Chairperson
Professional Standards Committee Bev Baumann, Chairperson
REALTOR Community Relations Committee Rowena Dominguez
Scholarship Committee Diane Sanchez
DAOR Staff
Jeanette Baumann, EVP - [email protected]
Customer Care Department Nelly Palma, [email protected]
CeCe Robles, [email protected] Hilda Inzunza, [email protected]
Membership Department Julie Sartor, [email protected]
Fausto Navarro, [email protected] Susie Gonzales, [email protected]
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Downey Association of REALTORS 12073 Paramount Blvd - Downey, CA 90242
562 861-0915 - Fax 562 923-9995
www.DAOR.com
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
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The bio of Fred Haise Fred Haise began his 20-year NASA career as an aeronautical research pilot, serving as backup crew for the Apollo 8, 11, and 16 missions and com-mander of the Space Shuttle Enterprise in 1977 for the Approach and Landing Program at Edwards Air Force Base. But Haise is most well known as a crew member on the ill-fated Apollo 13 lunar mission in
1970. Portrayed by actor Bill Paxton in the Apollo 13 movie, Haise was the lunar module pilot on the space mission. In 1973, while flying an aircraft used in the filming of the Pearl Harbor movie Tora! Tora! Tora!, Haise was involved in an accident with a BT 13 aircraft that had been modified for the film. A fire erupted and Haise was burned over 65% of his body. It would take 14 months of recovery and rehabilitation before he could return to the skies to subsequently Command the Space Shuttle Enterprise in the 1977 Approach & Landing Tests. Haise served as president of Northrop Grumman Technical Services and has been awarded the Presi-dential Medal of Freedom and the NASA Distin-guished Service Medal, among others. He has also been inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Apollo 13 Astronaut
FRED HAISE Lands in Downey
for a DAOR Membership
Luncheon
DAOR brought
Astronaut
Fred Haise
to Downey...one
day prior to his
annual Spacefest
expo, which was
being held in
Pasadena this year.
We arranged for him to have a
tour of the Downey Space
Museum, and receive a
proclamation from the city of
Downey...seen here with
REALTOR and Downey City
Council Member, Alex Saab.
198 DAOR Members
attended the luncheon and
heard Mr. Haise narrate an
original film of the 1970
Apollo 13 Launch, in space
activities, and landing.
It was awesome!!
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The New Supra
iBox BT LE Offers
More Convenience
through
Technology
The iBox BT LE
Communicates directly
with your iPhone, iPad
and more.
More models of smartphones and tables communi-
cate directly with iBox BT LE than any other Supra
key box. No additional hardware is required for
most phones, including the newest models of
iPhone and iPad. You can check your phone’s
compatibility on the Compatible eKey device list.
iBox BT LE is equipped with the same large key
container as the iBox BT, which can holds both
gate cards and keys. The shackle is completely
removed from the key box for easy handling when
placing the iBox BT LE on a property.
The iBox BT LE communicates directly with most
phones or tables via infrared (IR), Bluetooth (BT),
and Low-Energy Bluetooth (BT LE) technologies.
Please note that iPhone and iPad devices released
before the iPhone 4S require a small adapter to
communicate with the iBox BT LE.
For a complete list of
compatible phones, app
devices and more
information go to
www.suprakey.com
Assign a Listing to a Key Box
and receive emails when box
is opened.
Go to: www.supraekey.com
Click the login button to go to SupraWEB
Enter your user ID and Password
Once you are logged in, a list of your lock boxes will
appear. Click on the lock box you wish to assign to
your new listing.
If you have a listing already assigned to the keybox, you
will need to unassign it first.
[Unassign your old listing (if necessary)]
• Click on LISTING in the top navigation bar
• In the listing inventory, click on the MLS # you
wish to unassign
• On the left-side of the screen, click the “Unassign
Listing” link and confirm it.
[Assign the new listing ID]
• On the left-side of the screen,
click the drop-down for
Assign Listing
• Enter the MLS number for
the listing associated with
that keybox in the text field
• Click
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Let’s Elect Our 2015 DAOR Leadership !
Voting may only take place in person. Voting may only take place in person. Voting may only take place in person. Voting may only take place in person. You may drop by the DAOR Office July You may drop by the DAOR Office July You may drop by the DAOR Office July You may drop by the DAOR Office July
10th through July 18th. 10th through July 18th. 10th through July 18th. 10th through July 18th.
18th is the last day to vote, is Election Day 18th is the last day to vote, is Election Day 18th is the last day to vote, is Election Day 18th is the last day to vote, is Election Day and DAOR Open House with the Kogi and DAOR Open House with the Kogi and DAOR Open House with the Kogi and DAOR Open House with the Kogi
Food Truck to serve you lunch.Food Truck to serve you lunch.Food Truck to serve you lunch.Food Truck to serve you lunch.
The following Candidates have been uncontested and will be Installed to their
position on November 11th.
Jason Cierpiszewski Century 21 My RE DAOR President Carrie Uva Prudential 24 Hour RE DAOR President Elect Ericka Saenz C 21 Jervis & Assoc. Secretary/Treasurer
Election for 2015 DAOR Vice President Two outstanding REALTORS have gone through the Nominating Committees screening and
interviews. Both candidates are anxious to serve and you have the vote!!
ESTHER LEE ESTHER LEE ESTHER LEE ESTHER LEE ---- Esther is a 2nd generation REALTOR® and DAOR member since 2001, Director for 2011-2012, current Treasurer for 2013-2014 and received 2012 REALTOR® Associate of the Year Award and
has served on various Committees. Esther has been with Young Lee Real Estate Co. since 1996 and long time Downey resident for
over 31 years and counting. Currently serves as AREAA Greater LA Chapter President, a nonprofit trade organization and has held various leadership roles since 2009.
MARIO ACEVEDO MARIO ACEVEDO MARIO ACEVEDO MARIO ACEVEDO Mario started his real estate career in 2005, and has been involved with the DAOR since serving of several commit-tees and Directors for 4 years. Community is very important, helping Habitat for Humanity,
ARC of Downey, Easter Seals, Red Cross, and Downey Regional Medical Center. Mario believes in the importance of the REALTOR Political Action Fund and has donated the True Cost of Doing Business $149 for the past four years. Mario is looking for-ward to serving as VP, to give back to the DAOR and its members.
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Election for 2015-2016 DAOR Director [You will be instructed to vote for two.]
LAURA DOMINGUEZ - Laura has been a licensed Realtor for over 2 years is currently with Century 21 Masters. She earned two degrees an AA Business Management/Real Estate (Cerritos) ,AS Administration of Justice (Rio Hondo) and is a Recognized Author/Publisher Library of Congress Washing-ton D.C.. Laura has served on Scholarship, Membership, YPN and Realtor® Commu-
nity Relations Committees. I appreciate your vote and look forward to serving my fellow DAOR REALTORS.
ROWENA DOMINGUEZ ROWENA DOMINGUEZ ROWENA DOMINGUEZ ROWENA DOMINGUEZ - Rowena has been a licensed REALTOR since 2007, with Century 21 My Real Estate Co, She currently serves on the Scholarship Committee and is the 2014 Chairperson for the REALTOR Community Relations . Rowena has served as an Ambassador for the Downey Chamber of Commerce and volunteers her time throughout the community. She
has two children and has been a Downey Resident since 1993. Rowena works at Century 21 My Real Estate.
DAN NEVAREZ ----Dan has been in Real Estate over 30 Years, he claims he's not that old, he started when he was 10, he has been with the Century 21 Organization for over 30 years, An Interna-tional award winner as an agent, manager and owner, he has led 3 different Offices into the Top 10 Offices in the Nation for the Century 21 System. He has spoken at
several training seminars, on panel discussions and has trained at Century 21 International Convention and also served as Broker Council President for Century 21's Pacific Region. Dan is currently the Chairperson of the DAOR grievance committee and also serves on several other com-mittees at the DAOR. Dan is a Downey resident, has been happily married for 23 years and has 3 children.
When & How to Vote: Active DAOR REALTOR Members may come into the DAOR Office from July 10th through July 18th to vote. (in person voting only)
ELECTION DAY & DAOR OPEN HOUSE Is Friday, July 18th 11:30am-1:00pm
Vote for the 2015 Leadership and have lunch catered by
California’s #1 Favorite Food Truck! Kogi Truck
FREE for DAOR REALTOR® Members. (Affiliate, MLS only, or non-Members
will need to pay $17. Sorry no exceptions, thank you for understanding).
Food will be available from 11:30-1:00
REMOUN SAIDREMOUN SAIDREMOUN SAIDREMOUN SAID - Candidate for 2013-14 Director. Remoun joined the DAOR in 2009, and inquired about getting involved at the membership luncheon that he was in-stalled as a member. Immediately Re-moun became the Chairperson of the Technology Task Force, which reformat-ted the strategy of the MLS Commit-tee. Today he serves as Chairperson for
the Membership/Technology Committee., Professional Standards, and YPN committees. Remoun was a DAOR Director from 2012-2013 and is seeking a DAOR Direc-tor Seat in 2015-016. Remoun has received a BA in Real Estate Finance and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Cal State Fullerton.
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Four awesome top producers….who DAOR is
proud to call their members, answered several
questions in front of 83 REALTOR Members …
Topic: “Technology I Can’t Live Without”. Panel
was Edith Villa, Century 21 Realty Masters, Luther
Sanchez, Century 21 Allstars, Michael Berdelis,
Prudential 24 Hour RE, & Remoun Said, ReNew
Real Estate. Here is a re-cap of their Q & A.
Q. Your story on how you started using social me-
dia?
Luther: Stared social media to reconnect with high
school friends, and now use it professionally.
Michael: Was so resistant to use, and majority of
my personal friends or in real estate, so I use it to
communicate to them also.
Edith: Started in 2013 to stay connected to my
younger internet savvy clients.
Remoun: I was an IT before
becoming a REALTOR…
technology and social media is
a natural fit for me.
Q. Last 2 years of business that
came from technology and
social media?
Luther: 2013, 42 total transac-
tions 7 from social media.
2014, so far...15 deals, 3 from
social media with an average of $375,000
Michael: 18% of my sales comes from the inter-
net / email blasts total 20-25% of my business.
Edith: 2013, out of 36 closed transactions, 8 were
due to social media. 2013, so far out of 9 transac-
tions, 2 are from social media/internet.
Remoun: 2013, 10 transactions came from social
media at 3.8 million 56% of business. 2014, 85%
so far is coming from social media.
Q. What is your monthly social media and technol-
ogy software budgets? A-social media B-
Technology/software?
Luther: Total of $720/month
Michael: 12.5% of my gross commissions
Edith: Varies but invests $500 to $800/month
Remoun: Facebook budget is $600 to $1500/month
plus additional $625 for other
Q. Why should someone incorporate social media
in their business plan? *Your top tip, *Your Top
post on Social Media *Top mistake made on social
media?
Luther: Facebook is an amazing way to get expo-
sure. *top tip: categorize your Facebook friends,
clients, friends family etc. I have my clients tag me
instead of me tagging them...we get more exposure
and likes that way *mistakes: when friends tag me
with them and they're drinking… it’s not bad, but
doesn't look good.
Michael: Post everything in terms of real estate…
I’m on my business page like crazy posting listings
and it helps...the power of posting listings is that
random people that you never thought would be
interested sometimes are.
Edith: Everyone should be technology wise, and
not be left behind. *top tip: if you are going to use
Google, Trulia, and Zillow, and invest in it, you
DAOR’s Annual YPN / AIA Mixer, 2014
Tom Ramirez, AIA Chair; Laura Dominguez, YPN Chair; Luther Sanchez, Michael
Berdelis, DAOR President, Mireya Ruiz; Edith Villa & Remoun Said Page 5
More greatness coming from DAOR’s
Top Producers!! DAOR YPN joined
RSEAOR and MDBOR YPNs for a
Region 22 YPN Networking Mixer.
One top producer, from each AOR
served on a panel to share their
“Three Favorite Apps” . Representing
D A O R w a s T o p P r o d u c e r
Eloy Villamil, Excellence Innovative
Real Estate.
Eloy shared with the crowd of 83
REALTORS from Associations of
Region 22 his favorite apps, along with
Mark Anthony Ruiz and Xio
Sandoval . Their favorite apps were:
MLS Touch - GoodReader - Google Drive -
various title programs - Group Text - Gmail -
WFG on the Go - Videolicious - MagicPlan -
Google Voice - ZipForms & Open Home Pro.
need to study and learn it. *Mistake: a lot of people
don't know how to keep business and personal
separate.
Remoun: I tag everyone involves in each transac-
tion including the gardener. *most viewed post
was me jumping off the roof into the pool after it
sold. *mistakes: I'm with Luther the party pictures
Q. What technology do you use every day for real
estate?
Luther: DropBox, ZipForm Mobile (which is free
for all DAOR members) and DocuSign
Michael: DocuSign
Edith: DropBox, personal smart phone, MLS
Remoun: DropBox, personal smart phone, ipad,
MLS, Real Stream
Q. How have you leveraged technology to grow
your business?
Luther: Personalizing text messages… template
messages that goes out to everyone. WiFi -I don’t
want to call people back … they may call another
REALTOR in the meantime I immediately text
them a “digital business card” of myself.
Michael: Email Blasts, Google Map, Zillow
REALTOR
Edith: Email Blasts, Text Savvy
Remoun: Emails, Social Media, Videos
Q. What technology do you incorporate in your
listing presentation?
Luther: Keynote for iPads
Michael: The Internet
Q. Over the next six months is there any technol-
ogy you are planning on incorporating?
Luther: Videos
Michael: Keynotes, ZipForm Mobile
Edith: Facebook
Remoun: Drone Pictures and Videos
(Note: the answers of the panel were transcribed
and minimized)
DAOR’s YPN Co-Sponsors a
Region 22 Networking Event
Mark Anthony Ruiz, Xio Sandoval, & DAOR Member Eloy Villamil
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Did You Know…
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not be aware of…..not be aware of…..not be aware of…..not be aware of….. Let’s celebrate summer !! By being a REALTOR member of DAOR here are some benefits you can take advantage of. Hitting the road this sum-mer… NAR provides you
with discounts for car rentals through Avis @ avis.com/NAR; Budget @ budget.com/NAR; Hertz @ hertz.com/NAR. If it’s a new car your looking for NAR will give $500 cash al-lowance and two years of free oil changes, on a pur-chase of a Chrysler Auto-mobile. REALTOR.org/Chrysler.
The DAOR offers
their members the ability to purchase discounted movie tickets to Krikorian Movie Theater for $7.50 and Regal for $9.00 that
includes Edwards, Regal and United
Artists Theatres.
Wild at Work extends discounts to DAOR Members for Theme Parks including Disneyland, Universal
Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, Legoland, and SeaWorld. Hotel, Restaurants and more discounts also
available thru this Program .
How to sign up: • go to wildatwork.com • Click on new user sign up—enter DOWNEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
• Complete registration form • You will now receive an email with your password confirmation.
————————————————————————————————
Now You Know!!! CeCe Robles, Education &
Member Specialist - DAOR
“Please call me if you have
Any questions.”
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Your Voice Was
Heard! By Jonathan Fonti,
DAOR GAD
Voters in Los Angeles County came
out to the polls to vote and let their
voices be heard on the critical issues
in the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary
Election held on June 3rd. There
were many hotly contested races in
California this election which affect
us not only on a state level, but
locally as well. One local measure
that took center stage on the ballot
in Downey was Measure B.
Measure B was focused upon
because a defeat of this Measure
meant Downey would be able to
continue to provide its own police
and fire personnel, and contracting
those services, such as to the L.A.
County Sheriff’s Department or
L.A. County Fire Department, could
not happen without a two-thirds
advisory vote from Downey voters.
The voters were clear that they did
not want to change the current city
mandate and voted this Measure
down by a vote of 82.89% against to
17.11% in favor.
One other race that will affect
Downey and surrounding cities is
the hotly contested race for the 32nd
State Senate District seat. Former
Downey Mayor and current Downey
City Council Member, Mr. Mario
Guerra will be competing against
former Assemblyman and teacher,
Mr. Tony Mendoza. On June 3,
2014, Mario Guerra received 44.5%
of the vote and Tony Mendoza
received 31.9%. As a result of these
outcomes Mr. Guerra and Mr. Men-
doza will run off for the 32nd Senate
seat in the November 4th 2014 Gu-
bernatorial Election.
As we move toward the November
4th, General Election, every citizen
must remember that their vote
counts. That is why it is important
to go out and vote in each election
for the candidate and ballot meas-
ures that will represent you the best.
Future Election Information:
As the November election quickly
approaches, you have to remember
that politics affect you as a REAL-
TOR® and your business. Every
year important legislative decisions
are made at all levels of government
which impact REALTORS® across
the country and the state. The Cali-
fornia Association of REALTORS®
is continuing to defend against any
legislation that threatens the real
estate industry. This is why your vote
is so important. The next time that
you go and vote, you should consider
choosing elected officials that will
take action on issues and legislation
that is important to REALTORS®.
Remember, your vote does make a
difference!
Independence Day:
Fourth of July is a federal holiday
commemorating the adoption of the
Declaration of Independence on July
4, 1776. It is a time to celebrate our
nation and thank the servicemen and
servicewomen for their service to our
country. Whatever your plans are
for the holiday, take some time to
reflect on what the day means and
who we have to thank for it.
From all of us here at the Downey
Association of REALTORS,
make your Fourth of July a happy
one, and a safe one!
Meet DAOR’s New Government
Affairs Director (GAD).
Jonathan Fonti has recently joined
the Downey Association of
REALTORS® as their Governmen-
tal Affairs Director. As their GAD
he directs the organization’s policies
and objectives involving local, state,
and federal government affairs and
develops relationships with key
legislators to effectively channel the
goals and desires of the association.
Jonathan has recently completed an
internship with Congressman Ed
Royce’s office and continues to
work with California State Senator,
Bob Huff dealing with legislative,
judicial and administrative
processes. He acted as a liaison
between the district office and the
constituents in the community it
represented, conducted research,
monitored legislation, and attended
legislative and community events.
Jonathan received his Bachelor’s
Degree from California State
University, Fullerton, and double
majored in Political Science and
History. He also received his
Associates Degree from Fullerton
College in Math, Science, and
Liberal Arts. While at California
State University Fullerton, Jonathan
was chosen to be a delegate in the
prestigious Model United Nations
program in Boston and New York.
He also participated in the Moot
Court program that is linked with
the law and Judiciary System.
You can reach Jonathan at
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KEEP HYDRATED !!
The sun is shining, which can only mean one thing
SUMMER is here. To celebrate the return of our favorite
season the Downey Association
Store has beautiful
lightweight 24 oz
aluminum water
bottles , that will help
satisfy your thirst on
the hottest days. In
addition, water and
other of your favor-
ite beverages can be
carried around
freshly and
securely due to the secure cap
and the inner lining.
As your Association Store Manager, please call me or
email me your order of how many and which color you
would like...we will get those to you asap!! - Or just come
in to the DAOR Office and pick one up, with other
supplies you may need.
On Sale for $6.50 plus tax
Hilda
562 861-0915
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