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Weekly Updates
May 21, 2015All education classes can be found at www.wsgvar.com by clicking on the “Education Schedule” under the “Education” menu.
___________________ ___________________ Friday, May 22, 2015 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. “Brown Bag Lunch & Learn:
Do You Know How to Disclose PACE and HERO Loans?”. Instructor: Maria
Howard, First American NHD.
___________________ ___________________ Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 8:30AM to 3:30PM. “2015 Mobile Tech Summit”. Instructors: Fatima Sogueco, C.A.R. zipForm® Products Supervisor; Michael Kay Keshishian, Advanced Group Property Inspection; Marcus Jacques, Western Resources Title; Larry Yang, Dynamic Development Realty; and Bob Cheou, Champion Escrow.
___________________ ___________________ Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 10AM to 3PM. “CRMLS Training Day”.
- “Agent 101” (10AM-11AM) - “Matrix Statistics” (11AM-12PM) - “Cloud CMA” (1PM-2PM)
- “CRMLS Flyers & Marketing Tools” (2PM-3PM)
___________________ ___________________ Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 9AM to 3PM. “Home Buyer & Seller Fair”. ___________________ ___________________ Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 8:30AM to 5PM. “Certified Residential Specialist
(CRS) 120 Designation Course: Converting Leads Into Closings”.
Instructor: Lee Barrett, CRS Instructor.
Sign up by Tuesday, June 16, 2015 to receive early-bird pricing.
___________________ ___________________ Friday, July 17, 2015 from 9AM to 5PM.
“At Home with Diversity Certification Course”. Instructor: Jennifer Tasto,
AHWD, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, SRES. Sign
up by Friday, July 10, 2015 to receive early-bird pricing. ___________________ ___________________ OFFICERS TOM BERGE, JR. President KEVIN KWAN President-Elect SUZI DUNKEL-SOTO Vice President GIGI LEE Treasurer HELEN MARSTON Secretary DIRECTORS THOMAS O. BERGE YIN BIHR BRIAN CHEN LING CHOW LORRAINE CLARK LEE LIEBERG GIUSEPPE “JOE” VENEZIANO STEPHEN WALKER IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT MEL WONG EXECUTIVE OFFICER ALBERT TRAN Breakfast Meeting … May Program Chair:
Helen Marston, Keller Williams Realty
May 21st
… WSGVAR Directors reporting on C.A.R.
meetings in Sacramento and NAR meetings in Washington, D.C.
May 28th
… Affiliate Home Warranty Panel Discussion. Attendance Drawing (5/14/15)
Patricia Garner from Zip Realty, Inc.’s name was drawn; however, she was not present. This week’s drawing will be
for $125.00.
50/50 Winner (5/14/15)
Congratulations to Dan Ly from KoTai Realty, who won $47 at last week’s MLS Breakfast meeting.
Inspirational Quote from 5/14/15:
“Let go of your ego’s need to be right. When you’re in the middle
of an argument, ask yourself: Do I want to be right or happy? When you choose the joyous, loving, spiritual mode, your
connection to intention is strengthened.” By Dr. Wayne Dyer
Did You Know?
The Association office will be closed on Monday, May 25,
2015 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
Nominations are now being accepted for 2016 Director positions. There are up to seven positions available. 2015 Candidate Packets are available at the Association Office and are due by Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
The WSGVAR now offers live streaming of the MLS
Breakfast Meetings. For your convenience, you can view our MLS Breakfast meetings from the comfort of your own home, office or anywhere else that you have a high speed internet connection via your smartphone, tablet, or desktop
computer. See www.wsgvar.com for more information.
Weekly caravan listings are in the bulletin on page 8.
Upcoming Chambers of Commerce Mixers & Events
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce presents “Chamber Lunch & Learn Program” on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 12PM to 1:30PM. The presentation will be given by Geoffrey Noonan, Special Agent with the United States Secret Service. His topic will be “Securing Sales in
Retail: Safeguarding Your Point-of-Sale System”. This event is free for Chamber members and $15 for non-Chamber members. The event will be held at the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce – 104 S.
First St., Alhambra.
Upcoming Committee Meetings: Thursday, May 21st …
- Special Events Committee Meeting, 9:30AM to 10:30AM. - MLS Technology Committee Meeting, 9:30AM to 11AM.
Thursday, May 28th …
- Board of Directors Meeting, 9:30AM to 10:30AM.
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MLS MONTHLY PROGRAM CHAIR … MAY 2015
Helen Marston, Keller Williams Realty
Helen Marston has been a member of WSGVAR since March 2009. She graduated from Beijing University and received her MBA from Cal State LA. She firmly believes knowledge is power. After becoming a REALTOR®, Helen actively went through many educational programs. She has earned
her GRI, CRS, CIPS, SRES, MRP, SFR and GREEN designations. She takes great pride of her professionalism, ethics and customer service. She serves as the Secretary of WSGVAR and is involved in different committees. Helen currently works with Keller Williams Realty. She is a Mentor, ALC (Agent Leadership Council) member and four times Capper. Outside of real estate, she is also an active PTA member and High School Band Booster. Helen is
happily married with two children.
May 21st … Breakfast Meeting
WSGVAR Directors Reporting on C.A.R. meetings in Sacramento and NAR meetings in Washington, D.C.
May 28th … Breakfast Meeting
Affiliate Home Warranty Panel Discussion
The Association Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday,
May 26, 2015.
Alexis Hernandez Alhambra High School
Mary Silva-Perez Century High School
Jose Lopez Ramos Del Mar High School
Julissa Lopez Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Kacey Alexandra Venti Independence High School
Frederick Cuarteros Mark Keppel High School
May 14th, MLS Breakfast Meeting 50/50 Drawing
Congratulations to Dan Ly from KoTai Realty, who won $47 at last week’s MLS Breakfast meeting.
Maria Howard First American NHD 200 Commerce Irvine, CA 92602 Tel: 800-527-0027 [email protected]
MLS Breakfast Meeting on May 14, 2015
West San Gabriel Valley Association of REALTORS® Foundation would like to thank everyone who participated in and donated to the WSGVAR Foundation to make these scholarship awards possible. Congratulations to Alexis Hernandez, Alhambra High School; Mary Silva-Perez, Century High School; Jose Lopez Ramos, Del Mar High School; Julissa Lopez,
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center; Kacey Alexandra Venti, Independence High School; Frederick Cuarteros, Mark Keppel High School; Sharon Khoo, Gabrielino High School; Jessica Franco, Ramona Convent Secondary School; Sylvia Martinez,
Rosemead High School; Uyen ‘Bonny’ Tang, San Gabriel Academy High School; Julissa Del Rio, San Gabriel High School; Nadine Mora, San Gabriel Mission High School; Leona Chen, Temple City High School; and Daniel Vallejo, Don Bosco Technical Institute for receiving the WSGVAR Foundation Scholarship Awards. Each student was awarded $500.00
toward a 4-year College or University, Community College, or Trade or Technical School.
For more information on classes and events, please contact the association office.
Leona Chen Temple City High School
Sharon Khoo Gabrielino High School
Jessica Franco Ramona Convent Secondary School
Silvia Martinez Rosemead High School
Uyen ‘Bonny’ Tang San Gabriel Academy
High School
Julissa Del Rio San Gabriel High School
Nadine Mora San Gabriel Mission High
School
Juliana Tu, Viva Escrow! —
FIRPTA and California Withholding
Gary Chan, Temo Arjani LLP.Peter Kao, McGladrey LLP. Albert C. Lum, Lum Law Group Justin Lum, Lum Law Group
Eddy Chao, Asia Pacific Capital Co. —
What Foreign Investors are Looking for in
Commercial Properties
Lenders’ Panel —
Loan Programs for Foreign Investors
Leslie Appleton-Young, California Association of REALTORS® —
2015 Economic Updates
Present
Please fill out below and return form to WSGVAR staff: Name: Member #: Phone Number: Email:
Please make check payable to WSGVAR, and mail check and completed form to:
WSGVAR: 1039 E. Valley Blvd., #205B, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Or, if paying by credit card, please fill out below and fax it to: (626) 288-7658, Attn: WSGVAR
Name on Card:
Card Number: Exp. Date: Billing Address:
Signature:
Or, register online at : http://conta.cc/1cSAibp
Date & Time: Friday, June 26, 2015
9:30AM to 4:30PM
Location: West San Gabriel Valley
Association of REALTORS® 1039 E. Valley Blvd. #205B San Gabriel, CA 91776
Registration Fee: $15 for members of
WSGVAR/PFAR $20 for non-members Contact Info: WSGVAR: (626) 288-6212; [email protected] PFAR: (626) 795-2433; [email protected]
Lunch and Continental breakfast included.
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TEE IT UP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Sierra La Verne Country Club 6300 Country Club Dr.
La Verne, CA 91750
Date: June 1, 2015 Registration: 12:00 noon Shotgun: 1:00pm Format: Scramble
$150 per golfer – includes green fee, cart, box lunch, dinner, on course beverages, and other tee prizes. Awards banquet immediately following play. $40 for dinner only. Please RSVP by May 19, 2015.
Dress code strictly observed. Collared shirts required. Denims and jeans are not permitted.
For sponsorship and additional information, please contact: Bob Cheou, Tournament Chair
Tel: (626) 400-‐6819 / Email: [email protected]
Yin Bihr
Tel: (626) 512-‐2922 / Email: [email protected]
WSGVAR Foundation Tax ID No.: 45-‐5529140
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Please return this portion with your registration.
Golfer: Phone or email:
Golfer: Phone or email
Golfer: Phone or email:
Golfer: Phone or email:
Dinner Only: Phone or email:
Check No.: Amount Enclosed:
Please make check payable to: WSGVAR Foundation Please mail payment and registration form to:
Champion Escrow, Inc. c/o Bob Cheou
9655 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780
The West San Gabriel Valley Association of REALTORS® Foundation is hosting its 4th Annual
Charity Golf Tournament. This event will be held at Sierra La Verne Country Club on Monday, June 1, 2015.
Each year the WSGVAR Foundation awards grants to graduating high school seniors who will be attending a school of higher learning. Around the holiday season, the WSGVAR Foundation also provides grants to charitable and non-‐profit organizations such as Wounded Warriors, Maryvale in Rosemead, The Salvation Army, and more. Please help us achieve this goal and make a
difference in someone’s life by becoming a sponsor. The sponsorship levels are as follows:
• Eagle Sponsor -‐ $2,000. Includes 2 foursomes, company logo on the event banner, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Birdie Sponsor -‐ $1,000. Includes 1 foursome, company logo on the event banner, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Box Lunch Sponsor -‐ $600. Includes company logo on the event banner, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Beverage Sponsor -‐ $400. Includes company logo on the event banner, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Closest to Pin Sponsor -‐ $200. Includes tee sign, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Men’s Long Drive Sponsor -‐ $200. Includes tee sign, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Women’s Long Drive Sponsor -‐ $200. Includes tee sign, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Tee Sign Sponsor -‐ $150. Includes tee sign, and acknowledgement on the event program.
• Raffle Prize Sponsor – We are looking for gift cards or gas cards with value of $20 or more, gift baskets, wines, computer accessories, and other golf related items. We appreciate monetary donations.
*** Sponsors MUST provide hi-‐res artwork in digital format. Artwork and sign message MUST be in no later than May 15, 2015. ***
If you or your company have cooler bags or tote bags with your company logo on them, you may donate them and we can put them to good use. We will need about 130 pieces.
We look forward to having you and your friends join us for a fun day at Sierra La Verne Country Club on June 1, 2015.
Please join us for the 2015 Mobile Tech Summit!
During this Summit, you will learn about zipForm®
Mobile, social media, how to create videos of your
listings using a mobile device, the top 10 real estate
apps and how to keep documents online and
convert your office into a paperless environment.
Come learn how these technologies can help you
advance your business!
Make sure to register early!
PRICE: $10 to attend and $15 at the door
Lunch is included!
TOPICS INCLUDED IN THE SUMMIT:
Saturday, June 6, 2015
8:30AM to 3:30PM
ZIPFORM® MOBILE
Speaker: Fatima Sogueco zipForm® Products Supervisor
SOCIAL MEDIA
Speaker: Michael Kay Keshishian Advanced Group Property Inspection
TOP 10 REAL ESTATE APPS
Speaker: Larry Yang
Dynamic Development Realty
Mobile
Tech
Summit 2015
VIDEO LISTINGS
Speaker: Marcus Jacques Western Resources Title
PAPERLESS LIFESTYLE
Speaker: Bob Cheou Champion Escrow
Contact: Education Department
1039 E. Valley Blvd. #205B, San Gabriel, CA 91776. Office: (626) 288-6212. Fax: (626) 288-7658. Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.wsgvar.com/
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By signing, you are confirming that you have read, understand and agree with our cancellation policy (see below)
WAYS TO REGISTER: Register online at www.WSGVAR.com by clicking on the Education Calendar under “Education” or fill out the below information and mail to WSGVAR, 1039 E. Valley Blvd. #205B, San Gabriel, CA 91776 or fax to 626-288-7658
Please note no refunds will be given for cancellations. 7
WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, INC.
Multiple Listing Service Caravan Thursday ... 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
PREVIEW OF HOMES
Caravan – May 21, 2015
WS15100101 20759 MISSIONARY RIDGE ST $920,000
1 Type: RES/ SFR/D MB#: City/Area DB/616 Bdr: 4 Bath: 3/ Garage: 2/ ASF: 2509 Year Built: 1981 Lot Sqft: 10909/A Key Safe: NO Key Safe Loc: Call Listing Agent, No Key Safe LO Phone: 626-458-3435 LO: INVESERVE, INC. LA Phone: 626-287-6542 LA: CHING WONG DOM: 15
Xsts: Peaceful Hills
315004614 4431 SHASTA PL $459,000
2 Type: RES/ SFR/ MB#: 597C6 City/Area ELM/619 Bdr: 3 Bath: 1/ Garage: 2/ ASF: 1024 Year Built: 1954 Lot Sqft: 5969/A Key Safe: SI, SR Key Safe Loc: Front Door LO Phone: 626-441-0461 LO: Roycroft Realty LA Phone:
LA: David Melford DOM: 12 Xsts: Ranger Ave from El Monte Ave,
WS15107052 221 N AVENUE 59 $350,000
3 Type: RES/ SFR/D MB#: City/Area HDPK/632 Bdr: 2 Bath: 1/ Garage: 1/D ASF: 724 Year Built: 1907 Lot Sqft: 3603/A Key Safe: SEE Key Safe Loc: See Remarks LO Phone: 626-282-1149 LO: BERGE COMPANY LA Phone:
LA: TOM BERGE, JR DOM: 1 Xsts: Marmion Way
WS15107126 1535 DOVE CT $1,599,000
4 Type: RES/ SFR/D MB#: City/Area PAS/646 Bdr: 4 Bath: 4/ Garage: 3/A ASF: 3112 Year Built: 1997 Lot Sqft: 31660/A Key Safe: SR Key Safe Loc: Call Listing Agent LO Phone: 626-821-6800 LO: GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL LA Phone:
LA: WILLIAM TONG DOM: 1 Xsts: Villa Highland Drive
WS15072895 931 GAINSBOROUGH DR $5,180,000
5 Type: RES/ SFR/D MB#: City/Area PAS/648 Bdr: 12 Bath: 13/ Garage: 4/ ASF: 7490 Year Built: 1999 Lot Sqft: 32680/A Key Safe: NO Key Safe Loc: No Key Safe LO Phone: 626-607-0382 LO: C-21 DYNASTY LA Phone:
LA: XING SITU DOM: 43 Xsts: San Gabriel Blvd
SR15080952 4276 ROSILYN DR $499,000
6 Type: RES/ SFR/D MB#: City/Area ELA/ELA Bdr: 2 Bath: 1/ Garage: 1/D ASF: 908 Year Built: 1937 Lot Sqft: 4050/A Key Safe: NO Key Safe Loc: No Key Safe LO Phone: 818-366-4707 LO: Lightstone Preston Realtors LA Phone: 818-366-4707 LA: Stephen Preston 8 DOM: 33
