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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009Dear C.A.R. Member:
With Southern California wildfires in the news, now is an excellent time to review the legal implications of seasonal firestorms and how they might impact you and your clients. The Southern California wildfire season begins as early as mid-April in some regions, peaks in the fall months, and continues well into winter in many areas. We have recently updated our “Firestorms: Basic Real Estate Legal Issues Q&A” to make it easier for property owners and residents to prepare and find answers to important questions pertaining to wildfires and real estate. Whether you have suffered a loss, or have buyers who are in escrow, this information should prove helpful. You can access the Q&A here: http://www.car.org/legal/2009-qa/firestorms/.
I also hope you are taking advantage of our Market Response Center, a one-stop shop for SMART (Strategic Market Assistance & Response Tools) materials designed with you in mind. We’ve specifically created these tools to help you navigate today’s market and it’s our goal to continue to make things easier for you by providing information that helps you right now. Recently, we’ve added the C.A.R. Financing Guide for California Home Buyers to help keep your clients informed on the variety of financing options available. I encourage you to share this valuable guide with your clients. Check back often for the newest resources available to you and your clients at http://www.car.org/tools/smart.
Did you know you can find C.A.R. on a variety of social media platforms? We are active on several social media sites including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. I welcome and encourage you to follow C.A.R. on these sites to connect with the REALTOR® community and stay up-to-date with the latest industry news.
Visit our YouTube Channel for videos of the latest housing report from C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young or hear a recap of Legislative Day 2009 from fellow REALTORS®. Participate in discussions on real estate’s hot issues by joining our CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® LinkedIn Group, where you can network with other C.A.R. members, staff, and affiliates. Become a fan of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Facebook Page for timely C.A.R. news.
Lastly, be sure to follow CAREALTORS on Twitter. Whether you are new to Twitter, or already a pro, CAREALTORS twollowers (slang for followers on Twitter) gain instant access to articles on real estate, social media, and C.A.R. press releases. C.A.R. and ForeclosureRadar have even teamed up to give REALTORS® and brokers an edge in representing foreclosed properties with CAR_RADAR on Twitter. You also can engage in real-time discussions during C.A.R. and ForeclosureRadar webinars by following CAR_RADAR.
We hope these efforts help you expand your network and grow your business. We are open to your feedback, so please keep us and your fellow REALTORS® informed on topics and issues most relevant to you by participating.
One final reminder — CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2009 is just one month away. There’s still time to register and attend the more than 50 free educational seminars at CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2009 in San Jose Oct. 6 – 8. Remember, entrance to the exhibit hall and educational seminars is free to you as a member, but you have to register to receive an entrance badge. You can also call toll-free (800) 242-2732 to register.
Be on the lookout for the next edition of Your Membership, Your Way, scheduled to be delivered to your inbox later this month.
Sincerely,
James Liptak
2009 President
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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