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 Nelson Janes  Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 Board Action
The Board of Directors adopted a political assessment of $49 per Member beginning with the 2011 dues cycle. This assessment is for the California Real Estate Political Action Committee. If the C.A.R. Member chooses, the assessment can go instead to the C.A.R. fund for non-candidate political purposes.
The Board also approved a new structure for the statewide MLS that will merge calREDD® with the Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc. (MRMLS). After the merger, the state’s system will be called CALMLS. An additional $750,000 was also approved for the CALMLS line of credit.
SAR Successes
- SAR received the award for raising more money for the REALTOR® Action Fund than any other large association in the state – nearly $127,000!
- SAR’s Housing Opportunity Committee also won a $50,000 grant from the C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund. The Association will more than match that amount to launch a new program that will give grants to homebuyers needing to make energy upgrades. Watch for the announcement of this new program that will help more buyers qualify to improve the energy use and comfort of their home.
- Our newly formed REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) Committee secured a grant from the NAR to host a fundraising event for RAF, which they did in conjunction with Legislative Day.
Committee Reports
The Legal Action Fund Trustees have reviewed eight cases and requests for funding since their February meeting. The Trustees authorized three amicus briefs.
A landmark decision by the California Supreme Court occurred in the case of Steiner v. Thexton, supported by the Legal Action Fund. C.A.R. was concerned about the impact on the RPA-CA because of the buyer’s ostensible right to cancel a contract due to the failure of a contingency without having to state a reason. The Supreme Court acknowledged C.A.R.’s concerns as expressed in a brief and indicated in a footnote that “bilateral contracts subject to a contingency, which are widely used in real estate transactions, are not affected by our holding.”
Continue reading: C.A.R. Legislative Week Meetings Report
Janelle Fallan Thursday, January 14th, 2010
 Chris Little Sacramento REALTOR® Chris Little, Little Real Estate Services, received the President’s Award for 2009 from Charlene Singley, outgoing president, at the Installation and Awards Luncheon on January 5.
The President’s award is not selected by the Awards Selection Committee, but by the Association President. It may be awarded annually to a person that the President determines has made outstanding contributions to SAR during the period of the President’s term of office.
In her presentation, Charlene noted that Chris has been around the real estate business for a long time, but has been a member of SAR only since 2004.
During that time, however, he has accumulated quite a few designations: CRS, GRI, GREEN, Eco-Broker, ABR, SRES, and e-PRO. His additional NAR certifications: At Home with Diversity and the Transnational Referral Certification. He also graduated from SAR’s first Broker Training Institute.
Chris is a life-long Sacramentan, although he did leave Sacramento to attend the University of Oregon, where he earned a B.S. degree in Political Science.
Continue reading: Chris Little Receives SAR President’s Award
Janelle Fallan Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
 Sherri Radovich Rubly Sherri Radovich Rubly, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, was named SAR Affiliate of the during the association’s annual installation of officers on Tuesday, January 5.
Among the qualifications, as listed by 2008 Affiliate of the Year Steve Cassani, are:
- Must demonstrate a commitment to SAR through a period of years of volunteerism in more than one SAR activity.
- Must demonstrate an ability to generate participation by others in SAR activities through enthusiastic and effective leadership.
- Must participate in charitable, public service, or legislative activities outside the SAR organization that enhance the image of the REALTORS in the community, and finally
- Must participate above and beyond the responsibilities of nominee’s paid position.
Steve described Sherri as “A great asset to SAR and her profession.” Sherri has chaired committees and is a member of WCR, served on the Board of Directors and is currently is a Scholarship Trustee.
Barbara Harsch, Lyon Real Estate, was installed as President. Other 2010 officers are: Charlene Singley, Lyon Real Estate, Immediate Past President; Doug Covill, Coldwell Banker, President-elect and Kathy Fox, Prudential NorCal Realty, Secretary/Treasurer.
Continue reading: Sherri Radovich Rubly Named Affiliate of the Year
Janelle Fallan Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
 Paula Columbo REALTOR® Paula Colombo, Lyon Real Estate Roseville, was recognized for her dedication to the profession with the Lifetime Service Award during the SAR’s annual installation of officers on Tuesday, January 5.
Paula has served the REALTOR® organization tirelessly and effectively at the local, state and national levels.
She was president of WCR in 1984, President of SAR in 1991, has served on C.A.R.’s Executive and Nominating Committees and continues to serve as a C.A.R. Director.
Paula’s strong political involvement has led to service on SAR’s Government Relations and Political Action Committees as well as C.A.R’s Federal Issues, Political Affairs and Local Government Relations Committees. She has also served at C.A.R. as CREPAC Chair and an IMPAC Trustee. Paula is C.A.R.’s Key Contact for Dave Cox and Ted Gaines. Nationally, she serves as Congressman Dan Lungren’s Federal Political Coordinator.
And she has backed up her activity with her investment. Paula is a Charter Golden R contributor.
Her additional service includes work on the S.A.R. and C.A.R. Scholarship Foundations and the local and state Housing Opportunity and Housing Affordability Committees. Paula is also a longstanding Member of the Professional Standards Committee.
Continue reading: Paula Colombo Receives SAR Lifetime Service Award
Janelle Fallan Monday, January 11th, 2010
 Alan Wagner Elk Grove REALTOR® Alan Wagner, Exit Realty, was recognized for his contributions to the profession by being named 2009 REALTOR® of the Year during the SAR’s annual installation of officers on Tuesday, January 5.
The award was presented by Doug Covill, 2008 REALTOR® of the Year. The criteria are:
- Active participation in SAR activities by serving on committees, subcommittees, task forces and/or the Board of Directors;
- A demonstrated commitment to SAR through a period of years of volunteerism in more than one SAR activity;
- The ability to generate participation by others in SAR activities through enthusiastic and effective leadership;
- Participation in charitable, public service, or legislative activities outside of the SAR organization that enhance the image of REALTORS® in the community.
Alan holds CRS, GRI, ABR & e-Pro designations. His real estate career started in 1984.
He is a recent SAR director, a past SAR President, a past MetroList Director, a C.A.R. Director, a former NAR Director, and chairman the MLS Committee. He is a past chair of the Education Committee, and has been a Member of several strategic planning Committees and the Grievance Committee. He has been one of the Regional coordinators for SAR’s weekly Elk Grove regional meeting and for awhile was the only practicing REALTOR® certified to teach WINForms Programs in Northern California.
Continue reading: Alan Wagner Recognized as SAR REALTOR® of the Year
Charlene Singley Friday, December 11th, 2009
 2009 SAR President - Charlene Singley They say time flies, and boy, does it! This year has gone so very quickly, and quite successfully too, I might add. The credit for any success has to be given to the nearly 200 individuals who volunteered during the year in so many ways.
When I asked how many individual people serve in one or more capacities, I was astounded when I was told it is nearly 200 people. And, in most cases, they don’t serve on only one committee. The generosity of spirit and time is truly inspiring.
First of all, I am the first to acknowledge that nothing in this association gets done without the absolute best staff in the entire state! The reason I always praise Nelson Janes at meetings is just because he does such an excellent job. He is the reason SAR maintains an even keel year after year. His leadership enables the association to hire and maintain such a high-quality staff. Each and every one works tirelessly on your behalf and I appreciate so very much everything they do for all of us.
The Education Committee stepped up the pace this year with many classes covering the hot button issues. The new Lunch & Learn classes have been extremely successful. Jeff Jurach and Denise Ross-Francom, the Chair and Vice-chair, and their committee members have done an excellent job.
Continue reading: PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE – Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
Nelson Janes Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Carefully considered plans are taking shape for SAR in 2010 and beyond.
SAR volunteers gave two days to the Association for a Strategic Planning retreat in late June facilitated by Gar Anderson, NAR’s Vice President for Leadership Development.
Prior to the retreat, the SAR Staff took a day to review the existing plan, noting that all of its goals had been accomplished. They then made recommendations going forward, which were sent to Anderson for his consideration.
The plan features prioritized goals for the Association, with the purpose of providing the programs and services that will keep Members ahead of their industry.
Continue reading: SAR Has a New Strategic Plan
Janelle Fallan Friday, May 8th, 2009
On May 6, Nevada City radio station KVMR-89.5, discussed the current real estate market with Alan Wagner, Immediate Past President of SAR. Also participating is Jeanette Royal, 2009 President of the Nevada County Association of REALTORS®. Opportunities for renters, the cycles of real estate, the moratorium on foreclosures and what’s selling right now were [...]
Tony Vicari Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Early this past Saturday morning, a usually quiet Colonial Heights neighborhood was alive with sounds of pounding hammers, buzzing skillsaws and the excited chatter of people. These were people who, under the guidance of their own hearts, had made the decision that they would volunteer this beautiful April morning. To dedicate one’s time, energy and skills with no pay requires a kind heart and the desire to help. There were definitely some very giving people working on this day.
Continue reading: SAR Volunteers Rebuild Together
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