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 Patrick Lieuw  Tuesday, May 25th, 2010  “Going on a Panama cruise next week – finally taking a vacation!” Have you, your spouse, or your child ever posted anything like this on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare on your phone, your website or another social media website? Did you stop to think about how vulnerable this information makes you? You may think that only your close friends and family will access this information, but you can’t be sure that this is true. What if a stranger, an acquaintance, your teenager’s classmate or a distant friend-of-a-friend reads it and decides your house is an easy target for a robbery?
Think about what else you may post on these websites: pictures of you dancing the funky chicken at your cousin’s wedding, or pictures of your latest (Not-Safe-For-Work) Halloween costume. Has your son or daughter ever posted anything like this or maybe much worse? It may seem funny at the time, but keep in mind – your boss several years from now may be able to easily see this information with a simple search of your name. In fact, a recent Microsoft commissioned survey found that as many as 70 percent of hiring managers have rejected candidates based on information found online.
In all of these examples, easy access to information posted on the Internet can have serious consequences. Have you run an online search of your name recently? You may be surprised with the amount of information out there. One can easily find a person’s full name, phone number, birth date, address and pictures with a few clicks of the mouse. For instance, www.intelius.com is one site that searches utility, change of address, property and business records and other publicly available information to find people. You might have to pay a little more money to access more details of a person, but it is still a relatively easy process for someone to obtain information on you.
Continue reading: The Pitfalls of Social Media
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
Janelle Fallan Friday, December 18th, 2009
Some 200 Members of both the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® enjoyed a mixer at the SAR office on December 9. The mixer was organized by SAR’s Equal Opportunities Committee.
To help the Hispanic Chamber Members learn more about what SAR has to offer them, volunteers shared information on: Scholarship, CanTree, H.E.L.P. and other down payment assistance programs, Young Professionals Council, Leadership Development, and why they should always use a REALTOR®.
Continue reading: SAR Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mixer
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