UPCOMING SEMINARS
OCTOBER 2009
Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones,
Shannon B. Jones Law Group
Date: October 26, 2009
Topic: Current Issues Affecting Real Estate
Professionals
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Location: Bay East Conference
Center
7901
Stoneridge Dr., #121
Pleasanton, CA
94588
Reservations: Call Vickie at 925 730-4060
Admission is FREE for Education Advantage and REALTORS!
*Non Members - $20.00 to attend.
*Payment must be included with
registration, so reserve your space immediately!
**Registration is subject
to availability
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Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B. Jones Law
Group
Date: October 28, 2009
Topic: Current Issues Affecting Real Estate
Professionals
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Seminar
Location: Shadelands Civics Arts
Center
(Hosted by Contra Costa AOR)
111 N. Wiget Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Admission is FREE to all CCAR Members!
RSVP to : cherie@ccartoday.com
(Seating is Limited)
Non Members - $30.00 ADVANCED PAYMENT to attend.
Contact person: Cherie Lilly at (925) 295-9207. Mail or
fax payment to: CCAR, 1111 Civic Drive, #375, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
PAST SEMINARS
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SEPTEMBER 2009
Seminar Speaker: Steve D. Spile of
Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP
Time: 12:00 Noon Speakers include: Neil Kalin, Assistant General Counsel, of California Association of Realtors, Shannon Jones, Attorney and Principal, Shannon B. Jones Law Group; Victoria Naidorf, Vice-Prsident & Brokerage Counsel, Coldwell Banker in Northern California; Vern Hansen, Vice-President, Risk Management Pacific Union Real Estate Group, Kathy Mehringer, Director of Risk Management, NRT Southwestern Region and Mike Grant, Principal, Costello and Sons Insurance Brokerage
Date: September 21, 2009
C.A.R. Strategic Legal Defense Panel Program 10:00
a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Networking Fair 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Personality Pie with Carole Rodoni - 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. About the Speaker ----> Carol Rodoni was formerly President of Fox and Carskadon Real Estate, Chief Operating Officer of Cornish and Carey Real Estate, and President of Alain Pinel REALTORS. She is a renowned speaker on the economy and real estate and is currently the President of Bamboo Consulting.
Registation:
Location:
Contact informaton: Vickie Perreira, 925
730-4060 for registrationSeminar Speaker: Shannon B.
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Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones,
Shannon B. Jones Law Group
* A complete
discussion of this matter can be found on our website,
www.calrealestatelaw.com, under Legal
Updates. AUGUST 2009
Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones,
Shannon B. Jones Law Group
JULY
2009
Seminar Speaker: Debra L. Samuels,
Larsen & Chaffin, LLP
Reading
Lender Approval Letters
Cancellation Provisions
Multiple
Offers
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Seminar Location: Placer County AOR 4750 Grove Street Rocklin, CA 94677 Admission is FREE - RSVP Required ! RSVP to: Trista Gianna at (916) 303-7611 or e-mail: tristag@p caor.com JUNE 2009
Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B.
Jones Law Group
MAY 2009 Speakers include: Nicole Briggs of C.A.R Strategic Defense Counsel, Strategic Defense Panel Attorney & Mike Grant of CSI
Date: May 22, 2009
Join us to hear a C.A.R. Strategic
Defense Program Attorney discuss risk
management
Additionally, we will be providing you an
update on the changes occurring in the MLS
arena. What CARETS
Also on the agenda are new services,
current and future for i-Tech.
Plus, locally proposed Government Agency
Issues Update, how proposed legislation might Time: 9:30 am (prompt) - 11:30 am - Seminar
Location: Glendale Hilton
Hotel Glendale members who plan to attend this session make your reservations today by calling the association office at 818 241-2184 Deadline for reservations Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Seminar Speaker: Steve D. Spile of
Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP Neil Kalin, Assistant General Counsel, California Association of REALTORS®: Short Sales, Foreclosures, Leases and Foreclosure, Hotline Top Three Steve Spile, Attorney at Law and Member of California Association of REALTORS® Strategic Defense Panel: Broker Defense Strategies and Risk Mitigation Tips Sam Manfredi, Attorney at Law: Market Driven Opportunities for Plaintiff’s Counsel Mark Loeterman, Attorney at Law, Mediator: The Real Reasons Buyers and Sellers Sue Their REALTORS® Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Seminar Location: Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 7232 Balboa Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91406 *Lunch will be provided. Admission is FREE to all Southland Regional members only! RSVP to : Ruben Frias at (818) 947-2298. FEBRUARY 2009 Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B. Jones Law Group Date: February 04, 2009 Topic: Current Issues Affecting Real Estate Professionals Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Seminar Location: Shadelands Civics Arts Center (Hosted by Contra Costa AOR) 111 N. Wiget Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Admission is FREE to all CCAR Members! RSVP to : cherie@ccartoday.com (Seating is Limited) Non Members - $30.00 ADVANCED PAYMENT to attend. Contact person: Cherie Lilly at (925) 295-9207. Mail or fax payment to: CCAR, 1111 Civic Drive, #375, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 DECEMBER 2008 Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: December 19, 2008 Topic: Broker Manager Meeting - Legal update/briefing Time: 9:00am - Seminar Location: Sacramento AOR (SAR Mack Powell Auditorium) 2003 Howe Ave Sacramento, CA 95825 Admission is $20 to all SAR Members and $25 to all Non Members! RSVP to : ldavidson@libertytitlegroup.com NOVEMBER 2008 Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: November 21, 2008 Topic: Risk Management Legal Update Time: 8:00 am - ( Breakfast Provided) Location: Cameron Park Country Club (Hosted by El Dorado County BOR) 3201 Royal Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682 Limited seating Brokers Only! Please Register before 11/18/08 Must RSVP to Phyllis Bartosh 530 676-0161 Seminar Speaker: Mona L. Rose Esq., Law Office of Mona L. Rose Date: November 4, 2008 Topic: "Understanding Contingencies and Cancellation Rights" Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Seminar Location: Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (Auditorium) 1415 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Admission is FREE to all SBARO Members! (non-Members $10) Limited to the first 75 RSVP Register Now at www.sbaor.com RSVP ON LINE OR CALL 805 884-8603 OCTOBER 2008 Date: October 16, 2008Topic: October 2008 C.A.R. EXPO Strategic Defense Panel Seminar, Time: 2-3 pm on Thursday Delphine Adams, Esq., Adams & Associates David Bright, Esq., White & Bright LLP Shannon B. Jones, Esq., Shannon B. Jones Law Group C.A.R.’s Strategic Defense Panel Attorneys are specialists in providing risk management and legal defense for REALTORS®. This seminar will help you develop habits and incorporate practices in your professional activities to avoid claims and lawsuits by learning from ‘real life’ common mistakes made by agents. By encouraging a higher standard of care, agents will provide more effective representation of their clients and increase their level of professionalism. Let these attorneys share with you those habits and practices to minimize your chances of getting sued. Intended Audience: Brokers, Agents, Real Estate Assistants, Escrow Coordinators and Mortgage Brokers. Seminar Speaker: Steve D. Spile of Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP Date: October 11, 2008 Topic: "Avoiding Legal Disputes When Working with Multicultural Homebuyers" Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Seminar Location: AREAA Convention Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067 Admission is FREE to all Convention Attendees! Register Now at www.areaa.org Seminar Speaker: Mona L. Rose Esq., Law Office of Mona L. Rose Date: October 21, 2008 Topic: "How to Stay Out of Court and Keep Your License" Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Seminar Location: Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (Auditorium) 1415 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Admission is FREE to all SBARO Members! (non-Members $10) Limited to the first 75 to RSVP Register Now at www.sbaor.com RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 805 884-8603 Seminar Speaker: Mona L. Rose Esq., Law Office of Mona L. Rose Date: October 28, 2008 Topic: "Selling REO Properties" Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Seminar Location: Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (Auditorium) 1415 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Admission is FREE to all SBARO Members! (non-Members $10) Limited to the first 75 RSVP Register Now at www.sbaor.com RSVP ON LINE OR CALL 805 884-8603 SEPTEMBER 2008 Seminar Speaker: Steve D. Spile of Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP Date: September 8, 2008 Topic: Top 10 Common Mistakes with Flyer & Advertisements Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Seminar Location: Southland Regional AOR Auditorium (Hosted by Southland Regional AOR) 7232 Balboa Blvd. Van Nuys, Ca 91406 Admission is FREE to all SRAR Members! RSVP to : Vince Caffey 818 947-2268 (Seating is Limited) JUNE 2008 Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B. Jones Law Group Date: June 25, 2008 Topic: Learn how to avoid costly and time consuming legal problems on your transactions. Time: 9:00 am - Registration, Networking & Refreshments 9:30 am - Noon - Seminar Location: Shadelands Civics Arts Center (Hosted by Contra Costa AOR) 111 N. Wiget Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Admission is FREE to all CCAR Members! RSVP to : rsvpccar@ccartoday.com (Seating is Limited) Non Members - $30.00 ADVANCED PAYMENT to attend. Contact person: Cherie Lilly at (925) 295-9207. Mail or fax payment to: CCAR, 1111 Civic Drive, #375, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MAY 2008 Seminar Speaker: Steve D. Spile of Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP & Fredric W. Trester, Manning & Marder et al., LLP Date: May 15, 2008 Topic: Ways to Avoid Litigation: TDS Overview Time: 12:00 noon Location: Downey Association of REALTORS® 12073 Paramount Blvd. Downey, CA 90242 RSVP to attend: Jeanette Baumann at 562 861-0915 Seminar Speaker: Nicole Briggs of C.A.R., Steve D. Spile of Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP & Fredric W. Trester of, Manning & Marder et al., LLP Date: May 21, 2008 Topic: Keeping Out of Trouble in a Slowing Market: Risk Management Strategies Time: Doors open 8:00 am; Meeting begins 8:30 am Location: University Club of Pasadena - Lounge 175 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 RSVP to attend: Julie at (626) 795-2455 or email julie@pfar.org FEBRUARY 2008 Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: February 21, 2008 Topic: Learn the latest on RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) Time: 11:30 am - Registration, 12:00 pm - Networking Lunch Location: Women's Council or REALTORS® Sacramento AOR (SAR Mack Powell Auditorium) 2003 Howe Ave Sacramento, CA 95825 Admission is $20 to all SAR Members and $25 to all Non Members! RSVP tp : ldavidson@libertytitlegroup.com or call Lori at (916) 570-1800 Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B. Jones Law Group Date: February 20, 2008 Topic: Learn how to avoid costly and time consuming legal problems on your transactions. Time: 8:30 am - Registration, Networking& Refreshments 9:00 am - Noon - Seminar Location: San Ramon Community Center (Hosted by Contra Costa AOR) 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583 Admission is FREE to all CCAR Members! RSVP to : rsvpccar@ccartoday.com (Seating is Limited) Non Members - $30.00 ADVANCED PAYMENT to attend. Contact person: Cherie Lilly at 925 295-9207. Mail or fax payment to: CCAR, 1111 Civic Drive, #375, Walnut Creek, Ca. 94596 |
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DECEMBER 2007 Seminar Speakers: Fredric W. Trester, Manning & Marder et al., LLP & Steve Spile, Spile, Siegal, Leff & Goor, LLP Nicole Briggs, CAR Strategic Defense Counsel & Tom Byrne, Linsin Sherman Associates Date: December 7, 2007 Topic: Keeping Out of Trouble in a Slowing Market: Discussion of Foreclosures & Short Sales (1 hr) Fred Trester and Steve Spile E & O Insurance and C.A.R.'s Strategic Defense Program (30 min) Nicole Briggs and Tom Byrne (with input from Steve and Fred) Time: 1:30 pm -3:00 pm Location: South Bay Association of REALTORS® 22833 Arlington Avenue Torrance, CA 90501 Open only to Broker Members of SBAOR |
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Seminar Speaker: Delphine S. Adams,
Adams & Associates Date: December 6, 2007 Topic: Short Sales and Foreclosures Time: 9:00 am Location: Harbor Lite Motel (Conference room) (Hosted by Coastal Mendocino AOR) 120 N. Harbor Drive Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Contact person: Laura Clark at cmar@mcn.org |
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OCTOBER 2007 Seminar Speaker: D.W. Duke,Giardinelli, Duke APC Date: October 29, 2007 Topic: "Strategic Defense & E&O Insurance" Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles AOR 8501 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 340 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Open only to Broker Members of BHGLAAR |
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October 2007 C.A.R. EXPO Strategic Defense Program Handouts Available
The Foreclosure Explosion and Other
Legal Challenges in the Current MarketReal Estate
professionals are facing many new issues and burdens
dealing with foreclosures, short sales and their tax
consequences, and the Home Equity Sales Contract Act.
Three expert attorneys from C.A.R's Strategic Defense
Attorney Referral Panel conducted an interactive
discussion about the timely and relevant issues facing
REALTORS® in today's market. Panelists included top
real estate litigators: David Bright, founding member of
White & Bright, LLP; D.W. Duke, senior partner of
Giardinelli & Duke, APC; and Steven Spile, senior
partner of Spile & Siegal
LLP.Handouts: Home Equity Sales Act and
Foreclosure Consultant Act;
Top Ten Issues and the Foreclosure
Explosion |
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SEPTEMBER 2007 Seminar Speaker: David Parker, Parker & Crosland LLP Date: September19, 2007 Topic: "Risk Management" (Orange Belt Board of REALTORS®) Time: 12 noon Location: Elks Club 386 N. Main Street Porterville, CA 93257 |
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AUGUST 2007 Seminar Speaker: Delphine S. Adams, Adams & Associates Date: August 22, 2007 Topic: "Don't Get Caught Short" (Learn the Basics of Short Sales) *With a special bonus: An escrow officers perspective by North Bay Title Time: 12 noon until 2 p.m. Location: North Bay Title 153 Stony Point Circle, Ste 200 (BAREIS classroom B) Santa Rosa, CA Cost: $10.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members *Make checks payable to NorBAR Contact person: project@norbarrealtor.com |
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Seminar Speaker: Delphine S. Adams, Adams & Associates Date: August 14, 2007 Topic: "Negotiation and Mediation" (Solano Women's Council of REALTORS) Time: 12 noon |
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Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: August 8, 2007 Topic: Seminar for Brokers Fraud - brokers acting as lenders and brokers, referral fees, and other topics. Time: 9:00 am Location: Yolo County Association of REALTORS® 449 Elm Street Woodland, CA Contact person: Sandy Cordoza (530) 666-4253 or yolorealtors@sbcglobal.net |
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JULY 2007 Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B. Jones Law Group Date: July 18, 2007 Topic: "Risk Management" (Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®) Time: 10 am -12 noon Location: San Ramon Valley Community Center 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA |
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MAY 2007 Seminar Speaker: Pete Solecki Date: May 4, 2007 Topic: "How to Avoid Lawsuits" Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Location: SDAR Real Estate EXPO2007 Town & Country Convention Center, San Diego 2215 India Street San Diego, CA 92101 |
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MARCH 2007 Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: March 1, 2007 Topic: Home Equity Sales Contract Statute Time: 9:00 am Location: Yolo County Association of REALTORS® 437 Cleveand Street Woodland, CA 95695 Contact person: Sandy Cordoza (530) 666-4253 |
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FEBRUARY 2007 Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: February 23, 2007 Topic: Home Equity Sales Contract Statute Time: 9:00 am Location: Sacramento Association of REALTORS® 2003 Howe Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825 Contact person: Cassie Papin (916) 922-7711 |
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Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: February 16, 2007 Topic: Home Equity Sales Contract Statute Time: 11:30 am Location: Placer County Association of REALTORS® 4750 Grove Street Rockin, CA 95677 Contact person: Elizabeth Nicholson (916) 624-8272 x 321 |
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Seminar Speakers: Tim O'Leary, O'Leary & O'Leary and Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B. Jones Law Group Date: February 14, 2007 Topic: "Risk Management" Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: San Ramon Community Center (Hosted by Contra Costa AOR) 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583 Admission is FREE to all CAR Members! Space is limited! R.S.V.P. is required to: smartin@eagleres.com |
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JANUARY 2007 Date: January 22, 2007 Topic: "Avoiding the Pitfalls of Litigation in Todays Market" Time: 9:00 am Location: Santa Cruz Association of REALTORS® 2525 Main Street Soquel, CA 95073-2407 Contact person: Karen A. Kirwan (831) 464-2000 |
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NOVEMBER 2006 Seminar Speaker: Shannon B. Jones, Shannon B. Jones Law Group Date: November 15, 2006 Topic: "Risk Management" Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: San Ramon Community Center (Hosted by Contra Costa AOR) 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583 No cost to REALTORS® |
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Seminar Speaker: Delphine S. Adams, Adams & Associates Guest Speakers: Bill Jansen & Victoria Naidorf Date: November 14, 2006 Topic: "How to Lessen the Risk of Lawsuits" Time: Lunch served at 11:45 am. Program begins at 12:30 pm. Location: Glaser Center (Unitarian Universalist Church) (Hosted by North Bay AOR) 547 Mendocino Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Fee: $20 for Members and Affiliates Registation Deadline: 5:00 pm on Monday, November 6, 2006 No Cancellations after this date! Space for this event is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible! Contact person: Marnie Poindexter (707) 522-8174 or e-mail project@norbarrealtor.com |
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Seminar Speaker: Tim O'Leary, O'Leary & O'Leary Date: November 2, 2006 Topic: "Loan Fraud" Time: 8:30 am Location: El Sobrante Boys and Girls Club (West Contra Costa AOR) 4660 Appian Way El Sobrante, CA 94803 Contact person: Tim O'Leary (415) 247-7900 |
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OCTOBER 2006 Seminar Speaker: Steven D. Spile, Spile & Siegal, LLP Date: October 25, 2006 Topic: "10 Common Mistakes on the TDS" Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Wood Ranch Golf Club 301 Wood Ranch Pkwy Simi Valley, CA 93065 Contact person: Joann Levine (805) 582-9100 |
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SeminarSpeaker: DW Duke & John Giardinelli, Giardinelli Duke & Simmons, LLP Date: October 25, 2006 Topic: "Risk Management" Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Riverside County AOR 41831 McAlby Court, Suite C Murrieta, CA 92562 Contact person: Leslie Smith (951) 894-2571 or e-mail education@srcar.org Cost: $10 for members and $20 for non-members |
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Seminar Speakers: Shannon B. Jones, Tim O'Leary, & David M. Parker Date: October 19, 2006 Topic: "The Current Battles in Litigation: How to be Prepared and Avoid the Pitfalls" Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am Location: C.A.R. EXPO - Long Beach Convention Center 300 East Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 Contact person: Tim O'Leary (415) 247-7900 |
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Seminar Speaker: DW Duke & John Giardinelli, Giardinelli Duke & Simmons, LLP Date: October 12, 2006 *Cancelled , Please check back for rescheduled date and time. Topic: "Risk Management for Real Estate Professionals" Time: 12 noon to 3:00 pm Location: Pacific West Association of REALTORS® 702 Towne & Country Road Orange, CA 92868 |
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SEPTEMBER 2006 Seminar Speaker: David M. Parker Esq., Parker & Crosland LLP Date: September 20, 2006 Topic: "Risk Management Tips for Residential Sales" Time: 12 noon Location: The Lodge 386 N. Main Street Porterville, CA 93257 Cost: $11.00 (Lunch will be provided) Contact person: Debbie Branson (559) 781-3844 |
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AUGUST 2006 Seminar Speaker: Eric O. Larsen, Larsen & Chaffin, LLP Date: August 1, 2006 Topic: Lender Fraud Time: 9:00 am Location: Sacramento Association of REALTORS® 2003 Howe Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825 Contact person: Cassie Papin (916) 922-7711 |
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JUNE 2006 Seminar Speaker: Tim O'Leary, O'Leary & O'Leary Date: June 22, 2006 Topic: "Legal Essentials For A Changing Market" Time: 11:00 am Location: Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Contact person: Tim O'Leary (415) 247-7900 |
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MAY 2006 Seminar Speaker: Jane A. Rheinheimer, Maxie Rheinheimer Stephens & Vrevich, LLP Date: May 11, 2006 Topic: "Emerging Issues in Risk Management for Brokers" Time: 9 am to 12 pm Location: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley 901 Camino del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 |
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Seminar Speaker: Steven D. Spile, Spile & Siegal, LLP Date: May 4, 2006 Topic: "Top 10 Mistakes with the TDS" (This program is eligible for one unit of DRE credit.) Time: 11:30 am, with lunch provided(small charge for lunch) Location: Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® 7232 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA Cost: $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. Please make checks payable to SRAR. Revised 10/5/2009 |
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