Greater Antelope Valley Association of REALTORS®

Greater Antelope Valley Association of REALTORS®A PUBLICATION OF THEGREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®What’s InsidePAGE 1REALTOR® Safety TipsPAGE 2A message from your2012 GAVAR PresidentPAGE 3GAVAR Upcoming EventsPAGE 4Events in MaySafety Reminders: Don’t be a victimVehicle burglaries & other property crimes are a concern in ourcommunity. These types of crimes are generally considered“crimes of opportunity.” They are also the crimes you have themost control over.Here are a few simple steps you can take to avoid becoming avictim.• Never leave your car unattended with the engine runningfor any reason.• Never leave your garage door open if you are not outsideto watch.• Never leave your valuable items, (tools, bicycles, etc.)unattended.• When you leave your house, always lock all doors/ windows• Leave lights on inside & outside your house at night.• Leave a radio on in your home while you are gone.JUNE 2012 ISSUEDeputy, Mike Rust, L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept.,pictured above, gave a REALTOR® Safetypresentation at the weekly MLS NetworkingMeeting, Wednesday, May 23 rd .PAGE 5Dress for Success ClothingDrivePAGE 6GAVAR New MembersPAGE 7Announcements/UpdatesPAGE 8REALTOR® BenefitsPAGE 9Save the Date- Aug. 4 thGAVAR PicnicThe following is what is referred to as the 10-second rule. Get in the habit of practicing it as you go aboutyour daily routine, it only takes 10-seconds.Take 2 Seconds prior to entering your car.• Is there anyone around your car?• Is there anything under your car?• Is there anyone inside your car?• Do you have your key ready to enter your car?Take 2 Seconds when you arrive at your destination.• Is there any questionable activity in the area?• Are you parked in a well-lit, visible location?• Do you know exactly where you’re going?Take 2 Seconds as you enter your destination.• Does anything seem out of place?• Is anyone present who shouldn’t be there orwho isn’t expected?10 Seconds TOTALTaking in your surroundings lets you spot and avoid danger.Make it a habit.Then share it with someone else.Take 2 Seconds after you step out of your car.• Are there suspicious people around?• Did you leave valuable items visible inside yourcar?• Are your car doors locked?Take 2 Seconds as you walk toward your destination.• Are people coming & going or is the areaunusually quiet?• Do you observe any obstacles or hiding placesalong your path?• Is there anyone loitering in the area?The GAVARStore suppliespepper spraykey chains for$7.30 +tax foryour safety.

A message from your 2012 GAVAR PresidentHere we are June already. Wow is this year moving fast. The trip to Sacramento was great. It looks likethe bulk sales idea is going to go down in defeat. Governor Brown attended the REALTOR® LegislationDay. Our group from GAVAR made up of C.A.R. Directors, LGR committee members and our GAD, DianeCarlton met with Assemblyman Steve Knight. We attended a Capitol Reception where 58 legislatorsdropped in. It is very important to have legislators in office that support what we as REALTORS® standand work for every day. As we go into June don’t forget to VOTE on June 5 th . And Remember to Supportthe REALTOR® Party. In other words support the Leaders who promote REALTOR® friendly ideas andhome ownership. And again don’t forget we will soon be looking at our board election as well. So if youare thinking of running for a position or know someone you want to encourage. Now is the time to dothat.The trip to Washington D.C. for N.A.R. Midyear meetings with Lawmakers was very interesting and busy. Diane Carlton and Iattended a breakfast with Senator Dianne Feinstein. We also attended a session of the U.S. Senate. We were in the sessionfor a few hours while the budget was being debated. We toured the REALTOR Building and attended a reception at theLibrary of Congress where several Lawmakers stopped in. Then on Thursday we attended the REALTOR® Rally at theWashington Monument where 13,800 REALTORS® Attended. This was amazing to see people from all over the country in oneplace to bring our interest to the capitol. Several Lawmakers showed to this event as well some of which were REALTORS®.And then we wrapped up the month with "Suited for Success" which was a great success. Great job to all who gave of time oryour clothes. The communications committee chaired by Elle Stamsek and Rosy Garcia did a great job on this event.I would like to thank you all for taking the time to read our newsletter. And please share with a friend. We need help gettingthe news out. Have a great month.Your President,Dave SloverL to R: Marco Henriquez, Angela Scurry-Herrera, DianeCarlton, Robin Gillins, Steve Knight, Doug Koffel, JillFurtado, Dave Slover & Steve Rice.President, Dave Slover seated at the National Association ofREALTORS® Boardroom table.2012 C.A.R. Legislative Day May 2 ndin Sacramento, CA

Local Antelope Valley EventsSaturday, June 2 ndTickets go on sale for A.V. Fairgrounds/ Palmdale Auto MallConcert Series for: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts & EddieMoney, Billy Currington with special guest Attwater,August 22 nd.Monday, June 4 thVilla del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms- Picking Season beginsQuartz Hill8:00 a.m.Saturday, June 9 thPaving the Way Foundation Women’s Health Walk & FairPaving the Way Foundation, LancasterSaturday, June 9 thCity of Palmdale Homebuyer Education WorkshopPalmdale City Council Chamber8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Saturday, June 9 thThunder on the LotAntelope Valley Fairgrounds2:00 p.m.Sunday, June 10 thThunder on the LotAntelope Valley Fairgrounds10:00 a.m.Thursday, June 14 thLandlord Training ClassLancaster City Hall8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Saturday, June 16 thFree Public Safety Expo w/chili cook off & car showAV Mall parking lot- southern entranceMonday, June 18 thPalmdale Neighborhood Watch OrientationPalmdale City Council Chamber7:00 p.m. Info: 661-267-5170Saturday, June 30 thAntelope Valley Family YMCA 2012 Charity RunAntelope Valley Family YMCA7:30 a.m.GAVAR Upcoming EventsTuesday, June 5 thLeadership Academy Final Class6:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.Tuesday, June 6 thBlood DriveA.V. Outpatient Imaging Center9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, June 7 thBlood DriveA.V. Outpatient Imaging Center9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.Friday, June 8 thCertified HAFA Specialist Class with new guidelinesupdate- effective June 1 stUniversity of Phoenix9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.Monday, June 11 thDuane Gomer Real Estate License Renewal ClassUniversity of Phoenix9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.Thursday, June 14 thBoard of Directors MeetingGAVAR Boardroom8:30 a.m.Friday, June 15 thLunch & Learn- Natural Hazards & Environment IssuesUniversity of Phoenix11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.Tuesday, June 19 thProspecting with Probate IntroUniversity of Phoenix2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.Thursday, June 21 stMLS Dues due by 5:00 p.m.GAVAR OfficeMonday, June 25 thGRI Designation Series- Class 1University of Phoenix8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.To register for a class or find out more informationabout each of these upcoming events, visit us atwww.gavar.org > Upcoming Events or Pay Online Tab

From L to R: Pamela Vose, Dave Slover, Shane Steffes,Kirsten Macke, Chelsea Pinto, Lauren Goddard, LauraMarson, Garrid Klippness, Marisa Chata, Kenneth Dakwaand Diana Leer.GAVAR awarded their annualscholarships to young men &women whose families workwithin the Real Estate Industryat their 10 th Annual ScholarshipProgram. The 14 scholars andtheir families were recognized atan “Ice Cream Social” held at theAntelope Valley Country Club,Palmdale on Tuesday, May 8th.Dave Slover & DianeCarlton joining theREALTOR® Rally.L to R: GAVARREALTOR® Members,Angela Scurry-Herrera,Robin Gillins & DougKoffel at the REALTOR®RallySome 13,000 REALTORS® Nationwide gathered at NAR’s REALTOR®Rally at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. to rally forhome ownership.Guest Speaker Neil Kalin,Assistant GeneralCounsel Member LegalServices for theCalifornia Association ofREALTORS® addressedGAVAR Members with alegal update discussingnew laws, new cases &new or revised forms atthe May 31 st MemberBreakfast.

Was a success! Thanks to all theGAVAR members who generouslydonated their gently usedbusiness attire to the MentalHealth America “EmploymentClothes Closet.” More than 300items of business wear weredonated to MHA. The programprovides gently used or newprofessional business clothing toadult MHA members to wear onjob interviews and in theworkplace.From L to R: Monica Grado of George’s Cleaners; Judy Cooperberg, Mental Health AmericaExecutive Director; L.D. Giles, MHA member; and Dave Slover, 2012 GAVAR President.A big thanks to Judy Cooperbergof Mental Health America andGeorge’s Cleaners and the 2012Communications/ PublicRelations Advisory/ CulturalDiversity Committee.From L to R: Steve Rice, Tina DeRienzo, Candy Havlock, Judy Cooperberg, Angela Scurry-Herrera, Dana Haycock, Elle Stamsek, Yvonne Hayes, Rosy Garcia, Debi Seitz, and DaveSlover.

REALTOR® Member & MLS Orientation Instructor,Maggie Ward, teaching new GAVAR Members inthe afternoon Orientation, Tuesday, May 8 th .New GAVAR Members attending the afternoonOrientation, Tuesday, May 8 th at University ofPhoenix.Next Orientation & Rapattoni MLSTraining Class: Tuesday, June 12 thAlvarez, OliviaBoetsch, JillianCastellanos, AngelaChilin, MiguelCruz, MariaGarcia, ChristianGarcia, MariannGordon, AmandaGrace, ClarenceHerrera, DannyMarquez, ChristinaMayfield, TonyaRam, LeorRamsey, KaraRenteria, FernandoSevilla, ElizabethSimons, CharlesStroup, JeannieYoung, LorenzoAV 5 Star RealtyPrudential Troth, REALTORSCobblestone Realty Inc.RE/MAX All-ProPrecept Real Estate ServicesVirtuoso ConsultantsCentury 21 Yarrow & Assoc.Prudential Troth, REALTORSColdwell Banker- A Hartwig CoPrecept Real Estate ServicesHomeBased RealtyMayfield RealtyRealty Pro, Inc.Prudential Troth, REALTORSAV 5 Star RealtyReal Estate eBrokerKeller Williams Realty AVKeller Williams Realty AVValley View RealtyFlyer Stands-$5.85 + taxConsumer Guideto DisclosureRequirements forBuyers / Sellers$1.50 + taxComplete Flyer Boxes- $7.75 + tax (White or Red)Flyer Pouch- $6.00 + taxSolid Plastic Flyer Tubes- 19.50 + tax (Red or Blue)PropertyTransactionBooklet$1.25 + taxDisclosureBooklet foryourResidentialReal EstateTransaction$5.85 + tax

Rental Properties are nowincluded in the data toREALTOR.com & RETS feeds.MLS Photos- please do not usephotos from Google Earth asyour listing photo(s). This is aviolation of GAVAR MLS Rule11.5 and or MLS Rule 12.10.Ekey users with Androidoperating systems:Supra has released version 1.3.2of the eKey for the Androidoperating system. This newversion is compatible withAndroid operating systemversion 4.0.3.Customers who wish to upgradeto version 4.0.3 of their phoneoperating system shouldupgrade their eKey applicationfrom the Android Market orGoogle Play Store.If you have any questions, please contact Supra at:suprasupport@fs.utc.com or call 877-699-6787.Come by the Association Office (Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) to purchase your ticketsPre-sale ticket price: $6.00 eachBuy two (2) $6 Pre-Fair admission tickets and getONE, new Fair Coupon Book ($55+ Value!)Each ticket is good for ONE (1) General Admission ticket (regularly $9 each), good for all ages,ANY one day of the 2012 Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival, August 17 th – 26 th , 2012.This ticket is nontransferable or refundable and has no re-sale or cash value. Duplicates areunacceptable, only original tickets will be accepted at the Fair gates.10 for $10.00 Fun Passes (10 rides for $10)A.V. Fair 2012 Hours of Operation 8/17 - 8/268/17 4 p.m. - Midnight8/18 - 8/19 2 p.m. - Midnight8/20 – 8/24 4 p.m. - Midnight8/25 2 p.m. - Midnight8/26 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.*NO entry to the Fair 1 hour prior to close. Barnsclose at 10 p.m. & Exhibit buildings close at 11 p.m.nightly (except 8/26 when buildings close at 10 p.m.)*AV Fairgrounds parking fee is $5.00For each ticket purchased at GAVAR, $1 will be donated to Grace Resource Center to help end hunger in the A.V.

C.A.R. Legal Hotline for REALTORS®The Legal Hotline provides free one-on-one legal advice with a C.A.R. Attorney regarding real estate practice,including expedited service for brokers. This service is only available for active REALTORS ®who have paid their2012 REALTOR® Dues.Ways to get Free Legal Help1. By Phone - Call (213) 739-82822. By E-mail - Click “Contact Us” at the bottom of car.org and select “LegalHotline Question” as your subject3. By Website – Find Q & As, disclosure charts, and legal articles athttp://qu.car.org/.4. By Video – Go to videos.car.org and select the “Legal Updates” tab. Scrollthrough available legal videos on the right side of the screen.Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and fortransactional questions only on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Free Monthly E-Mail Newsletter ServiceSend your clients regular reminders of the numerous benefits you bringto the transaction with ClientDIRECT®, a free, customizable, monthlye-newsletter that you can send to both existing clients and potentialclients.• Add your photo and contact information• Add links to your website and e-mail address• Add your listings with photos• Add news articles from a growing repository written by industryexpertsA library of articles written by nationallysyndicated columnists, a real estateglossary, an extensive database of realestate tips, and nine different mortgagecalculators.Use the best in technology to easily createa professional newsletter to stay in touchwith your clients and prospects andprovide them with helpful information.Visit www.clientdirect.net to sign up.

, ,9:30 a.m.- Softball Game beginsLocation: Acton Park, Acton11:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. –Picnic event12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.- Lunch servedLocation: Thousand Trails, ActonCost:$8.00 Adults$5.00 Children (3-11 yrs)$10.00 Walk in price*No RefundsSponsorship opportunities availablestarting at $75.00. For details,reservations & sponsorships contactEdy at GAVAR 661-726-9175.2012 Board of DirectorsPresidentPresident- ElectSecretaryTreasurerDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorImmediate Past PresidentDave Slover, GRI, SRES, SFR, e-PRO, MilRESRoe LeerJill Furtado, GRI, SRES, SFR, e-PROChuck Linn, SRESGreg Galli, CRS, GRI, SRES, e-PRORobin Gillins, GRI, SRES, SFRDebi Seitz, CRS, GRILarry BurkeyAmy ConstantineRob TalbotRon Johnson, e-PRODonnie Slocum, GRI, SRES, SFRDan VenturoliAssociation StaffChief Executive Officer Pamela Vose, RCE PamelaV@gavar.orgExecutive Assistant Lori Williams LoriW@gavar.orgMember Administrator Edy Ghazarosian Membership@gavar.orgAdministrative Support Amanda Kraft AmandaK@gavar.orgAdministrative Assistant Susan McGuire SusanM@gavar.orgAdministrative Assistant Nataly Garcia NatalyG@gavar.orgGovernment Affairs Director Diane Carlton DianeC@gavar.orgRapattoni MLS Tech Support866-730-7114 Support ID:1576Supra ActiveKey & eKeyTech Support877-699-67871112 West Avenue M4Palmdale, CA 93551Phone: 661-726-9175Fax: 661-726-9199Website: www.gavar.org