South Bay Association of Realtors

WEST HARBOR - LA Waterfront Update
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Join us for an Update on the WEST HARBOR development (previously Ports of Call) located at the waterfront in San Pedro and the Port of Los Angeles.
Hear from a key member of the Jerico Development team who will share details about this major entertainment hub in the South Bay:
42 Acre site with 375,000 SF of food, beverage and entertainment venues + waterfront activities + Dog Parks and green space + proposed amphitheater…and more!

Understanding Geographic Farming & Dynamic Farm - LIVE AT SBAOR
2023-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501
Topics covered are:

What is a Geographic FARM?
Targeting a specific area?
Dynamic Farm’s new look
Enhanced user experience
Powerful features
Optimized for mobile devices
Valuable insight on-the-go

YPN Committee Meeting
2023-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Via Zoom
The Young Professionals Network Committee offers a platform for young, professional REALTORS® to exchange knowledge, establish meaningful relationships and discuss the latest innovative trends and ideas.
Meeting Date: Third Wednesday of the Month at 2:00pm
Email Helyana@southbayaor.com if you are interested in being a member of the YPN Committee.

ADU Specialist Certification
2023-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
What makes a property ADU eligible
ADU design, permitting and building process
Taxation, valuation, and financing options
Resources to help your clients plan for their ADU
Answers to your ADU-specific questions and network
with other professionals.

MLS Training – New Agent Essentials – LIVE AT SBAOR
2023-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-31 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | SBAOR Computer Lab
New Agent Matrix Essentials
In this course, we introduce you to the CRMLS Matrix features that are indispensable to your real estate career. Whether you are a new real estate professional, getting back into the business, or just need to reinforce your Matrix knowledge, this is the course for you. You will learn search techniques, how to print and email listings, how to set up client information in CRMLS Matrix, and much more.

New Agent Managing Listings
Listing in CRMLS Matrix is critical to your professional success. Use this course to navigate your listings with confidence: sharpen your skills with listing input, modification, and maintenance, and improve your familiarity with the CRMLS Rules and Regulations.
This course will cover:

How to add and modify a listing, including images and supplements
How to create an Open House
Your Listing Toolbox and how to use its Registered Listings service
Workflows for Coming Soon listings
Insight into best compliance practices and how to avoid violations

Continuing Education Workshop - Lunch & Learn - CANCELLED
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501
Free course provided by Lumbleau Real Estate School. Learn how to navigate through the requirements to renew your license, including the new 2023 courses – Fair Housing & Implicit Bias Training. Your attendance at this workshop enrolls you into our 45-hour Continuing Education online course that is DRE approved for salespersons and brokers. You can complete the course on your own schedule. Attendance is required to receive the course and online textbooks at no cost. Lunch will be given to all attendees!

Community Committee Meeting
2023-11-14 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Via Zoom
The Community Committee’s mission is to promote a sense of community among the members of the South Bay Association of REALTORS®. The committee will involve our membership in cooperative efforts with South Bay elected officials and residents to learn about and improve the communities in which we work.
Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of the Month at 9:30am
Email Helyana@southbayaor.com if you are interested in being a member of the Community Committee.

Affiliates In Action Committee Meeting
2023-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Via Zoom

Office closed in observance of Veterans Day
2023-11-10 | California

Buyer Representation in the Post-Commission Lawsuit Era - LIVE AT SBAOR
2023-11-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SBAOR
Have you been wondering how you will get paid when you represent buyers as you watch the commission lawsuits unfold? Come and learn about these lawsuits, how they came to be and what we know. We can also discuss ways to use buyer representation agreements and options for continuing to represent buyers with compensation.

MLS Virtual Training on MLS-Touch App
2023-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
MLS-Touch enables you to search by map or additional advanced MLS filters. Share listings with your clients, find other agents, and manage your contacts – no matter where you are. CRMLS Matrix boasts a deeper integration with MLS-Touch, allowing users to generate hot sheets, sales comparisons, or market statistics instantly.
This course will teach you:

App installation and account setup
How to search for listings and comparables
How to access live market statistics on-the-go
How to share branded apps with your clients
How to edit partial listings
How to explore deeper integration options (for CRMLS Matrix users only)

Night of Magic & Laughter
2023-11-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unita Manhattan Beach, 516 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States
Join South Bay AOR’s Affiliates in Action celebrate You, the REALTOR, and raise funds to benefit South Bay Youth Project. With Magic and Comedy, food and libations, and great company with your fellow REALTORS and amazing Affiliates, this is a great way to kick off the Holiday season and close out a wonderful 2023.
About the Charity: https://www.sbchc.com/programs/south-bay-youth-project/
Location: Unitá Manhattan Beach – 516 N Sepulveda Blvd – Manhattan Beach 90266

Orientation - LIVE at SBAOR
2023-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | SBAOR

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501

Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2023-11-07 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Via Zoom
The vision of the Government Affairs Committee is that members are free to conduct their business without excessive government influence. Coherent, supportable policy statements are written and readily available. All members understand and appreciate SBAOR government affairs activities and an effective communications system is in place. Members are involved in an active grassroots network. SBAOR has an effective government relations program that has built strong alliances and partnerships with other real estate-related organizations. Legislators and regulators regard SBAOR as the authority for real estate in the South Bay area.

MLS Virtual Training on Matrix: Engaging Clients
2023-11-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Did you know that you can manage client information directly in CRMLS Matrix? Engage with your contacts and keep their information close at hand to boost your communications. This class covers:

Entering your contacts in Matrix
OneHome branding & viewing your clients’ activity
Setting up auto emails for your clients
Searching outgoing client emails for information you’ve already sent
Setting up saved and favorite searches for your clients

MLS Committee Meeting
2023-11-06 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Via Zoom
The mission of the MLS committee is to ensure that REALTORS® remain the primary source for information regarding real estate. To interact with local Association-owned MLS/Regionals to enhance, promote and implement policies regarding technology and changing information and promote and adopt model MLS Rules and policies that comply with legal requirements and N.A.R. policy.
Meeting Date: Second Monday of the Month at 2:00pm
Email eric@southbayaor.com if you are interested in being a member of the MLS Committee

Diversity Committee Meeting
2023-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Via Zoom

Commission Lawsuits Update
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
As we are all aware, there are lawsuits currently in the court system that could affect the way we do business. Come and learn how these lawsuits came to be, their status, and what they mean for REALTORS®. We will also review how you, as a Buyer’s agent, can still get paid using a buyer representation agreement.

Agent Headshots with Sean Kenney
2023-11-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501
Please call 818-288-8116 or 818-715-9831 to schedule a sitting

Fulfilling Long-Term Goals - LIVE AT SBAOR
2023-10-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501
Reduce taxation, build a family legacy

How Not to Get Sued, Risk Management Tips - LIVE AT SBAOR
2023-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501
Risk Management Tips and Tricks for Real Estate Agents

Capital Gains - LIVE CLASS
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501
You will learn different strategies to reduce or eliminate capital gains tax
o One strategy eliminates depreciation recapture
• There will also be a quick tutorial on how capital gains tax is calculated
• The strategies are applicable to the sale of most appreciated assets
o Appreciated Real estate (residential and commercial)
o Appreciated stock positions
o Appreciated business

MLS Virtual Class on Matrix: Advanced Searching
2023-10-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Time is precious in a fast-moving industry and finding what your clients need quickly can be the difference between a sale and a missed opportunity. Get to the listings and comps you need faster and more efficiently by creating enhanced search templates, changing your defaults, and learning to search with features, multiple addresses, maps, and key words. This course will also cover skills such as:

Keyword searching strategies
Date-specific searches
Geographic searching with Maps
Customizing your Matrix homepage for efficiency

Breakfast with Gardena Mayor Tasha Cerda
2023-10-26 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holiday Inn LA Gateway, 19800 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502, United States
Join SBAOR on October 26th at 8:30 AM for Breakfast with Gardena Mayor Tasha Cerda

Location: Holiday Inn LA Gateway
19800 S Vermont Ave. Torrance, CA 90502

8:30 AM CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST BUFFET
9:00 AM PROGRAM
9:45 AM NETWORKING

ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED: to bring a NEW scarf, knitted hat, blanket, gloves or socks with tread to donate to South Bay nursing home residents over the holidays.

NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND. NO WALK-INS.

“THIS IS A REALTOR ONLY EVENT! NO VENDORS OR AFFILLIATES EXCEPT 2023 COMMUNITY SPONSORS”

**NO-SHOW FEE $50** Please note: Effectively immediately, the SBAOR will charge a No-Show Fee for any registrants who do not attend or cancel after October 20th at 5 PM.

Hall Rental
2023-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501

Fundamental Skills for REALTORS: Hands-On zipForm Training - LIVE AT SBAOR
2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SBAOR Computer Lab
This class is designed to empower REALTORS® with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage transactions and electronic signatures using Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition). Participants will gain hands-on experience and discover how user-friendly and efficient this tool can be for streamlining their real estate transactions.
This class aims to equip REALTORS® to harness the full potential of Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition) for smoother, more efficient real estate transactions and document management. Participants will leave with the confidence to implement these tools in their daily practice, enhancing their professionalism and productivity in the field.
Session Objectives:
By the end of this class, participants will:
• Understand the fundamentals of Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition).
• Be able to customize the program to suit their specific needs.
• Learn how to create transactions efficiently.
• Gain proficiency in using electronic signatures for a seamless transaction process.

Tony Self is a renowned figure in the real estate industry with a career spanning over two decades. As a consistently top-producing REALTOR, he ranks among his brokerage nationwide in production. He also serves as a broker-owner in both California and Nevada.
Tony’s journey began in 1996, and he quickly made a mark by pioneering the integration of Multiple Listing data into the online realm, contributing significantly to the launch of REALTOR.com for California. His career has been defined by the fusion of practical real estate with digital innovation, resulting in billions of dollars in online real estate sales.
With a deep understanding of organized real estate, Tony served as the Chief Operating Officer for Real Estate Business Technologies, a subsidiary of the California Association of REALTORS®. He has also co-brokered Harcourts Hunter Mason Realty.
Tony is a sought-after speaker, sharing his expertise with thousands of real estate professionals. He has collaborated with leading organizations such as Ten-X, RE/MAX California & Hawaii, Realtor.com, ZIPForms (operated by the California Association of REALTORS®), and Old Republic Title Company.
In addition to his industry contributions, Tony is an accomplished author, known for his books “Save Time, Make More Money: Computer Shortcuts for Real Estate Agents” in two editions. He has also dedicated over five years as an instructor at the UCLA Extension Engineering College in Los Angeles, teaching web and multimedia development and advanced technology programs.
Tony Self’s dynamic career continues to shape and elevate the real estate industry, reflecting his commitment to innovation and excellence.

Real Estate Litigation Horror Stories
2023-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Stone & Stallus, LLP will discuss general real estate law and share litigation stories in the real estate realm, including real estate deals gone bad, eviction nightmares, HOA power struggles, and more.
