Commercial Committee Meeting
2025-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom

MLS Committee Meeting
2025-03-10 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 (most cases)
Email eric@southbayaor.com if you are interested in being a member of the MLS Committee

Community Committee Meeting
2025-03-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

AI Made Easy: AI & Video Marketing for the Modern Agent
2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Join John Reyes, a national real estate speaker, for a game-changing training on using AI and video marketing. Learn how to master tools like ChatGPT and create video content effortlessly with your AI twin, whether showing homes or on the go. Simplify your workflow, boost engagement, and stay ahead in today’s market with proven strategies from one of the most sought-after trainers in the industry.

The Global Committee Invites You: Explore Real Estate in Portugal & Bermuda! 🇵🇹🇧🇲
2025-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
The Global Committee is excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar showcasing real estate opportunities in Portugal and Bermuda! We’re honored to feature Antonio Barbosa, REALTOR®, who will provide expert insights into the Portuguese market, and Cesa Edwards, Real Estate Broker & 2025 Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Division Chair, highlighting Bermuda’s real estate landscape.
🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Antonio Barbosa on Portugal’s real estate market & investment potential
✅ Cesa Edwards on Bermuda’s unique property landscape
✅ Insights on market trends, investment strategies & key opportunities
✅ Live Q&A to get your questions answered
Moderator: Claudia Diaz, SBAOR Global Chair – Global Committee
Bermuda’s Chamber of Commerce is an NAR Bilateral Partner, strengthening global connections and opportunities for REALTORS® worldwide.

YPN Committee Meeting
2025-03-12 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-04-09 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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: Second Wednesday of the Month at 12:30pm
Email Helyana@southbayaor.com if you are interested in being a member of the YPN Committee.

Breakfast with LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang
2025-03-13 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | DoubleTree by Hilton, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90503
Join SBAOR for Breakfast with LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang on March 13th at 8:30 AM.

The Assessor is responsible for identifying taxable properties and ownership, establishing a taxable value for properties, completing an assessment roll of assessed values for all property, and applying legal exemptions for owners.
Topics:

Tax Savings through Exemptions, Relief, and Exclusions
Trusts, Death of Real Property Owner, and Change in Ownership
ADU’s, New Construction, and Remodeling
Proposition 19

Event Location: DoubleTree by Hilton – 21333 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503

8:30 AM Check-In & Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM Program
10:00 AM Networking

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY WALK-INS!

**No-Show Fee $50**
PLEASE NOTE: THE SBAOR WILL CHARGE A NO-SHOW FEE FOR ANY REGISTRANTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND OR CANCEL AFTER 03/07/25 AT 5PM.

THIS IS A REALTOR ONLY EVENT! NO VENDORS OR AFFILIATES EXCEPT 2025 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE SPONSORS

MLS Training – New Agent Essentials – LIVE AT SBAOR
2025-03-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-09 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

Please remember for all MLS Training Classes there is a 48 hour cancellation policy along with a $50 No Show Fee. Both policies are strictly enforced and there are no EXCEPTIONS. ***Attendees who fail to sign in at the beginning of class will be counted as a no-show and assessed the $50 fee***

Grievance Committee Meeting
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Via Zoom
The function of the Grievance Committee is to give initial consideration to allegations of unethical conduct or a violation of MLS rules and determine whether a complaint should be the subject for a hearing in its claim and presentation.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Selling Homes in High Fire Severity Zones with WOWS Insurance and SnapNHD
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Join Mindy Regan from SnapNHD and Joel Silver from WOWS Insurance for an exciting class that provides real estate professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate transactions in High Fire Severity Zones.
Gain expert insights into: – Determining if a property is located in a High Fire Severity Zone. – Understanding Defensible Space Inspections—who needs them and how to get them done. – Guiding sellers through the Fire Hardening and Defensible Space (FHDS) Form. – Strategies for helping buyers secure homeowners insurance in fire-prone areas. PLUS, hear from WOWS Insurance about innovative insurance solutions, including: – The first program fully transferable from seller to buyer in a real estate transaction. – HO3 policy with a $3M deductible for perils covered by the CA Fair Plan, allowing for a separate policy to satisfy the deductible. – Major cost savings compared to current marketplace options. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and provide better support to your clients! Register today and elevate your real estate knowledge with Mindy Regan and SnapNHD!

REALTOR®️ Party Committee Meeting
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
The REALTOR®️️️ Party Committee empowers South Bay Realtors to do something great – fight for our profession through contributing to the REALTOR®️️️ ACTION FUND (RAF). This committee aims to ensure a high level of RAF participation among all SBAOR members, recognize major donors, and foster pride in our profession. The real estate business is constantly under attack, and that’s why it’s important to participate in the RAF. The RAF gives members an invaluable return on their investment by protecting real estate in our local communities.
Meeting Date: Third Tuesday of every other month at 11am
Email gina@southbayaor.com if you are interested in being a member of the REALTOR® Party Committee

MLS Virtual Training: CRMLS App
2025-03-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Search for listings, communicate with agents and clients, and view property information anytime, anywhere with the CRMLS App. Learn how to save time and effort by synchronizing your carts and favorites between your desktop and mobile device.
Topics include:

Installing the app and setting up your account
Accessing your contacts and saved searches
Synchronizing your carts and favorites between your computer and mobile device
Communicate with clients and other agents
…and more.

How to Take a Listing in Probate & Trust
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Understand the probate process from the perspective of a real estate agent.
• How to take a listing in a trust.
• How to take a listing in a probate
• How to pass your home to your children tax-free.
• The Probate Process from A-Z for Realtors.

Wildfire: Recover and Rebuild - Day 1 "Relief & Recovery"
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Welcome video from Supervisor Horath
L.A. County Assessor Jeff Prang
California State Board of Equalization – Antonio Vazquez
Glen Kangas – Practical insights on appraisals after a disaster
Daniell Vicente, Field Deputy, Supervisors Horath’s office – Clean up efforts.

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501

Wildfire: Recover and Rebuild - Day 2 "Rebuilding"
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Welcome video from Supervisor Barger
Fannie Mae – Loretta Cephus, Senior Portfolio Manager & Sidra Goldwater, Advisor, Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding
Small Business Administration (SBA) – Corey Williams Loans for business, homeowner and renters
C.A.R. Marc Farfel – Down payment assistance
Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) – Representative

Building Investor Relationships: Unlocking the Power of §1031 Exchanges
2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
How it Works, How to find Replacement Property in Time, How to Market to RE Investors

Property Taxes and Sale Transactions
2025-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
The subject of property taxes in a sale transaction includes supplemental taxes, regular taxes, tax defaults and potentially tax auction scenarios which could impact a transaction closing. The issue of property tax rates being different in each area and also laws like Proposition 19 can also impact property taxes significantly. All agents should be familiar with the basics relating to property taxes in order to best benefit their clients. This talk will cover that and more.

Orientation - LIVE at SBAOR
2025-03-26 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | SBAOR
FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY

Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-03-27 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Email Gina Hoskins at Gina@SouthBayAOR.com for more information

Hall Rental
2025-03-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay AOR, Torrance, California, 90501

2025 YPN Topgolf Tournament
2025-03-27 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Topgolf, 400 S Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA, 90245, United States
Join the South Bay Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network for Topgolf Tournament! Space is limited so sign up ASAP! You do NOT want to miss out on this fun networking event.

Date: Thursday, March 27th
Time: 4:30pm-7pm

Location: Topgolf
400 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. El Segundo, 90245

Entry fee – Includes golf, appetizers, and soft drinks

Early bird – $35 – first 20 registered
SBAOR members – $45
Non-members – $55

** Last day to cancel registration & cut-off date to register for event will be 3/17 @ 5PM **
You must register in advance to attend. We will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins!
NO VENDORS OR AFFILIATES EXCEPT 2025 YPN COMMITTEE SPONSORS!

MLS PAYMENT DUE
2025-03-31 | California

START OF NEW MLS CYCLE
2025-04-01 | California

Intermediate to Advanced zipForm Training - LIVE AT SBAOR
2025-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SBAOR Computer Lab
This class is designed to empower REALTORS® with the advanced knowledge and skills required to effectively manage transactions, templates, 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. 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 advanced functionalities of Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition).
• Learn how to create and manage templates for various transaction types.
• Using electronic signatures and best practices for a seamless transaction process.
IMPORTANT: Before you attend your scheduled course you must register on the California Association of REALTORS® website in order to access your zipForm account. You will need your 9-digit M1# in order to do this. You may contact SBAOR at 310-326-3010 for help in obtaining your M1#.
CANCELLATIONS & NO SHOWS: We must receive notice of cancellation via email 48 hours at least before the start of the course. Please email your cancellation to eric@southbayaor.com. No shows will not be refunded. Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may not be admitted into the class once it has begun.

Talking Points for Your Client's Estate Plan
2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom
Blake Slater, Esq., discusses general tips realtors must know when asked about estate planning related to real property, including wills and trusts, types of assets, powers of attorney, distribution considerations, Heggstad petitions, and more.
