REALTORS in the South Bay mix it up with local elected leaders

The South Bay Association of REALTORS® hosted a successful Elected Officials Reception at the Depot Restaurant in Torrance in March. The event was a great success, and it is encouraging us to hold future receptions just like it.

Why host an Elected Officials Reception? SBAOR's territory in the South Bay consists of ten cities, unincorporated Los Angeles County and also the fifteenth district of the City of Los Angeles. With approximately a quarter million people living here, 3,600 REALTORS® and so many local governments it is too easy to get lost in the infamous "South Bay Bubble". As an institution for real estate matters in the South Bay, SBAOR has worked closely with officials from every city and we want to keep open and friendly relationships with our partners in government.

What does this mean for REALTORS® in the South Bay and their clients? Families should be able to purchase the home they want and that they are qualified to buy; cities should be able to fulfill their mission for safe streets, good schools, and a quality of life that is the envy of many. Stay tuned - we are looking forward to our next Elected Officials Reception in the Fall of 2014.

From Left: SBAOR member Jaime Sutachan; Matt Garth, C.A.R.; SBAOR 2014 President Tamara Suminski

From Left: Torrance Councilmembers Heidi Ann Ashcraft, Kurt Weideman and Tom Brewer; SBAOR President Tamara Suminski; SBAOR member Lourdes Everett; Carson Mayor Jim Dear; SBAOR member Mina Semenza; SBAOR Government Affairs Director David Kissinger

From Left: SBAOR President-Elect Michele Brown; SBAOR member Jack Pharris

Wanted: A Champion of Home!

Do you know this REALTOR®: difference-maker, life-changer, defender of clients’ rights?
If so—nominate them for the C.A.R. Champions of Home Award today!  

Only a few weeks left to nominate a Champion of Home!
…and the good news is: Nominating just got easier!

 

This award was created to honor REALTORS® who have gone far above and beyond what’s expected of them, in order to better serve their clients. A Champion of Home Award recipient is a California REALTOR® who's found solutions to difficult and often heart-rending situations, someone who changes clients' lives for the better, raises the standards for others, inspires by example, and possesses unimpeachable ethics.

 

Each year, exceptional REALTORS® can be nominated to be considered for this prestigious award, honoring the service they provide to the real estate industry.

The award(s) will be presented each year during CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO in October. The stories of our Champion(s) of Home are shared with a video shown at the award ceremony, and a feature article in California Real Estate magazine.

 

Read about the past award recipients to learn more about what makes a Champion of Home.

How to nominate

1. Complete a nomination form 
2. Return the completed form and any supporting documents you'd like to include to C.A.R.
3. All nominations must be received by April 30, 2014 

Brokers, colleagues, local association staff, and even clients may nominate, but REALTORS® may not nominate themselves.  Click here for complete rules and eligibility criteria.

More information:

• Nomination Form
• Criteria and Rules
• FAQ's
• Past Award recipients

 

Deadline for entries: April 30, 2014

Questions may be emailed to: cohawards@car.org