Membership

Starting on January 25, 2019 SAMCAR asked members to respond to a survey measuring attitudes about member services, association communications, business challenges, and the types of most needed training and educational resources. The survey closed on Monday, February 18 with over 10% of active SAMCAR members having responded. Responses provide the Board of Directors with a broad picture of the concerns and needs of SAMCAR members, and help shape strategic planning and association operations.

Director for Life is one of the most prestigious awards that C.A.R. can bestow on a member. To be considered, a member must have years of outstanding performance and dedicated service to the Association, including a minimum of ten years of active service to C.A.R. and at least five years as a C.A.R. Director. We are pleased to announce that Sue Walsh received this honor at the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) Winter Business Meetings on February 1, 2019. Congratulations, Sue!

On Tuesday, February 5 at the first 2019 SAMCAR Combined Tour Meeting, SAMCAR President Jesse D. Gutierrez presented the recipients of the C.A.R. Honorary Member-for-Life and NAR REALTOR Emeritus status with certificates acknowledging their achievement of these prestigious membership distinctions. Representing the group of honorees, Honorary Member Ralph Ely addressed the audience about the changes in the real estate industry that many of the members receiving Honorary and Emeritus status have experienced in their careers, and the honor of being recognized with these special REALTOR member statuses.

The SAMCAR Board of Directors adopted a policy regarding Limited Function Referral Office (LFRO) agent(s) on June 27, 2018, requiring Designated REALTORS who falsely certify a LFRO agent to pay a fine. Read more for the full policy.

SAMCAR welcomed 28 new members at our February 2018 New Member Orientation. As the day (filled with information about the Association) was completed, new members stood and raised their right hands and took the REALTOR Oath. This solemn occasion made me think about all of our members who have joined over the years. Do you remember when you stood and raised your right hand and took the REALTOR Oath?

On Tuesday, January 2 at the first 2018 SAMCAR Combined Tour Meeting, SAMCAR President Eric W. Berggren presented the recipients of the C.A.R. Honorary Member-for-Life and N.A.R. REALTOR Emeritus status with certificates acknowledging their achievement of these prestigious membership statuses.