March 20, 2009
Dear  , 
Welcome to DeltaNewsViews!
CAR Course Canceled - No Instructor 
Residential Purchase Agreement Class
Due to a royal mix-up within the C.A.R. structure, Gov Hutchinson, the much-sought-after instructor for the class on the RPA, was double booked and couldn't be here to instruct the class on March 17.  The class is being rescheduled and you will receive notification when we have a firm date and time.
 
Are you a BPO Expert? 
What is a BPO?
 
A BPO or Broker Price Opinion is what is often called a drive by appraisal. These are ordered by lenders, banks, and insurance companies to determine value of property before they actually need a formal appraisal. Typically you will prepare a two page report requiring you to find three comparable, active and sold properties on the market and to take four photos of the subject property.
Attend the BPO and REO Institute on March 26th, 9am to 12pm at the DAR Offices.
Cost:  $195 pre-registered; $215 at the door. 
 
REGISTER TODAY: Call 925-947-1740
What you Need to Know When Writing Offers on Bank Owned Properties. 
 
...With REO Expert Cecily Tippery
· Basics of what the offer should and should not include
· What to expect before the offer is accepted
· The escrow process and closing
· As-is vs. repairs
· Timelines and Bank Philosophy
 
March 27th, 2009   12:00 to 1:00 pm

Bring: Lunch;  A Notebook and Pen;  Your Questions
 
Call DAR 757-8283 to register. 
Introducing CLARUS Market Metrics
CLARUS Resource 
 
Clarus MarketMetrics is a simple to use, market-oriented tool designed specifically for the real estate professional to better understand the local market and communicate those insights to clients easily and effectively.
 
Attend a FREE Training Session Friday March 27, 2009
Delta Association of REALTORS®  2:00 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m.
Call the DAR office to reserve your seat 757-8283. 
Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Examination 1-day Preparation Class
Held at DAR 
Sunday, March 29, 2009; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.;  $200.00
Call DAR 757-8283 to register 
Important Meeting Brokers and Managers
 
President Barnes invites you 
 
 
To attend Broker/Manager lunch meeting at the Delta Association on March 31, 11-00 - 1:00
Detail information coming soon.
Call the Association office now. (925) 757-8283.
Don't forgot to check out our REALTOR Store for our March Sale Specials.  We also have a new shipment of used lockboxes.
Sincerely,
 

John Bedford
Delta Association of REALTORS
In This Issue
CAR CRASHES
Are you a BPO Expert?
Learn about Writing Offers on Bank Owned Properties
CLARUS MarketMetrics
1-day Exam Preparation Class
Important Meeting Brokers and Managers