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CSMAR: First-Time Home Buyers Assistance Grant Application 2025 Committee Application REALTOR Safety Seminar – Tips to Stay Safe on the Job – 9/10 – email Laura@csmaor.com Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition) Training 2024 – 9/12 Code of Ethics Trainings – 9/26, 10/3, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 – email Laura@csmaor.com Pickleboo & Pizza Too! – 10/24 – email sarah@csmaor.com Street Fair Volunteers Needed – 10/20 & 10/26   MLS Related: Everything you NEED to KNOW about CSMAR MLS Compensation and Concessions…

REALTOR® Safety Pledge

We took the Pledge. As a REALTOR ® association, we pledge to promote REALTOR ® Safety in communications, media, governance, and actions(s). We strive to ensure the safety of our members and the public. Learn more about the REALTOR ® Safety Program here.…

NAR Window To The Law

Window to the Law is a monthly video series that provides valuable risk management tips and information to help real estate professionals navigate legal issues facing the real estate industry. Check out the video series here. …

Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® installs 2024 Officers and Directors

The Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR) recently installed its 2024 officers and directors at its 15th Annual Awards & Installation Luncheon. Melanie Barker, 2024 President of the California Association of REALTORS®, administered the oath of office. Brooke Grayson, Aviara Real Estate will serve as president in 2024, succeeding Tim McDougall of Sotheby’s International Realty. CSMAR’s 2024 Officers: President: Brooke Grayson, Aviara Real Estate President-Elect: Bret Carden, Sotheby’s International Realty Secretary/Treasurer: Rick Gaviati, Coldwell Banker Realty Immediate Past President: Tim…

CSMAR MLS Training Website

Did you know we have an MLS Training Website? It has many helpful tools when you need a MLS Support: How To Guides & Rules Quick Tips Videos Training Classes MLS Products Datashares And MORE! CSMAR MLS Training Website…

Welcome

CSMAR, we bring your dreams home The Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors® (CSMAR) is a member service organization of professionals in real estate, who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of Realtors®. The CSMAR is pledged to promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the real estate profession and enforces the Code of Ethics within its membership. Our charter is to provide you with the latest information, tools and resources…

Market Statistics

When the FED Move, What Will Happen to Mortgage Rates? Every month I talk about the FED.  What they do affects mortgage prices and the real estate market. But the FED does not directly set mortgage rates, only short term rates.  Mortgage rates closely follow the 10-year bond.  A recent post by Joe Weisenthal on Bloomberg explained it much better than I could… Read more here. …

Help Protect Your Livelihood

What does the REALTOR® Action Fund do? • Raises money to help promote the values, attitudes and beliefs of organized real estate • Remains vigilant against potential public policy threats i.e.  laws, taxes and regulations  • Fights costly and time consuming point of sale bills, independent contractor withholding, statewide service taxes  • Preserves dual agency, mortgage interest and deduction • Supporting RAF is not a political decision but an important decision to protect your business Why is the REALTOR® Action…

CSMAR In Memoriam

We are very sad to announce the following… • Ray Molavi passed away, May 28, 2024. We send our condolences to his family, friends, and anyone who loved and cared for him. • Sheri Karp passed away, January 2024. Her service is Friday, January 12, 10 a.m. at Mount Sinai Simi Valley, 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93063. • Robert Landegger passed away in November 2023. Click here to comment your condolences. • John Batchelor has passed away…