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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 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…

CSMAR Office Hours

We are open, welcome back!  Thousand Oaks Office: Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm  Simi Valley Office: Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm    …

C.A.R. Weekly Update of State Legislation

C.A.R.’s Governmental Affairs Team works to advance REALTOR® public policy objectives in the California State Legislature in Sacramento.  This includes sponsoring, supporting and opposing state legislation.   Read more about weekly updates here.  …

Market Statistics

“The Pattern Continues” The Lech Report by Chuck Lech For a variety of reasons, I decided not to publish a blog last month.  I wanted to see if the trends were changing, and one point on a graph representing the beginning of this year does not foretell much. Conejo Valley inventory is still low.  Year over year, inventory remains only a smidge higher than last year. Delving deeper, over half (51%) of this inventory is priced in excess of $1,500,000. …

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… • 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 on October 24, 2023.  Date: Friday, November 10th • Time: 5:00 PM • Location: Wood Ranch Office • AdIn honoring John’s memory, there will be a…

Ethics and Arbitration Process

Request for Arbitration Complaint The following information and forms will assist you in filing an Arbitration complaint with the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR): A blank Complaint Form (Form A-1) and Instructions A blank Request for Mediation Form (Form M-1) Procuring Cause Guidelines Quick Guide – Procuring Cause Guidelines  California Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual Please be advised that in order for a complaint to be considered filed timely with the Association, the complaint must be filed…

Membership Benefits

A partial list of REALTOR® member benefits includes… Automatic membership in the one million members of the  National Association of REALTORS® Right Tools, Right Now! – Created to support REALTORS® through difficult times, Right Tools, Right Now is now a permanent program! Each month, NAR will offer savings on select tools, products, and resources most beneficial for you and your business, and offer them for free or at a discounted price. NAR REALTOR Benefits® Program – Designed with you in mind,…

REALTOR® Action Fund Contributors

    Contribute to the REALTOR® Action Fund today! Click here and go to Make a contribution on the left hand side of the page! (Please have NRDS ID handy) CSMAR Past President Liz Parvex talks about one of the ***many*** things RAF does for you here!  …