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In the final class in our four part Death of an Escrow series  you will explore how life events and financial challenges can impact escrow transactions. Learn to identify potential roadblocks involving divorce settlements, liens, judgments, death, and debt-related issues, and discover the collaboration involved to resolve them before they jeopardize the closing.

Presenter: Old Republic Title Company panel, moderated by Suzanne Schmidt, Vice President | Sales Manager – Monterey &  Santa Cruz  Counties

• Brigid Heath, Escrow Officer – Santa Cruz Branch
• Leslie Alvarez, Escrow Officer – Capitola Branch
• Carolyn Chabot, Assistant Vice President, Escrow Operations Manager – Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties

Register – $15 members, $25 nonmembers

Committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion while fostering an environment where all SCCAR members feel welcome, supported, and valued regardless of their background. Through education and awareness, we aim to drive positive change and create a more inclusive Association that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve.

Every client communicates, makes decisions, and responds to stress differently — especially during a real estate transaction. This class introduces the DISC personality model, a simple tool used to better understand communication styles and client behavior.

Instructor: Renee Mello, REALTOR, DISC Trainer

Register – $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers

Small Broker forum is here to assist the small SCCAR brokerages with information they can use for their agents, training, legal updates, and discussion. The Forum will meet every other month.

This course is designed to help minimize the chance of having a claim or lawsuit filed against you by following some simple Risk Management steps and by becoming educated in the areas which cause the greatest incidence of claims. The suggestions, education, and advice presented can limit your liability and assist you with the handling of a claim if you are faced with one.

Member Price: $79.00

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Focuses on real estate related issues and concerns that pertain to SCCAR market areas. Coordinates communication between SCCAR membership and Federal, State, and local legislators, governmental agencies, and regulator entities. Promote exchange of information and SCCAR membership involvement, at all levels of government on issue affecting the membership and ownership of private real property. Develop programs to keep SCCAR members informed and updated on National, State, and local rules, bills (pending and enacted), and legislation. Makes recommendations to support or oppose ballot measures and other issue related campaigns. Meets monthly via zoom. Contact SCCAR’s GAD, Victor Gomez for more information, gad@mysccar.org

Encourages SCCAR Property Management members to join the forum where information and training will be via a committee meeting, a live presentation or DRE updates pertaining to Property Management and Trust accounts.

The MREP Toolbox Event showcases six valuable industry services and tools designed to help REALTORS® grow their business and better serve their clients. Hosted in a speed-dating format, attendees rotate between tables, spending a few minutes at each station to learn about the unique benefits, features, and opportunities offered by each product or service provider.

Free to attend – registration  information coming soon!

Kick off the fun! Grab your golf clubs and gather your favorite people for SCCAR’s Rio de Janeiro Carnival–inspired Charity Golf Tournament. Enjoy a day of golf, good food, great company, and a lively, colorful atmosphere!

Find all the details here – >> https://mysccar.org/wpress/charity-golf-tournament-2025/

Explore the future of water sustainability, including long-term water availability challenges, evolving requirements for reliable water access, and the growing impact of sewage disposal and wastewater treatment issues on our communities and development.

Speakers:

Sierra Ryan, Water Resources Manager for Santa Cruz County
Rebecca Rubin, Public Outreach Coordinator Soquel Water District

Register – non SCCP members, $20 | nonmembers $30