SCCAR Office

Explore real-world escrow claims and transaction failures, uncover the warning signs that can derail a deal, and learn practical strategies to prevent costly mistakes and keep transactions on track.

Presenter: Kevin Irot, Senior Title Officer, First American Title Company

Register - $15 members, $25 nonmembers

Ready to take your real estate career—and your leadership potential—to the next level? The Rising Star Academy is your opportunity to learn from the best, sharpen your skills, and accelerate your success.

Join us for a day of inspiration, education, networking, and leadership development featuring two engaging panel discussions—REALTOR® Hall of Experience and Top Producers Unplugged—alongside a dynamic Public Speaking Workshop led by Doris Pickering, founder of Silicon Valley Speaks.

Hear firsthand from top producers, veteran REALTORS®, and industry leaders; gain practical business and communication strategies; build valuable connections; and develop the confidence and leadership skills to elevate your business, community, and Association. Lunch is included.

Learn to recognize warning signs of wire fraud, elder financial abuse, and other transaction scams. Gain practical tools and best practices to protect vulnerable clients, safeguard funds, and help ensure a secure closing.

Presenter: Scott Heisey Stewart Title, V.P. of Operations Bay Area

Register - $15 members, $25 nonmembers

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.

Understanding local schools and staying updated on county-wide developments can be a game-changer for you and your clients. As a REALTOR®, having in-depth knowledge of our local schools can significantly enhance your ability to serve your clients effectively.

Speaker: Faris Sabbah, County Superintendent of Schools

Register - non SCCP Series members $20, Nonmembers $30

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.