Over the past year, Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® has been working with the CARETS group to combine the MLS systems from all the MLS' in southern California into one database. This is being done so that our MLS members do not have to join multiple MLS' in order to have access to the information they need.

In October, CARETS signed a contract with eProperty Data to create a commercial database for CARETS. This database will combine the listings from CRIS-Net, CLAW, iTech, MRMLS, SoCalMLS, the Desert Area MLS and Ventura County Regional Datashare. The formats used will be the professional commercial forms developed for large commercial MLS' and CIE's.

Because of these changes, Southland Regional Association has chosen not to renew the contract with Catylist for the commercial CIE system. Catylist has been a good partner for the past four years. It is only due to the CARETS expansion that SRAR has chosen not to renew the contract.

The new CARETS Commercial system will be available during the first quarter of 2010. In the meantime, the Commercial Division of SRAR will continue to offer many valuable classes and events. Please visit this site often to stay updated on the progress of the CARETS Commercial system and the classes and marketing meetings being held by SRAR.
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www.commercialiq.com Though your local CIE (www.c-rex.org) has terminated, you can continue using your existing account with Catylist. Use this link and follow the instructions.

Current Events:

Commercial Data Exchange Networking Meeting
February 10, 2010 ~ 8:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m.
Encino Glen Golf Course Restaurant ~ 16821 Burbank Blvd., Encino ~ Between Balboa & Woodley

Our February speaker for the Networking Meeting will be Mr. Richard Leyner. Mr. Leyner was named to the planning commission 3 years ago by Mayor Villaraigosa and more recently named President of the North Valley Planning Commission. He will discuss various decisions made in 2009 for SFV projects.

We hope you will add the 2nd Wednesday of each month to your planner.
Questions: Agents: Peter Divris (818) 398-1126 - Affiliates: Dennis Dishaw (818) 654-5212
Click here for flyer with more info.

Commercial Investment Meeting
Date: 02/16/2010
Time: 08:30AM to 09:30AM
Cost: Free Click for Agenda

Topic: Your Clients' Tax Mis-Information Before and After The Commercial Real Estate Deal Is Made
Speaker: David Newman, CPA
Come to the one meeting that will give you the inside scoop of what the tax law really is. Horror Stories of what people do after they close the deal abound. Come hear of some examples from a CPA who continually is approached to get advice AFTER THE DEAL is done.

Location: Southland Regional Association of Realtors
7232 Balboa Blvd (1/2 block north of Sherman Way)
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Introduction & Investment Analysis of Commercial Real Estate Class
2010 Commercial Series
Date: 02/24/2010
Time: 09:00AM to 12:00PM
Cost: $25 per person Click for Registration Form & More Details

THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF IN-DEPTH CLASSES FOR INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE
LEARN ABOUT GRM, CAP RATES, CASH ON CASH, RETURN ON INVESTMENT, RENT CONTROL, FINDING GOOD COMPS, TAX BENEFITS, EXPENSE ANALYSIS, INCOME ANALYSIS AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!

Location: Southland Regional Association of Realtors
7232 Balboa Blvd (1/2 block north of Sherman Way)
Van Nuys, CA 91406
2010 COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC EDUCATION SERIES
Date: 13 Classes-Various Dates
Time: 09:00AM to 12:00PM
Cost: $25 each class Click for Dates, Classes, Details & Registration Form

Take all or some of these classes to promote yourself in the Commercial Real Estate arena.
Take seven or more in the series and earn your "Understanding Commercial Real Estate" completion certificate.

Location: Southland Regional Association of Realtors
7232 Balboa Blvd (1/2 block north of Sherman Way)
Van Nuys, CA 91406
* Except (SCV) to be held @ 20655 Soledad Cyn. Rd. #34, Canyon Country CA, 91387