Expo Day 1

* All speakers & events are subject to change without notice.

Media Center Presentations

10:15 a.m. –11:00 a.m.

Straight Talk on the Economy and Real Estate
George Chamberlin, San Diego Daily Transcript / AM 600 KOGO
Introduction: Mark Marquez

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The Booming Real Estate Market??
"Learn How to Master the Distressed Real Estate Market" Speaker: Dan Holbrook, Shortsalesupport.com
Introduction: Mark Marquez
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. How to Succeed in Today's Market (where others fail!)
Speaker: Don Hobbs, Hobbs Herder
Introduction: Mark Marquez

 

Upstairs Workshops

8:30 a.m.
  • Tempo 5 (must have preregistered with Sandicor)- Room 32B. Click here to register
    Speaker: Amanda Onken, Sandicor
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
  • The Ins & Outs of Affordable Loan Programs (Room 33B)
    Introduction: Nikole Carter
    Speakers: Brian Kiczula, Bank of America; Marta Knight, Countrywide
10:30 a.m.
  • Tempo 5 Advanced (must have preregistered with Sandicor) - Room 32B. Click here to register
    Speaker: Amanda Onken, Sandicor
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
  • Legal Challenges in a Foreclosure Market (Room 33C)
    Introduction: Dave Gillingham
    Speakers: David Bright, Esq., D.W. Duke, Esq., Steve Spile, Esq.
  • What Makes a Top Producer? (Room 33B)
    Introduction: Raylene Brundage
    Speaker: Jim Abbott, ARG Abbott Realty Group
  • How to make $$$ Listing Foreclosures & Short Sales (Room 33A)
    Speaker: Erik Weichelt, WEICHERT REALTORS®, Elite; Mike Spilger, Esq.
  • RELAY® / Forms Advisor (Room 32A)
    Speaker: Josh Sharfman, Chief Technology Officer, C.A.R.; Kevin Burke, RE/MAX Distinctive Properties
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Keynote Lunch click here
1:30 p.m.
  • Tempo 5 (must have preregistered with Sandicor) - Room 32B. Click here to register
    Speaker: Amanda Onken, Sandicor
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Various Programs Offered by the San Diego County Assessor’s Office (Room 33C)
    Introduction: Shonee Henry
    Speaker: Jeff Olson, San Diego County Assessor’s Office
  • The Ins & Outs of Affordable Loan Programs (Room 33B)
    Introduction: Nikole Carter
    Speaker: Kerri Wilson, Golden Equity Mortgage
    Speaker: John Murphy, San Diego National Bank Mortgage
  • How Mobile Devices Can Help Your Business (Room 33A)
    Speaker: Beto Juarez, San Diego Association of REALTORS®
  • Become an “Energywise” REALTOR® (Room 32B)
    Introduction: Shirley Vaine
    Speaker: Margaret Kapranos, Energy Wi$e Program
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Legal Challenges in a Foreclosure Market (Room 33C)
    Introduction: Dave Gillingham
    Speakers: David Bright, Esq., D.W. Duke, Esq., Steve Spile, Esq.
  • What Makes a Top Producer? (Room 33B)
    Introduction: Raylene Brundage
    Speaker: Jim Abbott, ARG Abbott Realty Group
  • How to Make $$$ Listing Foreclosures & Short Sales (Room 33A)
    Speakers: Erik Weichelt, WEICHERT REALTORS®, Elite; Mike Spilger, Esq.
  • Professional Standards: “Don't Break the Code” (Room 32A)
    Introduction: Karla Cohn
    Speaker: Chris Anderson, John Altman
3:30 p.m.
  • Tempo 5 - Advanced (must have preregistered with Sandicor) - Room 32B. Click here to register
    Speaker: Amanda Onken, Sandicor

Expo Day 2

* All speakers & events are subject to change without notice.

Media Center Presentations

10:30 a.m. Latest design trends & how to get my home “For Sale” ready.
Speaker: Michele Coseo, Savannah Design Group
Speaker: Reni, Home Redefined
11:00 a.m. Which loan option is best for me? (Do I qualify for an FHA or VA loan?)
Speaker: Dennis Geist, Wells Fargo Bank
Speaker: Carl Streicher, Countrywide
11:30 a.m. Understanding the market: Should I buy right now or should I wait?
Speaker: Russ Valone, Market Pointe Realty Advisors
Speaker: Dan Holbrook, Shortsalesupport.com
12:30 p.m. Why work with a REALTOR®?
Speaker: Lori Staehling, 2008 SDAR President
1:00p.m. The Advantages & Costs of Going GREEN (Panel)
Moderator: George Chamberlin
Speaker: David Blanke, SDG&E
Speaker: Nate Kredich, U.S. Green Building Council
Speaker: Joyce Mason, Pardee Homes
2:00 p.m.

Which loan option is best for me? (Do I qualify for an FHA or VA loan?)
Speaker: John Murphy, San Diego National Bank Mortgage
Speaker: Brian Kiczula, Bank of America

2:30 p.m. Latest design trends & how to get my home “For Sale” ready.
Speaker: Melissa Walker, Ami Samuel Interiors
Speaker: Dorothy Lubey, Fashion Staging Solutions
3:00 p.m.

Discover the “hottest” communities in San Diego
Speaker: Russ Valone, MarketPointe Realty Advisors

3:30 p.m. Understanding the market: Should I buy right now or should I wait?
Speaker:Pete Reeb, Reeb Development Consulting
Speaker: Aubrey Morrow, KOGO Radio
4:30 p.m. What can I really afford?
Speaker: Patricio Amores, San Diego Home Loan Counseling
Speaker: Stephanie Murphy, Consumer Credit Counseling San Diego

 

Upstairs Workshops

10:45 a.m.

Disaster Preparedness – (It’s not if, it’s when....Is your Home Prepared for Disaster) (Room 33C)

  • Moderator: Chris Anderson
  • Speaker: Oreda Chin, American Red Cross
11:30 a.m. Preparing To Buy Your First Home (In English) (Room 33B)
  • This unique panel will bring together some of the best in the community to explain the steps necessary to help first time homebuyers obtain the American dream.
  • How a REALTOR® can help you make the vision of homeownership a reality.
    Speaker: Lori Staehling, 2008 SDAR President
  • How to understand your credit before you go for a loan.
    Speaker: Stephanie Murphy, Consumer Credit Counseling San Diego
  • Which loan is going to be best for me? Can I qualify for a FHA or VA loan?
    Speaker: Joe Detmer, Fortes Residential Mortgage Corp.
1:00 p.m.

What to do when the Tide Turns? (Spanish and English)
(Where can I go if I need help?) (Room 33C)

  • Who do I call if I am having trouble making my mortgage payments? Where do I turn if my mortgage company won’t return my calls or is out of business? What are my options? This session will answer these questions and many more if you are having difficulties.
  • Moderators: Mark & Susana Marquez
    Speaker: Adelina Enriquez, HomeOwnership Preservation Counselor, Community HousingWorks
  • Which loan is going to be best for me (can I qualify for a FHA or VA loan)?
    Speaker: Carlos Aguirre, MAAC Project
2:30 p.m. Preparing to buy your first home. (In Spanish) (Room 33B)
  • This unique panel will bring together some of the best in the community to explain the steps necessary to help first time homebuyers obtain the American dream.
  • How a REALTOR® can make the vision of homeownership a reality.
    Speaker: Erika DeAnda, WEICHERT REALTORS®, Elite
  • How to understand your credit before you go for a loan.
    Speaker: Maria Rios, Loan Coordinator Community HousingWorks
  • Which loan is going to be best for me? Can I qualify for a FHA or VA loan?
    Speaker: Carlos Aguirre, MAAC Project
4:00 p.m. What You Should Know About Homeowners Associations (HOAs) Before You Buy a Condo (Room 33C)