South Bay Association Of Realtors California

January 21, 2008

The Voice for Real Estate in South Bay California

The South Bay Association Of REALTORS (SBAOR) is a real estate trade association serving real estate professionals and affiliated businesses. Serving Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach …

South Bay Association of REALTORS is a member organization for real estate professionals that promotes professional standards, provides effective continuing education, favorably influences public policy, serves as a business tool for the success of its members and reaches out to the community.

South Bay Association of REALTORS provides localized resources for about 4,000 REALTOR members practicing in the South Bay area.

As a part of one of the largest state trade associations of its kind in the nation — the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) — South Bay Association of REALTORS joins the Inglewood Board of REALTORS and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Association of REALTORS in comprising the 21st Region of C.A.R.

South Bay Association of REALTORS is a trade association owned by its members. The elected Board of Directors adopts policies which are carried out by staff under the supervision of Chief Executive Officer Kathy Kelly. The association allows many opportunities for its members to interrelate and access services in a variety of ways, both in person and online.

The association serves as a referral source for members, provides a successful mediation service that can also be accessed by other organizations, and is expert at processing information and disseminating it to stakeholders.

South Bay Association of REALTORS has an effective government affairs program that has built strong alliances and partnerships with other real estate-related organizations. The association seeks to foster legislative decisions in local and regional governments that benefit both, real estate professionals as well as homebuyers and the public at large. South Bay Association of REALTORS also benefits the public as a first source for expert information on real estate issues that are unique to the South Bay.

The association’s governance structure is responsive, flexible, and represents its diverse membership. The Board is composed of successful REALTORS and thought leaders in the industry and employs a rational decision-making process that is focused on a clear vision and strategic plan. South Bay Association of REALTORS has a leadership development program that builds essential skills for its current and future leaders.

South Bay Association of REALTORS Board of Directors

Carol Olney - President
Joi Aldridge
Percy Alexander
Jeffrey Butscher
Paul Clark
Sheri Fejeran
Caren Greenwood
Glen Rollins
Carolyn Suminski
Ruth Thomas
Gary Fortune
Kari Walker
Skip Zeleny

South Bay Association Of REALTORS
22833 Arlington Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
310-326-3010

South Bay Association of REALTORS Affiliates

Jerry Friedman  - Co-Chair
Mike Beaupre - Co-Chair
Bonnie Barnett
Dana Lewis
Madeline Walker
O'Leary Logan
Ron Green
Debbie Rodriguez

Title Insurance - Justin Potier 310.863.6429
PV Bowl - Charlotte Melsh 310.326.5120
Renaissance Works, Inc. - O’Leary Logan 310.541.4300
Chez Richard Catering - Richard Lawrence 310.251.1845
Thomas Towne Reavey, Inc. - Tom Reavey 310.514.1733
One Source Group - Tom Kefalas 562.289.0145
Coastline Environmental Solutions, Inc. - Vince Attardo 562.981.2636
Madrona Park Escrow - Beulah Stidham 310.791.5050
Optima Escrow, Inc. - Jen Spellman 310.316.0900
Madrona Park Escrow - Tina Beaver 310.791.5050
Party Posies Floral - Rosana Torres 310.378.1018
Lisa’s Bon Appetit - Susanne Alexander 310.784.1070
American Home Appraisals - Paul Csengeri 310.375.9989
Gonzales Plumbing - Bob Gonzales 310.547.5537
Bruce’s Handyman Services - Bruce Hayes 310.722.3344
South Bay Home Inspections - Randy Pierson 310.995.4965
Land America Property Inspection Services - Tony Genova 310.701.6847
Old Republic Home Protection - Courtney O’Connor 310.488.1476
Old Republic Home Protection - Diane Sanders 310.418.7583
Fidelity National Home Warranty - Suzy Pelshaw 800.308.1424 x3409
Mark E Applegate Insurance Agency - Mark Applegate 310.257.8300
MM Décor, Inc. - Markus Michler 310.529.4239
Edward Jones - Michael J Goguen 310.540.4767
Pre-Paid Legal Dana D Lewis - Dana D Lewis 310.999.8640
Wachovia Home Loans - Brian Baldwin 310.999.1131
High Priority Financing - Caroline Torres 323.533.3026
Bank Of America - Carl Brakens 310.543.4614
Elite Financial - Roy Corral 562.879.4549
Platinum Home Mortgage - Jerry Friedman 310.380.6393
Countrywide - John Hunter 310.704-6294
Union Bank Of California - Ken Villa 213.972.5358
Progressive Loan Funding - Larry Hughes 323.228.2736
Downey Savings - Mike Beaupre 310.377.0757
Countrywide - Nick Costa II 310.941.1666
Bank Of America - Nolan Pang 310.543.4732
WAMU - Rick Semany 310.921.4616
Countrywide Home Loans - Ron Green 310.345.6341
Cartridge World - Ro (Rohit) Bhattacharya 310.782.4071
Andy’s Termite & Pest Control - Andy Santonello 310.534.2700
Beyondee Corporation - Scott Shiota 310.212.5110
Corner Print & Copy - Susan Brittendall 310.326.2262
J & H Enterprises - Jerry Friedman 310.901.5726
Awards by Spidell - Madeline Walker 310.530.6225
Linda Dorfmont, E. A., CFP, CSA - Linda Dorfmont 310.675.1540
Stuart Levy, CPA - Stuart Levy 310.951.9918
Pacific Satellite, LLC - Tim Plough - Jeff Spinelli 310.320.3221
Stewart Title of California - David Tang 213.590.8790
Orange Coast Title - Debbie Rodriguez 310.600.1176
Chicago Title - Diana Franklin 888.927.1361
First American Title Company Lana Speer - Lana Speer 310.404.4204
Gateway Title - Myesha Steen 323.447.2589
United Independent Title - Robert Thomson 562.572.4956
Land America Commonwealth - Tim McChesney 310.930.3534
United Independent Title - Winston Garcia 310.874.5025
REOTrans, LLC - Chris Saitta 310.469.9011
VanTrans Limousine, Inc. - Jim Katsouridis 310.809.0405
Greg Stone Creations - Greg Stone 310.534.2923
Vesta Strategies - Bill Carling 310.643.4595
Broker Agent Magazine - Bonnie Barnett 562.544.7313
The Real Estate Book - Jackie Solorzano 310.645.1177
Homes & Land Magazine - Liz Lopez 310.316.5288
Daily Breeze - Marcie Molina 310.543.6613
Daily Breeze - Skeeter Betty 310.543.6642

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