Pango Group is proud to announce that Elvia Zerwekh, of Glen Oaks Escrow, has been elected President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) San Diego.  NAHREP’s mission is to increase the rate of sustainable Hispanic homeownership by empowering the real estate professionals that serve the community.

Elvia first became a member of NAHREP Las Vegas in 2008, and was actively involved with national conventions, monthly educational luncheons, and other community-related events within the organization.  With NAHREP’s national headquarters based in San Diego, Elvia was soon asked to help create and organize the new San Diego chapter.  Due to her strong financial background, Elvia was given the role as Treasurer, and has recently been unanimously elected President by the board.

“I am very excited to take on my new role as President of NAHREP San Diego,” Elvia noted, “ I enjoy everyone on the board and am very much looking forward to our national convention in Los Angeles this September”.  Elvia continues to serve the financial needs of all Glen Oaks Escrow branches in addition to her new role as President of NAHREP.

To learn more about how Glen Oaks Escrow can serve you, feel free to contact Elvia at:

Office: 877-677-0552
Email: ezerwekh@rtmanagementllc.com

Pango Group is pleased to announce that Business Development Manager, Roubina Der Sarkissian, has been selected as an Honoree for the 12th Annual Women in Business Awards.  The Women in Business Awards honor local women whose exceptional abilities have contributed to the economic vitality and diversity of the 21^st Senate District and/or 43^rd and 44^th Assembly Districts. The Women in Business ceremony celebrates women who have contributed to the greater good of the workforce through the advancement of business while serving as role models for the community and co-workers.

Roubina Der Sarkissian was nominated for the Tami Ginsburg Award by the Armenian American Chamber of Commerce.  Nominees are competitively selected from a pool of candidates by the three Legislator’s offices based on their merits.  This award, which is presented to a female employee, in any field and at any level, is given to those who have demonstrated exemplary skills and leadership.  The Tami Ginsburg Award highlights Roubina’s significant professional accomplishments as well as her outstanding commitment to the community.

Master of Ceremonies, Ginger Chan, KTLA Channel 5, State Senator, Carol Liu, 21st District, Honoree, Roubina Der Sarkissian, Assemblymember, Anthony Portantino, 44th District, and Assemblymember, Mike Gatto, 43rd District.

“I am humbled beyond comprehension and honored to be in the same category as my fellow recipient.  I would like to dedicate this great award to all of the talented, hardworking, nurturing women who are saving lives, but neither have or will ever have the opportunity to be in a place where women are considered or appreciated,” Roubina said.

Glen Oaks Escrow Owner/President Scott Akerley added “Roubina has been an essential part of our team at Glen Oaks Escrow and American Trust Escrow for over ten years, and we are so happy and proud of her.”

Glen Oaks Escrow President, Scott Akerley, Business Development Manager, Roubina Der Sarkissian, and Executive Vice President, Jeff Russell.

If you would like to contact Roubina to learn more about how Glen Oaks Escrow can assist you, she can be reached at:

Office: 818-863-1678
Email: rdersarkissian@glenoaksescrow.com

Pango Group is pleased to announce the opening of our new Sunset Strip office.  American Trust Escrow – Sunset, has re-located to 9000 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1102, Los Angeles, California 90069.  Our phone and fax numbers remain the same, and we will continue to serve you at our new location with the same quality and service you have come to expect from us.  We look forward to working with you soon!  To view photos of our new office on Facebook, click here.

American Trust Escrow has been among the leading independent escrow resources in California and maintains offices in Pasadena, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, and San Marino.  Visit American Trust Escrow at www.americantrustescrow.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/americantrustescrow.

The President’s Award is given to one who has given “ongoing support and outstanding service” to the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.  Since his presidency in 2004-2005, Scott has continued to serve on the Board as a valuable resource and co-chair of the Building and Strategic Planning Committees.

Scott also serves on the Glendale Community College Foundation Board and actively supports Soroptimist International of Glendale and other local organizations.  He is a former Glendale Businessman of the Year, and Glen Oaks Escrow has been voted Best Escrow Company for the past 12 years by the community.

Pango Group is pleased to announce the opening of our new Coachella Valley Escrow office in Rancho Mirage, California.  Since opening its doors in October 2005, CV Escrow has expanded throughout the Coachella Valley, and remains committed to providing outstanding escrow services as we open our fourth location.

CV Escrow’s David Lehmann will be heading the escrow division in Rancho Mirage.  David brings more than 20 years of experience to the desert community along with an exceptional level of customer service.  His background in a wide variety of escrows has contributed to a wealth of knowledge and understanding that has earned a loyal client list including banks, Realtors, sales agents, and brokers.  “I love the dynamics of working with buyers and sellers”, David noted, “Our team here at CV Escrow all work together to ensure the best possible customer experience.”   

To learn more about how David can help you, please feel welcome to stop by.  He can be reached at:

CV Escrow, Rancho Mirage Office
71-691 Highway 11
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: 760-564-0281
Fax: 760-340-9036
dlehmann@coachellavalleyescrow.com

For more information about CV Escrow, please visit www.coachellavalleyescrow.com, and www.facebook.com/cvescrow.

Pango Group is pleased to announce the opening of our new Palm Springs office.  CV Escrow, Palm Springs has re-located to 901 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107, Palm Springs, California 92262.  In continuing to provide outstanding escrow services to the desert area’s real estate community, this new office provides CV Escrow with a larger environment to better serve our growing client base. 

The CV Escrow Office Manager and Escrow Officer is Julie Eckstrom.  She is a SoCal native who has lived and worked in the Coachella Valley since 1985, where she has built many outstanding relationships with area Realtors.  Working in escrow since 1976, her strong skills in project management, in team management and in the technical details of escrow put her in a great position to help Realtors with all of their escrow needs. 

CV Escrow also maintains offices in La Quinta, Palm Desert, and our newest location, Rancho Mirage.

For more information about how Julie and CV Escrow can help you, please feel free to stop by.  We can be reached at:

CV Escrow, Palm Springs
901 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760-325-7314
Fax: 760-325-7324
jeckstrom@coachellavalleyescrow.com

For more information about CV Escrow, please visit www.coachellavalleyescrow.com and www.facebook.com/cvescrow

Pango Group is pleased to announce that the 2010 President’s Award was awarded to Glen Oaks Escrow’s Director of Business Development, Shelley Valencia, by the Burbank Board of Realtors on December 9, 2010.

The President’s Award is given to one who was “instrumental in helping the President and Association throughout the year”, said 2009 President, Chris Habitz, who presented Shelley with the award.  “What do you say about someone who does so much?  She is an extraordinary person, continually going above and beyond what is expected of her.” 

Burbank Board of Realtors President, Chris Habitz and Shelley Valencia

This is the first time Shelley has been honored with the President’s Award.  “I am so excited, it is just a huge honor to receive this,” she said.  Shelley has previously been awarded “Affiliate of the Year” in Burbank (2009), Glendale (2007), and the Santa Clarita Valley (2002).

Shelley continues to do an outstanding job in representing Glen Oaks Escrow. “I just want to congratulate Shelley.  She has done an amazing job with the Burbank Board of Realtors over the past six years,” said Scott Akerley, President of Glen Oaks Escrow.

Glen Oaks Escrow Team

If you would like to contact Shelley to learn more about how Glen Oaks Escrow can assist you, she can be reached at:

Office:  818.502.0400, Cell/Text:  818.309.6290, Email:  svalencia@glenoaksescrow.com

We are pleased to announce we are once again sponsoring Virtual RE Barcamp. Virtual RE BarCamp (VREBC) is a free event that draws over 3,000 participants from across the United States who come together via a webinar format to learn about the opportunities social media and technology offer Realtors today.  Learn how to use technology and social media to build your real estate business.  Topics include Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Video and more.  A full list of the confirmed topics can be seen on the event calendar.  Learn from some the industries top trainers, on the hottest topics out there today.

There are four concurrent webinar rooms running different curriculum during Virtual RE BarCamp.  Float between each room during the day, depending on the topic that interests you.  Because it is a webinar, you can learn right from your home or office.  But, if you are in the greater Orange County area, why would you sit at home alone for this great event?  Instead, mingle, network and learn with others who share your curiosity and interest in understanding how social media can support their business.  RSVP here to join us in person.

The Pango Group is even more excited that our own Social Media Director, Stacey Harmon, will be presenting Facebook Fan Page Strategies for Realtors at 9:15 am PST as part of Virtual RE BarCamp.  If you are located in Southern California, you are invited to come and join Stacey in person as she presents live from the Virtual REBarCamp meetup at M Realty in Aliso Viejo.

Event Details:

• Event Flyer (pdf)
• When:  April 6, 2010.  9:00 am – 4:00 pm PST
• Where:
  • Online webinar or
  • In-person Meetup at M Realty, Orange County (Get directions)
    6 B Liberty, Suite 215
    Aliso Viejo, CA  92656
• Cost:  Free
• RSVP:  Register for the webinar here or the in-person meetup here.

It is ubiquitous?that all-important communication device that no one ever leaves home without.  It’s your cell phone, and it has always done an admirable job of keeping you in touch.  It’s also a powerful business tool, providing access to data via the internet.  To help serve you in the field, Pango Group has recently launched a version of our website which is optimized for viewing on your mobile phone.   Now you can keep in touch and stay informed with the latest and greatest escrow information.

Access everything you need from www.PangoGroup.com and all four of our escrow brands right to your mobile device – be it an iPhone, Blackberry, Treo or other PDA manufacturer.  If you have a data plan (internet access/text/email), you have immediate access to all of our relevant and helpful website content from where ever you are.  From contact information, blog posts, driving directions, sales representative videos and more, the information you need is at your fingertips, on the fly.  Our website navigation is simple with very few drilldowns.  Just click and go.

The days of being on the road with no way to access vital escrow information are gone.  If you’re with a client and want to share one of our pertinent blog posts discussing California escrow, it’s literally within your grasp.  With mobile phone access to www.PangoGroup.com, you can even show your clients who their escrow officer is via our photo library and online videos.

Your mobile phone is a robust tool that helps to support and strengthen your business efforts.  Pango Group is pleased to be part of this process and we invite you to visit us from your computer, and your phone, at www.PangoGroup.com.

Kickstart your 2010 business plan by starting the year with an event that will fill your head with new ideas and introduce you to people who are making things happen!  If you are located in Southern California, you are invited to come and join us in person for Virtual REBarCamp Meetup in Costa Mesa on Jan 4, 2010 beginning at 9am.  Virtual RE BarCamp (VREBC) is a free event that draws 3,000 participants from across the United States who come together via a webinar format to learn about the opportunities social media and technology offer Realtors today.   There are four concurrent webinar rooms running different curriculum.  But there is no need to transfer between virtual training rooms on your computer – we’re going to have the entire event – all four tracts – available to you in one place.   Each tract will be projected in a different room at our event location.  Float between each room during the day, depending on the topic that interests you.  And, lunch will be provided.  Why would you sit at home alone for this great event?  Instead, mingle, network and learn with others who share your curiosity and interest in understanding how social media can support their business in 2010.

This meetup is hosted by Pango Group representative Eric Bryant (“TheRECoach“). As a blogger and power social media user, Eric understands the business opportunities social media provides to Realtors.  He is a outstanding resource on the real estate social media scene and will be facilitating discussions about the content presented during the day.  In addition one of the VREBC Presenters herself, Stacey Harmon, will be running her session “Facebook Tools & Tricks:  Separating Personal from Professional” live from the venue.  This is a great opportunity to make a personal connection with two knowledgeable social media resources.  Come and pick their brain!

Some of the benefits of attending this event include:

• Learn how to use technology and social media to build your real estate business.  Topics include Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Video and more.  A full list of the confirmed topics can be seen on the event calendar.  Learn from some the industries top trainers, on the hottest topics out there today.
• On site Q&A from two of the industry’s most trusted Social Networking enthusiasts
• Get the feel of a “Live BarCamp”, while benefiting from VREBC Technology
• Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great food, and even better company

Event Details:

• When:  January 4, 2010.  9:00 am – 4:00 pm PST
• Where:  Costa Mesa, CA, right off the 405.  (Get directions)
  First Team Real Estate Corporate Office
  3150 S. Bristol Street, Suite 500
  Costa Mesa, CA  92626
• Cost:  Free.  Lunch will be provided for you if you RSVP.  Parking charge is $8 for day or $1.25/hour.
• RSVP:  Leave a comment here on this post with your name and number of attendees.
• Questions? Contact Eric Bryant at 714.722.7231, via email or via twitter.