About Margaret Garemore

MARGARET GAREMORE – RESUME

DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Real Estate Broker License, California Department of Real Estate, 2012

Real Estate Trainer Certificate, CAR, Pro Standards Trainer for Ethics and Arbitration, 2010

Mediation Certificate, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Law School, 2002

Real Estate Sales License, California Department of Real Estate, 1997

Bachelor s Degree in English, Occidental College, Los Angeles, graduated cum laude, 1994

Paralegal Certificate, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, 1990

REAL ESTATE AND LEGAL CAREER HISTORY

Podley Properties, 2008 to the present (Top Ten Agent)

Realtor Professional, Consistent Top Producer

Resolve It! Mediation, 2005 to present

Mediator and Arbitrator: Real Estate Negotiator and Dispute Resolution Specialist

CENTURY 21 Ludecke, 2006 to 2008 (#2 Agent)

Realtor Professional, Consistent Top Producer and Centurion Agent

CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes, 1997 to 2006 (#1 Office Team)

Realtor Professional, Consistent Top Producer and Centurion Agent

Collins, Collins, Muir and Traver, 1988 to 1998

Executive Paralegal in Contract Law, Premises Liability, Construction Defect

LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Board and MLS Member

Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors, Board Member

California Association of Realtors, Member

National Association of Realtors, Member

California Association of Realtors, CAR Director

Association for Conflict Resolution, Practitioner Member, Washington, D.C.

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Board approved Mediator and Arbitrator

Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors, approved Mediator and Arbitrator

California Association of Realtors, CAR approved Mediator, Arbitrator, and Ombudsman

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Chairman, Mediation Workshop Group

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Chairman, Grievance Committee, 2009 – present

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Events for Charity Committee

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Professional Standards Committee, 2004 – 2008

Board of Directors, Arcadia Association of Realtors, 2003 2004 and 2011 to present

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Grievance Committee, 1999 2003

Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, Member

Friends of The Monrovia Public Library, Member

The Huntington Library and Gardens, Member

Pasadena Humane Society, Member

TASK FORCE AND FOCUS GROUP ASSIGNMENTS

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Task Force Chair, Implementation of Strategic Plan for Ethics, 2012

Podley Properties, Hosting CAR Representatives for Shadowing Program, 2011

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Strategic Planning Committee, 2011

California Association of Realtors, Request for Contract Review and Comment, 2009 & 2011

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Board of Director s Nominating Committee, 2008

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Professional Standards/Ethics Review Committee, 2008

California Association of Realtors, Focus Group: Notice of Dispute, 2006 – 2007

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Strategic Planning Committee, 2005

Arcadia Association of Realtors and Pasadena-Foothills Association

Joint Conflict Resolution, 2005

Arcadia Association of Realtors, Bylaw Review Committee, 2004

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2011 – 2012 Informal Neurolinguistic Coursework – Communication in Leadership

2010 – 2011 PFAR Leadership Training

2010 – 2012 CAR Train the Trainer, Leadership Training

Dec. 2011 AAR Parliamentary Procedure Training

1999 – 2012 CAR Annual Grievance and Professional Standards Training

1998 – 2011 Real Estate Continuing Education

December 2008 Leadership in Diversity

Jan – Dec 2007 Education for Broker s LicenseMortgage Loans and Lending Practices

Feb – Apr 2006 Dispute Resolution in Couples Counseling

Private Internship/Training

TRAINING AND SEMINARS CONDUCTED

Feb 2011 – June 2012 Podley Properties, In-House Dispute Resolution Training for Agents

Feb 2011 – Feb 2012 Member Training for Professional Standards Committees and BOD

Nov 2011 Mediation Training 101, Podley Properties, Pasadena Office

April 2005 First-Time Homebuyers Seminar, Citibank, Monrovia, CA

October 2004 First-Time Homebuyers Seminar, Citibank, Monrovia, CA

MEDIATION WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES CONDUCTED

Feb 28, 2006 Use of Language in Mediation: Phrases and Questions to get

to the Heart of the Matter, Arcadia Association of Realtors

Jan 30, 2006 Use of Language in Mediation: Metaphor in Mediation,

Arcadia Association of Realtors

GUEST SPEAKER FORUMS

2009 2011 AAR, Monthly Pro Standards Presentation for new Realtors at Orientation

June 15, 2009 Dickson Podley Realtors, Pasadena, Mediation, Presentation to Agents

April 8, 2008 CAR Headquarters, Los Angeles: Arbitration Demonstration Panel

Sept 12, 2006 Kiwanis Club, Sierra Madre: Mediation In Today s World

REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

1997 TO THE PRESENT

* Full-Time Realtor: Selling and leasing homes throughout the San Gabriel Valley, and outside areas. Sold and leased over 350 properties.

TYPES OF PROPERTIES SOLD

* Large and small single family residences, lovely vintage, character and contemporary homes, hillside and view homes, a ranch estate, income and multi-family properties, new homes, an apartment building, condominiums, townhomes, PUD s and mobile homes. Several of the older homes qualified for the Mills Act, giving the homeowners a significant property tax reduction.

ARCITECTURAL STYLES

Home styles, including Craftsman, Victorian, Spanish, Bunglow,

English, Queen Anne Cottage, English Tudor Cottage, Colonial, Tudor, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Traditional and Transitional.

PRICE RANGES

* Properties sold ranging from $41,000 to $2,350,000.

AREAS AND NEIGHBORHOODS REPRESENTED

* Monrovia, Pasadena, Arcadia, La Canada, Altadena, Bradbury, Covina, Temple City, Glendora, Sierra Madre, San Gabriel, Alhambra, South Pasadena, Woodland Hills, Chino Hills, Upland, Ontario, Pomona, Claremont, Diamond Bar, Montebello,

Azusa, El Monte and Los Angeles.

BANK REPRESENTATION

* Previously represented REO listings for Countrywide.

Tasks included: preparing the BPO for the bank and upon assignment of the listing, carefully monitor the property and process the file, often starting with the eviction process, setting up utilities, marketing the property for sale, negotiating the offer and closing the escrow.

More recently, I have represented many short sales and pre-foreclosure sales with a 95% success rate. Several of the distress sales took six months to a year to close, requiring a tremendous amount of patience and follow-up.

PUBLISHED BOOK REVIEW

July 2006 The Weekly, Core Media Publishing

Stacy D. Phillips, Divorce It s All About Control

PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND INTRODUCTIONS

Nov 2011 Do You Treat All Parties Honestly? AAR Realtor Magazine

April 2011 A Warm Welcome to the 2011 Grievance Committee, AAR Realtor Magazine

Mar 2010 Welcome to the 2010 Grievance Committee, AAR Realtor Magazine

June 2009 A Quick Look at the Code of Ethics, Arcadia Association of Realtors Magazine

April 2009 The Difference Between Grievance and Arbitration, AAR Realtors Magazine

May 2004 Seller s Agent Etiquette, Arcadia Association of Realtors Magazine

April 2004 Buyer s Agent Etiquette, Arcadia Association of Realtors Magazine

CAR AND REALTOR ASSOCIATIONS MEDIATION

2002 2011 Realtor Commission Disputes for procuring cause. Mediator for commission dispute matters between Realtors, with a 95% success rate of settlement.

Commission dispute amounts from $1,000 to $500,000.

CAR AND REALTOR ASSOCIATIONS ARBITRATION

2002 2011 Presiding Officer or panelist in tribunal for procuring cause commission dispute hearings between Realtors of different Associations. Dispute amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000. The hearing panel has full discretion to evaluate the evidence and to render a peer judgment monetary award.

CAR OMBUDSMAN: Resolving disputes between Realtors and Members of the Public.

RESOLVE IT! MEDIATION

2005 2011 Private Mediator in real estate disputes between sellers, buyers, Realtors, contractors, family members and divorced parties. Actual dispute amounts ranging from $3,000 to $500,000, with a 95% success rate in all types of cases.Buyer and Seller deposit disputes and cancelled contracts.Buyer and Seller disputes regarding disclosure of property condition, including:

Lack of disclosure or improper disclosureFlooding, drainage and grading issuesCost and quality of construction and repairsDisputes between landlords and tenants including rent-control matters.HOA and condominium complex disputes between owners and management.Neighborhood disputes involving land issue, boundaries and parking.

CORE MEDIA PUBLISHING

The Monrovia Weekly, The Sierra Madre Weekly, The Arcadia Weekly,

and Pasadena Independent a weekly question and answer article:

Feb 09, 2006 Barking Dogs

Feb 16, 2006 Construction Noise

Feb 23, 2006 Buying The Neighbor s House

Mar 02, 2006 Thy Neighbor s Fence

Mar 09, 2006 The Bad Roommate

Mar 16, 2006 Buying With A Grandparent

Mar 23, 2006 Neighbor s Tree Roots

Mar 30, 2006 Realtor s Family Dilemma

Apr 06, 2006 Another Day, Another Fence

Apr 13, 2006 Small Repairs For Large Returns

Apr 20, 2006 Realtor Dispute With Licensee

Apr 27, 2006 Landlord Tenant Dispute

May 04, 2006 Outcome of Dog Dispute

May 11, 2006 Parents and Property Tax Transfers

May 18, 2006 Inheritance Dispute

May 25, 2006 More Property Tax Transfers

June 01, 2006 Neighborhood Noise Dispute

June 08, 2006 Reverse Mortgage

June 15, 2006 Sister as Co-Signer

June 22, 2006 Family Conflict Over House

June 29, 2006 Driveway Dispute

July 06, 2006 Walkway Worry

July 13, 2006 Choosing A Realtor

July 20, 2006 Office Distractions

July 27, 2006 Shared Driveway

Aug 03, 2006 Improving Credit Scores

Aug 10, 2006 Communication Mistakes

Aug 17, 2006 Business Dispute

Aug 25, 2006 Telephone Communication

Aug 31, 2006 New Neighbor Dispute

Sep. 07, 2006 Business Agreement Breach

Sep 14, 2006 Choosing a Mediator

Sep 21, 2006 Open House Protocol

Sep 28, 2006 Procuring Cause Dispute

Oct 05, 2006 Timing is Everything

Oct 12, 2006 More About Bad Timing

Oct 19, 2006 Weekend in Vegas

Oct 26, 2006 Lender Fraud in Real Estate

Nov 02, 2006 To Buy or Not To Buy

Nov 09, 2006 Coyote Problem

Nov 16, 2006 Ask the Right Person

Nov 23, 2006 Home Buyers Beware

Nov 30, 2006 Location, Location, Location

Dec 07, 2006 Tax Lien from Trust Sale

Dec 14, 2006 Talking About Money

Dec 21, 2006 Avoiding Agency Conflicts

Dec 28, 2006 Landlord Dilemma

Jan 04, 2007 New Year s Resolution

Jan 11, 2007 Request Denied

Jan 18, 2007 Stolen Ring

Jan 25, 2007 Buyer s Complaint

Feb 01, 2007 Disagreement Over Flooring

Feb 08, 2007 Wife Seeing Red

Feb 15, 2007 Remodel or Purchase?

Feb 22, 2007 Mad at the Contractor

Mar 01, 2007 My House Won t Sell

Mar 08, 2007 Remodeling a Fixer

Mar 15, 2007 Tenant Late on Rent

Mar 22, 2007 Neighbor s House Robbed

Mar 29, 2007 Mad at Painter

Apr 05, 2007 Brother Needs Money

Apr 12, 2007 Tough Negotiating Backfires

Apr 19, 2007 Evaluating Vacation Property

Apr 26, 2007 Time Management Problem

May 03, 2007 Angry Agent

May 10, 2007 New Car Conflict

May 17, 2007 Avoiding an Argument

May 24, 2007 Ask the Right Questions

June 01, 2007 Planning a Party

June 07, 2007 Hiding Bad Credit

June 14, 2007 Confronting the Contractor

June 21, 2007 Defective Roof

June 28, 2007 Small Claims Award

July 05, 2007 Land Survey Surprise

July 12, 2007 Negotiating an Expensive Repair

July 19, 2007 Husband as Mediator

July 26, 2007 Proper Home Pricing

Aug 02, 2007 Sub-Prime Lending

Aug 09, 2007 Lease or Sale

Aug 16, 2007 Preparing a File

Aug 23, 2007 Smart Landlady

Aug 30, 2007 Payment of Small Claims Award

Sept 06, 2007 Contractor Nightmare

Sept 13, 2007 Evaluating the Real Estate Market

Sept 20, 2007 Buyer and Seller Dispute

Sept 27, 2007 Mad at Mom

Oct 04, 2007 Deposit Dispute Resolution

Oct 11, 2007 Common Real Estate Dispute

Oct 18, 2007 Investing in Real Estate

Oct 25, 2007 Homeowner s Financial Troubles

Nov 01, 2007 Relocating to Arizona

Nov 08, 2007 Finding an Apartment

Nov 15, 2007 Lease Agreements

Nov 22, 2007 Moving Sale

Nov 29, 2007 Holiday Dinner

Dec 06, 2007 Short Sale

Dec 13, 2007 Christmas Conflict

Dec 20, 2007 Difficult Client

Dec 27, 2007 Different Types of Dispute Resolution

Jan 03, 2008 Diffusing A Conflict

Jan 10, 2008 Making Sense of the Market

Jan 17, 2008 Housing Options for Mom

Jan 24, 2008 Reasons To Buy or Sell

Jan 31, 2008 Difficult Landlord

Feb 07, 2008 Short Sale Frustration

Feb 14, 2008 Adjustable Rate Nightmare

Feb 21, 2008 Mom s Property Tax

Mar 13, 2008 Buyer s Affordability Index

Mar 27, 2008 Deposit Dispute

Apr 03, 2008 Inconsiderate Neighbor

Apr 10, 2008 More Parking Problems

Bachelors of Arts, Occidental College, Paralegal Certification, Mediation Certification

Podley Properties http://margaretgaremore.com

Margaret Garemore abqdqm@r.postjobfree.com Cell:626-***-**** Office:626-***-**** Fax:626-***-****

897 Granite Drive, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States

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