Our Mission Statement
Our Mission is to empower our members to flourish while being accountable to each other, our clients and our community.
Since 1928, the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® has played a significant role in shaping the history, growth & development of the Real Estate industry in San Diego County. Most recently a Shared Services Agreement with the North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® has expanded the areas in the County were PSAR is able to serve our members.
HISTORY OF EAST & SOUTH COUNTY REALTORS®
Founded in 1928, PSAR has a rich History. History prior to the 1970's were documented by active members at that time. A copy of this history can be found in the PDF document.
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Name change from the East San Diego County Board of REALTORS®
In 1996, President Laura F. Houle and Secretary Jerry Scantlin, on behalf of the association's 752 members, amended the Articles of Incorporation to reflect the name change from the East San Diego County Board of REALTORS® to the East San Diego County Association of REALTORS®. The amendment was certified by Houle and Scantlin on September 4, 1996 and officially recognized by the State of California on September 27, 1996.
1996
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South Bay Cities Association of Realtors transition into what they are today, Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors
As a final name change, on June 4, 1992 South San Diego Bay Cities Association of Realtors would become Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors.
1992
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Sandicor, a California corporation, was founded in 1991 by eleven Associations of REALTORS® in San Diego County.
These eleven Associations combined their efforts and merged the data from three different Multiple Listing Services operating in San Diego County into one consolidated database providing MLS Products and Services.
1991
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Merger of La Mesa and El Cajon Board of Realtors
By the mid 1970s, with the smaller outlying communities of Lakeside, Lemon Grove, and Santee growing in size, East County REALTORS® realized there were significant advantages to be gained by consolidating their resources, combining efforts, and creating a united front. In 1975, the La Mesa Board of REALTORS® and the El Cajon Valley Board of REALTORS® merged, incorporating as the East San Diego County Board of REALTORS®.
The fusion of the two boards resulted in an inaugural year with 30 directors on the board, with four recognized as "first directors" in the Articles of Incorporation: George Paul, Jim Mitchell, Donald Smith, and David Bird. The Articles of Incorporation were witnessed and executed by first directors George Paul, Jim Mitchell, and Donald Smith on October 29, 1975.
1975
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National City-Chula Vista Board of Realtors evolves into South Bay Cities Association of Realtors
After being submitted to membership to vote on the name change, on May 26, 1964 National City-Chula Vista Board of Realtors would change it's name to South San Diego Bay Cities Association of Realtors with approval from the state.
1964
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El Cajon Valley Board of Realtors is Founded
On May 26, 1959, the El Cajon Valley Board of REALTORS® was chartered by the National Association of Real Estate Boards. President J Mudall, Vice President John Cotton, and Secretary Eugene P. Cousen executed the charter, creating a professional network of hard-working, ethical, and responsible men and women dedicated to assisting homeowners in El Cajon and its growing suburbs.
1959
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Chula Vista is added to the National City Board of Realtors
On March 31, 1955 the Board and C.C. Alley, Board President that year, changed their name to National City-Chula Vista Board of Realtors
1955
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La Mesa Board of Realtors is founded.
The La Mesa Board of Realtors the predecessor to the East San Diego County Association of Realtors is founded. J.J. Burke is elected its first president.
The postwar population boom had created new demands for housing, and with Highway 80 as the primary east-west artery of San Diego, the East County offered appealing, spacious, and economical alternatives to the urban crush of the metro area. As the eastward migration increased, and the transformation of Highway 80 into the multiple lanes of Interstate 8 began, bedroom communities of ranch-style homes and affordable housing developments sprouted up along this traffic corridor east of 70th Street. El Cajon and La Mesa quickly emerged as the dominant cities of a burgeoning East County.
1950
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National City Board of Realtors pioneers change by forming the MLS
During the November, 1948, meetings consideration was given to a Multiple Listing System and it was proposed that Chula Vista be incorporated in the Board name, that the Board be incorporated, raise dues, charge an initiation fee and adopt the Multiple Listing system.
1948
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National City Board of Realtors is Founded
On Thursday, February 2, 1928, H.P. Schuerman was elected the first President of the National City Realty Board; Willard L. Kimball was elected Secretary and Vern E. Hawkins, Treasurer.
1928