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Pango Group Continues Its Support of Virtual Real Estate BarCamp on April 6th, 2010

Pango Group — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:40:11 +0000

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.

Pango Group Launches Optimized Website for PDA-Savvy, “On-The-Go” Realtors

Pango Group — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:40:22 +0000

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.

Pango Group To Host Meetup for Virtual REBarCamp in Orange County, CA on January 4th, 2010.

Pango Group — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:15:48 +0000

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.

Burbank Board of Realtors Honors Glen Oaks Escrow’s Shelley Valencia with the 2009 Affiliate of the Year Award

Pango Group — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:05:58 +0000

Pango Group is proud announce that Glen Oaks Escrow’s Director of Business Development, Shelley Valencia, has been awarded Affiliate of the Year by the Burbank Board of Realtors.

No stranger to awards, Shelley earned Glendale’s Affiliate of the Year in 2007 and also Affiliate of the Year for Santa Clarita in 2007. “I’ve been with Glen Oaks Escrow for five years and really see how important it is to have hands-on leadership,” she said. “The company has assembled a remarkable group of professionals, and it’s a very positive and supportive environment.”

When she’s not spending countless hours fund-raising or attending board planning meetings, Shelley enjoys cooking, country dancing with her husband and hanging out with her two daughters, Alex and Jordan.

If you would like to contact Shelley to discuss 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
Twitter: @EscrowGal

Pango Group Announces Sally Barrera to Supervise San Gabriel Valley Expansion Effort

Pango Group — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:15:01 +0000

In the spirit of providing the highest escrow service standards in California, Pango Group is expanding into the San Gabriel Valley region. Overseeing the effort is new hire, Sally Barrera, Director of Business Development. Barrera comes to the post with a wealth of knowledge in the title industry and nearly two decades of experience.

“Over the years, I’ve come to know Pango Group by their reputation,” Sally commented. “The organization is first and foremost about great service. They have some of the best escrow officers in the business, and I’m honored to be part of this team. Opening new doors here in the San Gabriel Valley will be very rewarding.”

Sally’s early efforts have taken off with Pango Group securing the refinancing escrows for local branches of two of the nation’s leading banks. When she’s not hard at work, Sally takes her energy to the ski slopes of our local mountains, finds a good bicycle trail or hops a plane to find a new adventure.

If you would like to contact Sally and discuss how Pango Group and any of its escrow brands can assist you, please contact her at:

Cell/Text: 323.219.4882
Email: sbarrera@pangogroup.com

Pango Group Opens New Escrow Division to Serve California’s Second Largest City

Pango Group — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:19:40 +0000

Delivering on its mission to bring the highest standards of escrow services to California, Pango Group recently opened a new division in San Diego—California’s second largest city and the nation’s ninth largest. Director of Business Development, Deborah Boykin, will oversee the division and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the escrow industry.

“I’m very excited to introduce Pango Group to San Diego which has more than 3,000,000 residents and over one million homes,” Deborah mentioned in a recent interview. “It’s a very active real estate community that deserves the exceptional level of service Pango Group offers.”

A San Diego native, Deborah has a deep and personal interest in assisting fellow San Diegans with their real estate needs. Pango Group provides escrow services for residential as well as commercial including distressed properties such as REOs, foreclosures and short sales. In her off hours, Deborah can be found cheering on her two daughters at championship soccer tournaments, bicycling at the beach or camping.

If you would like to contact Deborah and discuss how Pango Group and any of its escrow brands can assist you, she can be reached at:

Cell/Text: 760.877.9231
Email: dboykin@glenoaksescrow.com
Twitter: @DeborahBoykin

“Pango.” What’s in a Name?

Pango Group — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:06:25 +0000

If you’ve been wondering just what “Pango” means, we’ll share a little inside secret. It’s not the name of our founders or a trendy Web 2.0 word. As a matter of fact, “Pango” can be traced back through the ages, and in Latin it means “pledge.” That struck a chord with us.

We vowed to create a different kind of company. One that places the customer’s experience before all else. Every technological advancement, workflow process or initiative we pursue serves that one primary purpose. It’s at the root of why we’re here and what we do. So, “Pango” was a natural fit for something as significant as our company name. It reminds us every day of our pledge to you―to deliver the highest level of customer service throughout the entire real estate closing process.

To experience “Pango,” we encourage you to contact any of our escrow brands to assist you with your real estate needs. Enjoy customer service the way it’s meant to be.

Connect with Pango Group Brands Online

Pango Group — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:06:40 +0000

Understanding that social media creates new communication channels for companies to interact with its clientele, Pango Group has established multiple digital channels for each of our brands to connect with our customers. We invite you to interact with our brands via their blog, engage us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. Links to our social media presence can be found on our brands page and are also listed below:

Blogs:

Facebook Business Fanpages:

Twitter:

Pango Group Expands into Northern California with Industry Veteran, Candace Capella, at the Helm

Pango Group — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:01:58 +0000

Delivering superior escrow services is the hallmark of Pango Group, and this commitment to excellence is expanding into northern California with the opening of Pango Group in San Jose. Veteran real estate professional, Candace Capella, has been appointed Director of Business Development and will oversee the growth strategy for the region.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of this exceptional organization,” Candace commented. “Superior escrow services should be the norm―not the exception, and Pango Group is dedicated to delivering a streamlined, worry-free customer experience. I’m looking forward to the relationships we’ll be establishing here in northern California.”

Candace is a native of the San Francisco Bay area and brings locals-only understanding to her position as well as 15 years of experience in the real estate industry as an agent, loan officer and wholesale representative. Active in the community and supportive of the Women’s Council of San Jose, Candace spends free time with her family―skiing, sailing and traveling to different parts of the world.

If you would like to contact Candace and discuss how Pango Group and any of its escrow brands can assist you, she can be reached at:

Office: 877.502.0400
Cell/Text: 408.372.7691
Email: ccapella@pangogroup.com
Twitter: @CandaceCapella

CV Escrow Opens New Desert Location in Palm Springs

Pango Group — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:16:20 +0000

Pango Group is pleased to annouce that our strong commitment to providing outstanding escrow services in the Coachella Valley, California continues with the opening of our second CV Escrow office. The Palm Springs addition to our service locations enhances our ability to provide personal service to the area’s real estate community.

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. “Throughout my career”, Julie noted, “I’ve been fortunate to work on projects and develop expertise in many kinds of escrows including sales, commercial, Indian lease land, loan, REO and short sale transactions.”

Please feel welcome to stop by to see Julie and to share with her your thoughts on how she can help you. She can be reached at:

CV Escrow, Palm Springs Office (map)
850 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Phone: 760.325.7314
Fax: 760.325.7324

Email: jekstrom@coachellavalleyescrow.com

For more information about CV Escrow, please visit our CV Escrow company website and blog.