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Choosing the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® as your source for real estate training ensures access to the expertise of these highly respected industry leaders.
Looking to advance your real estate career? Look no further than VCCAR for your continuing education needs. With experienced instructors boasting decades of industry expertise and impressive educational backgrounds, including advanced degrees in Strategic Communications, Organization Development, and Educational Leadership, you can be confident in the quality of your training. Our instructors are respected within the industry and internationally recognized as real estate trainers, consultants, and speakers who emphasize effective communication and change management.
Choose VCCAR as your go-to source for real estate training and take the next step in achieving lasting financial success. Check out our training calendar now.
Introducing Cami Pinsak, a highly respected instructor at the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (VCCAR). With a lifetime of customer service experience, Cami brings a unique approach to Realty One Group Summit, its agents, and clients. Her focus is always on the quality of each transaction, and she takes pride in building lasting relationships with her clients.
Cami is a true expert in short sales, with over 6 years of experience and an almost perfect success rate. She and her team have helped countless distressed homeowners navigate this complex process, closing hundreds of successful short sales.
Born in Berlin, Germany, Cami moved to Northern California at a young age and has since traveled the world, meeting people from all walks of life. She is married and has two daughters, one in high school and one in college.
As a REALTOR®, broker/owner, and C.A.R. Director, Cami is passionate about giving back to her community and sharing her expertise with others. She is a C.A.R. Certified Forms Trainer and a Real Estate Negotiation Expert, making her a valuable resource for any real estate professional looking to take their skills to the next level.
With her upcoming role as VCCAR President-Elect, Cami is thrilled to be a part of Realty ONE Group’s Agent-Centric focus and excited to bring her knowledge and experience to the Gold Coast. Thanks to Cami Pinsak and her dedication to excellence in real estate education, Ventura County will never be the same.
Janet Sprissler is an experienced real estate instructor at the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (VCCAR). She brings over two decades of experience to the classroom, having worked as a property manager, general manager, and mentor in the real estate industry. As a property manager at Pinnacle Management Assets, Janet oversaw a 191-garden style complex and a 240-unit, 2-building high rise. While at these properties, she focused on creating a positive resident experience, increasing occupancy rates, and improving the properties’ ROI.
Janet is an expert in innovative thinking, value-add marketing, and developing strong teams. She has a track record of turning delinquency rates into less than 3%, turning renewals from 20% to 55%, and achieving over 9% rent growth year-over-year. Her expertise in property management earned her several awards, including the 2014 Pinnacle’s Year-Over-Year NOI award for 32% growth, the Community Pillar of Excellence award in 2009, and the People Pillar of Excellence award in 2010.
Janet is also an accomplished mentor and trainer, serving as a JPI Corporate trainer and a Greystar mentoring coach. She received the JPI Spirit Award of Excellence in 2008. She was recognized for her community contributions with the Community Pillar of Excellence award in 2009.
Janet’s wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate industry make her an invaluable asset to the VCCAR community. She is committed to sharing her expertise with others and helping real estate professionals succeed in their careers and achieve their goals.
Jamie Bowman
BA, MS, ABR, CRB, SRS, C-RETS, PSA, RENE, ePRO, C2EX
Whether you’re a seasoned real estate professional or just starting out in the industry, Jamie Bowman’s expertise, dedication, and passion for teaching make her the ideal instructor for anyone looking to take their career to the next level.
Introducing Jamie Bowman, a highly experienced real estate instructor at the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (VCCAR). With over two decades of experience as an investor, broker, manager, and educator, Jamie is an international real estate trainer, consultant, and industry speaker on real estate and professional development, particularly emphasizing communication and change management.
Jamie’s educational background includes a BA in Strategic Communications and Public Advocacy and an MS in Organization Development and Change Management. She is pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Saint Joseph’s University. She has also served at varying levels within the REALTOR organization, including as a Professional Standards Ambassador for CAR, Director of Education, Vice President of Member Engagement at VCCAR, and Vice-Chair of Member Engagement at NAR’s Global Real Estate Business Institute.
In addition to her work in real estate, Jamie is passionate about service and regularly volunteers her time to teach youth leadership and entrepreneurial programs within the community. She has been a proud supporter of Junior Achievement since 1999.
Jamie owns three real estate-related businesses. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the industry make her an invaluable resource for anyone looking to succeed in real estate. As an instructor at VCCAR, Jamie is committed to helping her students reach their full potential, providing them with the tools and skills they need to excel in this competitive field.