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Upcoming Events
2026 Tax prep
Wednesday, February 25
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Hybrid – 301 Grove Street, SF and Zoom
Real estate works better when the tax side actually makes sense. Join us February 25, 2–3 p.m. for a practical tax prep session — and meet Aini Karkiainen of Karkiainen & Co.
Aini Karkiainen is a seasoned Real Estate CPA who works closely with agents, investors, and business owners. She’ll walk through the tax topics that matter most, including:
- Write-offs and tax strategies
- Entity setup and structure
- How tax decisions affect your deals and your clients’ money
Buyer’s Agent Roundtable: Practices, Systems and Real Talk
Wednesday, March 4
5:00-7:30 p.m.
The Great Northern
119 Utah St., SF
An honest, practical conversation among experienced buyer agents about what actually works in today’s market. We’ll cover client qualification, touring strategies, offer negotiation, organizational systems, and the difficult conversations that come with the territory.
No posturing, no sales pitches—just real talk about building a sustainable buyer practice that serves clients well and keeps you sane. Bring your questions and your curiosity.
Speakers: Philip Farr, Natalie Kitchen, Kate Tomassi and Suki Tsang
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