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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     NOV 14, 2023
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Top News

•  40th Annual Christmas CanTree – Nov. 30
•  Navigating Current Trends and Challenges – Nov. 29
•  You’re Invited: 2024 Inaugural Tickets on Sale Now!
•  CCAR Member Dues Billing – Beginning Nov. 15
•  West County Marketing Meeting – Nov. 16
•  Holiday Cooking with C.A.R. – Nov. 28
•  Save the Dates: 2023 Holiday Events
•  Register to Vote

Upcoming Education

SupraWEB Agent Reports, Notifications and More
Wed., Nov. 15  |  8:00am – 9:00am          

The CA Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Wed., Nov. 15  |  10:00am – 1:00pm       

The Importance of Client Reviews
Wed., Nov. 15  |  10:30am – 11:30am     

Powerful Prospecting with RPR®
Wed., Nov. 15  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Buyers Agent: Sending Auto Email Notifications (Collab Center)
Wed., Nov. 15  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm          

SupraWEB Agent Reports, Notifications and More
Wed., Nov. 15  |  8:00am – 9:00am          

The CA Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Wed., Nov. 15  |  10:00am – 1:00pm       

The Importance of Client Reviews
Wed., Nov. 15  |  10:30am – 11:30am     

Powerful Prospecting with RPR®
Wed., Nov. 15  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Buyers Agent: Sending Auto Email Notifications (Collab Center)
Wed., Nov. 15  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm          

Connect with Leads & Grow Your Business with New Builds
Thu., Nov. 16  |  8:30am – 9:30am

Selling Commercial R.E. with RPR®
Thu., Nov. 16  |  9:00am – 10:00am         

Intro to zipForm Edition (Lone Wolf Transactions)
Thu., Nov. 16  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm           

Learn How Client Reviews can Grow Your Business
Thu., Nov. 16  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm           

Supra Single-Access for Non-Members
Fri., Nov. 17  |  8:30am – 9:30am

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Nov. 17  |  9:30am – 12:30pm           

Weekly WomanUP!® Live
Fri., Nov. 17  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Stay On Top of Your Transactions – Checklists in zipForm
Mon., Nov. 20  |  9:00am – 9:45am          

More Sales, Less Effort, Guaranteed!
Tue., Nov. 21  |  8:30am – 9:30am            

Easy to Use AI Tools – RPR Writes, You Share
Tue., Nov. 21  |  11:00am – 11:45am

CMA Reports and More with Cloud CMA
Tue., Nov. 21  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm            

Grow Your R.E. Business with 1031 Exchanges
Wed., Nov. 22  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm


Online Continuing Education

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

MLS Updates

•  MLS Rule Change – Dec. 1 
•  Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
•  New In-Stock Laptops for Sale


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CCAR MEMBER DUES BILLING coming Nov. 15 – keep an eye on your inbox.

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING
AT CCAR HERCULES OFFICE – NOV. 16

Thu., Nov 16  |  8:45am – 10:00am
Join us this Thursday at the CCAR Hercules Office (Ste. 265) to hear from the San Pablo Police Department. The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and includes a light breakfast and beverages.

Holiday Cooking with C.A.R. – Nov. 28

Tue., Nov 28  |  5:00pm – 7:00pm
Join C.A.R. Officers as they craft their favorite holiday dishes and mix up festive holiday drinks. The private, interactive cooking classes will provide face-to-face time to interact with C.A.R. Officers and your team as you ask questions, share stories, and create lasting memories. Proceeds contribute to the Pathway to Homeownership Closing Cost Assistance Grant Program.
REGISTER HERE >>

Save the Dates: 2023 Holiday Events

40th Annual Christmas CanTree Holiday Buffet
Thu., Nov. 30  |  5:30pm – 10:00pm
View the Flyer  |  Buy Tickets

14th Annual Coats & Cocktails
Fri., Dec. 1  |  5:00pm – 10:00pm
View the Flyer

CCRIM: Channel the Flannel
Tue., Dec. 12  |  8:00 – 10:00am
View the Flyer  |  Buy Tickets

RMA: Holiday Party
Thu., Dec. 14  |  8:00 – 10:30am

40 Years of Member Generosity: Join Us for CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet, a Feast of Joy and Giving!

Celebrate the season with joy and generosity at CCAR’s 40th Annual Christmas CanTree Buffet on Thu., Nov. 30 at the Richmond Country Club—an enchanting tradition that not only promises festive fun but also makes a meaningful impact for the Bay Area Rescue Mission!

Indulge in the holiday spirit with a delicious prime rib buffet and delectable cake auction. Cheers to the season with friends and colleagues at the no-host bar, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie. This lively setting includes raffles and an auction boasting fabulous prizes- providing the perfect start to your holiday shopping, with the chance to win incredible gifts!

All proceeds go directly to supporting the Bay Area Rescue Mission- aiding men, women, and children in our community by providing shelter, meals, and transformative programs with the goal to end homelessness.

Purchase Tickets >>
Sponsorship Opportunities >>

YPN Lunch & Learn: Navigating the Market Post-NAR Settlement – Oct. 3

Join CCAR YPN on Oct. 3 from noon – 2:30pm at the Lafayette Library: Don Tatzin Community Hall for an insightful YPN Lunch & Learn where a fantastic panel of real estate industry experts will discuss the current changes and challenges in the market post-NAR settlement.

Topics Include: Updates to C.A.R. forms, Strategies to educate and engage your clients, Navigating today’s evolving real estate landscape, and more!

This is a great opportunity to network, pick up valuable tips, and enjoy a delicious lunch! Be sure to bring your appetite—and your questions

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

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You’re Invited! 2025 Inaugural – Sat., Jan. 11th Tickets on Sale Now!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual Inaugural Dinner and Award Celebration, themed “Radiating Real Estate Excellence.”

This special event will honor our exceptional award recipients, celebrate the installation of 2025 President Zina Hall and the Board of Directors, and bring our community together for an evening of delicious food, lively camaraderie, and plenty of dancing.

Come dressed to impress and ready to shine as we toast to the accomplishments of the past year and look forward to the bright future ahead. Let’s celebrate the power of our community and our shared commitment to real estate excellence.

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

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Paragon MLS Change – Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

On December 4th, the feature lookups “Agent Related to Principle” & “Agent has Ownership” will be removed from the “Feature” sections and will become unique fields in listing input as well as displayed on the 2-Page Agent Report.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270.

In California, the deadline to register to vote for any election is 15 days before Election Day, so please register early!
REGISTER HERE >>

NEW REALTOR® OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS
FOR SALE

MLS Rules Change (7.12 Unilateral Contractual Offer; Sub-agency Optional) – Dec. 1

On December 1st, the below MLS Rules & Regulation changes will go into effect. 
 

7.12 Unilateral Contractual Offer; Sub-agency Optional. In filing a property with the MLS, the broker participant makes a blanket unilateral contractual offer of compensation to the other MLS broker participants for their services in selling the property. Except as set forth in Rule 7.15 below a broker participant must specify some compensation to be paid to either a buyer’s agent or a subagent and the offer of compensation must be stated in one, or a combination of, the following forms (1) a percentage of the gross selling price; or (2) a definite dollar amount of zero or greater. The amount of compensation offered through the MLS may not contain any provision that varies the amount of compensation offered based on conditions precedent or subsequent or on any performance, activity or event. In the event there are any service fees or administrative…

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