• Apply Now to Serve On CCAR Board of Directors
• Free Tony Robbins “RESULTS” Workshop – Apr. 17
• NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Apr. 24
• Appeals Court Allows DOJ to Reopen NAR Investigation
• CCAR Golf Tournament Coming Soon
• Upcoming Local Events
RPR CMA- Create Data Driven CMA’s
Wed., Apr. 10 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Finances: Do I Have the Right Marketing Budget
Wed., Apr. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00pm
Using InfoSparks to Understand Your Housing Market
Thu., Apr. 11 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Intro to Zipforms Edition (Lone Wolf Transactions)
Thu., Apr. 11 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Branding: How to Create a Memorable RE Brand
Fri., Apr. 12 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Cloud CMA: Live Buyer Tours
Fri., Apr. 12 | 10:00am – 10:45am
Paragon Connect: Searches – Near Me, Hotsheet, Open Houses & Tours
Mon., Apr. 15 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Paragon: Listing Input & Maintenance
Tue., Apr. 16 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
CCAR Kick off 2024 Strong Workshop w/ Tony Robbins Inc
Wed., Apr. 17 | 10:30am – 12:00pm
From Tech to Text: AI-Powered RPR Market Trends
Wed., Apr. 17 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
REALTORS® Broker Summit
Thu., Apr. 18
Winning Hearts & Contracts: Selling Yourself as a Buyer’s Agent
Thu., Apr. 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Prospecting with RPR
Thu., Apr. 18 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Apr. 19 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
Intro to RPR: CMA Reports & More
Fri., Apr. 19 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Paragon Connect: How to Add a Listing
Mon., Apr. 22 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Mon., Apr. 22 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Winning Hearts & Contracts: Selling Yourself as a Buyer’s Agent
Tue., Apr. 23 | 10:00am – 11:00am
1031 Exchange: Grow Your Business with 1031 Exchange
Tue., Apr. 23 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Paragon: Getting to Know Paragon
Tue., Apr. 23 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
On the Go? Stay on Track with Sellers w/ RPR Mobile
Wed., Apr. 24 | 9:00am – 10:00am
NAR Lawsuit: Updates and Q&A on NAR Lawsuits & Settlements
Wed., Apr. 24 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Appeals Court Allows DOJ to Reopen Antitrust Investigation into NAR
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in D.C. has ruled in favor of the Department of Justice (DOJ), allowing it to reopen its investigation into the NAR.
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SAVE THE DATE: Fri., May 10
CCAR Charity Golf Tourney
Be on the lookout for an invitation coming later this week!
WCR: Appreciation Mixer – Apr. 18
CCAR Scholarship Foundation:
Poker Party – Apr. 20
Apply Now for CCAR’s 2025 Board of Directors
Deadline: Next Tuesday, April 16th!
As a part of the nation’s largest trade association, CCAR has a proud legacy of service. Over the years, thousands of members have unselfishly contributed their time and talents to this great Association, and in so doing, have given something back to the industry! Serving as a CCAR Director is a wonderful opportunity to continue this tradition of excellence. The election for the 2025 Board of Directors is coming soon, apply now to get your name on the ballot!
6 Open Positions:
• President-Elect (1 year-term)
• Treasurer (2 year-term)
• 4 Directors-at-Large (2 year term)
2025 CCAR BOD Application Due: April 16, 2024 by 5pm
Nomination by Petition Due: April 30, 2024 by 5pm
Email completed application including: candidate’s statement, photo, and signed position description to Gail Hargis at [email protected] or mail to: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®, 1870 Olympic Blvd., Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
Free Tony Robbins “RESULTS” Workshop – Tomorrow!
Discover your next level with a CCAR Customized Peak Performance Workshop! Tony’s elite group of National Trainers advise and consult with Fortune 500 companies, executives, managers and sales professionals in the areas of Peak Performance, leadership, organizational behavior, psychology of achievement and sales.
Join us live, via Zoom, on Apr. 17 from 10:30am – 12:00pm to learn how to improve your performance by integrating a three step process for creating lasting change and clearly identifying what is…
NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Tomorrow
Exclusive Invitation: Join CCAR, BayEast, and bridgeMLS Members for a Special NAR Legal Update and Q&A with Charlie Lee, NAR’s Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and participate in an interactive discussion on April 24th at noon via Zoom. Please note: Attendance is limited to members of the three associations.
NAR also continues to provide timely updates on litigation settlement details. Visit competition.realtor to access the latest information.
Using InfoSparks to Understand Your Housing Market: APR. 11 – Live Webinar
Join us this Thu., Apr. 11 at 9am, for an immersive exploration of the housing market! Discover how to leverage InfoSparks to gain unparalleled insights into the housing landscape.
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Coming Soon
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be rolling out Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the second quarter to bolster MLS security. MFA provides an additional layer of defense beyond passwords by requiring multiple forms of identification for access, greatly minimizing the risk of unauthorized entry. Stay tuned for upcoming communications detailing what this entails for you and how to ready yourself. Rest assured, safeguarding your data is a top priority!
RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE
All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 13.3″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
Exciting Paragon Changes:
New Residential Feature Updates!
On May 6th, Paragon MLS will introduce enhancements aimed at streamlining listing input, enhancing search capabilities, and aligning with industry data standards. Get ready for a smoother and more efficient experience! View description changes and actions taken below. 
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