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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JULY 30, 2024
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Top News

•  New MLS Rules Changes Now Available; Effective Aug. 12
•  Ethics Advocates Your Most Valuable Resource in a Dispute
•  School Supply & Shoe Drive Extended – Donate By Friday
•  C.A.R. Forms Training with Legal Staff
•  C.A.R. Legal Town Hall – Aug. 15
•  Fact Sheets for Homebuyers & Sellers
•  NAR Navigating Upcoming Practice Changes Live Webinars
•  Complete Your Ethics Requirement – Aug. 21
•  Helping Hands Chili Cook-ON! – Sep. 18

MLS Updates

•  California Latest Market Update
•  RE Optimized Laptops for Sale

Upcoming Education

RPR Mobile™ for Sellers
Wed., July 31  |  9:00am – 10:00am

WomanUp!® LIVE Show
Wed., July 31  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Wise Agent CRM Overview & Demo
Thu., Aug. 1  |  10:00am – 11:00am

dotloop: Basic Training
Thu., Aug. 1  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Forms Update with Gov Hutchinson
Fri., Aug. 2  |  10:00am – 11:00am

dotloop: Advanced Training

Fri., Aug. 2  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

NAR Settlement: Navigating the Upcoming Practice Changes

Mon., Aug. 5  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Forms Update with Neil Kalin
Mon., Aug. 5  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Paragon Connect: Setting Up Sellers in Collaboration Center
Mon., Aug. 5  |  11:00am – 11:30am

Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Mon., Aug. 5  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

FREE ABR Designation- Accredited Buyer’s Representative Live Webinar
Tue. Aug. 6  |  8:00am – 12:00pm

RPR: Jumpstart Your Business
Tue. Aug. 6  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

MLS: Sending Auto Emails using Paragon’s Collaboration Center
Tue. Aug. 6  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Wise Agent CCRM Overview & Demo
Wed., Aug. 7  |  9:00am -10:00am

NAR’s Virtual 1031 Exchange Summit
Wed., Aug. 7  |  10:00am – 12:00pm

Forms Update with Gov Hutchinson
Wed., Aug. 7  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Realtor.com Professional: Getting Started
Thu., Aug. 8  |  9:00am – 10:00am

1031 Exchange Basics
Thu., Aug. 8  |  10:00am – 11:00am

CAR Townhall for Brokers
Fri., Aug. 9  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Online Continuing Education

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

REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)

The RAF supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® the financial resources needed to advocate for policies which protect property rights and REALTORS®​ ability to effectively conduct their business.

 




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C.A.R. Disaster RELIEF FUND

With the traditional wildfire season ramping up and numerous wildfires breaking out across the state, C.A.R. is reminding members about the C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund. The Disaster Relief Fund provides grants for REALTORS®, employees of REALTORS® and association staff who have experienced property damage and/or loss due to wildfires, or suffered from a recent natural disaster. Grant applications are available by visiting the link below.

The grants are possible thanks to donations from C.A.R., state and local REALTOR® associations, and other contributors. To make a tax-deductible donation, click the link below

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REGISTER TO VOTE

Ensure you’re registered to vote and ready for the upcoming elections. It’s quick, easy, and your civic duty. Register today and make a difference in your community.

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C.A.R. FORMS TRAINING With LEGAL STAFF

On July 24th several new and revised standard forms became available in zipForm and other platforms. Join C.A.R.’s legal staff for a live training session on how to use them.
         •  Fri., Aug. 2  |  10:00am – 11:00am  REGISTER >>
         •  Mon., Aug. 5  |  10:00am – 11:00am  REGISTER >>
         •  Wed., Aug. 7  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm  REGISTER >>
         •  Mon., Aug. 12  |  10:00am – 11:00am  REGISTER >>
         •  Thu., Aug. 15  |  10:00am – 11:00am  REGISTER >>

C.A.R. Legal Town Hall – Aug. 15

Join C.A.R. Attorney Gov Hutchinson on Aug. 15 from 10:00am – 11:30am, to learn about new local & state laws and trending legal issues that can impact your real estate business – including the latest updates on NAR lawsuits, compensation, competition, and more.
REGISTER >>

FACT SHEETS FOR HOMEBUYERS & SELLERS

NAR has published new consumer-focused resources for members to use as they adapt and help consumers navigate the new real estate landscape.
VIEW FACT SHEETS >>

NAR Navigating upcoming practice changes live webinars

Join members of NAR’s Legal Affairs team to receive timely information regarding how the proposed class action settlement and the practice changes may impact your business and your clients.
         •  Thu., Aug. 1  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  REGISTER >>
         •  Mon., Aug. 5  |  9:00am – 10:00am  REGISTER >>
         •  Mon., Aug. 15  |  11:00pm – 2:00pm  REGISTER >>

New MLS Rules Changes Now Available;
Effective Aug. 12

CCAR has posted new MLS Rules & Regulations which will be effective August 12, 2024. These system changes reflect the work of the CCAR MLS Management Group (MMG) which has spent the last few months reviewing the rules in their entirety to ensure compliance with NAR and C.A.R. model MLS rules changes resulting from the NAR legal settlement. You may now access the new MLS Rules & Regulations and use the accompanying slide deck to help you navigate your way through each change.

|  VIEW ON CCAR INFO HUB >>

Advocate

Ethics Advocates Your Most Valuable Resource in a Dispute

An Ethics Advocate (EA) is a no-cost resource available upon request, supporting complainants and respondents involved in disciplinary proceedings. Ethics Advocates, who are trained Professional Standards volunteers, assist parties throughout the process. They help with concise form preparation, gathering evidence, and can provide support during hearings if requested.

While EAs are not attorneys and cannot practice law, they aid parties in presenting their case effectively, including completing Complaint and Response Forms and identifying relevant evidence. EAs do not act as witnesses during hearings. Although individuals must attend hearings themselves, an EA offers valuable assistance before, during, and and after the hearing. It’s important to note that using an EA does not preclude parties from retaining their own legal representation if desired.

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YPN School Supply & Shoe Drive Extended – Donate by This Friday

The CCAR Young Professionals Network is thrilled to once again join C.A.R. in their Month-of-Giving campaign by supporting students in our community. This year, they’re again partnering with Moving Forward, a Richmond-based non-profit dedicated to making a positive impact through health, academics, and community service.

They need your help! Donate school supplies and new shoes to help young students get the resources they need to succeed. Your contributions will ensure they are well-equipped for the upcoming school year, boosting their confidence and giving them the tools to thrive academically.

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Complete Your Ethics Requirement & View a re-run of the Live Stream – Aug. 21

All REALTORS® are required to complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years. The current cycle runs from 2022 to 2024. To assist those who still need to fulfill this requirement before the year’s end, CCAR will be offering a re-run of the National Ethics Day live stream on August 21 at 1pm.
REGISTER >>

CCAR Helping Hands Chili Cook-ON! – Sep. 18

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California Latest Market Update – July 29

The economy expanded at a faster pace than expected in Q2, but the latest growth rate could be the highest we will see in the next few quarters. There are signs in recent months that suggest consumers are increasingly tapped out and could pull back further in coming months. An economic slowdown, however, is not necessarily bad news for the housing market. Mortgage rates, in fact, started this week at six-month lows, as the market has become more convinced that the Fed’s rate cuts will begin in September. Home sales should begin to bounce back and improve more consistently in Q3 and Q4.

US economy surprises with strong growth pace in second quarter: After dropping to the slowest growth pace in Q1 2024 since mid-2022, the U.S. economy bounced back with a stronger-than expected growth rate in the Q2 as consumer spending expanded at a faster clip and business investment continued to

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