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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 6, 2024
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Top News

•  CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-ON! – Sep. 18
•  Attend Ethics Day “Revisited” – Aug. 21
•  NAR Call for Action: Protect Independent Contractor Status
•  C.A.R. Forms Training with Legal Staff
•  C.A.R. Legal Town Hall – Aug. 15
•  Fact Sheets for Homebuyers & Sellers
•  WCR: Top Producers Exposed – Sep. 6
•  B Walker Ranch BBQ Hoedown – Sep. 13

MLS Updates

•  New MLS Rules Changes Now Available; Effective Aug. 12
•  RE Optimized Laptops for Sale

Upcoming Education

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

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

Realtor.com Professional: Advanced Training

Mon., Aug. 12  |  9:00am – 10:00am

July 2024 Forms Update #7 with Neil Kalin
Mon., Aug. 12  |  10:00am – 11:00am

NAR Update: Informational Session and Q&A
Mon., Aug. 12  |  11:00am – 11:30am

FREE ABR® Designation – Accredited Buyer’s Representative
Tue., Aug. 13  |  8:00am – 3:00pm

RPR CMA Basics
Tue., Aug. 13  |  9:00am – 10:00am

1031 Exchange: Advanced Strategies
Tue., Aug. 13  |  10:00am – 11:00am

The BIG C’s with Escrow Holder’s & You – Communicate, Collaborate & Commissions
Tue., Aug. 13  |  1:30pm – 2:30pm

RPR’s Advanced Valuations & CMA Tools
Wed., Aug, 14  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Intro to RPR: CMA Reports & More!
Wed., Aug, 14  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

July 2024 Forms Update #8 with Jana Gardner
Thu., Aug. 15  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Virtual Town Hall: Legal Update with Gov Hutchinson
Thu., Aug. 15  |  10:00am – 11:30am

NAR Settlement: Navigating the Upcoming Business Practice Changes
Thu., Aug. 15  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Aug. 16  |  9:30am – 12:00pm

BrokerBay: Schedule Showings for Clients
Mon., Aug. 19  |  8:00am – 9:00am

Cloud CMA: Demonstrate Value to Your Buyers
Mon., Aug. 19  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

5 Ways to Leverage Your Neighborhood as a Real Estate Professional
Tue. Aug. 20  |  10:00am – 11:00am

MLS: Getting to Know Paragon
Tue. Aug. 20  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

RPR: Prospecting Clients with RPR
Wed., Aug. 21  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

National Ethics Day with Leigh Brown REVISITED
Wed., Aug. 21  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm

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.
         •  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 >>

Just the Facts: Working with Clients Before & After MLS Implements Changes

C.A.R. has created a new series of fact sheets called “Just the Facts.” These fact sheets breakdown the key issues currently impacting your business in an easy-to-understand, simplified format. Four Just the Facts are currently available to help guide you when working with buyers and sellers both before and after your MLS has implemented the changes mandated by the NAR settlement.
VIEW FACT SHEETS >>

WCR: Top Producers Exposed – Sep. 6

REGISTER >>

Get Ready for the CCAR Helping Hands’ Annual
Charity Chili Cook-ON! – Sep. 18

Get ready to spice things up at the CCAR Helping Hands’ Annual Charity Chili Cook-ON! Join us at the Sycamore Club House on Wed., Sep. 18, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Taste and vote for your favorite chili recipes, and don’t miss out on the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes!

Tickets Include:
  • 2 Drink Vouchers (Beer or Wine)
  • Unlimited Chili Tastes
  • 1 “People’s Choice” Vote

Think your chili has what it takes? Sign up as a chef by contacting Rachael Hand at [email protected] and show off your culinary skills! Please include the chef’s name, company, contact number, email, and names of helpers. All Chefs receive one ticket. Helpers must register and pay as regular attendees.

Compete for one of five prestigious awards:
  • Best Chili REALTOR® Team
  • Best Chili Affiliate Team
  • Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili Team
  • People’s Choice
  • “Bowl of the Corridor” RMA vs. CCRIM!
READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Attend Ethics Day “Revisited” and Fulfill Your Ethics Requirement FREE! – Dec. 18

Did you know that half of CCAR REALTOR® members still need to check off their ethics training? Don’t fall behind! Every REALTOR® must complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years, and the current cycle ends this December. Skip it, and you risk suspension and eventual termination of your CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR memberships.

Still need to complete it? This is your last chance to tune into the National Real Estate Ethics Day® “Revisited” Stream with Leigh Brown on Wed., Dec. 18, from 10:00am – 1:00pm and fulfill your requirement for FREE! It’s fast, engaging, and there’s no test – just a great way to stay compliant!

REGISTER >>

OTHER ETHICS TRAINING OPTIONS >>

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NAR CALL FOR ACTION: Protect Independent Contractor Status

The National Association of REALTORS® has launched a CALL FOR ACTION asking Members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to ensure real estate agents maintain their independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In California, 85% of real estate agents choose to do business as independent contractors. C.A.R. successfully included provisions in state laws and regulations, including AB 5, protecting REALTORS® ability to work as independent contractors. At the federal level, the Internal Revenue Code carves out real estate professionals who choose to…

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B Walker Ranch BBQ Hoedown! – Sep. 13
Save $15 and get your tickets now!

MORE INFO & TICKETS >>

RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE

All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup. 
  • HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
  • Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41  >>
  • LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40  >>

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.

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