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Your Launchpad For Success Starts Here

Starting out as a new REALTOR® can feel overwhelming, but your 3-way membership gives you a roadmap and support system from day one.

hand with three fingers pointing up (3)CCAR provides MLS access, training and mentorship opportunities so you can hit the ground running. C.A.R. gives you confidence with standardized contracts and a Legal Hotline when questions come up. And NAR gives you instant credibility with clients, a Code of Ethics that sets you apart, and designations that help you stand out in a competitive field. You’re not building your career alone–you’ve got the whole industry behind you.

This online kit includes access to free training on core skills technology, online Code of Ethics coursework and webinars–all designed to help you build a strong, informed, and ethical foundation for your real estate business.

CCAR provides a complete series of FREE core curriculum courses to help you build a solid foundation for your growing real estate business. You will learn to navigate all the necessary technical tools and applications + master important skills in an easy step-by-step process:

intro to zipform

Your Transaction Management System
Write C.A.R. contracts with ease using Lone Wolf Transactions zipForm Edition. The course includes information on how to set up your profile, start new transactions for buyers and sellers, create time-saving templates, manage transaction details, send forms to clients, and more. | Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to cloud cma

Cloud CMA helps you stand out with polished, compelling Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) reports that showcase your value and help you win more listings. This FREE CCAR member class teaches you how to create professional CMA reports, set listing and offer price ranges, and use CMAs for valuation needs. Plus additional features, including quick property reports and flyers, advanced search tools, impressive Buyer Tour packets, and CMA Live for virtual listing presentations. | Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to rpr

Your 1-Stop Shop to Property Searches, Stats, Reports & More

Learn how REALTORS® Property Resource provides you with the data you need to meet the demands of clients in today’s “age of information” market. You will learn how to brand your Profile/reports, search, filter, utilize mapping tools and layers, create cutting edge CMA reports, winning listing presentations, and more. | Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to paragon

Specific topics covered in this Intro to Paragon MLS class include:

  • Customizing your profile and settings to reflect your branding and preferences
  • Homepage navigation
  • Different ways to search, and working with the results
  • Customization
  • Adding and managing your contacts
  • Collaboration Center
  • Integrations & Additional Benefits
  • Paragon Connect (mobile MLS)

| Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to listing input +

Specific topics covered in this How to Add & Maintain Your Listing class include:

  • Staying in compliance with MLS Rules and Regulations
  • Pre-marketing with COMING SOON listings and Clear Cooperation
  • Input tips and tools: CRS Tax Autofill and Pricing Analysis Tool
  • Partial vs. Live Listings: what’s the difference?
  • Uploading and editing listing photos
  • Sharing via Social Media, Email or Text
  • Syndication options to maximize listing visibility and exposure
  • Resolving listing errors and warnings
  • Maintaining your listing from NEW to SOLD
  • Add/Maintain listings from your mobile device

| Check the Calendar for the next training session >

Set It & Forget It!

Using Paragon’s Collaboration Center

Need a Client Concierge? Paragon’s Collaboration Center is a feature-rich MLS portal that enables you to manage your business and collaborate with clients online in real time from any device. In this class you’ll learn how to set up your Collaboration Center in Paragon so your clients will be automatically notified of new listings. The Collaboration Center keeps you and your client in touch and allows you to build responsive relationships with buyers and sellers.

Specific topics covered in this Collaboration Center class include:

  • How to create a Collaboration account for your clients
  • Allow your buyers to interact with their search results, marking them as favorites, possible, or rejected
  • Receive immediate notifications of buyers reactions, comments, or showing requests to your emails
  • Personalize each buyers portal and be aware of their property searches   
  • Learn to navigate the buyers personal website to better assist them when they have questions
  • Allow your buyers to create their own searches, and be notified when they do.

The Collaboration Center also includes seller-personalized portals so agents can stay in constant communication with clients about listing activity. Sellers get the transparency, information and communication they want with:

  • Activity notifications
  • Agent recommendations
  • Buyer-search matches
  • Social shares
  • Broker Tours & Open Houses
  • Views of competing properties

| Check the Calendar for the next training session >

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A mobile and desktop application that simplifies MLS workflows and property searches on any device.

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AI-driven property reports consolidate 60+ data sources, including permits, zoning, liens, climate risk, valuations, and more for faster, in-depth client prep.

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A mobile-friendly platform with rental applications and screening tools that streamline your workflow—at home, in the office, or on the go.

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