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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    JULY 21, 2026
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Top News

•  Details Matter: Risk Management, Disclosures, and
   Deadlines
•  Finish July Strong with CCAR Education
•  How CCAR Keeps the Pro Stds Process Fair and Impartial
•  WomanUP! Live Rescheduled – July 27
•  Learn the CA Residential Purchase Agreement – July 29
•  AI’s Role in Real Estate Live Panel + Breakfast – Aug 4
•  WCR: Coffee & Networking – Aug 5 

MLS Updates

•  Your Paragon Workflow is Getting an Upgrade – July 28
•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale


All laptops purchased through CCAR include a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and Real Estate setup.

    Online Continuing Education

+ Upcoming Education
+ REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)
+ CCAR CALENDAR

WomanUP! Live Rescheduled – July 27

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RPA: Learn the CA Residential Purchase Agreement – July 29

Build your confidence with the California Residential Purchase Agreement. This step-by-step training covers the RPA’s key concepts, important details, and proper completion, helping REALTORS® better protect themselves and their clients throughout the transaction.
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AI’s Role in Real Estate Live Panel + Breakfast – Aug 4

Join the Center for California Real Estate at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco for a forward-looking discussion on how artificial intelligence may transform residential real estate. Industry leaders will explore AI’s growing influence on home valuation, marketing, transactions, consumer expectations, and the systems that support the housing market.
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Details Matter: Risk Management, Disclosures,
and Deadlines

The SPQ: Your Best Defense Against Disclosure Disputes
The most expensive disclosure mistake is often the one no one thought to mention. The Seller Property Questionnaire isn’t just another form to complete—it’s one of the most effective risk-management tools available to sellers and their agents. Here’s why it deserves more attention in every transaction.
READ MORE ON CAR.ORG >>

7 RPA Deadline Mistakes That Can Derail a Transaction
Most RPA deadline mistakes don’t become a problem—until they do. When a transaction is on the line, even experienced agents can miscalculate timelines, misunderstand notice periods, or assume a repair request automatically extends contingencies. Learn the seven mistakes C.A.R.’s Legal Hotline sees most often—and how to avoid making them yourself.
READ MORE ON CAR.ORG >>

Finish July Strong with CCAR Education

July may be winding down, but there is still time to sharpen your skills, refresh your knowledge, and prepare for a strong second half of the year.

The July Education & Events Newsletter features several upcoming classes and programs designed to help CCAR members stay informed and work more effectively. Opportunities include training on Paragon tools, Cloud CMA, license renewal, the CA RPA, renter-to-homebuyer strategies, time and financial management, and more.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your technical skills, stay current on industry practices, or discover new ways to better serve your clients, these upcoming courses offer valuable opportunities to keep learning and growing.

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How CCAR Keeps the Professional Standards Process Fair and Impartial

Fairness and impartiality are essential when a disciplinary complaint is filed. CCAR’s Professional Standards process includes multiple safeguards designed to ensure every matter is handled by a neutral, balanced, and qualified panel. These protections include strict confidentiality, careful panelist selection, conflict-of-interest rules, opportunities for both parties to challenge potential panelists, and clear restrictions on outside communication.

Learn more about the steps CCAR takes to prevent bias, protect everyone involved, and maintain confidence in the Professional Standards process.

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WCR: Coffee and Networking – Aug 5

Join Women’s Council of REALTORS® for coffee, conversation, and networking. Whether you are new to the network, curious about what Women’s Council has to offer, or looking to make new connections, this monthly gathering is a great opportunity to meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and learn what sets the network apart.
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All laptops purchased through CCAR include a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and Real Estate setup.
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Your Paragon Workflow is Getting an Upgrade

Scheduled for July 28, the latest Paragon Connect release will introduce several improvements designed to make everyday tasks faster and easier. Updates include a redesigned Roster Page with improved search, streamlined agent notification emails linked to Listing Match Tracker, a new “My Team” Hotsheet filter, and automatically updated agent and office information in EasyCMA reports.

Members will also find enhanced spreadsheet tools—including customizable columns, multi-column sorting, copying and pasting data, and larger result sets—along with easier Property Watch setup and more control over contact-created saved searches.

Explore the full Paragon 26.14 Release Notes for screenshots, instructions and a closer look at all the new features.

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