• Tomorrow Intro to Paragon Live at CCAR
• Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire Next Wed
• Appraisal Reports Are Changing Nov. 2
• West County Marketing Meeting – This Thu.
• Elected Official Reception – Oct. 15
• The BIG Event – Oct. 28
• WCR Upcoming Events
• Register to Vote
• Make Homeownership Part of the Election Conversation
• REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale
All laptops purchased through CCAR include a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and Real Estate setup.
West County Marketing Meeting – This Thu.
Join us for the West County Marketing Meeting this Thu, Oct. 1, from 8:45–10:00am, at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265, Hercules.
Guest speaker Chris Stafford, a San Francisco real estate broker with more than 30 years of experience and founder of The Listing Collective, will share practical strategies designed to help agents consistently generate more listings and grow their business.
Enjoy complimentary breakfast bagels, fruit, and beverages, while connecting with fellow REALTORS®, sharing upcoming listings, and learning something new.
Elected Officials Reception – Oct.15
The Big Event Membership Meeting – Oct. 28
WCR Upcoming Events
Tomorrow: Get Hands-On with Paragon MLS
Live & In-Person at CCAR
A live, in-person CCAR training with Chris Dickson, CCAR Education & Training Coordinator
Class Details
Date: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 10:00am – Noon
Location: CCAR Boardroom, Walnut Creek
What You’ll Learn
Build confidence using Paragon MLS with guided, step-by-step instruction covering:
- Navigating the Paragon MLS platform
- Customizing your preferences and settings
- Running more effective searches
- Managing contacts
- Using Collaboration Center
- Exploring integrations
- Accessing MLS tools on the go with Paragon Connect
Who Should Attend
This class is ideal for members who are new to Paragon MLS, as well as anyone who wants a practical refresher on the platform’s core tools and features.
Space is limited and snacks are provided — Register on the CCAR Calendar >>
Food, Raffles, and Beer! Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire Next Wed! – Oct. 7
Dust off your lederhosen and join us next Wed, Oct 7, from 5pm–7pm at St. Stephen Church for a FREE evening of Oktoberfest fun!
Raise a stein and unwind with beer, wine, and delicious appetizers, plus raffles and opportunities to win great prizes.
Mix and mingle with local industry partners and fellow CCAR members while enjoying good conversation, great company, and plenty of Oktoberfest spirit.
Best of all, your participation supports CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation — two great causes making a difference in our community.
O’zapft is! The keg is tapped — come raise a stein with us!
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS >>
Appraisal Reports Are Changing November 2: What Agents Should Know
A change to residential appraisal reporting is approaching. Beginning November 2, 2026, new appraisal reports submitted for loans involving Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac must use UAD 3.6, a format that calls for more detailed property information. Some lenders are already ordering reports in the new format, so you may encounter it before the deadline.
CCAR is planning a training seminar on October 20 to help agents understand the new appraisal reporting format and the practical steps they can take now. Registration details will be announced very soon.
Read more for a helpful graph on the changes and their impact on REALTORS® and homeowners.
ETHICS CORNER:
From Listing Presentation to Post-Closing: Let the Code Be Your Guide
Last week we looked at the buyer’s agent’s perspective and how the Code of Ethics can become a practical checklist from first conversation to closing. Let’s do the same now for Listing Agents.
For listing agents, the transaction begins long before the sign goes in the yard.
There is the first conversation with the seller, the listing presentation, the agreement, marketing decisions, negotiations, inspections, closing—and the responsibilities that continue after the transaction is complete.
NAR’s “The Code of Ethics is Good Business” resource organizes the relevant Standards of Practice around each of these stages, making the Code easier to apply to the work listing agents are actually doing every day.
The listing-agent checklist begins with Pre-Listing. That’s an important reminder: ethical practice doesn’t begin when you have a signed listing agreement. The professional relationship and the decisions surrounding it can raise ethical considerations from the…
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Are You and Your Clients Registered to Vote?
Residents must be registered by Oct. 19th to vote in Nov.
REGISTER TO VOTE >>
Make Homeownership Part of the
Election Conversation
The opportunity to own a home remains central to California’s future. It helps families build stability, supports local economies, and gives communities a stronger foundation for long-term success. Through C.A.R.’s Vote Homeownership campaign, Californians are being encouraged to have conversations with candidates about where they stand on policies that can make homeownership more attainable.
Sharing “Vote Homeownership” information gives your clients useful context about the policies and decisions that affect their ability to buy, sell, or remain in a home. It helps them better understand issues such as housing supply, affordability, first-time buyer support, and community stability, while giving them practical questions to ask candidates during election season. By connecting these issues to their own housing goals, REALTORS® can help clients feel more informed, engaged, and prepared to advocate for solutions that expand homeownership opportunities.
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