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Weekly Jolt – 081324

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 13, 2024
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Top News

•  Communicating with Consumers about Class Notice
•  Attend Ethics Day “Revisited” – Aug. 21
•  CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-ON! – Sep. 18
•  C.A.R. Legal Town Hall – Aug. 15
•  Elected Officials Reception – Sep. 19
•  WCR: Top Producers Exposed – Sep. 6
•  B Walker Ranch BBQ Hoedown – Sep. 13

MLS Updates

•  Rule 7.12: No Compensation Specified on the MLS –
   No Courtesy Notice and Immediate Fine

•  RE Optimized Laptops for Sale

Upcoming Education

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

NAR Update: Informational Session and Q&A

Thu., Aug. 22  |  1:00pm 1:30pm

MLS: How to Add & Maintain a Listing
Thu., Aug. 22  |  2:00pm 4:00pm

C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers, Office Managers & Firm Principals
Fri., Aug. 23  |  11:00am 12:30pm

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.

 






Contribute Today >>

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

READ MORE >>

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.

Register Now >>

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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 >>

Elected Officials Reception – Sep. 19

Join us on Sep. 19 at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for an evening of hosted drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Mix and mingle with elected officials, key local decision-makers, and your fellow CCAR members in an informal and festive atmosphere.
REGISTER >>

WCR: Top Producers Exposed – Sep. 6

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Communicating with Consumers About Class Notice

Be prepared to answer questions from consumers about the pending “class notice.” The class notice is a court-approved process through which members of the “Settlement Class”—home sellers who sold a home during the eligible date ranges, the home was sold on an MLS anywhere in the U.S., and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the sale of the home—will be informed about NAR’s proposed settlement of the Sitzer-Burnett case.

Notices will be distributed by mail and electronically. Class notice informs class members of their rights, options, and deadlines to exercise those rights and options under the proposed settlement.

Consumers in your area may have already received a notice regarding separate settlements made by certain brokerage firms; however, this notice will be new and address NAR’s settlement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: NAR does not manage the class notice process. NAR members that receive questions from consumers should direct them to the settlement website where they can find relevant information. You may also direct them to call the settlement administrator at 888-995-0207, for additional guidance. NAR members should refrain from further advising consumers on class notice.

MORE INFORMATION >>
FACT SHEETS FOR CONSUMERS >>

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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CCAR Helping Hands’ Chili Cook-ON! – Next Wed.

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!

Think your chili has what it takes? Sign up as a chef and show off your culinary skills! There are 5 prestigious awards including: Best Chili REALTOR® Team, Best Chili Affiliate Team, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili Team, People’s Choice, and “Bowl of the Corridor” RMA vs. CCRIM!

Sponsorships still available – “READ MORE” to discover remaining opportunities.

REGISTER >>

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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  >>

Online Continuing Education

 Rule 7.12: No Compensation Specified on the MLS
No Courtesy Notice and Immediate Fine

7.12 Unilateral Contractual Offer; Sub-agency Optional. No Compensation Specified on the MLS Listings.
Participants, Subscribers, and their sellers are prohibited from making offers of compensation to buyer brokers and other buyer representatives in the MLS. Participants and Subscribers are prohibited from disclosing in the MLS, in any way, the total commission negotiated between the seller and the listing broker, or total broker compensation (i.e. combined compensation to both listing brokers and buyer brokers). The MLS reserves the right to remove a listing from the MLS database that does not conform to the requirements of this section. This rule does not prevent sellers from offering buyer concessions on the MLS so long as such concessions are not limited to or conditioned on the retention of or payment to a Buyer Broker or other buyer representative.

VIEW COMPLETE UPDATED MLS RULES & REGULATIONS >>
READ MORE ABOUT COMPENSATION, COMMISSION, AND CONCESSIONS >>

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Weekly Jolt – 080624

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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.

 




Contribute Today >>

 

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

READ MORE >>

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.

Register Now >>

+ CCAR CALENDAR

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 >>

Read More >>
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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…

Read More >>

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.

|  VIEW ON CCAR INFO HUB >>

 

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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Weekly Jolt – 073024

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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.

 




Contribute Today >>

 

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

READ MORE >>

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.

Register Now >>

+ CCAR CALENDAR

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

MORE INFO & REGISTER >>

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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CCAR Lends a Helping Hand to Disaster Victims

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HELPING HANDS FUND

Aiding Members and the community in Crisis

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The Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® Helping Hands Fund provides personal assistance to CCAR members and their immediate families, to individual non-members of the community, and to qualified charitable organizations that have programs consistent with the mission of CCAR. CCAR Helping Hands believes it is important for the Association to support the community that keeps its members working.

Eligibility Criteria

    • Qualified CCAR members and/or immediate family known to be in need due to financial hardship, illness or catastrophic events;
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    • Qualified charitable organizations;
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    • Qualified non-members of the community known to be in need to to financial hardship, illness or catastrophic events.

CONTACT

RACHAEL HAND

Chairperson
Sotheby's Int'l. Realty
925.372.8080
[email protected]

JENNIFER NEWTON

Vice Chair
Keller Williams
925.366.6092
[email protected]

2024 Crab Feed Nets Thousands $ for Helping Hands Fund

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Thank You for Your Service, Helping Hands Committee, Past and Present!

CCAR’s Helping Hands Committee is one of the most compassionate, hard-working groups of members in the Association. We thank each of them for their individual commitment and dedication to service.

Rachael Hand

Jennifer Newton

Marilyn Cunningham

Jamie Gaines

Diane Gilfether

Victoria Haket

Sue Kuehn

Jim Walberg

APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE >>

MAKE A DONATION ON FACEBOOK >>

All inquiries and requests are confidential.

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