NAR SETTLEMENT UPDATES
C.A.R. FORMS PARTIAL RELEASE | June 25, 2024 | C.A.R. has just released 48 new forms, but 19 forms related to the changes in business practices required by the NAR settlement have been postponed. C.A.R. will make those additional forms and relevant education available prior to August 17.
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COMING MLS CHANGES AUG 12 | June 25, 2024 | The following changes to Paragon and connectMLS will be instituted on Mon, Aug. 12:
• Removal of all COMPENSATION fields in all places across all
property types and statuses, including Historical Data.
• The current POST-SALE CONCESSIONS field will change from a
free-form field to a YES/NO option (historical concessions data
for off-market listings will remain visible).
• YPN Trivia Night – Last Chance to Save $5 on Tickets!
• Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Winners
• Time to Renew Your Ethics Training
• CCAR Legal Town Hall Save the Date
• Upcoming New Forms Education
• WCR: Celebrate, Connect & Collaborate – July 17
RPR Commercial: Search, Site Selection & Prospecting
Wed., June 26 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Secure More Listings in a Changing Real Estate Environment
Wed., June 26 | 10:00am – 11:00am
WomanUp LIVE Show
Wed., June 26 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
C.A.R. New & Revised Forms with Neil Kalin
Wed., June 26 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Paragon Connect: Buyer Side Exploration
Wed., June 26 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Smartphone Video Basics for REALTORS®
Wed., June 26 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., June 28 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
FREE (ABR®) Designation – Accredited Buyer’s Representative
Mon., July 1 | 8:00am – 3:00pm
BrokerBay: Schedule Showings for Clients
Mon., July 1 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Mon., July 1 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Paragon Connect: Setting Up Sellers in Colab Center
Mon., July 1 | 11:00am – 11:30am
C.A.R. New & Revised Forms
Tue., July 2 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paragon: How to Add & Maintain a Listing
Tue., July 2 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
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.
C.A.R. stands ready to assist REALTORS® who have been impacted by natural disasters through its Disaster Relief Fund. The Association established the fund in the wake of the 2003 California wildfires. Grants provided by the fund are used to help members of the REALTOR® family — REALTORS®, their staff, and Association members and their staff — who have incurred substantial losses due to wildfires and other disasters.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Please help us continue our efforts by making a tax-deductible contribution to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’® Disaster Relief Fund. To make a tax-deductible donation by check, please make payable to the California Community Foundation and write “C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund” on the “memo” line. Send checks to the California Community Foundation, 221 S. Figueroa St., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012. For questions, please contact [email protected] or call (213) 739-8327.
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SAVE THE DATE: JULY 24
CCAR Legal Town Hall
How Pending MLS & Business Practice Changes Affect You – Featuring CCAR Legal Counsel Tom Jacobson
Wed., July 24 | 1pm – 3pm | Pleasant Hill Community Center
Learn important information about the NAR legal settlement and how it affects you. Tom Jacobson will answer questions about upcoming MLS rules and business practice changes that will help you better manage risk and navigate the challenging working environment ahead.
UPCOMING NEW FORMS EDUCATION
New & Revised Forms with Neil Kalin
Thu., June 27 | 10am – 11am | Live Webinar
Learn all about the 30+ new forms. This class will focus on the most consequential changes that are most likely to affect your real estate practice.
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C.A.R. Forms Update
Tue., July 2 | 10am – 1pm | Live Webinar
Stay informed and up-to-date on all the changes that may affect your real estate transactions including a discussion on the latest updates to C.A.R. forms.
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Last Chance to Save 20% on YPN Trivia Night Tickets
– Tomorrow, June 26
Are you ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition? Join us at our 2nd Annual Real Estate Trivia Night tomorrow, June 26 from 4-7pm at The Factory Bar in Richmond! It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your real estate knowledge, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a fantastic night out!
Save $5 on tickets when you reserve yours tonight and enjoy a complimentary drink ticket to kick off the evening. Join us on Factory Bar’s outdoor patio (dress accordingly!) for an exciting evening featuring trivia challenges, prizes for our champions, and outside food is welcome from nearby food trucks and local eateries.
We’re also excited to continue our partnership with Moving Forward for their annual school drive. Please bring a back-to-school item to the event to support their mission and make a direct impact on local children’s education.
Congratulations to The 2024 CCAR Scholarship Winners!
The CCAR Scholarship Foundation hosted its 57th Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 14th, at Blackhawk Country Club. Scholarships were awarded to 23 well-deserving recipients from across Contra Costa County, many of whom have just graduated high school and are heading to college to continue their education. It was exciting to hear about their journeys so far and all the amazing accomplishments they have achieved.
The Trustees would like to thank all the members of CCAR who make a donation when renewing their dues and who support events that benefit the Foundation. Without you, they would not be able to give away the grants that they do. If you are interested in learning more about the Foundation, how students apply, or establishing a Perpetual, visit www.ccarscholarship.com
Ethics Training Must Be Complete By Dec. 31st
Did you know that almost 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 in 2 weeks! Skip it, and you risk suspension and eventual termination of your CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR memberships.
Need to check your status? Log into your NAR account, click your name in the upper right, select “Manage Account,” and head to the “My Education” tab.
STILL NEED TO COMPLETE IT??
CE Shop – $29: Online Anytime
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NAR – Free: Online Anytime
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WCR: Celebrate, connect, & Collaborate – July 17
Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS® from 3-6pm at Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden in Concord for an afternoon of networking and fun with successful REALTORS® and industry leaders. Enjoy refreshments, share stories, and make valuable connections.
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WCR CALENDAR >>
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 >>
Latest Market Statistics
Existing, single-family home sales totaled 272,410 in May on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 1.1 percent from 275,540 in April and down 6.0 percent from 289,960 in May 2023.
May’s statewide median home price was $908,040, up 0.4 percent from April and up 8.7 percent from $835,280 in May 2023.
Year-to-date statewide home sales were flat.
The statewide unsold inventory index (UII), which measures the number of months needed to sell the supply of homes on the market at the current sales rate remained unchanged from the prior month for the third consecutive period but improved solidly from a year ago. The index was 2.6 months in May, unchanged from April, but was up from 2.1 months in May 2023.
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