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NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Tomorrow

Members of CCAR, BayEast, and bridgeMLS are invited to an exclusive NAR Legal Update and Q&A session with Charlie Lee, NAR’s Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs. This Zoom meeting will be held on April 24 at 12pm and attendance is limited to members of the three associations. Join us for invaluable insights and an interactive discussion.

NAR also continues to provide timely updates on litigation settlement details. Visit competition.realtor to access the latest information on these topics and more:

• Settlement Briefing Videos
• Updated FAQ
• Who Is Covered
• Correcting Media

In recent weeks, misinformation has been pervasive in the media over real estate commissions. If you’re working with clients who have questions about what they’re hearing in the media, click here for some facts to set the record straight.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2, 2024

CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12

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NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Tomorrow

Exclusive Invitation: Join CCAR, BayEast, and bridgeMLS Members for a Special NAR Legal Update and Q&A with Charlie Lee, NAR’s Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and participate in an interactive discussion on April 24th at noon via Zoom. Please note: Attendance is limited to members of the three associations.

NAR also continues to provide timely updates on litigation settlement details. Visit competition.realtor to access the latest information.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Coming Soon

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be rolling out Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the second quarter to bolster MLS security. MFA provides an additional layer of defense beyond passwords by requiring multiple forms of identification for access, greatly minimizing the risk of unauthorized entry. Stay tuned for upcoming communications detailing what this entails for you and how to ready yourself. Rest assured, safeguarding your data is a top priority!

RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE

All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
LG Gram 15.6″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 13.3″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>

InfoSparks – Your New CCAR MLS Benefit
Live Webinar: Using InfoSparks to Understand
Your Housing Market – Apr. 11

Beginning Tue, Apr. 9, take advantage of the newest CCAR MLS Benefit – InfoSparks!

Investigate important market metrics by county, city, postal code, neighborhood and other geographies.
Compare up to four geographies by a variety of housing variables, market metrics and time calculations.
Personalize market charts with your headshot, company name and contact information.

Join us next Thu., Apr. 11 at 9am, for an immersive exploration of the housing market! Discover how to leverage InfoSparks to gain unparalleled insights into the housing landscape.

Unlock the power of data for your business, your clients, and enhance your marketing strategies. Get expert guidance and answers to all your questions. Don’t miss out on this must-attend webinar!

The InfoSparks tool will be connected to your MLS via:

SSO (Single-Sign-On) links on your MLS Homepage and Paragon Resources menu
Action Icon on the agent detail report or spreadsheet views.
Link on your “Action” pop up menu

Register for the Webinar >>
View the Flyer >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MAR. 26, 2024

CCAR WIll be closed Fri., Mar. 29
Enjoy your Easter weekend!

Nominate by Petition for the 2026 CCAR Board of Directors

As part of the nation’s largest trade association, CCAR has a proud legacy built by members who step up to lead, serve, and inspire. Now, it’s your opportunity to be part of that legacy.

The election for the 2026 CCAR Board of Directors begins on June 16, 2025, and we want YOU to help shape the future of our Association.

Missed the initial application window? Qualified candidates may still be able to get on the ballot! In accordance with CCAR Bylaws Article X, Section 7, additional candidates may be nominated by petition signed by at least 50 CCAR REALTOR® members eligible to vote.

Petitions must be submitted by 5:00pm on May 6, 2025. To request a Petition by Nomination form, contact [email protected].

CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12

NEW CCAR MLS BENEFIT: InfoSparks – Coming this April

Take advantage of the newest CCAR MLS Benefit – InfoSparks!

Investigate important market metrics by county, city, postal code, neighborhood and other geographies.
Compare up to four geographies by a variety of housing variables, market metrics and time calculations.
Personalize market charts with your headshot, company name and contact information.

The InfoSparks tool will be connected to your MLS via:

SSO (Single-Sign-On) links on your MLS Homepage and Paragon Resources menu
Action Icon on the agent detail report or spreadsheet views.
Link on your “Action” pop up menu

RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE

All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
LG Gram 15.6″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 13.3″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>

MLS Rule Change 10.1.1 – Effective April 8th

The following MLS Rules & Regulation change will go into effect April 8th. This change is being made to further clarify the already existing business rules and functionality of the MLS.

10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings.
It shall be the responsibility of the Broker Participant (Section 4.1.1) and Real Estate Subscriber (Section 4.2.1) to follow said rules when placing a property in the Coming Soon section of the multiple listings service (MLS). Broker Participant and Real Estate Subscriber shall only place a property in the Coming Soon secton of the MLS if the Participant/Subscriber has met the necessary criteria for MLS input as described in Sections 7.5, 7.6, and 8.1. Participant/Subscriber is required to enter a proposed list date to proceed in placing a listing in the Coming Soon section of the MLS. Once the listing moves from Coming Soon to any Active status it cannot revert back to Coming Soon with that same broker. Open House or Broker Tour is not allowed while in coming soon status.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MAR. 19, 2024

Latest Results: Mar. 5 Primary Election

As of today, March 19, 2024, approximately 650 ballots remain to be counted in Contra Costa County. This process is expected to be complete by the end of the day on Friday, March 22, 2024. However, the Secretary of State has until Tuesday, April 12th to certify the election results, as many counties are still counting ballots.

In Contra Costa County, the voter turnout stands at 37.80%, with a total of 268,546 ballots cast out of 710,254 registered voters.

Regarding State Office Races, the top two candidates, regardless of vote count, will advance to the general election. Click ‘Read More’ below for detailed results.

CCAR Scholarships – Apply by Mar. 31

The CCAR Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship awards of up to $10,000 to qualified students residing in Contra Costa County. Their commitment to support higher education is the heart of the Foundation’s desire to make a difference!

Candidates may be either high school seniors, trade school, undergraduate or graduate students. All applicants must strictly comply with the application process and fully meet the Foundation’s requirements.

Completed applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024.

NEW CCAR MLS BENEFIT: InfoSparks – Coming this April

Take advantage of the newest CCAR MLS Benefit – InfoSparks!

Investigate important market metrics by county, city, postal code, neighborhood and other geographies.
Compare up to four geographies by a variety of housing variables, market metrics and time calculations.
Personalize market charts with your headshot, company name and contact information.

The InfoSparks tool will be connected to your MLS via:

SSO (Single-Sign-On) links on your MLS Homepage and Paragon Resources menu
Action Icon on the agent detail report or spreadsheet views.
Link on your “Action” pop up menu

RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE

All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
LG Gram 15.6″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 13.3″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>

MLS Rule Change 10.1.1 – Effective April 8th

The following MLS Rules & Regulation change will go into effect April 8th. This change is being made to further clarify the already existing business rules and functionality of the MLS.

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Ethics Training Must Be Complete By Dec. 31st

ARE YOU DUE FOR NAR TRIENNIAL ETHICS TRAINING?

EDUCATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS...

SIGN IN TO NAR.REALTOR TO CHECK YOUR ETHICS TRAINING STATUS > >

It’s easy to find out if you’re due for NAR triennial ethics training. Just sign in to your NAR account, click your name on the upper right, select “Manage Account” and then the “My Education” tab to check your status.

NAR ETHICS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – All REALTORS® are required to complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years. | Current cycle: 2022-2024. Training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by NAR.

If you complete the necessary 45-hours of DRE-required continuing education for your license renewal, offered free HERE through C.A.R., between 1/1/2022 and 12/31/2024, you will automatically fulfill the current NAR triennial ethics training requirement. Failure to complete the required training is a violation of membership duty for which membership is suspended in January 2025 and subsequently terminated. Certified REALTOR® Emeritus members are exempt from the NAR Code of Ethics Training requirement.

Select the ethics training that’s right for you: