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Weekly Jolt – 040924

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 9, 2024

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

Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom next Wed., Feb. 12, from 10 – 11:30am, for an exclusive FREE session designed to help you create lasting change and reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and an expert in Peak Performance, leadership, and the psychology of achievement, Stu will guide you through a transformative three-step process to overcome obstacles and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn powerful strategies, develop an unshakable mindset, and define clear goals for a more fulfilling life!

REGISTER NOW >>

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.

Using InfoSparks to Understand Your Housing Market: APR. 11 – Live Webinar

Join us this 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.
Register Now >>

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 >>

Exciting Paragon Changes:
New Residential Feature Updates!

On May 6th, Paragon MLS will introduce enhancements aimed at streamlining listing input, enhancing search capabilities, and aligning with industry data standards. Get ready for a smoother and more efficient experience! View description changes and actions taken below.

View complete list of updates >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

On-Demand Training

ON-DEMAND TRAINING

Select from a variety of prerecorded webinars to fulfill your immediate training needs or schedule a 1:1 remote training session with a CCAR trainer. To view on-demand videos (below) select by desired topic or by system/ application for specific user/skills training. Click on the bulleted menu items below to jump directly to your specified selections or scroll down to see the entire portfolio of on-demand webinars.

EDUCATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS...

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SMART TIPS FOR NEW AGENTS

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A.I. and ChatGPT

Maximizing Efficiency: Leveraging AI & ChatGPT for Real Estate Success

Featuring guest speaker Marki Lemons-Ryhal. Unlock 13 AI tools to supercharge workflow, boost ROI and ROTI.

AI Powered Real Estate: Unleashing Practical Strategies for Success

BROKERBAY

Brokerbay Agent Training

How to access supra lockboxes

How to Schedule a Tour

How to add showing instructions

How to customize your Feedback Settings

How to Send a message

CLOUD CMA

CREATE A CMA Report (PARAGON)

Cloud CMA Live for Listing Presentations

Generating Leads With Cloud CMA

Customize Your Cloud CMA Reports

Click here for more on-demand Cloud CMA training Webinars.

COLLABORATION CENTER

Branding and Preferences

Prospect Experience

Prospect Setup

CRM - WISE AGENT

The Power of Wise Agents: A review of wise agent crm

Join a Wise Agent instructor as they take you through a guided tour of all the features of the most recommended real estate CRM in the industry!

Wise Agent CRM’s Real Estate Drip Campaigns

Whether you need a reminder to follow up with your past clients or want to automate the follow-up with new leads, your real estate CRM should do it for you! With Wise Agent, they’ve got you covered!

The CRM Habits that Build Success in Real Estate

Discover the daily routines that keep you in your CRM and the critical features that will automate more business processes, giving you time to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.

USING TEMPLATES VS. COPYING TRANSACTIONS

Wise Agent’s Eleni and Jeremias discuss how to encourage yourself and your team to engage in more marketing activities, channel your creativity and excite your clients with your own personalized marketing content.

Click here for MORE ON-DEMAND WISE AGENT CRM TRAINING WEBINARS.

CUBICASA

3 Easy Steps to create a floorplan

Create high-quality 2D Floorplans for real estate with CubiCasa revolutionary scanning app!

Best Practices and Scanning Tips

A four-point step-by-step tutorial on how to prepare, scan, and order your floorplan, along with tips and tricks to consider!

CubiCasa MLS Partnership Program

CubiCasa launches an MLS Partnership Program to accelerate its mission to create a floorplan for every listing in the US!

FAIR HOUSING - DEI

NAR – Stand Up For Racial Equality

GLIDE

Introduction to Glide and Disclosures

Glide forms and esignature

Glide Offers

Glide for Brokerages

Glide Mobile

HOMELIGHT LISTING MANAGEMENT (formerly Disclosures.io)

The Complete Guide to Disclosures.io

AN Overview of Disclosures.io

Getting Started with Disclosures.io

How to upload a disclosure package

Using zipform and docusign with Disclosures.io

How to Review offers with your seller

how to Submit an offer to the listing agent

Click here for more on-demand HomeLight Listing Management training Webinars.

IHOMEFINDER

Learn How iHomefinder will Help you Close More Deals and Thrive!

INFOSPARKS

Using InfoSparks to Understand Your Housing Market

INFOSPARKS MARKET STATISTICS

LEAD GENERATION

reverse prospecting

prospecting redesign

keep that pipeline pumping!

CMA LEAD GENERATION

geographic farming

Minimizing Prospecting, Maximize Listings

LISTINGS

Listing Input and Maintenance

Adding Listing Images
(Edits, Labels and Descriptions)

Adding Open Houses and Broker Tours

TEXTING LISTINGS TO HOMEBUYERS

PRICE ANALYSIS

MOBILE APPS

Paragon Connect

RPR Mobile

zipForm Mobile

Supra ekey app

Homes.com map search

PARAGON

Searches in Paragon

Customizing Search Fields and Sorting Preferences

Exporting Listing Data

Paragon Connect

Homepage Exploration

Click here for more on-demand paragon training Webinars.

REALREPORTS^®

RealReports Introduction

REALREPORTS WALKTHROUGH

RPR^® - REALTORS PROPERTY RESOURCE^®

RPR^® Mobile

RPR^® Shortcuts

Make a Lasting Impression with your Listing Presentation

How to do Research in RPR^®

Marketing Tips

Map Search and Analysis

NEXT GEN REPORTS (BETA)

RPR Commercial: Site Selection

RPR Commercial: Your Secret Weapon to Commercial Success

RPR Commercial: Trade Area Details

SAFETY

Homesnap Safety Timer

Safety Protocols from NAR

Prospect or predator?

Best safety practices for
r.e. pros

REAL ESTATE, SAFETY, AND YOU

NAR WINDOW TO THE LAW: CREATE A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN

NAR Conference Year-Round: Avoiding REALTOR Danger Zones

SEARCHES

Paragon Map Search

Customize the Quick Search

Power Search

Search for Tours/Open Houses

Hotsheets

SUPRA eKEY

assign a keybox to a listing

enable & view showing notifications

obtain key & open shackle

call before showing codes (CBS)

Granting Access to
Non-Member Agents
(for listing agents):

How Non-Member Agents
can get Managed Access:

Granting Access to Single Access Users (one time access):

Steps for Single Access by Non-Member User:

Click here for more on-demand Supra training Webinars.

TOPHAP

How to efficiently use the search bar

Search results

TRANSACTIONS - zipForm® EDITION

Creating a New Transaction in zipForm® Plus

Learn the simple steps to creating a new transaction within zipForm® Plus, and get your deal closed fast!

Creating a Template in zipForm® Plus

Learn how to effectively create a Template and apply it to a Transaction in Transactions (zipForm Edition).

Managing Transactions with zipTMS®

Learn how to use zipTMS® functionality to create a Template, save time, and maximize efficiency.

USING TEMPLATES VS. COPYING TRANSACTIONS

Click here for zipTips playlist: videos of Common questions answered in 3 minutes or less.

Click here for additional training and open office hours with staff trainers

WISE AGENT

Maximize Lead Conversion with Effective Marketing Campaigns

Discover how to utilize your CRM to elevate your ad campaigns and drive real estate success! In our webinar, special guest, Shawn Malkou, shares insider strategies for creating long-term drip campaigns that maximize lead conversion.

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.

Weekly Jolt – 040224

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2, 2024

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

NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Tomorrow

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Coming Soon

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

Weekly Jolt – 032624

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

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.

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Weekly Jolt – 040924

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

NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Tomorrow

On-Demand Training

ON-DEMAND TRAINING

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EDUCATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS...

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CUBICASA

FAIR HOUSING - DEI

GLIDE

HOMELIGHT LISTING MANAGEMENT (formerly Disclosures.io)

IHOMEFINDER

INFOSPARKS

LEAD GENERATION

LISTINGS

MOBILE APPS

PARAGON

REALREPORTS^®

RPR^® - REALTORS PROPERTY RESOURCE^®

SAFETY

SEARCHES

SUPRA eKEY

TOPHAP

TRANSACTIONS - zipForm® EDITION

WISE AGENT

NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Tomorrow

Weekly Jolt – 040224

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

NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates – Tomorrow

Weekly Jolt – 032624

Nominate by Petition for the 2026 CCAR Board of Directors

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

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HOMELIGHT LISTING MANAGEMENT (formerly Disclosures.io)

IHOMEFINDER

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MOBILE APPS

PARAGON

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