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Weekly Jolt – 010924

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JAN. 9, 2024
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CCAR Offices Closed: Mon., Jan. 15th in observation of MLK, Jr. Day

Top News

•  Purchase Crab Feed Tickets Now and Receive
   2 Free Drink Tickets!
•  C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, &
   CoreLogic Discuss CA’s Housing Landscape – Jan. 10

•  Congratulations Kaaran Brickman
•  Federal Budget Deadlines to Impact CA REALTORS®
•  NAR Academy at Columbia College: Save $100

Upcoming Education

C.A.R. LIVESTREAM:
Housing 2024 – The California Dream in Focus

Wed., Jan. 10  |  10:00am – 11:00am      

Buyers Agent 101: Sending Auto Emails
Wed., Jan. 10  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Increase Your Online Visibility with a FREE realtor.com Agent Profile
Thu., Jan. 11  |  9:00am – 9:30am

Overcoming Roadblocks with Leads & Clearing the Path to Success
Thu., Jan. 11  |  10:00am – 10:45am

zipForm: Maximizing Efficiency & Productivity
Thu., Jan. 11  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

The Dos & Don’ts of Social Media in Real Estate
Fri., Jan. 12  |  10:00am – 10:45am

C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Principals
Fri., Jan. 12  |  11:00am – 12:30pm

Artificial Intelligence for REALTORS®
Mon., Jan. 15  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Supra eKey Basics
Tue., Jan. 16  |  8:00am – 9:00am

How to Input and Maintain Your Listing
Thu., Jan. 18  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

MLS Updates

•  New CCAR Member Benefit: Dotloop
•  Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
•  The CE Shop New Year Sale 

•  New In-Stock Laptops for Sale


+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY MEMBER DUES

Congratulations Kaaren Brickman!

Kaaren Brickman of Dudum Real Estate is the winner of the $250 Gift Card for answering all questions in the 2023 MLS Survey. Thank you Karen, your valuable insights are very much appreciated, and thank you to everyone who also took the 2023 MLS Survey! 

Federal Budget deadlines to
impact CA REALTORS®

As the new year unfolds, Congress finds itself at the intersection of crucial legislative decisions that will impact California REALTORS® and their clients. The first deadline, slated for January 19, is when Congress must act by to provide funding for the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance program and various affordable housing initiatives. 

Congress must pass either an appropriations bill for HUD for the remainder of the year or a short-term extension by January 19 or HUD will shut down. While HUD has stated FHA lending will continue during a government shutdown, HUD and its regional offices would be minimally staffed, which could delay FHA transactions the longer a shutdown lasts.     

A second budget deadline looms on February 2, 2024, carrying implications for California REALTORS® and homebuyers in flood prone areas…
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Get $100 Off Your First Course at NAR Academy

Elevate your skills and take your career to the next level with NAR Academy at Columbia College. NAR Academy offers many online programs, including an MBA with an emphasis in Real Estate Management, and so much more! Receive $100 off your first eligible course as a first-time student at NAR Academy.
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Purchase Your Crab Feed Tickets Now
and Receive 2 Free Drink Tickets!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of food, music, and fun! We invite you to join us on Friday, February 9th, from 6:00 to 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for CCAR’s 23rd Annual Crab Feed!

CCAR’s Crab Feed promises an evening filled with amazing food, music, and camaraderie among friends and colleagues. This event is one of our most popular fundraisers, so secure your spot now! Purchase your tickets before the end of the month, and you’ll receive two complimentary drink tickets!

All proceeds from this crustacean celebration will benefit the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands Fund. Additionally, there will be an exclusive auction supporting the Bay Area Rescue Mission.

Important Note: No tickets will be sold at the door, so make sure to secure your spot in advance.

Purchase Tickets >>
Sponsorship Opportunities >>

Tomorrow: C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and more Discuss California’s Housing Landscape

Amid rising interest rates and high home prices, buyers and sellers find themselves on the sidelines, apprehensive about the market’s overall instability. Housing affordability and low supply issues continue to hamper sales. To address these challenges and discuss opportunities moving forward, the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) is proud to present the “Housing 2024: The California Dream in Focus” panel.

This FREE live webinar tomorrow, Wed., Jan. 10, from 10am – 11am, provides members an opportunity to hear and understand the critical issues and opportunities facing CA’s housing market in 2024.

Register >>

Jan 18 – Paragon MLS Update: 
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

Beginning January 18th, the “Agent Related to Principle” and “Agent has Ownership” feature lookups will transition into dedicated fields within the listing input, and will be displayed on the 2-Page Agent Report.

Online Continuing Education

NEW CCAR MEMBER BENEFIT:
Dotloop: Real Estate Transaction Management

Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

As a valued CCAR member you can now access this new free benefit that over 1.2 million real estate professionals already leverage for successfully closing deals. By creating online workspaces called “loops”, dotloop brings everyone involved within the deal together to share, edit and sign documents, as well as communicate and collaborate

Access and create an account by clicking Dotloop under the Resources tab in Paragon.

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CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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Weekly Jolt – 010224

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JAN. 2, 2024
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Top News

•  Final Count Down for 2024 CCAR Inaugural
   Celebration Tickets

•  C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, &
   CoreLogic Discuss CA’s Housing Landscape – Jan. 10

•  CCAR Crab Feed Returns – Save the Date: Feb. 9
•  Updated Advisory & Unincorporated Addendum
•  NAR Academy at Columbia College: Save $100

Upcoming Education

Advanced zipForm Features
Thu., Jan. 4  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu., Jan. 4  |  2:00pm   4:00pm

Intro to Supra Showing Management Powered by BrokerBay
Mon., Jan. 8  |  8:00am – 9:00am

Improve Your SEO Score to Get Found Online
Mon., Jan. 8  |  11:00am – 11:30am

C.A.R. Legal: New 2024 Laws Review
Tue., Jan. 9  |  1:30pm – 2:30pm

C.A.R. LIVESTREAM:
Housing 2024 – The California Dream in Focus

Wed., Jan. 10  |  10:00am – 11:00am      

Buyers Agent 101: Sending Auto Emails
Wed., Jan. 10  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Increase Your Online Visibility with a FREE realtor.com Agent Profile
Thu., Jan. 11  |  9:00am – 9:30am

Overcoming Roadblocks with Leads & Clearing the Path to Success
Thu., Jan. 11  |  10:00am – 10:45am

The Dos & Don’ts of Social Media in Real Estate
Fri., Jan. 12  |  10:00am – 10:45am

C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Principals
Fri., Jan. 12  |  11:00am – 12:30pm

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

MLS Updates

•  New CCAR Member Benefit: Dotloop
•  Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
•  The CE Shop New Year Sale 

•  New In-Stock Laptops for Sale


+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY MEMBER DUES

The CCAR Crab Feed Returns!

DISCLAIMER & DISCLOSURE ADVISORY & Unincorporated ADDENDUM UPDATES

The Contra Costa County Advisory and Unincorporated Addendum have been updated on ccartoday.com and should be updated in zipForm within the next 4-6 weeks.

Get $100 Off Your First Course at NAR Academy

Elevate your skills and take your career to the next level with NAR Academy at Columbia College. NAR Academy offers many online programs, including an MBA with an emphasis in Real Estate Management, and so much more! Receive $100 off your first eligible course as a first-time student at NAR Academy.
Learn More >>

Final Countdown for 2024 CCAR Inaugural
Celebration Tickets

Registration ends this Thursday, January 4th! Experience an evening filled with elegance and achievement at the Blackhawk Auto Museum next Saturday, January 13th for the annual CCAR Inaugural Dinner, Dance, and Award Celebration.

This year’s event, themed “The Best is Yet to Come,” acknowledges that 2024 will undoubtedly pose challenges in the real estate industry. However, with leadership’s guidance, navigating these challenges will not only be a testament to our resilience, but also serve as steppingstones toward unlocking even greater opportunities and possibilities.

Please join us in honoring Incoming President Tyra Wright and the 2024 Board of Directors, as well as the presentation of awards for outstanding achievements in Community Service, REALTOR® excellence, Affiliate contributions, and Emeritus Member of the Year. Reserve your tickets today and be a part of our celebration of success and camaraderie.

Purchase Tickets >>
Sponsorship Opportunities >>

C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and CoreLogic Discuss California’s Housing Landscape in 2024

Amid rising interest rates and high home prices, buyers and sellers find themselves on the sidelines, apprehensive about the market’s overall instability. Housing affordability and low supply issues continue to hamper sales. To address these challenges and discuss opportunities moving forward, the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) is proud to present the “Housing 2024: The California Dream in Focus” panel.

This FREE live webinar next Wed., Jan. 10, from 10am – 11am, provides members an opportunity to hear and understand the critical issues and opportunities facing CA’s housing market in 2024.

Register >>

Paragon MLS Update:
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

Beginning January 18th, the “Agent Related to Principle” and “Agent has Ownership” feature lookups will transition into dedicated fields within the listing input, and will be displayed on the 2-Page Agent Report.

Online Continuing Education

NEW CCAR MEMBER BENEFIT:
Dotloop: Real Estate Transaction Management

Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

As a valued CCAR member you can now access this new free benefit that over 1.2 million real estate professionals already leverage for successfully closing deals. By creating online workspaces called “loops”, dotloop brings everyone involved within the deal together to share, edit and sign documents, as well as communicate and collaborate

Access and create an account by clicking Dotloop under the Resources tab in Paragon.

Read more >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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Weekly Jolt – 121923

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     DEC. 19, 2023
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CCAR Holiday Closures:
Mon. – Tue., Dec. 25 – 26, & Mon., Jan. 1

Top News

•  2024 Inaugural Dinner & Dance – RSVP by Dec. 20
•  CCRE Presents – Housing 2024: The California
   Dream in Focus – Jan. 10

•  Hercules Office Reopens Dec. 20
•  West County Marketing Meeting – Dec. 21
•  Give to Bay Area Rescue Mission

Upcoming Education

The Power of AI, Google and Social Media
Wed., Dec. 20  |  10:00am – 11:00am     

Charting Your Course in a Challenging Market
Wed., Dec. 20  |  11:00am – 12:00pm     

How to Input & Maintain Your Listings
Wed., Dec. 20  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Supra Single-Access for Non-Members
Fri., Dec. 22  |  08:30am – 9:30am

Improve Showings with a LIVE Buyer Tour Report
Fri., Dec. 29  |  7:00am – 7:45am

Online Continuing Education

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

MLS Updates

•  New CCAR Member Benefit: Dotloop
•  Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields

•  New In-Stock Laptops for Sale
•  The CE Shop Discount


+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY MEMBER DUES

HERCULES OFFICE reopens Wed., Dec 20

West County Marketing Meeting –
This Thu., Dec. 21

Join us this Thu., Dec. 21 from 8:45-10:00am at the CCAR Hercules Office for a year in review holiday celebration! The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and includes a light breakfast and beverages.

Nov. Home Sales & Price Report

 • Existing, single-family home sales totaled 223,940, down 7.4%
   from October and down 5.8% from Nov. 2022.
 • Median home price was $822,200, down 2.2% from Oct. and up
   6.2% from Nov. 2022.
 • Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 25.9%.
Read More >>

Give to the Bay Area Rescue Mission

For over 25 years, your holiday contributions supported local families through the Christmas CanTree Event and the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Unfortunately, the CanTree Buffet was canceled this year due to low ticket sales. Please consider a direct donation to the Bay Area Rescue Mission to aid their efforts in providing shelter, food, and support to those in need. Please don’t forget to include the Bay Area Rescue Mission on your Christmas gift list.

Donate Now >>

RSVP by Tomorrow, Dec. 20th!
2024 Inaugural Dinner & Dance: “The Best is Yet to Come”

Registration closing soon! Experience an evening filled with elegance and achievement at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 13th for our annual Inaugural Dinner, Dance, and Award Celebration.

This festive event, themed “The Best is Yet to Come,” acknowledges that 2024 will undoubtedly pose challenges in the real estate industry. However, with leadership’s guidance, navigating these challenges will not only be a testament to our resilience, but also serve as steppingstones toward unlocking even greater opportunities and possibilities.

Please join us in honoring Incoming President Tyra Wright and the 2024 Board of Directors, as well as the presentation of awards for outstanding achievements in Community Service, REALTOR® excellence, Affiliate contributions, and Emeritus Member of the Year. Reserve your tickets today and be a part of our celebration of success and camaraderie.

Purchase Tickets >>
Sponsorship Opportunities >>

Amid rising interest rates and high home prices, buyers and sellers find themselves on the sidelines, apprehensive about the market’s overall instability. Housing affordability and low supply issues continue to hamper sales. To address these challenges and discuss opportunities moving forward, the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) is proud to present the “Housing 2024: The California Dream in Focus” panel.

This FREE live webinar on Wed., Jan. 10, from 10am – 11am, provides members an opportunity to hear and understand the critical issues and opportunities facing CA’s housing market in 2024.

Register >>

Paragon MLS Update:
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

Beginning January 18th, the “Agent Related to Principle” and “Agent has Ownership” feature lookups will transition into dedicated fields within the listing input, and will be displayed on the 2-Page Agent Report.

Online Continuing Education

NEW CCAR MEMBER BENEFIT:
Dotloop: Real Estate Transaction Management

Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

As a valued CCAR member you can now access this new free benefit that over 1.2 million real estate professionals already leverage for successfully closing deals. By creating online workspaces called “loops”, dotloop brings everyone involved within the deal together to share, edit and sign documents, as well as communicate and collaborate

Access and create an account by clicking Dotloop under the Resources tab in Paragon.

Read more >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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Dotloop | Real Estate Transaction Management Software

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Dotloop

Real Estate Transaction Management Software

Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

As a valued CCAR member you can now access this new free benefit that over 1.2 million real estate professionals already leverage for successfully closing deals. By creating online workspaces called “loops”, dotloop brings everyone involved within the deal together to share, edit and sign documents, as well as communicate and collaborate

Access and create an account by clicking Dotloop under the Resources tab in Paragon.

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Dotloop Features Comparison

Feature Essentials
(Free)
Premium
($31.99 Monthly)
Unlimited Transactions "Loops"XX
Secure and Legal eSignaturesXX
In-Person SigningXX
Secure StorageXX
Mobile AppXX
Create Task Lists within TransactionsXX
Reusable Task List TemplatesX
Add Clauses within formsXX
Clause Manager to store commonly used real estate contract clausesX
Easy-Offer LinksXX
Document ScannerXX
VIP Phone, Chat, & Email SupportEmail OnlyX
Robust Document EditorXX
MLS and Association Feeds & LibrariesXX
Audit TrailXX
Document TemplatesXX
Split and Rotate PDFsXX
Real-Time NotificationsXX
Integrating with 75+ AppsXX
ReportingXX
Discounted PREMIUM, TEAM, & BUSINESS+ Upgrades!X
Edit, Review & Sign via SMS Texts with full tracking of all activityX
Add-to-Team (provide same level access to another person within specific transactions)X
Include PDF Versions as attachments when sharing with othersX
Online Faxing directly from DotloopX
Personalized Welcome Emails when inviting someone to the transactionX
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