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Dotloop | Real Estate Transaction Management Software

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"	X	X
Secure and Legal eSignatures	X	X
In-Person Signing	X	X
Secure Storage	X	X
Mobile App	X	X
Create Task Lists within Transactions	X	X
Reusable Task List Templates		X
Add Clauses within forms	X	X
Clause Manager to store commonly used real estate contract clauses		X
Easy-Offer Links	X	X
Document Scanner	X	X
VIP Phone, Chat, & Email Support	Email Only	X
Robust Document Editor	X	X
MLS and Association Feeds & Libraries	X	X
Audit Trail	X	X
Document Templates	X	X
Split and Rotate PDFs	X	X
Real-Time Notifications	X	X
Integrating with 75+ Apps	X	X
Reporting	X	X
Discounted PREMIUM, TEAM, & BUSINESS+ Upgrades!	X
Edit, Review & Sign via SMS Texts with full tracking of all activity		X
Add-to-Team (provide same level access to another person within specific transactions)		X
Include PDF Versions as attachments when sharing with others		X
Online Faxing directly from Dotloop		X
Personalized Welcome Emails when inviting someone to the transaction		X

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2026 CCAR BOD Election is Live!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Meet the Candidates Forum on June 10! If you missed it, you can still watch the recording below to get to know the candidates running for the 2026 CCAR Board of Directors.

Eligible REALTOR® members should have received a text and email with your unique voting link at 9am on Mon, June 16. (Check your spam folder if you haven’t seen it!)

To meet quorum, we need at least 537 members to vote by 9am, June 23 — so your vote truly matters!

Thank you for being an engaged and informed member of your association!

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AGENTS: 213.739.8282
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Upcoming Education

CCAR Presents…Repeat & Referral: Secrets to Mastering Top Platforms
Tue, June 17 | 10:00am 11:30am

RPR Commercial & CompStak: Your COMPrehensive Benefit!
Tue, June 17 | 11:00am 12:00pm

CubiCasa: Create Quick & Easy Floorplans
Tue, June 17 | 1:00pm 2:00pm

Budgeting for Life’s Milestone (2-Part Series)
Wed, June 18 | 10:00am 11:00am

Steps to Financing the Dream of Homeownership
Wed, June 18 | 10:00am 1:00pm

CubiCasa: Create Quick & Easy Floorplans
Thu, June 19 | 11:00am 12:00pm

C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri, June 20 | 11:00am 12:30pm

Mobile MLS: Collab Center App
Mon, June 23 | 11:00am 11:30am

CRM: Wise Agent Overview & Demo
Tue, June 24 | 10:00am 11:00am

Renting Today, Ready to Buy Tomorrow: Convert Renters Into 1st Time Buyers
Wed, June 25 | 10:00am 11:00am

Become Irreplaceable – Make AI Work For You
Wed, June 25 | 1:00pm 2:00pm

From Commission to Confidence: Financial Planning for Real Estate Pros
Thu, June 26 | 10:00am 11:30am

Intro to zipForm: Transaction Management Software
Thu, June 26 | 2:00pm 4:00pm

CRS Tax Suite: The Basics & Beyond
Fri, June 27 | 10:00am 11:00am

Intro to Cloud CMA
Fri, June 27 | 2:00pm 4:00pm

CRS Tax Suite: CMA & Prospecting
Mon, June 30 | 10:00am 11:00am

MLS: Set It & Forget It w/ Paragon’s Collab Center
Mon, June 30 | 2:00pm 4:00pm

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Gain valuable insights on California’s housing market through interactive dashboards. Select your metrics and see where the data takes you.

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RentSpree Now Includes Automatic Income Verification!

Tired of chasing pay stubs, W-2s, and bank statements? RentSpree’s new income verification report provides a rundown of an applicant’s bank deposits, helping you make sure their reported income matches what they put in the bank.

As a CCAR member, income verification will automatically be included in your RentSpree screening package starting Tuesday, March 18th at no extra cost to you. Applicants pay $49.99 for the complete package.
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Get Ready to Shout “BINGO” at Primo’s! – Jun. 18

Join CCAR Helping Hands for a fun-filled Bingo Night at Primo’s Pizzeria in Danville on Tue., Jun. 18, from 4pm – 7pm. For $35, you’ll enjoy a slice of pizza, salad, a drink ticket (beer, wine, or soft drink), and five bingo sheets.

Even better, Primo’s will donate 20% of additional food and drink sales to support Helping Hands. It’s a great chance to have fun, win prizes, and give back to the community. Bring your friends and lucky charms and let’s make it a night to remember!

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RealReports: The “Carfax” for Homes

We’re excited to announce a powerful new member benefit: RealReports is coming to the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®!

RealReports is an AI-driven platform that delivers instant, in-depth property reports by pulling data from over 60 trusted sources. Think permits, climate risk, zoning, liens, valuations, and more—all consolidated in one clean, comprehensive report.

At the core is Aiden, your built-in AI property advisor. Aiden can read and interpret documents like inspection reports and seller disclosures, answer detailed questions about any property, and offer real-time, actionable insights. It’s like having a research assistant for every listing!

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Your RentSpree link is now featured on your listing across top rental sites.

Say yes to RentSpree on the MLS
Your application link shows up on your listing—automatically
More renters see your link and apply on the spot

Create your free RentSpree account here and streamline your rental process this spring!

New Consumer Guide Focused on Fire Insurance

NAR’s latest consumer guide is focused on fire damage and policy coverage. This guide explains which fire incidents are and are not covered under a standard homeowners insurance policy, what to do if a homeowner cannot secure coverage for damage from wildfires, and information on Fair Access to Insurance Requirements insurance policies.
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CCAR Welcomes Tuolumne County to the Supra User Group

Thanks to our partnership with bridgeMLS and the Tuolumne County Association of REALTORS®, CCAR is excited to announce that Tuolumne County is now part of our Supra user group!

This means all CCAR-affiliated Supra Key and lockboxes can now be used in the Tuolumne County area, and all members of the Tuolumne Association of REALTORS® can access the CCAR area—and more. Click the map for full details on CCAR Key Coverage.

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

CCRE Presents – Housing 2024: The CA Dream in Focus

What will housing look like in 2024?
C.A.R., Redfin, UCLA, UC Berkeley, CoreLogic,
and others are ready to answer this question.

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), an institute of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, is proud to present its inaugural 2024 panel, “CCRE Presents – Housing 2024: The California Dream in Focus.”

This FREE event, being livestreamed from Los Angeles on Wed., Jan. 10, from 10am – 11am, provides members an opportunity to hear and understand the critical issues and opportunities facing California’s housing market in 2024.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DEC. 12, 2023

CCRE Presents – Housing 2024: The CA Dream in Focus

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, “Housing 2024: The California Dream in Focus Panel.”

This FREE event 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 >>

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Give to Bay Area Rescue Mission

For over 25 years, your generous Christmas contributions have made a meaningful impact on local families through the Christmas CanTree Event and the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Regrettably, despite our best efforts, the Christmas CanTree had to be canceled this year due to ticket sales not meeting the anticipated levels necessary to host the event successfully.

Instead, we invite you to make a donation directly to the Bay Area Rescue Mission to support their tireless work to provide shelter, food, and support to individuals facing homelessness and hunger in our community. Please don’t forget to include the Bay Area Rescue Mission on your Christmas gift list.

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NEW REALTOR® OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS
FOR SALE

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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.
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DEC. 5, 2023

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• You’re Invited: 2024 Inaugural Tickets on Sale Now!
• Give to Bay Area Rescue Mission
• Visit Fairhaven for Hands-on Fair Housing Training
• Hercules Office Temporarily Closed
• WCR 2024 Board Installation – Dec. 8
• Save the Dates: 2023 Holiday Events

Upcoming Education

FEATURED:
Start the New Year Right By Using Wise Agent CRM
Wed., Dec. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am
C.A.R.: Lending & Down Payment Secrets Your Clients Need to Know
Wed., Dec. 6 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
C.A.R.: Navigating Wildfire Risks – Wildfire Disclosure Report PART 2
Wed., Dec. 6 | 10:00am – 11:00am
1031 Exchange Basics
Thu., Dec. 7 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Advanced zipForm Features
Thu., Dec. 7 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Accurate Property Pricing with RPR’s CMA Tools
Thu., Dec. 7 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Supra Single-Access for Non-Members
Fri., Dec. 8 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Supra eKEY Basics
Tue., Dec. 12 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Sign zipForm Documents Electronically
Tue., Dec. 12 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Intro to RPR – CMA Reports and More
Tue., Dec. 12 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Start the New Year Right By Using Wise Agent CRM
Wed., Dec. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am
The Calif. Residential Purchase Agreement
Wed., Dec. 13 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cultivating Connections that Convert
Wed., Dec. 13 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Wed., Dec. 13 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
AI-Powered Real Estate: Strategies for Success
Thu., Dec. 14 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Sending Auto Email Notifications to Clients
Thu., Dec. 14 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
CA REALTORS®: Tax Solutions to Keep More of Your Money
Fri., Dec. 15 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Dec. 15 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

MLS Updates

• Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
• Take the MLS Survey For a Chance to Win $200
• New In-Stock Laptops for Sale

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY MEMBER DUES

HERCULES OFFICE TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Due to a heating issue, the CCAR Hercules office is temporarily closed. For in-office support, visit our Walnut Creek Office and our Member Services team will be more than happy to assist you. We thank you for your patience as we work to rectify this issue. We will post updates as soon as possible.

WCR 2024 BOARD INSTALLATION – Dec. 8

Fri., Dec. 8 | 11:30am | Martinez Gun Club
Join WCR in thanking their 2023 board members for their outstanding service and to usher in the new era with our 2024 leadership:
• President: Vivien Miller
• Vice President: Nicole Davico
• Treasurer: Tami Afdahl
• Membership: Jeannie Anderson
• Events: Quynitta McDade
REGISTER HERE >>

Save the Dates: 2023 Holiday Events

CCRIM: Channel the Flannel
Tue., Dec. 12 | 8:00 – 10:00am
View the Flyer | Buy Tickets

RMA: Holiday Party
Thu., Dec. 14 | 8:00 – 10:30am

“The Best is Yet to Come” – RSVP by Dec. 20:
Annual Inaugural Dinner & Dance – Jan. 13

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 >>

Give to Bay Area Rescue Mission

For over 25 years, your generous Christmas contributions have made a meaningful impact on local families through the Christmas CanTree Event and the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Regrettably, despite our best efforts, the Christmas CanTree had to be canceled this year due to ticket sales not meeting the anticipated levels necessary to host the event successfully.

Instead, we invite you to make a donation directly to the Bay Area Rescue Mission to support their tireless work to provide shelter, food, and support to individuals facing homelessness and hunger in our community. Please don’t forget to include the Bay Area Rescue Mission on your Christmas gift list.

Read More >>

Visit Fairhaven for Hands-on Fair Housing Training

Fairhaven is a town every REALTOR® should visit. Online, that is. Fairhaven, a fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.

Inspired by real stories, this innovative online experience has agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process. Learners will also walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination. The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions.

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CCAR MLS USERS- TAKE THE 2024 SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO Win $200!

Your input is extremely valuable- help us further improve the MLS, and earn a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card! Just answer a few brief questions in our new survey, and we´ll enter you into the drawing. It will take less than 3 minutes of your time. It´s that fast and easy! Survey closes at 5pm on Dec. 8th.
TAKE THE SURVEY >>

NEW REALTOR® OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS
FOR SALE

Paragon MLS Update:
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

Starting 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.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270.

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Dotloop | Real Estate Transaction Management Software

Dotloop

Real Estate Transaction Management Software

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CCRE Presents – Housing 2024: The CA Dream in Focus

What will housing look like in 2024?
C.A.R., Redfin, UCLA, UC Berkeley, CoreLogic,
and others are ready to answer this question.

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CCRE Presents – Housing 2024: The CA Dream in Focus

Give to Bay Area Rescue Mission

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Give to Bay Area Rescue Mission

Visit Fairhaven for Hands-on Fair Housing Training

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What will housing look like in 2024?
C.A.R., Redfin, UCLA, UC Berkeley, CoreLogic,
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