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Weekly Jolt – 010224
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS
Weekly Jolt – 121923
CCAR Holiday Closures:
Mon. – Tue., Dec. 25 – 26, & Mon., Jan. 1
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
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
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%.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS
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.
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 |
MLS Home
CCAR MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
Your portal to thousands of California listings.
CCAR MLS PRODUCTS & SERVICES
CCAR SUPPORT: MON – FRI 9:00am – 5:00pm | PHONE: 925-295-1270 | EMAIL: [email protected]
Paragon & Paragon Connect
will be offline for maintenance from:
10pm Tuesday, August 26
until
4am Wednesday, August 27.
Mon. – Fri.: 9am – 6pm | Sat.: 10am – 2pm
AGENTS: 213.739.8282
BROKERS: 213.739.8350
FAX: 213.480.7724
The Truth Behind the Headlines
Thu., Aug. 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
dotloop: Advanced Training
Thu., Aug. 21 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Developing Your Commercial Real Estate Business
Fri., Aug. 22 | 12:00am – 12:00am
Supra Showing Management Q&A Essentials
Fri., Aug. 22 | 8:00am – 9:00am
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Aug. 22 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Paragon Connect: Collab Center App
Mon., Aug. 25 | 11:00am – 11:45am
Intro to zipForm: Transaction Management Software
Mon., Aug. 25 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Blueprint for a Memorable Real Estate Brand
Tue., Aug. 26 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Cloud CMA: Navigate Pre-Built Pages & Templates
Tue., Aug. 26 | 10:00am – 11:00am
CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Free & Easy Floorplans
Tue., Aug. 26 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Own the Rental Market: Streamline, Scale & Succeed w/ RentSpree
Wed., Aug. 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Aug. 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Paragon Connect: Hotsheets
Thu., Aug. 28 | 11:00am – 11:45am
Intro to RPR – Searches, Stats, Reports & More!
Thu., Aug. 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Aug. 29 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
RESOURCES
interactive dashboards
Gain valuable insights on California’s housing market through interactive dashboards. Select your metrics and see where the data takes you.
Tax Portability Calculator
Housing Market Overview
Purchasing Power Calculator
Affordable Inventory
Buyer’s Guide
Seller’s Guide
Inventory Report
County Market Updates
City YTD Growth
Market Stats by County
Home Price Fundamentals
Housing Supply Listings
Luxury Market
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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MLS Rule Changes – SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
On September 24, several important updates to the MLS Rules will take effect, reflecting the July revisions from C.A.R.’s model MLS rules. These updates are being made to bring California’s rules into alignment with recent policy changes adopted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
The upcoming revisions include:
- Seller Options Policy Compliance: Updates will ensure compliance with NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Policy. Most changes are mandatory for MLSs, though the option to incorporate Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings remains optional.
- IDX and VOW Rule Updates: Revisions will address new NAR requirements on the co-mingling of MLS and non-MLS data, as approved by the NAR Board of Directors at the 2025 Midyear Meeting. These changes are mandatory.
- Other Updates:
- Section 5.1.4 (Book Fees) will be removed, as MLSs no longer produce physical listing books.
- Section 7.20 (Auction Listings) will be revised to eliminate an inaccurate reference and clarify the definition of a reserve auction.
These revisions are designed to ensure consistency, compliance, and clarity across MLS operations statewide while aligning with national policy.
Paragon Changes – August 25, 2025
Beginning Aug. 25, several enhancements will be introduced in Paragon to improve search functionality and ensure more accurate listing input.
Key Updates:
District/Neighborhood/Sub Field Requirement:
This field, currently required for Residential and Lease Rental listings, will now be required for all property classes to ensure uniform data entry.
New Building Type Option:
A new option, “Detached Leased Land,” will be added to the Residential property class under Building Type.
New Utility on Site (Features) Option:
For the Lots and Land property class, “Septic System” will be added to the Utility on Site features category.
New Terms (Features) Option:
A new entry, “Potential Loan Rate Buydown,” will be added under the Terms feature category.
MLS Rule Changes – August 18, 2025
The following MLS Rules and Regulations modifications will be effective August 18, 2025.
MLS Rule 10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings
Reasoning: Updated language concerning Coming Soon rules for improved clarity.
MLS Rule 10.2 Reporting of Sales
Reasoning: Added the requirement for Comparable (Comps) Listings to be input within 30 days from the closing date to promote timely and accurate market data.
MLS Rule 11.5 Photographs on the MLS Reporting of Sales
Reasoning: Revised the rule for improved clarity and to better align with current practices regarding photo use.
MLS Rule 12.5.1 Public Remarks Restrictions & Requirements
Reasoning: Removed restrictions on financing language to allow agents more flexibility in providing relevant property details.
MLS Rule 12.16(s) Photos
Reasoning: Added language to improve understanding and ensure proper handling of photos marked as private in IDX displays.
For questions or assistance, please contact CCAR Member Services at 925.295.1270.
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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!
Learn More >>
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
Platinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program
CCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.
