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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 11, 2025

Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
– Tomorrow

Learn how to create high-quality, engaging videos for social media using just your smartphone!

Join us for a FREE interactive workshop in the CCAR Boardroom tomorrow, Mar. 12 from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Learn how to produce visually appealing content that resonates with your audience, helping you attract new homebuyers and grow your businesses. You will also learn camera tricks for high-quality video, lighting tricks to boost your confidence on camera, and time-saving techniques for rapid editing!

Only 10 spots remain—sign up now and take your video skills to the next level!

REGISTER HERE >>

Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18

Join us for Stayin’ Alive in 2025, a live stream Zoom workshop on Tue., Mar. 18, from 10:00 – 11:00am, and learn how to tap into one of the fastest-growing real estate markets—homeowners 59+.

With 51% of homes sold last year coming from this demographic, understanding why they’re selling and how to serve them is key to securing more listings. This session covers financial concerns, reverse mortgages, heirs and trusts, and practical strategies to grow your business without extra effort.

Don’t miss out—register now to future-proof your real estate success!

REGISTER HERE >>

Consumer’s Guide to the Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)

Buying or selling a home is exciting but can be overwhelming, especially with the paperwork. The C.A.R. California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) is a key contract in any transaction. This step-by-step, color-coded guide helps buyers and sellers understand their rights, responsibilities, and next steps with confidence.
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Daylight Saving Time Reminder for Supra Lockboxes

The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires – A C.A.R. Virtual Panel – Mar. 26

How can California help fire-impacted areas rebuild both quickly and resiliently?
What are innovative solutions to address long-term community needs?
Join C.A.R. on Zoom on March 26 to find out.

Join C.A.R. on Zoom on Wed., Mar. 26, from 10:00 – 11:15am for “The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires,” a timely virtual panel exploring how California can rebuild fire-impacted areas quickly and resiliently. Moderated by UC San Diego’s William Fulton, this discussion will bring together leading experts to share innovative solutions for long-term community recovery, policy challenges, and strategies to support those affected.

REGISTER HERE >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18

Discover how to position yourself as the go-to agent for one of the fastest-growing segments of home sales —
older homeowners.

Join us for Stayin’ Alive in 2025, a live stream Zoom workshop on Tuesday, March 18, from 10:00 – 11:00am.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 51% of homes sold last year were from homeowners 59+ years old. But why are they selling, and more importantly, how can YOU be the agent securing these listings? In this session, we’ll dive into the key financial, tax, and estate concerns that drive these homeowners’ decisions and explore advanced financing strategies like reverse mortgage refinances and purchases. You’ll also gain valuable insights into heirs, trusts, and title issues, understanding how to work with families to set them up for success—and position yourself as the trusted real estate expert.

Beyond the knowledge, we’ll provide actionable tools and strategies to help you apply these insights and grow your business without adding more to your workload. Learn how the current loan market is impacting older homeowners, how reverse mortgages really work, and how all of this translates into more listings for you.

Don’t miss this opportunity—register now and future-proof your business!

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 4, 2025

THE CCAR HERCULES OFFICE WILL
BE CLOSED THU., MAR. 6

Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18

Member Benefits – Unlock New Opportunities

Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned professional, CCAR membership provides exclusive resources, cutting-edge tools, powerful legislative advocacy, and career development opportunities to help you reach new levels of success.

As a member, you gain the unique advantage of a three-way Association membership—CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR—delivering the most comprehensive professional support in the industry.

To help you make the most of your membership, we’ve created a detailed directory of benefits and services. This resource provides direct access to tools, resources, and money-saving opportunities offered by CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR. Explore it to discover new ways to grow your business. (Note: most resource links require login.)

RentSpree Now Includes Automatic Income Verification Beginning Mar. 18!

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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REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale

All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
• HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41 >>
• LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40 >>

The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires – A C.A.R. Virtual Panel – Mar. 26

How can California help fire-impacted areas rebuild both quickly and resiliently?
What are innovative solutions to address long-term community needs?
Join C.A.R. on Zoom on March 26 to find out.

REGISTER HERE >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Social Security Benefits – May 13

Are you prepared to make informed decisions about your Social Security benefits? Understanding key strategies can help you maximize the benefits you’ve earned through years of hard work. Many people miss out simply because they’re unaware of important factors that impact their benefits.

Join us for a virtual Social Security Benefits workshop on May 13 at 2pm, where you’ll learn how to avoid the costly mistake of claiming benefits too early, plan for widow’s and divorced spousal survivor benefits, and identify key factors to help maximize your income.

Space is limited – reserve your spot today on the ccartoday.com calendar >>

Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
– Tomorrow

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.

REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale

New Optional “Property Faces” Field Coming to Paragon

Beginning March 3, 2025, Paragon will introduce a new optional field called “Property Faces” on the listing input screen. This field allows listing agents to specify the property’s directional orientation, with selection options including East, North, Northeast, Northwest, South, Southeast, Southwest, and West.

While this field is not required, buyer agents can incorporate it into their search criteria when provided, making it easier to find properties that meet their clients’ preferences. Additionally, the selected direction will be displayed in Listing Reports, offering greater insight to potential homebuyers.

This enhancement is designed to provide more valuable details to assist buyers in their home search. We encourage listing agents to take advantage of this new feature to better showcase their properties!

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
– Tomorrow

Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop – Mar. 12

Learn how to create high-quality, engaging videos for social media using just your smartphone!

In 2025, social media video is unmatched for REALTORS® wanting to stand out in their sphere of influence, offering a more engaging and effective way to connect with audiences than traditional photo and text.

In this FREE workshop, you’ll learn how to produce visually appealing content that resonates with your audience, helping you attract new homebuyers and grow their businesses. We will teach you camera tricks for high-quality video, lighting tricks to boost your confidence on camera, and time-saving techniques for rapid editing. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a video you made all by yourself using free and easy tools.

Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Presented by:
Karen Lum, founder of SolarHour and an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker

With 21 years of experience, Karen Specializes in coaching realtors, she helps them create engaging social media videos that boost their business. Karen has led popular workshops across the San Francisco Bay Area and internationally, partnering with real estate brokerages and associations. Learn more at www.solarhourfilms.com.

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Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
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Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18

Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18

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Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18

Member Benefits – Unlock New Opportunities

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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Social Security Benefits – May 13

Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
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Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
– Tomorrow

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