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On July 28 from 5:30 – 7pm, C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) is hosting an Island Luau Virtual Mixology Event to raise money for the fund’s endeavors.
This year, HAF was able to partner with three regional nonprofit housing organizations to provide closing cost grants up to $10,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers from underserved communities. To date, HAF has successfully distributed nearly $400,000 in their goal toward $1 million dollars for the year.
Do you want to make a fully-deductible donation and join us in making three summer cocktails while playing trivia for prizes?! Join our HAF community, C.A.R. CEO John M. Sebree and C.A.R. President-Elect Jennifer Branchini and sign up for the luau here. All proceeds go towards helping Californians achieve the dream of homeownership.
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FEATURED: Rev Up Your Listings in Reverse
Thu., July 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
FEATURED: 7 Keys to Lifetime Clients
Fri., July 22 | 10:00am – 11:00am
SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., July 20 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Intro to RPR® – Great CMA Reports and More!
Wed,. July 20 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Learn to List and Sell Bankruptcy Properties
Wed., July 20 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Navigating the HOT Rental Market with RentSpree
Thu., July 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Reverse Mortgages Can Rev Up Your Listings
Thu., July 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Intro to Transactions, zipForm® Edition
Thu., July 21 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., July 22 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
7 Keys to Lifetime Clients
Fri., July 22 | 10:00am – 11:00am
WomanUP!® LIVE Show
Fri., July 22 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
LionDesk CRM: Account Setup
Mon., July 25 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Creating zipForm® Transactions
Mon., July 25 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Getting to Know Paragon
Tue., July 26 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Creating zipForm® Templates
Tue., July 26 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Effective Prospecting for Leads
Tue., July 26 | 9:00am – 10:00am
How to Input and Maintain Your Listing
Wed., July 27 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Timing is Everything! Best Times to Post on Social Media
Wed., July 27 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
HERCULES & PINOLE CHARTER CITY CALLS FOR ACTION UPDATE
Last Tuesday, July 12th, both the City of Pinole and the City of Hercules city councils voted to not move forward with a November ballot measure that would have allowed the city to establish itself as a Charter City for the sole purpose of establishing a Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT). These taxes would have been anywhere from an additional $8 per thousand to $12 per thousand, not including the $1.10 per thousand already included in transactions in Contra Costa County. A special thank you goes out to members who participated in the Calls for Action and who attended the council meetings to speak in opposition, as we would not have been able to do it without you!
Annual Elected Official Reception – Aug. 24
LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF
LAPTOPS ON SALE
Help Empower Underprivileged Children For Success:
Donate to the CCAR YPN School Drive
As a part of C.A.R.’s Month-of-Giving, CCAR YPN is hosting a school supply drive in partnership with Moving Forward, a non-profit organization in Richmond, CA.
Three Ways to Donate:
1. Tax-deductible monetary donations
2. Online through an Amazon Wishlist
3. Drop off supplies during business hours
Tax deductible monetary donations will allow Moving Forward to fill in the gaps where supplies are most needed to schools and students, throughout the Richmond Community.
The generosity of CCAR members is already being demonstrated, our collection bins are already filling up!
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Join us this Thursday for the West County Marketing meeting from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Hercules CCAR Office: 500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Suite 265.
Gain expert knowledge from Real Estate Attorney, Jean Shrem, on new 2024 Laws and the commission lawsuits filed nationwide. Come with questions, you’ll have an opportunity to ask them directly!
The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served.
Get ready to tee off for two fantastic causes, CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, at our annual charity Golf Tournament! Dust off your Callaways and TaylorMades for an unforgettable day on the greens of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek on Friday, May 10 at 11:30am.
While you swing for a purpose, enjoy a delicious boxed lunch, and then end the day with a post-tournament dinner and award ceremony, all included for every golfer. For those who prefer to join us later in the evening, “Dinner Only” tickets are also available where you can bid on fantastic raffle prizes and enjoy a cash bar to keep the celebration going!
This Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 – 7pm, C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) is hosting an Island Luau Virtual Mixology Event to raise money for the fund’s endeavors.
Do you want to make a fully-deductible donation and join us in making three summer cocktails while playing trivia for prizes?! Join our HAF community, C.A.R. CEO John M. Sebree and C.A.R. President-Elect Jennifer Branchini for a fun filled evening with all proceeds going towards helping Californians achieve the dream of homeownership!
New member benefit: C.A.R.’s new Center For California Real Estate (CCRE) website, centerforcaliforniarealestate.org.
This C.A.R. resource provides you the info needed to gain insight into our industry’s critical issues that impact your business. CCRE is an institute of C.A.R. focused on extending C.A.R.’s impact and influence with different audiences, diverse stakeholders and…
ETHICS CORNER:
Code Comprehension: Article 16 – Commissions Are Negotiable
Understanding the Code of Ethics can be tricky sometimes, so NAR has created “Code Comprehension,” explanatory case studies on various aspects of the Code of Ethics to help members fully understand the requirements of each Article. This week, we’re focusing on Article 16 as it pertains to commissions.
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MLS UPDATE:
On August 2nd, the Paragon MLS system will no longer require the input of “Feature” data when selecting “Community” in the Pool field for Residential or Lease Rental listings.
CCAR Sponsors
August 1, 2022
From the desk of:
Debi Mackey
CCAR PRESIDENT | DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 99 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected] | TEL: (925) 681-3324
Dear Friend and Colleague,
We hear you and feel your pain! This market is distressing, so we’re sending you information to help you get a fresh perspective on the economy and what you can do to succeed.
Please take a minute to review this brief update and answer our one-question survey below. Your input is vital to us as we work to better meet your membership needs.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
The more you learn, the more you earn.
~ WARREN BUFFET
TOP NEWS:
Arm yourself with talking points to help alleviate current market anxiety >
Access online budgeting tools, retirement planning resources, and more >
Jordan Levine and Oscar Wei discuss current market trends and 18-mo horizon >
UPCOMING EVENTS:
QUESTION OF THE MONTH:
How can CCAR help you achieve financial wellness?
THANK YOU!
We’ll compile your answers and send the results back to you next month.
Contact me any time:
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• C.A.R. HAF Virtual Mixology Event – July 28
• CCAR Annual Golf Tournament – Aug. 15
• CCAR YPN School Supply Drive
FEATURED: Rev Up Your Listings in Reverse
Thu., July 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
NAR presents: Medicare and the REALTOR®
Wed., July 13 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Homesnap Showings: the Modern Showings Tool
Wed., July 13 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Getting to Know Your MLS (Paragon)
Wed., July 13 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Mastering the eKEY app
Thu., July 14 | 8:30am – 9:30am
How to Input and Maintain Your Listing
Thu., July 14 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
WomanUP!® LIVE Show
Fri., July 15 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
HomeLight Listing Management (Disclosures.io)
Mon., July 18 | 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Auto Email Notifications using Collaboration Center
Mon., July 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Running Comps and CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Tue., July 19 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Generate New Leads with Homesnap Pro Ads
Tue., July 19 | 2:00pm – 2:30pm
SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., July 20 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Intro to RPR® – Great CMA Reports and More!
Wed., July 20 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Learn to List and Sell Bankruptcy Properties
Wed., July 20 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Annual Elected Official Reception – Aug. 24
LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF
LAPTOPS ON SALE
Learn To Craft The Perfect Tiki Cocktail…
All For A Good Cause!
On July 28 from 5:30 – 7pm, C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) is hosting an Island Luau Virtual Mixology Event to raise money for the fund’s endeavors.
This year, HAF was able to partner with three regional nonprofit housing organizations to provide closing cost grants up to $10,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers from underserved communities. To date, HAF has successfully distributed nearly $400,000 in their goal toward $1 million dollars for the year.
Do you want to make a fully-deductible donation and join us in making three summer cocktails while playing trivia for prizes?! Join our HAF community, C.A.R. CEO John M. Sebree and C.A.R. President-Elect Jennifer Branchini and sign up for the luau here. All proceeds go towards helping Californians achieve the dream of homeownership.
Get ready to tee off for two fantastic causes, CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, at our annual charity Golf Tournament! Dust off your Callaways and TaylorMades for an unforgettable day on the greens of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek on Friday, May 10 at 11:30am.
While you swing for a purpose, enjoy a delicious boxed lunch, and then end the day with a post-tournament dinner and award ceremony, all included for every golfer. For those who prefer to join us later in the evening, “Dinner Only” tickets are also available where you can bid on fantastic raffle prizes and enjoy a cash bar to keep the celebration going!
The CCAR Young Professionals Network is thrilled to once again join C.A.R. in their Month-of-Giving campaign by supporting students in our community. This year, they’re again partnering with Moving Forward, a Richmond-based non-profit dedicated to making a positive impact through health, academics, and community service.
They need your help! Donate school supplies and new shoes to help young students get the resources they need to succeed. Your contributions will ensure they are well-equipped for the upcoming school year, boosting their confidence and giving them the tools to thrive academically.
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MLS UPDATE:
If you use the “Tour Group” filter to run your tour report, you may miss listings on tour from the data share MLSs. The “Tour Group” field within Paragon is tied to the “Area” field; however, the data share MLSs (MetroList, SFAR, BAREIS, and MLSListings ) tours are not. CCAR is working with its MLS vendor to remedy the issue. In the meantime, please use the “CITY” field when searching for listings on tour.
CCAR is excited to announce that as of yesterday, June 27th, your eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes will work in a greatly expanded area! By collaborating with numerous Associations of REALTORS® in California, your access now covers 40 counties!
CCAR Sponsors
Platinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program
CCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.
