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Laptop Support, Sales & Upgrades!

Members receive 1 free laptop tune up every year (a $129 value)

Forget the Geek Squad and other computer repair services. CCAR has its own “Laptop Doc,” Robert Morgan who will help tune up or repair your laptop and mobile devices. Call to make an appointment, get remote support from your office or home…

WIRE FRAUD WARNING

SCHEDULE A TECH SERVICE APPOINTMENT
[email protected] or 925.295.1270

SOLID STATE DRIVE (SSD) UPGRADE – NEW!

Is your old laptop slowing you down and a new one isn’t in the budget yet? Some computers may benefit from a low cost upgrade to a solid state drive ”SSD” which can boost your computers performance up to 10x with boot times up to 61% faster!

Contact [email protected] for more information.

REMOTE SUPPORT

Speed up the support process without leaving your office. CCAR provides remote support that is run directly from your device.

PURCHASE INSTOCK LAPTOPS

All laptops purchased from CCAR come with a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup included. Reminder: Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025.

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
• LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36 >>

APPLE QUICK TIPS

APPLE YOUTUBE TUTORIALS

APPLE iOS UDATES

SPEED UP iPHONE

SEARCH | ORGANIZE APPS

WINDOWS 10 UPDATES

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Contact [email protected] or 925.295.9212 for more information.

Also visit Microsoft for end-of-life support information and Windows 10 – What’s New Updates.

DOWNLOADS & DRIVERS

LENOVO NAR MOBILE TECH BENEFITS

DELL NAR MOBILE TECH BENEFITS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Laptop Support, Sales & Upgrades!

Is your laptop giving you fits? Is Paragon MLS dragging? Want it to run faster, quickly view photos and videos, make life easier and more efficient?

Why not upgrade to an SSD? – A new CCAR Member Service from the Laptop Doc! If your old laptop is slowing you down and a new one just isn’t in the budget yet, this may be the service for you! Some computers may benefit from a low cost upgrade to a solid state drive ”SSD” which can boost your computers performance up to 10x with boot times up to 61% faster!

Contact [email protected]
for more information.

West County Marketing Meeting – Apr. 20

Join us this Thu., Apr. 20 from 8:45-10:00am at Mechanics Bank, 3190 Klose Way in Richmond. Join Nathan Toothman, Founder of BEAR Engineering for a Foundation and Drainage training session! Nathan will cover Foundation and Drainage basics, what to look for and how to best help your clients, and when an inspection may be necessary.

The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and includes a light breakfast and beverages.

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MLS UPDATE:

Expanded MLS Access – The MLS™ (CLAW)

CCAR is excited to announce expanded MLS data access within Paragon to include The MLS™ (CLAW)! In the next 4-6 weeks, your access to MLS data within Paragon will include listing data from an additional 16,000 agents and brokers in Southern California, from Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway. Increasing the amount of MLS Subscribers seeing your listings to over 190,000 in 9 different MLS platforms!

If you have any questions regarding this expanded data share please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSOR

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 31, 2023

Top News

• Congratulations CCAR Award Recipients!
• Crab Feed Tickets Close 5pm Tomorrow, Feb. 1
• WCR: Grounded in Health & Wealth – Feb. 3
• In Memoriam – Brooks Baldwin

MLS Updates

• MLS Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: The Art of Buiding a Repeat & Referral Business (CCAR Members Only)
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:30am

Keep Your R.E. Business Organized with your CRM
Wed., Feb. 1 | 9:00am – 10:00am

Tips and Tricks for Creating Winning Listings
Wed., Feb. 1, | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Get to Know zipForm Basics
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:00am

The Art of Buiding a Repeat & Referral Business
(CCAR Members Only)
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:30am

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Feb. 3 | 9:30am – 12:00pm

Converting Leads into Clients
Fri., Feb. 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Tue., Feb. 7 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Track the Market with RPR Housing Data
Wed., Feb. 8 | 9:00am – 10:00am

Sending Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Feb. 8 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

The Color of Real Estate
Thu., Feb. 9 | 7:00am – 9:00 am

Intro to zipForm Edition (Transactions)
Thu., Feb. 9 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

CCAR, C.A.R., & NAR Member Dues

Login to View and Pay Your Invoice >
(REALTOR^® Membership Inactivation 5pm, Feb. 6.)

WCR: GROUNDED IN HEALTH & WEALTH – FEB. 3

Looking to start the New Year less stressed and ready to take on life? Join WCR for stress relief and the importance of staying grounded in life and the workspace with Ashley Capurro: Personal Development Coach, Mentor, and
Energetic Healer.
Read More & Register >

IN MEMORIAM – BROOKS BALDWIN

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brooks Baldwin who recently passed away. Brooks began his Real Estate Career in 1976 with Wallace/Anderson REALTORS® and was on the CCAR Board in various capacities, serving as President in 1988. A celebration of his life will be held this Saturday, February 4th at 2pm at the Hillcrest Congregational Church, 404 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill.
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Congratulations CCAR Award Recipients!

Every year CCAR honors four distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association, and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. This year’s awards were presented at the CCAR’s Annual Inaugural Celebration on January 21st.

Last Chance! Crab Feed Ticket Sales Close 5pm, Feb. 1

Get your tickets before it’s too late! Ticket sales for CCAR’s Crab Feed close at 5pm, tomorrow, Feb. 1st. Only $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10 to attend this delicious charity buffet!

Come bid on fabulous auction items, take your chances playing in a raffle, and dance to a DJ spinning records—you are sure to have a great time! All proceeds from our crustacean celebration (also tri-tip, pasta, and salad) benefit the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands Fund!

Join us this Friday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for a night of amazing food, music, and fun with friends and colleagues! Sorry, no tickets will be sold at the door.

VIEW THE FLYER >>
REGISTER HERE >>

The CE Shop Discount COde!

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement

Beginning yesterday, Jan. 30, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.

1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSOR

District 5 Director Wright – TEST

December 2022
From the desk of:

Tyra Wright

DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 5 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected] | TEL: (510) 816-6754

Dear Friend and Fellow-Member,
Greetings from all of us at CCAR! We wish you a happy, healthy holiday season and send our very best wishes for a prosperous new year!

This month, we wanted to say a special THANKS to all of our dedicated volunteers who generously gifted their time and talents to our 2022 committees, programs and events. You are the lifeblood of this amazing Association! We also wanted to invite you to some important events and give you the opportunity to help us make one last push towards funding those charitable organizations closest to our hearts.

We hope you find these resources helpful. Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, or if you’d like to chat: (510) 816-6754.

You’re Invited:

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 24, 2023

Top News

• New CCAR Board Celebrates Debut Event
• Distinguished Members Receive Awards
• Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors
• CCAR’s “Annual” Crab Feed – Feb. 3

MLS Updates

• MLS Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: Keep Your R.E. Business Organized with your CRM
Wed., Feb. 1 | 9:00am – 10:00am

FEATURED: The Art of Buiding a Repeat & Referral Business (CCAR Members Only)
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:00am

Power Up Your Prospecting Efforts
Wed., Jan. 25 | 9:00am – 10:00am

2023: New Year, New Brand
Wed., Jan. 25 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

CMA Reports and More with Cloud CMA
Wed., Jan. 25 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

RPR: Your Commercial R.E. Secret Weapon
Thu., Jan. 26 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

LionDesk CRM: Account Setup
Mon., Jan. 30 | 8:00am – 8:45am

LionDesk CRM: Contact Management
Mon., Jan. 30 | 10:00am – 10:45am

LionDesk CRM: Automate Communication
Mon., Jan. 30 | 12:00pm – 12:45pm

How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Mon., Jan. 30 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

California Real Estate Disclosure Forms
Tue., Jan. 31 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Keep Your R.E. Business Organized with your CRM
Wed., Feb. 1 | 9:00am – 10:00am

The Art of Buiding a Repeat & Referral Business
(CCAR Members Only)
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:00am

Get to Know zipForm Basics
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:30am

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Feb. 3 | 9:30am – 12:00pm

Converting Leads into Clients
Fri., Feb. 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

CCAR, C.A.R., & NAR Member Dues

Login to View and Pay Your Invoice >
(Late fee added after 5pm, Jan. 16.)

NATIONAL ANTHEM PRESENTATION

Watch the heartwarming video played at the 2023 Inaugural >

CCAR’s CRAB FEED RETURNS! – Feb. 3

Join us next Friday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for a night of amazing food, music, and fun with friends and colleagues!

After two long years, CCAR´s 22nd “Annual” Crab Feed has returned! Being one of our most popular (and delicious) fundraisers, this event always sells out quickly—so get your tickets soon at $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. Come bid on fabulous auction items, take your chances playing in a raffle, and dance to the DJ spinning records—you are sure to have a great time! All proceeds from our crustacean celebration (also tri-tip, pasta, and salad) benefit the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands Fund!
Register Here >
View the Flyer >

IN MEMORIAM – BROOKS BALDWIN

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brooks Baldwin who recently passed away. Brooks began his Real Estate Career in 1976 with Wallace/Anderson REALTORS® and was on the CCAR Board in various capacities, serving as President in 1988. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 2pm at the Hillcrest Congregational Church, 404 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill.
Read More >

New CCAR Board Celebrates Debut Event
at Blackhawk Auto Museum

CCAR Welcomes 2023 President David Schubb, President-Elect Tyra Wright, Past-President Debi Mackey, Treasurer Darnella Aulani, Secretary/CEO Sheiren Diaz, Directors Aeysha Corio, Zina Hall, Donna Souza, John Fondnazio, Matt Rubenstein, Mary Beall-Neighbor, Valerie Crowell, and Affiliate Liaison Tracy Harrington.

Nearly 300 members and guests gathered at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday night to celebrate the swearing-in of the new CCAR Board of Directors, led by President David Schubb. REALTOR® Tyra Wright received official recognition as the incoming President-Elect and a select group of outstanding members received the Association’s highest professional awards.

Event Emcee Mark Ibanez (formerly KTVU Ch. 2) charmed the crowd in his usual manner, sporting a pair of purple velvet Louboutin slippers. C.A.R. President-Elect Melanie Barker led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and acted as officiant for the formal induction ceremony.

Featured guests included City and County officials and staff, such as County Supervisor’s Candace Andersen and Ken Carlson, and Marilyn Cachola Lucey, Deputy District Director for Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan along with CCAR past presidents, volunteers, affiliates, and sponsors. Leadership and staff from Associations around the Bay Area also attended.

Distinguished Members Receive Awards

Congratulations and accolades go out to the four extraordinary members who received the Association’s highest honors for their service to the organization and community.

President’s Community Service Award
Jim Walberg,
Bay Area Compass Team

Affiliate of the Year Award
Tracy Harrington,
Green Escrow

REALTOR® of the Year Award
Melinda Byrne,
Key Realty

CCAR Emeritus Award
Marilyn Cunningham,
Yellow Brick Rd. REALTORS®

Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors!

We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making the Inaugural and many of CCAR’s business and charity events possible. Your consideration reflects your commitment to our business and our community and we are truly grateful.

LeadHax | Bay Area News Group
Compass Realty
Green Escrow
Black Knight
CCRIM
Family Matters
Janistyle, Inc.
The Schubb Group
Security Pacific
Supra
Virtual Tour Café
Yellow Brick Rd. REALTORS®
Cathy Lee Design Services
JCP-LGS Disclosures

The CE Shop Discount COde!

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.

1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSOR

Laptop Support, Sales & Upgrades!

Members receive 1 free laptop tune up every year (a $129 value)

WIRE FRAUD WARNING

APPLE YOUTUBE TUTORIALS

APPLE iOS UDATES

SPEED UP iPHONE

SEARCH | ORGANIZE APPS

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West County Marketing Meeting – Apr. 20

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District 5 Director Wright – TEST

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Distinguished Members Receive Awards

Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors!

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