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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 15, 2022

CCAR WILL BE CLOSED NOV. 24 – 25
for the thanksgiving holiday.

CCAR Will Close at 11am on Fri., Dec. 2 for a staff holiday luncheon.

Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

A new survey from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals growing concern over title fraud and deed theft, especially in urban and suburban markets.

63% of REALTOR® association advocates reported awareness of scams in the past year—most involving vacant land, not owner-occupied homes.

Efforts to combat fraud are active in 76% of areas, with strong support (83%) for electronic alerts to notify property owners of title changes.

Stay vigilant—learn how prevention efforts are evolving across the country…

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Code of Ethics Violators

In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, C.A.R. is publishing the names of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics as well as summaries of the members’ unethical behavior.

Member publication is triggered only if the discipline imposed is a reprimand, fine, suspension or expulsion – anything other than a letter of warning or stand-alone education. The information will be published on the members-only section of car.org.

Past decisions of ethics…

CCAR Member Portal – Changing November 29th

CCAR is excited to announce the upcoming change to your Member Portal. Your new portal will provide many of the features you have been accustomed to along with brand new functionality! The Member Portal allows you to update your personal information, manage your accounts and payments, and work with Committee, Event, and Education information.

Member Portal software includes:
– Personal Information Maintenance
– Interactive Calendar
– Message Center
– Committee Information
– Events information
– Account Information/Payments
– Education Information

We invite you to check out the new CCAR Member Portal on the 29th and let us know what you think!

MLS Rule Change – Effective Dec. 1

New MLS Rule Changes go into effect December 1st. These changes make the marketing and showing of your listings more effective with the ability to choose your primary photo, share seller concessions with consumers, and controlled lockbox access.
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LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Clozio: Receive $20 off 1st Month and a referral Program for members!

Clozio tames the chaos of buying and selling for both agents and their clients. Their collaboration platform provides a central hub for agents and clients to easily communicate and manage their to-dos, task lists, and timelines. With Clozio, real estate agents can spend more time delighting clients, and less time on repetitive tasks and questions.

Now win more listings, earn more referrals, and recover valuable time! Clozio’s shareable, branded, transaction timelines boost your professionalism, your brand, and your productivity. Just create a transaction, add important deadlines from your RLA and/or RPA, import a task template, and invite your client, team, and cooperating agents. Clozio provides a central location for managing all transaction activities. And download the App to have all info at your fingertips, on-the-go!

Referral Benefit to Members: Opportunity to generate passive income by sharing Clozio with your professional networks:

15% of subscription revenue generated from direct referrals

20% of subscription revenue generated from referrals by their direct
referrals (2nd level)

5% of subscription revenue generated from referrals by their indirect
referrals (3rd level)

CCAR SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 8, 2022

C.A.R. Center for CA Real Estate (CCRE) Website

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…

Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!

C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.

If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.

CONTACT THE INFOLINE >>

ShowingTime Appointment Center Cancellation

On November 10th, the “ShowingTime Appointment Center” will no longer be a CCAR Member Benefit. CCAR Leadership has decided that BrokerBay will be the system of choice for showings and virtual tours.

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

MLS Rule Change – Effective Dec. 1

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Clozio: Receive $20 off 1st Month and a referral Program for members!

Referral Benefit to Members: Opportunity to generate passive income by sharing Clozio with your professional networks:

15% of subscription revenue generated from direct referrals

20% of subscription revenue generated from referrals by their direct
referrals (2nd level)

5% of subscription revenue generated from referrals by their indirect
referrals (3rd level)

CCAR SPONSORS

Kick Off the Holidays with CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 5:30PM
Richmond Country Club

1 Markovich Lane, Richmond

Single tickets: $75 | Table of 10: $750

Celebrate the season with joy and generosity at CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet, a festive tradition supporting the Bay Area Rescue Mission!

Enjoy a prime rib buffet, cake auction, no-host bar, along with raffles and an auction to kickstart your holiday shopping and the chance to win incredible gifts!

Reserve a table of 10 or donate auction items to help make a lasting impact. All proceeds going directly to supporting the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Your contribution aids homeless individuals—men, women, and children—in our community by providing shelter, meals, and transformative programs aimed at ending homelessness.

‘Tis the season of giving, and we invite you to be a beacon of hope in our community! As we gear up for our Annual Christmas CanTree Buffet, we extend an invitation for your company to join us in spreading festive cheer while making a meaningful impact.

This holiday season, let’s come together to make a lasting impact. By supporting CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet, you’re not just sponsoring an event; you’re becoming a catalyst for positive change.

You may also spread the joy by donating auction or raffle prizes. Whether it’s a cherished item or a memorable experience, your donation will add an extra touch of magic to our event. This festive celebration thrives thanks to the incredible support from businesses and individuals like you. Your generosity is what truly brings the holiday spirit to life, helping to make this event a success!

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Kick Off the Holidays with CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet!

Join us in celebrating the holiday season with joy and generosity at the Christmas CanTree Buffet on Thu., Nov. 14 at the Richmond Country Club—a tradition that makes a meaningful impact for the Bay Area Rescue Mission!

Enjoy a delicious prime rib buffet, cake auction, no-host bar, as well as fabulous raffle and auction prizes to kickstart your holiday shopping! Reserve a table of 10 or donate raffle and auction items to help make a lasting impact. All proceeds go directly to supporting the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Your contribution aids homeless individuals—men, women, and children—in our community by providing shelter, meals, and transformative programs aimed at ending homelessness.

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

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Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

Every year CCAR honors 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. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 11, 2025.

2023 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Tyra Wright
Affiliate of the Year:
Kim Falahati
President’s Community Service Award:
Ruthie Abelson Olivas
Emeritus Member:
Carylon Dopp

REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>

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MLS Rule Change – Effective Dec. 1

New MLS Rule Changes go into effect December 1st. These changes make the marketing and showing of your listings more effective with the ability to choose your primary photo, share seller concessions with consumers, and controlled lockbox access.
READ MORE >>

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

WELCOME TO BROKERBAY!

Welcome to BrokerBay, your new core-offering for Showing Management tool from CCAR. Here is a list of actions you will need to take as an agent:
Login through the Paragon MLS
Under Resources, ‘MLS Tools/Services’ in Paragon – select ‘BrokerBay’. This will log you into your BrokerBay account.
As a first time user, verify your cell phone number, email, and personal details, set up your password, and upload a headshot if wanted.
Configure your Showing Instructions for your active listings (See above video)
Turn off your ShowingTime online Showings via the ShowingTime user dashboard – edit profile, Listing Agent – Showing Preferences, Allow Agents to Request Appointments Online = NO
Begin using BrokerBay to book showings, and manage showings on your property and harness the functionality of BrokerBay to accelerate your business. Download the Mobile App to unlock the full power of the system via Apple App Store or Google Play.
Maintain the listing within the MLS and update the “BrokerBay Showing” field to “Yes”. Appointments booked will be notified via email, SMS, or via a push notification on the BrokerBay mobile app.
Configure Showing Instructions >>
Agent Training Video >>
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BrokerBay will replace “ShowingTime Appointment Center.” On November 10th ShowingTime will no longer be a CCAR Member Benefit.

CCAR BENEFITS & SERVICES | YOUR DUES AT WORK

Your combined CCAR, C.A.R. and NAR memberships provide you with hundreds of value-added benefits and services that can help you increase sales, streamline the transaction process and place you at the top of your game. Check out all of our great products and services in the brochures below.
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CCAR BENEFITS

CCAR MLS BENEFITS

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CCAR SPONSORS

MLS Rule Changes – Effective Dec. 1st

The following MLS Rule Changes go into effect December 1st. These changes make the marketing and showing of your listings more effective with the ability to choose your primary photo, share seller concessions with consumers, and controlled lockbox access. Updates are in red.

11.5 Photographs on the MLS.
a. By submitting photographs to the MLS, the participant and/or subscriber represents and warrants that he or she either owns the right to reproduce and display such photographs or has procured such rights from the appropriate party, and has the authority to grant and hereby grants the MLS and the other Participants and Subscribers the right to reproduce and display the photographs in accordance with these rules and regulations. Use of photographs by a subsequent listing agent requires prior written authorization from the originating listing agent or other appropriate party with the legal right to reproduce and display such photographs. Except by the MLS for purposes of protecting its rights under Section 11.6, branding of photographs, virtual tours or any other photographic representation with any information or additional images, is prohibited. However, branded Media Links will be permitted in the Branded Media Link field for the sole purpose of transmittal to 3rd party vendors only. Upon notification to the Participant and/or Subscriber, MLS has the right to remove any photo found not to be in compliance with the MLS Rules.
b. At least one (1) photo or graphic image of the front exterior of the property accurately displaying the listed property (except where sellers expressly direct in writing that photographs of their property not appear in the MLS compilations) is required to be posted in the primary photo position on the MLS within 1 day of submission of the listing in all categories other than business opportunity and Lots and Land.
c. To maintain the accuracy and efficacy of the MLS data base, the MLS will no longer remove photos from Sold listings. Alternately, to meet the requests from home buyers and sellers the MLS will update the Sold listings IDX and VOW settings to stop the listing from syndicating.

12.5.1 Public Remarks Restrictions and Requirements
a. Information in the public remarks shall only relate to the marketing, description, and condition of the property, and seller concession.
b. No contact information is permitted, including names, phone or fax numbers, email addresses or website branded addresses (including branded virtual tours and branded transaction tracking URLs).
c. No showing instructions are permitted, including references to lockbox, alarm, gate, or other security codes, or the vacancy occupancy of the property. However, a statement that the property shall be delivered vacant is not a violation.
d. No information directed toward real estate agents or brokers, including compensation or bonuses offered to buyer brokers may be shown in public remarks.
e. Listing Content and Fair Housing Laws. All listing information, including all remarks, submitted to the MLS must be in compliance with fair housing laws. The MLS monitors listing content and employs a process for identifying potential violations of fair housing laws. Should potential fair housing law violations be identified, Participants and Subscribers will be advised to immediately remove or correct such potential violations. Failure to remove or correct may subject Participants and Subscribers to discipline and/or subject the listing to immediate removal from display.
f. Advertising of financing terms in public remarks is prohibited.
fg. Listing Content and Fair Housing Laws. All listing information, including all remarks, submitted to the MLS must be in compliance with fair housing laws. The MLS monitors listing content and employs a process for identifying potential violations of fair housing laws. Should potential fair housing law violations be identified, Participants and Subscribers will be advised to immediately remove or correct such potential violations. Failure to remove or correct may subject Participants and Subscribers to discipline and/or subject the listing to immediate removal from display.

13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements.
If any lockbox or other device giving access to On Market listed property for real estate professionals and/or service providers is authorized by the seller and/or occupant and is placed on or present on property listed through the Service, such lockbox or device must be one that is approved by the MLS where the listing has been submitted. The authorized lockboxes are those that are sold by, leased by or otherwise offered through the local Association or MLS where the listing is submitted have been approved by the MLS. To find the approved lockbox for a specific geographical area, a map and list of the neighboring Associations/MLSs, Click here.
Unless expressly indicated otherwise by the MLS, for any other lockbox or device to be considered “approved,” use of it must provide reasonable, timely access to listed property such that
(1) it allows all participants and subscribers timely access to listed property by reliance solely on data submitted to and residing on the MLS;
(2) complete, accurate and stand-alone instructions are provided for accessing the listed property in the appropriate agent section on the Service; and
(3) it ensures that the lockbox or device will provide reasonable access to listed property with any information, code or key needed to access the contents of the lockbox or device to be made available or access to the property otherwise scheduled within four (4) hours of initial contact in the event the lockbox or device requires the participating member to obtain additional information to enable access (ex: “call listing agent for entry code”) with said 4 hour response obligation in effect every day from 8am to 6pm. The MLS reserves the right to require that the device be submitted in advance for approval. The MLS also may revoke the approval and/or subject the participant to discipline if the device is used in a manner that fails to continue to satisfy this requirement. Failure to provide reasonable and timely access as required by this section will subject the listing agent to discipline and potential fines. More than one lockbox or access device may be used on a property as long as one of them is an approved Association or MLS electronic lockbox where the listing is submitted.
If you have any questions please contact CCAR MLS Compliance at [email protected].

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Kick Off the Holidays with CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 5:30PM
Richmond Country Club

Single tickets: $75 | Table of 10: $750

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Kick Off the Holidays with CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet!

Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

MLS Rule Changes – Effective Dec. 1st

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