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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 13, 2022

Top News

• Free Kick Off Strong Workshop – Dec. 21
• CCAR Uses Advocacy to Dissuade City Council
• 2023 Inaugural & Award Celebration – Jan. 21

MLS Updates

• Zillow Rental Syndication – Free in Jan. 2023
• MLS Rule Changes (12.15.1 & 12.15.2)

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: Break Through the Lead Gen Barrier
Fri. Dec., 16 | 10:00am – 11:00am

2023 New Home Outlook from the Agent’s Perspective
Wed., Dec 14 | 9:30am – 10:30am

C.A.R. presents: Steps to Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
Wed., Dec 14 | 10:00am – 12:30pm

Top 10 Roadblocks: Clearing the Path to Success
Wed., Dec 14 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Building a Ratings & Review Strategy with RateMyAgent
Wed., Dec 14 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

CMA Reports and More with Cloud CMA
Thu., Dec. 15 | 9:30am – 11:30am

2023 Realtor.com Housing Forecast
Thu., Dec. 15 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Client Gifting 101
Thu., Dec. 15 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri. Dec., 16 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Break Through the Lead Gen Barrier
Fri. Dec., 16 | 10:00am – 11:00am

How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Mon., Dec. 19 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

How to Create a Memorable Real Estate Brand
Tue., Dec 20 | 11:00am – 11:30am

Send Auto Email Notifications using Collaboration Center
Tue., Dec 20 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Dec. 21 | 8:30am – 9:30am

CCAR Kick Off 2023 Strong Workshop by Tony Robbins Inc.
Wed., Dec. 21 | 10:00am – 11:30am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Wed., Dec. 21 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Fair Housing Video Series
Wed., Dec. 21 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Builders Update Agent Training
Thu., Dec. 22 | 10:00am – 10:30am

Creating Transactions in zipForm Edition
Thu., Dec. 22 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

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

+ 2023 Committee Application

+ CCAR CALENDAR

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING
YEAR END HOLIDAY PARTY – Dec. 15

Thu., Dec. 15 | 8:45 – 10:00am | Free – Includes Breakfast
More Info: Email Steve Kendall or call 510.662.8518

CCAR, C.A.R., & NAR Membership Dues Payable by Jan. 5, 2023

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CCAR Member Benefits – Your Dues at Work >

2022 CCAR Member Volunteers

CCAR thanks all the dedicated leaders and volunteers who served the Association and their fellow members in 2022.
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FREE AT HOME COVID TESTS

Contra Costa County Health Department has launched a new Covid test kit mail-order program that will run through the holidays. County residents may order up to 4 free test kits per household (2 tests in each kit). Kits will be mailed approximately 5-7 business days from request.
Complete Form to Order >

Free Tony Robbins “Kick Off 2023”
Workshop Customized for CCAR – Dec. 21

Discover your next level with a CCAR Customized Peak Performance Workshop by the Tony Robbins top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Stu advises and consults with Fortune 500 companies, executives, managers and sales professionals in the areas of Peak Performance, leadership, organizational behavior, psychology of achievement and sales.

Join us live, via Zoom, on Dec. 21 from 10:00am – 11:30am to learn how to improve your performance by integrating a three step process for creating lasting change and clearly identifying what is holding you back from reaching your true potential!

Read More and Register >>

NAR Success Story – CCAR Uses Advocacy to Dissuade City Council

DECEMBER 2022 – When the City of Hercules, CA threatened to establish a Real Estate Transfer Tax to help pay for services and maintenance, members of the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® raised their voices in opposition. The REALTOR® Party’s Advocacy Everywhere program helped to get the message across.

Like many jurisdictions around the country, the City of Hercules, California, was searching for ways to shore up its funding for city services and maintenance. By becoming a Charter City, it would be able to establish a real estate transfer tax (RETT), which, on the surface, could generate the revenue it sought. But the local REALTORS® saw the danger in that plan and…

MLS Rule Changes (12.15.1 & 12.15.2)

On January 3, 2023, the 12.15.1 and 12.15.2 MLS Rules & Regulation changes will go into effect. These changes are being made as recommended by C.A.R.

Rationale: The two rules conflict with the Model MLS Rule 11.16, as revised in October 2021, which requires MLSs to permit MLS Participants & Subscribers to share the listing broker’s offer of compensation in IDX and VOW displays, and supports greater transparency in sharing the offer of compensation.
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LAPTOPS ON SALE

The CE SHop Deals

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Member Benefit: Zillow Rental Syndication – Free in Jan. 2023

Beginning January 18th, CCAR MLS Participants may leverage a new CCAR Benefit. MLS Participants will have the option to opt-in to syndicating their brokerages “Lease Rental” listings to Zillow.com at no cost. Historically, there has been a cost to any lease rental listing agent to gain publication of a rental listing on ZIllow.com.

To opt-in, click on the “Zillow Rental Syndication” link under the resources menu in the MLS starting January 18th.

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

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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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 6, 2022

Top News

• Member Dues Invoices Sent
• Free Kick Off Strong Workshop – Dec. 21
• Inaugural Tickets Now On Sale

MLS Updates

• BuildersUpdate: Agent Owned New Construction
Source

Upcoming Education

Intro to RPR® – Great CMA Reports and More!
Wed., Dec. 7 | 9:30am – 11:30am

NAR presents: Securing Your Retirement
Wed., Dec. 7 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

The Roadmap to Successful Business Planning
Wed., Dec. 7 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Increase your Online Visibility with a Realtor.com Profile
Thu., Dec. 8 | 9:00am – 10:00am

Intro to zipForm Edition of Lone Wolf Transactions
Thu., Dec. 8 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Tax Reduction Strategies for the R.E. Professional
Fri., Dec. 9 | 9:30am – 12:00pm

C.A.R. Industry Leader Town Hall
Fri., Dec. 9 | 11:00am – 12:30pm

California Residential Purchase Agreement
Mon., Dec. 12 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Supra eKEY Basics
Tue., Dec. 13 | 8:30am – 9:30am

C.A.R. Legal presents: New and Revised forms
Tue., Dec. 13 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

C.A.R. Presents: Steps to Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
Wed., Dec. 14 | 10:00am – 12:30pm

Top 10 Roadblocks: Clearing the Path to Success
Wed., Dec. 14 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Building a Ratings & Review Strategy with RateMyAgent
Wed., Dec. 14 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

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

+ 2023 Committee Registration

+ CCAR CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 2022 State & Local Measures Election Results

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SAVE the dates – CCAR Partner Holiday Parties

RMA: Mingle & Jingle
Thu., Dec 8 | 8:00 – 10:30am | $25 in Advance, $35 at Door
Tickets/More Info: Email Carol Peterson or call 925.577.5510
View the Flyer

CCRIM: Channel that Flannel
Tue., Dec 13 | 8:00 – 10:00am | $40 in Advance, $50 at Door
Tickets/More Info: Email Donna Davis or call 925.303.5615
View the Flyer

West County Marketing Meeting Year End Holiday Party
Thu., Dec 15 | 8:45 – 10:00am | Free
More Info: Email Steve Kendall or call 510.662.8518

FREE AT HOME COVID TESTS

CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR Member Dues Invoices Sent

CCAR Members: We want to thank you for choosing us as your primary membership resource. Your membership dues give you access to thousands of dollars in benefits and services, along with the political backing and collective buying power of one of the most influential professional trade associations in the United States. Your success is our top priority and we are committed to providing you with the resources you need to achieve the highest levels of professionalism possible.

Please be advised that links and directions to view and pay your 2023 CCAR, C.A.R. and NAR membership dues were sent at 3:00pm today and are due by 5:00pm on January 5, 2023. Note that the payment process is slightly different than years past due to our new CCAR member portal.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Viewing and Paying Your Invoice >>
Login to View and Pay Your Invoice (using your NRDS ID) >>

CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12

Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom next Wed., Feb. 12, from 10 – 11:30am, for an exclusive FREE session designed to help you create lasting change and reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and an expert in Peak Performance, leadership, and the psychology of achievement, Stu will guide you through a transformative three-step process to overcome obstacles and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn powerful strategies, develop an unshakable mindset, and define clear goals for a more fulfilling life!

REGISTER NOW >>

LAPTOPS ON SALE

The CE SHop Deals

MLS UPDATE:

BuildersUpdate: The Only Agent-Owned New Construction Source Built By Agents, For Agents

BuildersUpdate is the top source of new home inventory in the nation, with the most up-to-date and accurate information about To-Be-Built homes, Quick-Move-In homes, Condos, and Custom homes. With their no cost powerful, patented tools designed to protect agents in the sales process, it’s no wonder they are the only nationwide data source exclusively endorsed by NAR. Their fast, safe and easy to navigate site consolidates everything an agent needs to know in one location available 24/7

Register for BuildersUpdate 30 Minute Live Training – Multiple Dates/Times >>
Access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.

CCAR SPONSORS

CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12

CCAR x Tony Robbins: Kickoff 2025 STRONG with Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12

Discover your next level with Tony Robbins’ top National Trainer, Stu Massengill!

As part of Tony’s elite group of National Trainers, Stu advises and consults with Fortune 500 companies, executives, managers, and sales professionals. His expertise spans Peak Performance, leadership, organizational behavior, the psychology of achievement, and sales.

Join us live on Zoom on Feb. 12, from 10:00 to 11:30am, to discover a three-step process for creating lasting change. Learn how to identify what’s holding you back and close the gap between where you are and where you want to be, unlocking your true potential.

Learn three powerful strategies to achieve extraordinary results in any area of your life.
Master five key habits of effective communication.
Understand the success cycle and how to apply it in every situation.
Develop an unshakable mindset to create a more fulfilling life.
Define clear goals for every area of your life.

Tony Robbins is the world’s #1 life and business coach. Over his 40+ year career, he has trained more than 50 million people worldwide.

“…From the energy displayed, to the probing questions that made all of us come face to face with our true goals – as well as our obstacles – to the solutions that were offered to each and every one of us, was seamlessly done and flawless. Since that meeting the dynamic in the office has been outstanding. We are all closer and more understanding of each other’s strengths and that has increased productivity – which is exactly what I was looking for.”
– Jordan Kokkoris, President, Kokkoris Insurance Services

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 29, 2022

CCAR Will Close at 11:30am on Fri.,
Dec. 2 for a staff holiday luncheon.

Top News

• Inaugural Tickets Now On Sale
• Free Kick Off Strong Workshop – Dec.21
• Sexual Harassment Training Required
• CCAR Member Portal Changing This Week

MLS Updates

• BuildersUpdate: Agent Owned New Construction
Source
• MLS Rule Changes

Upcoming Education

LionDesk CRM: Automate Communication
Wed., Nov. 30 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Improving Your Zoom Experience
Wed., Nov. 30 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Auto Email Notifications in Collaboration Center
Wed., Nov. 30 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Advanced Features of zipForm
Thu., Dec. 1 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Commercial Business Development and Prospecting
Thu., Dec. 1 | 12:30pm – 2:30pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Dec. 2 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

How to Create a Memorable R.E. Brand
Mon., Dec. 5 | 10:00am – 11:00am

RPR® Property Searches
Mon., Dec. 5 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Learn the Basics of ZipForm
Tue., Dec. 6 | 10:00am – 11:00am

The Dos and Don’ts of Social Media in Real Estate
Tue., Dec. 6 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to RPR® – Great CMA Reports and More!
Wed., Dec. 7 | 9:30am – 11:30am

NAR presents: Securing Your Retirement
Wed., Dec. 7 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

The Roadmap to Successful Business Planning
Wed., Dec. 7 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

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

+ 2023 Committee Registration

+ CCAR CALENDAR

PARAGON MAINTENANCE

Start Time: Nov. 29, 10:00pm

End Time: Nov. 30, 4:00am

SAVE the dates – CCAR Partner Holiday Parties

WCR: Ho Ho Ho Hoedown 2023 Installation
Fri., Dec 2 | Noon – 3:00pm | WCR Members: Free,
Non-Members: $25 | Click here for Tickets | View the Flyer

13th Annual Coats & Cocktails
Fri., Dec 2 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm | More Info: Contact Dean Langston at 510.409.0449 or Ashley Provost at 925.788.8624
View the Flyer

RMA: Mingle & Jingle
Thu., Dec 8 | 8:00 – 10:30am | $25 in Advance, $35 at Door
Tickets/More Info: Email Carol Peterson or call 925.577.5510
View the Flyer

CCRIM: Channel that Flannel
Tue., Dec 13 | 8:00 – 10:00am | $40 in Advance, $50 at Door
Tickets/More Info: Email Donna Davis or call 925.303.5615
View the Flyer

West County Marketing Meeting Year End Holiday Party
Thu., Dec 15 | 8:45 – 10:00am | Free
More Info: Email Steve Kendall or call 510.662.8518

CCRIM 2023 Board of Directors

President – Michael Moore
Vice President – Amir Aliloupour
Treasurer – Glenna Nickerson
Secretary – Lisa Lilley
Sargent at Arms – Rod Abdo & Ellen Osmundson

RMA 2023 Board of Directors

President – Carol Peterson
Vice President – Carol Jeha
Treasurer – Glenna Nickerson
Secretary – Samantha Woehrle
Sargent at Arms – Dean Langston & Marcus Jackson
Advisory Council – Matt Steinmetz & John Fondnazio

FREE AT HOME COVID TESTS

Have You Purchased Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration Tickets Yet?

Tickets now on sale! Please join us for a festive evening to celebrate Incoming President David Schubb and the 2023 Board of Directors at our Inaugural celebration live at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 21st!

CCAR will also present awards for Community Service, REALTOR^®, Affiliate, and Emeritus member of the Year! This is sure to be an evening to remember!

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12

CA Law – Sexual Harassment Training Required Every 2 Years

Reminder: State law requires Designated Brokers to complete supervisory sexual harassment training and provide employees with access to training.

Additionally, salespeople, brokers, broker associates, and independent contractors are now personally liable for sexual harassment in professional relationships with clients—even if the relationship has ended.

To stay compliant, C.A.R. strongly recommends completing 1-hour of sexual harassment training immediately and every 2 years thereafter.

Risk Management Tip:
The responsible broker and anyone supervising agents or employees—including those who hire, fire, reward, or discipline—should also complete supervisory training.

CCAR Member Portal – Coming Soon!

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.
READ MORE >>

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

BuildersUpdate: The Only Agent-Owned New Construction Source Built By Agents, For Agents

BuildersUpdate’s patented system grants builders the exclusive visibility to agents they’ve been asking for. And homebuyers now have unprecedented support, guidance, and information to make informed decisions about the purchase of their dream home.

Their Builder’s Portal has been designed with one objective and one objective only: to make it easier for construction companies to find buyers for their products. The ultimate real estate tool for REALTORS® and builders, their platform puts your home inventory in front of a large group of certified real estate agents in the marketplace. This innovative solution makes it easier for builders to make and manage transactions.

Access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.

CCAR SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 22, 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.

Top News

• Members Raise Thousands For The Bay Area
Rescue Mission
• Inaugural Tickets Now On Sale
• Sexual Harassment Training Required
• CCAR Member Portal Changing Nov. 29

MLS Updates

• Clozio Referral Program and $20 Off First Month!
• MLS Rule Changes

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: TopHap: The Value of Having Data in a Changing Market
Wed., Nov. 30 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Become a Homesnap PRO!
Wed., Nov. 23 | 10:00am – 10:45am

HomeLight Listing Management Full Feature Demo
Wed., Nov. 23 | 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Cloud CMA Fundamentals
Fri., Nov. 25 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

LionDesk CRM: Account Setup LIVE
Mon., Nov. 28 | 8:00am – 8:45am

Elevate Your Client’s Experience with Homesnap Pro
Mon., Nov. 28 | 10:00am – 11:00am

LionDesk CRM: Contact Management
Tue., Nov. 29 | 8:00am – 9:00am

Builders Update Agent Training
Tue., Nov. 29 | 11:00am – 11:30am

LionDesk CRM: Automate Communication
Wed., Nov. 30 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Improving Your Zoom Experience
Wed., Nov. 30 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Auto Email Notifications in Collaboration Center
Wed., Nov. 30 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

+ 2023 Committee Registration

+ CCAR CALENDAR

SAVE the dates – CCAR Partner Holiday Parties

WCR: Ho Ho Ho Hoedown 2023 Installation
Fri., Dec 2 | Noon – 3:00pm | WCR Members: Free,
Non-Members: $25 | Click here for Tickets | View the Flyer

13th Annual Coats & Cocktails
Fri., Dec 2 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm | More Info: Contact Dean Langston at 510.409.0449 or Ashley Provost at 925.788.8624
View the Flyer

RMA: Mingle & Jingle
Thu., Dec 8 | 8:00 – 10:30am | $25 in Advance, $35 at Door
Tickets/More Info: Email Carol Peterson or call 925.577.5510
View the Flyer

CCRIM: Channel that Flannel
Tue., Dec 13 | 8:00 – 10:00am | $40 in Advance, $50 at Door
Tickets/More Info: Email Donna Davis or call 925.303.5615
View the Flyer

West County Marketing Meeting Year End Holiday Party
Thu., Dec 15 | 8:45 – 10:00am | Free
More Info: Email Steve Kendall or call 510.662.8518

FREE AT HOME COVID TESTS

IN MEMORIUM

Ralph Dalton, a respected CCAR Member from the 1960s to the early 2000s, passed quietly and gently on October 8th after a long struggle with a degenerative disease. He is survived by his wife, Janice Dalton, Broker Emeritus with Dudum Real Estate Group. An open Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec 3rd at Brookdale Diablo Lodge, 950 Diablo Rd in Danville.

Save the Date: Peak Performance Strategy Workshop – Dec 21

Wed., Dec. 21 | 10:00 – 11:30am | Free for CCAR Members
Kick of 2023 Strong Workshop from Tony Robbins Coaching
More Info & Register >

Members Raise Thousands For The
Bay Area Rescue Mission

CCAR members and friends kicked-off the 2022 holiday season with their customary exuberance and generosity at the recent Christmas CanTree fundraiser benefitting the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Early estimates indicate the event pulled in a whopping $10,000, but staff is still counting additional funds raised from raffles and sponsor donations. Very special thanks go out to event sponsors and kudos to the Christmas CanTree Task Force (Debi Mackey, Tyra and Jeffrey Wright, Carylon Dopp, Lynda Bartels, Renee Bartels, Ruthie Abelson-Olivas, and Nicole Donn). Thanks also to Santa, of course! (Neal Berry, Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.)

CA Law – Sexual Harassment Training Required Every 2 Years

CCAR Member Portal – Changing November 29th

MLS Rule Change – Effective Dec. 1

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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