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Weekly Jolt – 090622

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Top News

•  New Date: Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 28
•  REALTOR® Safety Live Stream Event!

•  MLS Tax Suite Series Classes
•  Housing Market Update

MLS Updates

•  Coming Soon: New Member Benefit: BrokerBay!

Ethics Corner

•  2023 Pro Standards Committee Application

Education

FEATURED: Rental/Lease Listings: From Showing to Signing with RentSpree
Tue., Sep. 13  |  10:00am – 11:00am

FEATURED: C.A.R. Legal – Cancellation of Contracts
Tue., Sep. 13  |  1:30pm – 2:30pm

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

TopHap: Market Data to Answer Every Client Question
Wed., Sep. 7  |  10:00am – 11:00am

California Residential Purchase Agreement
Wed., Sept. 7  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

Successfully Leverage Video in Your Business
Wed., Sep. 7  |  11:00am – 11:30am

Intro to zipForm Edition
Thu., Sep. 8  |  9:00am – 11:00am

MLS Tax Suite series – Basics, CMAs and Prospecting
Thu., Sept. 8th |  Multiple times

REALTOR® Safety Day at CCAR
Fri., Sep. 9  |  10:00am – 12:30pm

Get Started Using RateMyAgent
Fri., Sep. 9  |  11:00am – 11:45am

Weekly WomanUP!® LIVE
Fri., Sep. 9  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Mon., Sep. 12  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Prospecting Like a Pro to Win the Listing (Homesnap Pro)
Mon., Sep. 12  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Supra eKEY Basics

Tue., Sep. 13  |  8:30am – 9:30am

How to Input and Maintain Your Listing
Tue., Sept. 13  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

SAFETY MONTH Resources

•  30 Day REALTOR® Safety Calendar >>
•  56 REALTOR® Safety Tips >>
•  NAR Webinar on Safety Coast-to-Coast >>
•  State and National REALTOR® Safety Videos >>

PODCASTS

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B Walker Ranch Hoedown & BBQ – This Friday, Sep. 9

Live music, local wine, auctions, raffles, and boot scooting fun all for a great cause this Friday, Sep. 9 from 5 – 10pm!
READ MORE & REGISTER >>

YPN Month-of-giving Mixer – Sep. 15

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Housing market update 

Despite a drop in gas prices that has provided some near-term relief for Americans, elevated food prices and rent continued to keep cost of living at a painfully high level. The same is true for buyers in the housing market. The combination of elevated home prices, higher mortgage rates and slower income growth has reduced affordability and dampened both new and existing home sales. That said, while Americans’ incomes rose more slowly in July, those gains were not swallowed up by higher prices for the first time in the past few months. The latest revision on the second quarter Gross Domestic Product also offers some encouraging news, as both consumer spending and business investment have held up better than expected, suggesting a slightly stronger economy than previously reported.
READ MORE  >>
DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK’S WRITE-UP >>

New Date: Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 28

Housing market risk

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Sep. 14th Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update has been rescheduled to Sep. 28th from 9am to noon. If you already registered for the virtual seminar, you are automatically registered for the new date.

Attorney Shannon B. Jones joins us once again to bring us all up to speed on current legal issues that impact REALTORS® every day—from new liabilities to the kinds of actions and cases her office is seeing the most in recent months. You´ll also get quick updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This event is free to CCAR members. Non-members may attend for $35. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you once your membership has been confirmed.
REGISTER >>

REALTOR® Safety Day Live Stream Event – This Fri.

September is REALTOR® Safety Month—a perfect time to reassess and prioritize your safety protocols. The real estate profession comes with unique risks, and being prepared is crucial.

We invite you to join us virtually on REALTOR® Safety Day, Sep. 13, from 10am – noon, where you will gain key insights into enhancing your security and safety measures. This event will cover critical topics, from preventing cyberattacks to responding to active shooter situations, and will include the powerful story of Beverly Carter, whose tragic loss has deeply impacted our community.

We’re encouraging office watch parties of this important event, to cultivate safer work practices for all. Your participation can make a significant difference!

Read More »

MLS Tax Suite Series Classes

Join us for a FREE 4-Class Series specifically for CCAR members that can be taken independently and in any order! Only two more weeks of the series remain!

Topics include:
1. MLS Tax Suite: Introduction to the Basics
2. MLS Tax Suite: Beyond the Basics, Let’s Talk Advanced Skills
3. Creating a CMA Your Way with the MLS Tax Suite
4. Prospecting – It’s Just that Easy with the MLS Tax Suite

Sign up for some or all of the classes today!

Read More »

ETHICS CORNER:

2023 Pro Standards Committees

Apply now if you are interested and qualify for serving on the 2023 Professional Standards or Grievance Committees. Additionally, we are accepting requests from Professional Standards members who are interested in serving as a Professional Standards mediator and/or an ethics advocate. The new term begins Jan. 1, 2023 and applications are due by Oct. 21, 2022.
VIEW APPLICATION >>

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

COMING SOON: NEW MEMBER BENEFIT BROKERBAY!

CCAR is excited to announce that BrokerBay will soon become a free core offering! Take a look here to view the automation you will have at your fingertips from smart dashboards to the most advanced property tour scheduling system in North America! BrokerBay is your new command center, a lightning fast cloud ecosystem that will drastically reduce your workloads, empower you to do more deals, and thoroughly impress your clients, all from one central location. The BrokerBay system evolves at the speed of technology, helping you future proof your business!
REGISTER FOR THE AGENT SNEAK PEAK ON 9/20 or 9/22 >> 
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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

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CCAR MLS BENEFITS

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AFFILIATE BENEFITS

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CCAR SPONSORS

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Increased Public Remarks Character Count

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On September 12th, the Paragon 5 MLS platform will be updated to allow up to 1300 characters in the “Public Remarks”. This increase in character allotment will allow listing agents to include additional marketing language in their listings.

REALTOR® Safety Day Live Stream Event – This Fri.

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CCAR is proud to be a sponsor of RE Events’ REALTOR® Safety Day
Thursday, September 13 from 10:00am – 12:00pm!

September is REALTOR® Safety Month—a perfect time to reassess and prioritize your safety protocols. The real estate profession comes with unique risks, and being prepared is crucial.

We invite you to join us virtually on REALTOR® Safety Day, Sep. 13, from 10am – noon, where you will gain key insights into enhancing your security and safety measures. This event will cover critical topics, from preventing cyberattacks to responding to active shooter situations, and will include the powerful story of Beverly Carter, whose tragic loss has deeply impacted our community.

What You’ll Learn:
Cyber Safety: NAR staff members Sebastian Drywa and Christine DeRosa will share key tips on how REALTORS® can protect themselves online, including recognizing and responding to cyber threats.

Active Shooter Awareness: Former Sheriff’s Deputy Rolly Bayaca will provide practical advice on how to safeguard yourself and others during an active shooter incident, whether at your office or in public spaces.

REALTOR® Safety: Carl Carter Jr., REALTOR® and Founder of the Beverly Carter Foundation, will share the heartbreaking story of his mother, REALTOR® Beverly Carter, who tragically lost her life in 2014. Carl’s testimony will highlight the profound impact this event has had on him and the real estate community.

REGISTER

Weekly Jolt – 083022

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 30, 2022

CCAR OFFICES closed MON., SEP. 5

Top News

•  Risk Management with Shannon B. Jones
•  REALTOR® Safety Live Stream Event!

•  MLS Tax Suite Series Classes

MLS Updates

•  Increased Public Remarks Character Count
•  September Paragon Enhancements

Education

FEATURED: Resort & Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Course  |  Early Bird Special $79 (through Sep. 2)
Thu., Sep. 15  |  8:00am – 3:00pm  |  Read More >>

How to Set Up Your realtor.com Profile
Wed., Aug. 31  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Sending Auto Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Aug. 31  |  9:00am – 11:00am

MLS Tax Suite Series – Basics, CMAs and Prospecting
Thu. Sep. 1  |  Multiple Times

Find and Sell New Homes with Builders Update
Thu., Sep. 1  |  10:00am – 10:30am

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

Paragon Connect – Full Listing Input on-the-go
Fri. Sep., 2  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm

LionDesk CRM: Contact Management
Tue. Sep. 6  |  10:00am – 11:00am

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

TopHap: Market Data to Answer Every Client Question
Wed., Sep. 7  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Successfully Leverage Video in Your Business
Wed., Sep. 7  |  11:00am – 11:30am

Intro to zipForm Edition
Thu., Sep. 8  |  9:00am – 11:00am

REALTOR® Safety Day at CCAR
Fri., Sep. 9  |  10:00am – 12:30pm

Get Started Using RateMyAgent
Fri., Sep. 9  |  11:00am – 11:45am

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

SAFETY MONTH PODCASTS



+ CCAR CALENDAR

YPN Month-of-giving Mixer – Sep. 15

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

B Walker Ranch Hoedown & BBQ – Sep. 9

Live music, local wines, auctions, raffles, and boot scooting fun all for a great cause on Sep. 9 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm!
READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Save the date – Oct. 26
CCAR Scholarship Foundation’s
bocce ball tournament

Risk Management with Shannon B. Jones – Sep. 14

risk management

Join us Wednesday, September 14th from 9am – noon for a Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update.

Attorney Shannon B. Jones joins us once again to bring us all up to speed on current legal issues that impact REALTORS® every day—from new liabilities to the kinds of actions and cases her office is seeing the most in recent months. You´ll also get quick updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This event is free to CCAR members. Non-members may attend for $35. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you once your membership has been confirmed.

REGISTER >>

REALTOR® Safety Day Live Stream Event – This Fri.

September is REALTOR® Safety Month—a perfect time to reassess and prioritize your safety protocols. The real estate profession comes with unique risks, and being prepared is crucial.

We invite you to join us virtually on REALTOR® Safety Day, Sep. 13, from 10am – noon, where you will gain key insights into enhancing your security and safety measures. This event will cover critical topics, from preventing cyberattacks to responding to active shooter situations, and will include the powerful story of Beverly Carter, whose tragic loss has deeply impacted our community.

We’re encouraging office watch parties of this important event, to cultivate safer work practices for all. Your participation can make a significant difference!

Read More »

MLS Tax Suite Series Classes

Join us for a FREE 4-Class Series specifically for CCAR members that can be taken independently and in any order! Only two more weeks of the series remain!

Topics include:
1. MLS Tax Suite: Introduction to the Basics
2. MLS Tax Suite: Beyond the Basics, Let’s Talk Advanced Skills
3. Creating a CMA Your Way with the MLS Tax Suite
4. Prospecting – It’s Just that Easy with the MLS Tax Suite

Sign up for some or all of the classes today!

Read More »

LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Increased Public Remarks Character Count

On September 12th, the Paragon 5 MLS platform will be updated to allow up to 1300 characters in the “Public Remarks”. This increase in character allotment will allow listing agents to include additional marketing language in their listings.

Read More »
Performance Improvement

September Paragon Enhancements

In September the following enhancements will be implemented in the Paragon 5 MLS. These changes will enhance your user experience and increase the amount of data at your fingertips!

Enhancements include:
1. IDX Broker Attribution (Required by September 1st)
2. Changes to MLS Area & Tour Group (Effective September 12th)

Read More »

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.
Click on images below to view brochures.

CCAR BENEFITS

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CCAR MLS BENEFITS

image of MLS brochure

AFFILIATE BENEFITS

Image of Affiliate member benefits brochure

CCAR Sponsors

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Weekly Jolt – 082322

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 23, 2022
Top News

•  REALTOR® Safety Live Stream Event!
•  New State Legislation – Sexual Harassment Training
   Required

•  MLS Tax Suite Series Classes

Ethics Corner

•  Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Updates

•  September Paragon Enhancements
•  Compliance “Did You Know” – Churning

Education

FEATURED: Ignite Your Business with Homesnap Pro
Thu., Aug. 25  |  12:00pm – 12:45pm
FEATURED: Risk Management with Shannon Jones

Wed., Sep. 14  |  9:00am – 12:00pm

How to Create a Year’s Worth of Social Media Content
Wed., Aug. 24  |  10:00am – 11:00am

MLS Tax Suite series – Basics, CMAs and Prospecting
Wed., Aug. 24  |  Multiple Classes, Multiple Times

New Features of New Home Source Pro
Thu., Aug. 25  |  9:30am – 10:15am

How Critical is Social Media to your Strategic Success?
Thu., Aug. 25  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Social Media for Agents: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Fri., Aug. 26  |  9:00am – 9:30am

Weekly WomanUP! Live
Fri., Aug. 26  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

LionDesk CRM: Account Setup
Mon., Aug. 29  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Prospecting Tools in Homesnap Pro
Mon., Aug. 29  |  11:00am – 11:30am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Tue., Aug. 30  |  9:00am – 11:00am

How to Set Up Your realtor.com Profile
Wed., Aug. 31  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Sending Auto Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Aug. 31  |  9:00am – 11:00am

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

Annual Elected Officials Reception – Tomorrow, Aug. 24

B Walker Ranch Hoedown & BBQ – Sep. 9

Live music, local wines, auctions, raffles, and boot scooting fun all for a great cause on Sep. 9 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm!
READ MORE & REGISTER >>

LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF

September is REALTOR® Safety Month –
Join Us For A REALTOR® Safety Live Stream Event!

CCAR is proud to be a sponsor of RE Events’ REALTOR® Safety Day on
Sep. 9 from 10:00am -12:30pm! Join us in-person in the CCAR Boardroom for lively conversation, fresh pastries and coffee, and a live stream of top safety experts explaining ways to protect yourself and your business. 

As a REALTOR®, you are among the most vulnerable professionals in the field. Join us for a free live stream presentation to Associations across California, featuring safety experts speaking on the following important topics:
● REALTOR® Safety and Active Shooter Awareness
● Cyber Security Update from N.A.R.
● Fire/Wild Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
● Natural Disasters and the Impact on Insurance
● and much more!

Registration is required and space is limited.
READ MORE AND REGISTER >>

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.

Read More »

MLS Tax Suite Series Classes

Join us for a FREE 4-Class Series specifically for CCAR members that can be taken independently and in any order! Only two more weeks of the series remain!

Topics include:
1. MLS Tax Suite: Introduction to the Basics
2. MLS Tax Suite: Beyond the Basics, Let’s Talk Advanced Skills
3. Creating a CMA Your Way with the MLS Tax Suite
4. Prospecting – It’s Just that Easy with the MLS Tax Suite

Sign up for some or all of the classes today!

Read More »

ETHICS CORNER:

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…
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LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Performance Improvement

September Paragon Enhancements

In September the following enhancements will be implemented in the Paragon 5 MLS. These changes will enhance your user experience and increase the amount of data at your fingertips!

Enhancements include:
1. IDX Broker Attribution (Required by September 1st)
2. Changes to MLS Area & Tour Group (Effective September 12th)

Read More »
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Compliance “Did You Know” – Churning

Did you know there is an approved approach to giving your listing a fresh start in the MLS? “Churning” is not only permitted when the required steps are followed, it can be very useful when dealing with a slow market or home improvements. To “Churn (relist)” a property in the MLS simply follow these steps…

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