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Weekly Jolt – 071922

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JULY 19, 2022

•  CCAR YPN School Drive
•  West County Marketing Meeting – July 21
•  CCAR Charity Golf Tournament
•  C.A.R. HAF Virtual Luau Mixology Event
•  C.A.R. Center for CA Real Estate Website

• Code Comprehension: Article 16 –
  Commissions Are Negotiable

•  MLS & Key Fees Past Due
•  MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Aug. 1
•  Pool Features – Requirement Update

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.

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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

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF

Online Continuing Education

LAPTOPS ON SALE

Help Empower Underprivileged Children For Success:
Donate to the CCAR YPN School Drive

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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

ypn driveTax 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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West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

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. 

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Annual CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10

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!

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Learn To Craft The Perfect Tiki Cocktail… All For A Good Cause!

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!

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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.
LEARN MORE >>

MLS Products And services

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Sponsors

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District 99 Director Mackey- Aug 2022

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Debi Mackey photo

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

7 STEPS TO FINANCIAL WELLNESS

TOP NEWS:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

View CCAR Calendar >

7 STEPS TOWARD FINANCIAL WELLNESS:

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  1. Assess…
  2. Listen…
  3. Download…
  4. Set aside…
  5. Set up…
  6. Visit…
  7. Learn…

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:
[email protected]

LAST MONTH we asked you what, if anything, prevents you from reporting ethics violations. You said, “nothing prevents you from reporting violations,” but just in case you want to file an anonymous complaint, here’s how. >

Weekly Jolt – 071222

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JULY 12, 2022

•  C.A.R. HAF Virtual Mixology Event – July 28
•  CCAR Annual Golf Tournament – Aug. 15
•  CCAR YPN School Supply Drive

•  MLS & Key Fees Past Due
•  MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Aug. 1
•  Missing Tours Due to “Tour Group” Filter
•  Newly Expanded Lockbox & Key Coverage

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.

+ CCAR CALENDAR

Annual Elected Official Reception – Aug. 24

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF

Online Continuing Education

LAPTOPS ON SALE

Learn To Craft The Perfect Tiki Cocktail…
All For A Good Cause!

tiki Cocktail

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.

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Annual CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10

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!

Read More »
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YPN School Supply & Shoe Drive Extended – Donate by This Friday

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.

VIEW THE FLYER >>

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MLS UPDATE:

Missing Tours Due To “Tour Group” Filter

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. 

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Newly Expanded Lockbox & Key Coverage

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!

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CCAR Sponsors

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Maximize Your Exposure – Create a realtor.com Profile!

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Claim your free realtor.com® profile to maximize your exposure and increase business.

Create your realtor.com profile today. It is the home of home search and will support you by:
   • Providing a free profile with links to your listings and data about your listings status/transactions
   • Providing a suite of products designed to drive more business to you
   • Creating the best home buying experience for consumers.

CLAIM OR MANAGE YOUR FREE REALTOR.COM PROFILE >>
ACCESS TOOLS TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS >>
ATTEND INDUSTRY EVENTS >>

LISTING AGENTS
New agent profiles on realtor.com® ensure you are easily discoverable by consumers searching for your expertise online. Plus, you’ll increase visibility for your experience, certifications and local knowledge.

BUYERS AGENTS
New agent profiles on realtor.com® ensure you are easily discoverable by consumers searching for your expertise online, and increasing the visibility for your experience, certifications and local knowledge. If you are an agent who mainly represents buyers, you now have the ability to showcase your specialties and activity.

AGENTS WITH A MIX
Your realtor.com® profile now includes past transactional data. If you both buy and sell, this provides a comprehensive view of your recent activity.

TEAMS
Teams benefit from the profile’s inclusion of individual bios consumers can easily navigate to view team members.

NEW AGENTS
With a robust recommendation engine that is not tied to past clients, newer agents can showcase their professionalism with recommendations from business associates, friends, family and others.

BROKERS
RealRatingSM and review content on realtor.com® profiles also will be available for syndication to broker websites, creating consistency of consumer-viewed content as they view agent information on multiple websites.

Weekly Jolt – 070522

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JULY 5, 2022

•  CCAR Annual Golf Tournament – Aug. 15
•  Create a realtor.com Profile!
•  National Code of Ethics Day – July 7

•  MLS & Key Fees Past Due
•  MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Aug. 1
•  Missing Tours Due to “Tour Group” Filter
•  Newly Expanded Lockbox & Key Coverage

FEATURED: National Code of Ethics Day with Leigh Brown
Thu., July 7  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

FEATURED: C.A.R. presents: Mediation of RPA Disputes
Tue. July 12  |  1:30pm – 2:30pm

Homesnap Pro – Mobile MLS On-the-Go
Wed., July 6  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Disclosures.io – Making Transactions Simple
Wed., July 6  |  12:00pm – 12:30pm

Meet Buyers’ Needs by Working with Builders
Thu., July 7  |  9:30am – 10:30am

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., July 8  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

RateMyAgent – Make Your Reputation Work For You
Fri., July 8  |  11:00am – 11:45am

Prospecting Like a Pro to Win the Listing
Mon., July 11  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Sign Forms Electronically in zipForm
Tue., July 12  |  11:00am – 11:45am

Getting to Know 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

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

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WomanUP! 2022 Tickets on sale

Aug. 30 – Sep. 1  |  Paséa Hotel + Spa, Huntington Beach
The WomanUP! mission remains strong and focused as they work to deliver exceptional, diverse, community-driven programming that supports and empowers women and underserved communities to become the leaders this industry needs and deserves! Join us at this year’s gorgeous waterfront location in Huntington Beach – the Paséa Hotel + Spa. 
REGISTER & MORE INFO >

LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF

Online Continuing Education

LAPTOPS ON SALE

Get Ready for the Annual CCAR Charity
Golf Tournament on Aug. 15!

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Dust Off Your Callaways and TaylorMades for our Annual Charity Golf Tournament! This year’s event will be held at the Round Hill Country Club in Alamo on Monday, August 15th.

A boxed lunch and post-tournament BBQ dinner is included for all golfers! The BBQ dinner will also feature raffle prizes and a cash bar. 

All proceeds benefit the CCAR Scholarship Fund and CCAR Helping Hands. There are also lots of great sponsorship opportunities!

READ MORE TO REGISTER OR SPONSOR >>

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Maximize Your Exposure – Create a realtor.com Profile!

Ready to grow your real estate business? Your free realtor.com® profile gives you the visibility you need on the ultimate home search platform. Here’s how it helps you succeed:
 
• Showcase Your Listings: Your profile includes direct links to your properties, plus real-time updates on listing status and transactions.
• Powerful Business Tools: Gain access to a suite of products designed to generate more leads and close more deals.
• Enhanced Consumer Experience: Connect with motivated buyers and sellers while providing them with the best home search experience.

 
Plus, with the new Find a REALTOR® search, consumers can easily discover you using filters like town name, agent name, or even by browsing map areas by neighborhood or city. Don’t miss out—claim your free profile today and start making more connections!

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National Code of Ethics Day: Especially Beneficial If Your Real Estate License Expires In 2025

Join us this Thursday, July 7 from 10am – 1pm for National Real Estate Ethics Day®, (via LIVE STREAM). You can get your triennial COE requirement taken care of AND give back to our local communities at the same time as a portion of the proceeds (paid by CCAR) go to the NAR REALTORS® Relief Foundation!

This program was designed by Leigh Brown along with the National Real Estate Ethics Day® Advisory Board and Ethics Panel to meet the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by NAR for the NAR Code of Ethics Requirement. Registration deadline: Thu., July 7 at 8am.

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MLS UPDATE:

Missing Tours Due To “Tour Group” Filter

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. 

Read More »
california flag

Newly Expanded Lockbox & Key Coverage

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!

Read More »

CCAR Sponsors

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