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REALTOR® Safety Day Live Stream Event – This Fri.

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.

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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!

MLS Tax Suite Series Classes – June 27 & 30

On June 27 from 10:00–11:00am, kick off the series with Parts 1 and 2 and learn how to access and navigate the platform with confidence – from basic to advanced searches and property reports.

Then, on June 30 from 10:00 – 11:00am, wrap up with Parts 3 and 4 and take your skills further with custom CMAs and prospecting strategies to help you connect buyers and sellers with ease.

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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.

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)

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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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.

MLS Tax Suite Series Classes – June 27 & 30

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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MLS UPDATE:

September Paragon Enhancements

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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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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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.

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MLS Tax Suite Series Classes – June 27 & 30

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…

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MLS UPDATE:

September Paragon Enhancements

Compliance “Did You Know” – Churning

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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: IDX Broker Attribution (Required by September 1st) and changes to MLS Area & Tour Group (Go into effect September 12th.)

Paragon 5 MLS Updates (IDX Listing Broker Attribution, MLS Area & Tour Group Changes)

Currently, our Internet Data Exchange (IDX) and Virtual Office Website (VOW) rules require displaying the Listing Agent and Listing brokerage name attribution. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has amended the policy with the additional attribution of adding a phone number or email address. The required implementation date for IDX vendors to include the additional attribution is September 1, 2022.

Brokers, if you would like to make your selection that controls the additional attribution requirements you can do so be following the below steps:

Log into Paragon 5
Select “System” on the “Preferences” drop-down menu
Select “IDX / VOW Contact Info” on the left side menu
Choose your selection on the drop down menu and click “Save”.

MLS Area & Tour Group Changes (Effective September 12th):

To ensure increased accuracy of search results and mitigate the usage of certain fields, the following changes will be made to the default searches for all property classes, Open House/Tour searches, and result views.

Default Searches (All Property Classes):

The “MLS Area” field will be removed from the default search templates for all property classes. We highly recommended using city or the map search if you are not already. The field will still be available and if you would like to continue leveraging this search filter you can customize your search template.

Open House/Tour Searches:

The “Tour Group” field will be removed from the default Open House/Tour search template.

Report Views:

The MLS Area field will be removed from the following report views:

Agent 2-Page (New)

Client 2-Page (New)

Agent Report (New)

Client Report (New)

The “Tour Group” field will be removed from all tour report views and the “Tour” action icon will be removed from all report views.

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

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