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Weekly Jolt – 072622

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JULY 26, 2022

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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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!

C.A.R.’s REBS Joins with Rental Beast to provide members with superior rental market data + technology

C.A.R.’s subsidiary Real Estate Business Services, LLC (REBS) and Rental Beast have partnered up to provide “lead-to-lease” software tools to all C.A.R.’s members. Rental Beast is a leading rental data and solutions provider with a database of more than 10 million off-MLS rental listings.

Provided as a benefit to C.A.R. members, Rental Beast will be integrated with www.car.org via a seamless and secure single-sign-on (SSO). C.A.R. members will enjoy direct access to cutting-edge rental lead generation technology, providing a robust and rental-focused add/edit and search tool set to enhance exposure for rental properties, syndicate rental listings, and generate and qualify rental leads.

The integration will also afford members with ready access to software streamlining every step of rental transactions, including rental application processing and tenant screening services, and proven processes to aid in the identification and conversion of would-be renters into homebuyers.
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MLS UPDATE:

Pool Features – Requirement Update

On August 2nd, the Paragon MLS system will no longer require the input of “Feature” data when selecting “Community” in the Pool field for Residential or Lease Rental listings.

CCAR Sponsors

Pool Features – Requirement Update

On August 2nd, the Paragon MLS system will no longer require the input of “Feature” data when selecting “Community” in the Pool field for Residential or Lease Rental listings.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at support@ccartoday.com or 925.295.1270.

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

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.
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Weekly Jolt – 071922

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JULY 19, 2022

Top News

• 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

ETHICS CORNER

• Code Comprehension: Article 16 –
Commissions Are Negotiable

MLS Updates

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

Education

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.

+ CCAR CALENDAR

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

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

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

Tax 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.

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!

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

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…

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.
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MLS UPDATE:

Pool Features – Requirement Update

On August 2nd, the Paragon MLS system will no longer require the input of “Feature” data when selecting “Community” in the Pool field for Residential or Lease Rental listings.

CCAR Sponsors

District 99 Director Mackey- Aug 2022

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

Weekly Jolt – 072622

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

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

Pool Features – Requirement Update

Pool Features – Requirement Update

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

Weekly Jolt – 071922

West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Annual CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10

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

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

Pool Features – Requirement Update

District 99 Director Mackey- Aug 2022

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