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District 5 Director Wright – TEST

December 2022
From the desk of:

Tyra Wright

DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 5 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected] | TEL: (510) 816-6754

Dear Friend and Fellow-Member,
Greetings from all of us at CCAR! We wish you a happy, healthy holiday season and send our very best wishes for a prosperous new year!

This month, we wanted to say a special THANKS to all of our dedicated volunteers who generously gifted their time and talents to our 2022 committees, programs and events. You are the lifeblood of this amazing Association! We also wanted to invite you to some important events and give you the opportunity to help us make one last push towards funding those charitable organizations closest to our hearts.

We hope you find these resources helpful. Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, or if you’d like to chat: (510) 816-6754.

You’re Invited:

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 24, 2023

Top News

• New CCAR Board Celebrates Debut Event
• Distinguished Members Receive Awards
• Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors
• CCAR’s “Annual” Crab Feed – Feb. 3

MLS Updates

• MLS Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: Keep Your R.E. Business Organized with your CRM
Wed., Feb. 1 | 9:00am – 10:00am

FEATURED: The Art of Buiding a Repeat & Referral Business (CCAR Members Only)
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:00am

Power Up Your Prospecting Efforts
Wed., Jan. 25 | 9:00am – 10:00am

2023: New Year, New Brand
Wed., Jan. 25 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

CMA Reports and More with Cloud CMA
Wed., Jan. 25 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

RPR: Your Commercial R.E. Secret Weapon
Thu., Jan. 26 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

LionDesk CRM: Account Setup
Mon., Jan. 30 | 8:00am – 8:45am

LionDesk CRM: Contact Management
Mon., Jan. 30 | 10:00am – 10:45am

LionDesk CRM: Automate Communication
Mon., Jan. 30 | 12:00pm – 12:45pm

How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Mon., Jan. 30 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

California Real Estate Disclosure Forms
Tue., Jan. 31 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Keep Your R.E. Business Organized with your CRM
Wed., Feb. 1 | 9:00am – 10:00am

The Art of Buiding a Repeat & Referral Business
(CCAR Members Only)
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:00am

Get to Know zipForm Basics
Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:00am-11:30am

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Feb. 3 | 9:30am – 12:00pm

Converting Leads into Clients
Fri., Feb. 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am

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

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(Late fee added after 5pm, Jan. 16.)

NATIONAL ANTHEM PRESENTATION

Watch the heartwarming video played at the 2023 Inaugural >

CCAR’s CRAB FEED RETURNS! – Feb. 3

Join us next Friday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for a night of amazing food, music, and fun with friends and colleagues!

After two long years, CCAR´s 22nd “Annual” Crab Feed has returned! Being one of our most popular (and delicious) fundraisers, this event always sells out quickly—so get your tickets soon at $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. Come bid on fabulous auction items, take your chances playing in a raffle, and dance to the DJ spinning records—you are sure to have a great time! All proceeds from our crustacean celebration (also tri-tip, pasta, and salad) benefit the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands Fund!
Register Here >
View the Flyer >

IN MEMORIAM – BROOKS BALDWIN

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brooks Baldwin who recently passed away. Brooks began his Real Estate Career in 1976 with Wallace/Anderson REALTORS® and was on the CCAR Board in various capacities, serving as President in 1988. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 2pm at the Hillcrest Congregational Church, 404 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill.
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New CCAR Board Celebrates Debut Event
at Blackhawk Auto Museum

CCAR Welcomes 2023 President David Schubb, President-Elect Tyra Wright, Past-President Debi Mackey, Treasurer Darnella Aulani, Secretary/CEO Sheiren Diaz, Directors Aeysha Corio, Zina Hall, Donna Souza, John Fondnazio, Matt Rubenstein, Mary Beall-Neighbor, Valerie Crowell, and Affiliate Liaison Tracy Harrington.

Nearly 300 members and guests gathered at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday night to celebrate the swearing-in of the new CCAR Board of Directors, led by President David Schubb. REALTOR® Tyra Wright received official recognition as the incoming President-Elect and a select group of outstanding members received the Association’s highest professional awards.

Event Emcee Mark Ibanez (formerly KTVU Ch. 2) charmed the crowd in his usual manner, sporting a pair of purple velvet Louboutin slippers. C.A.R. President-Elect Melanie Barker led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and acted as officiant for the formal induction ceremony.

Featured guests included City and County officials and staff, such as County Supervisor’s Candace Andersen and Ken Carlson, and Marilyn Cachola Lucey, Deputy District Director for Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan along with CCAR past presidents, volunteers, affiliates, and sponsors. Leadership and staff from Associations around the Bay Area also attended.

Distinguished Members Receive Awards

Congratulations and accolades go out to the four extraordinary members who received the Association’s highest honors for their service to the organization and community.

President’s Community Service Award
Jim Walberg,
Bay Area Compass Team

Affiliate of the Year Award
Tracy Harrington,
Green Escrow

REALTOR® of the Year Award
Melinda Byrne,
Key Realty

CCAR Emeritus Award
Marilyn Cunningham,
Yellow Brick Rd. REALTORS®

Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors!

We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making the Inaugural and many of CCAR’s business and charity events possible. Your consideration reflects your commitment to our business and our community and we are truly grateful.

LeadHax | Bay Area News Group
Compass Realty
Green Escrow
Black Knight
CCRIM
Family Matters
Janistyle, Inc.
The Schubb Group
Security Pacific
Supra
Virtual Tour Café
Yellow Brick Rd. REALTORS®
Cathy Lee Design Services
JCP-LGS Disclosures

The CE Shop Discount COde!

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.

1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSOR

Crab, Champagne & a Great Cause – Help Support CCAR Scholarships & Helping Hands

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6th and join us at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 6:00 to 10:00pm for CCAR’s 25th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser
– A Crustacean Celebration You Won’t Want to Miss!

Proceeds the Crab-tastic Feast benefit CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, supporting programs that make a meaningful impact in our community.

Tickets must be purchased in advance—no tickets will be sold at the door—so be sure to secure yours early. Purchase now and save $25 with Early Bird Pricing!

For questions or more information, contact: Jessica Evans, CCAR Affiliate and Events Committee Chair at [email protected].

Sponsorships Also Available

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Crab, Champagne & a Great Cause – Help Support CCAR Scholarships & Helping Hands

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh crab, tri-tip, and pasta, plus a complimentary glass of champagne to kick off the evening. The night also includes music from DJ Stallion, raffle and auction prizes, and the always-popular cake auction.

This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!

All tickets must be purchased in advance—no tickets will be sold at the door.

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

A new survey from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals growing concern over title fraud and deed theft, especially in urban and suburban markets.

63% of REALTOR® association advocates reported awareness of scams in the past year—most involving vacant land, not owner-occupied homes.

Efforts to combat fraud are active in 76% of areas, with strong support (83%) for electronic alerts to notify property owners of title changes.

Stay vigilant—learn how prevention efforts are evolving across the country.

DATA SECURITY & PRIVACY TOOLKIT >>
INTERNET SECURITY BEST PRACTICES >>
REALTOR® SAFETY NETWORK >>
REALTOR® SAFETY ARTICLES >>
COMBAT REAL ESTATE CYBERTHREATS >>
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS >>

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Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.
1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Member Benefit: Zillow Rental Syndication – Free Beginning Tomorrow, Jan 18!

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 ANNUAL SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 10, 2023

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CCAR WILL BE CLOSED MON., JAN. 16
IN OBSERVANCE OF MLK JR. DAY.

Top News

• CCAR Crab Feed – Feb. 3
• 2023 Inaugural & Award Celebration – Jan. 21
• Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Updates

• Zillow Rental Syndication – Free in Jan. 2023
• MLS Sold Data Requirement

Upcoming Education

Reverse Mortgage Refinance and Purchase Program
Wed., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 11:00am
The NEW Calif. Residential Purchase Agreement (2023 Edition)
Wed., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Market Volatility & its Impact on Your Retirement
Wed., Jan. 11 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Reverse Mortgage Refinance and Purchase Program
Wed., Jan. 11 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Supra eKEY Basics
Thu., Jan. 12 | 8:30am – 9:30am
How to Generate & Convert Leads with Wise Agent CRM
Thu., Jan. 12 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Track the Market with RPR Housing Data
Thu., Jan. 12 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Thu., Jan. 12 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Jan. 13 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Converting Leads into Clients
Fri., Jan. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Help Your Buyers & Gain More Clients with New Builds
Tue., Jan 17 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Intro to RPR®
Tue., Jan 17 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Jan 18 | 8:30am – 9:30am
2023 Housing Forecast from Realtor.com
Wed., Jan 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Send Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Jan 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Intro to zipForm Edition – Lone Wolf Transactions
Thu., Jan 19 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Overcoming Objections: Clearing the Path to Success
Fri., Jan 20 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

+ CCAR CALENDAR

CCAR, C.A.R., & NAR Member Dues

Login to View and Pay Your Invoice >
(Late fee will be added after 5pm, Jan. 16.)

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING

Join us on Thu., Jan. 19 from 8:45-10:00am at Mechanics Bank, 3190 Klose Way in Richmond. Hear from C.A.R. Government Affairs Director, Robert Moreno who will discuss current legislation, how to get politically involved, and how to participate in local government issues. The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served.

Happy New Year! A Gift for You – Free 45-Hour CE Package

Thousands of C.A.R. members have already claimed their free license renewal package! Why wait to start your license renewal classes? The faster you claim your package and complete it, the sooner you can focus on your transactions!
Take advantage of the holiday slowdown and begin your 45 hours of free CE today! >

CCAR “Annual” Crab Feed Returns After 2 Years!

After two long years, CCAR´s 22nd “Annual” Crab Feed has returned! Being one of our most popular (and delicious) fundraisers, this event always sells out quickly—so get your tickets soon at $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10.
Come bid on fabulous auction items, take your chances playing in a raffle, and dance to a DJ spinning records—you are sure to have a great time! All proceeds from our crustacean celebration (also tri-tip, pasta, and salad) benefit the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands Fund!
Join us on Friday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for a night of amazing food, music, and fun with friends and colleagues! Sorry, no tickets will be sold at the door. Sponsorships are also available!
VIEW THE FLYER >>
REGISTER HERE >>

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 members-only section of car.org.

Past decisions of ethics hearing panels, including the decisions published on C.A.R.’s website, cannot be used as authority by complainants or respondents and cannot…

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Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.
1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Member Benefit: Zillow Rental Syndication – Free Beginning Next Wednesday!

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 ANNUAL SPONSORS

District 5 Director Wright – TEST

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Distinguished Members Receive Awards

Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors!

Crab, Champagne & a Great Cause – Help Support CCAR Scholarships & Helping Hands

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Crab, Champagne & a Great Cause – Help Support CCAR Scholarships & Helping Hands

Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

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Code of Ethics Violators

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