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C.A.R. is proud to have sponsored and supported four major bills which were signed by the Governor that further the goal of fair housing. These bills will reduce discrimination in housing and help ensure the dream of homeownership can be a reality for more Californians. These bills include our sponsored bills AB 491 (Ward & Gonzalez) and SB 263 (Rubio); and supported bills AB 948 (Holden) and AB 1466 (McCarty).
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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.
• Ethics Training Requirement Due Dec. 31st!
• West County Marketing Meeting – Nov. 18
• C.A.R. Fair Housing Bills
FEATURED: Results Driven Referral Marketing
Fri., Nov. 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am
First Contact to First Meeting
Wed., Nov. 17 | 8:00am – 8:30am
Manage Your Listings with SupraWEB
Wed., Nov. 17 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Prospecting with RPR®
Wed., Nov. 17 | 9:00am – 9:45am
LionDesk CRM Demo
Wed., Nov. 17 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Thu., Nov. 18 | 9:30am – 11:30am
The Power of Giving Back
Thu., Nov. 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am
RPR® Mobile
Thu., Nov. 18 | 11:00am – 11:45am
C.A.R. presents: Solutions to Address Homelessness
Thu., Nov. 18 | 2:00pm – 3:15pm
C.A.R. spotlight on RPA Definitions, Mediation & Arbitration
Mon., Nov. 22 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
zipform’s Advanced Features
Mon., Nov. 22 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Mon., Nov. 22 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Intro to RPR®
Tue., Nov. 23 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Code of Ethics Live Stream with Leigh Brown
Wed., Nov. 24 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Click here to request 1:1 CCAR Training.
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
CCAR MEMBERSHIP BILLING Coming soon
Get Your Ticket: YPN’s Outdoor PIZZA & BEER MIXER – Dec. 1
Join CCAR YPN at Primo’s Pizza in Danville for their first in-person event of 2021 from 4 – 6pm on Dec. 1st! Enjoy a fantastic evening outdoors: networking, socializing, and… pizza, beer or wine! Advance tickets: $10, At the door: $15. Venue limit is 100 people.
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Women’s Council of REALTORS®
FASHION SHOW – Nov. 19
Let the Countdown Begin:
Ethics Training Requirement Due Dec. 31st!
Don’t forget to fulfill your Code of Ethics Training Requirement by Dec. 31st! As required for REALTOR® membership, all REALTORS® must complete at least 2.5 hours of ethics training that meets specific learning objectives and criteria. The current cycle deadline is Dec. 31, 2021. Don’t wait and face suspension!
Click here to check your status and choose one of the many training options provided.
What happens if a REALTOR® doesn’t meet the training requirement on time?
Failure to meet the requirement is a violation of a membership duty and will result in suspension of membership for the first two months (January and February) of 2022 or until the requirement is met, whichever occurs sooner. On March 1, 2022, the membership of a member who is still suspended as of that date will be automatically terminated.
Please join us for the West County Virtual Marketing meeting this Thursday, November 18 from 9 to 10am and learn the Red Flags in Escrow. While not every problem can be anticipated, there are Red Flags you should watch for in your transactions. Being proactive to these potential showstoppers will help ensure a successful closing and bring you referrals. Also learn to reduce your risk of cyberfraud by practicing “Good Cyber Hygiene”.
C.A.R. is proud to have sponsored and supported four major bills which were signed by the Governor that further the goal of fair housing. These bills will reduce discrimination in housing and help ensure the dream of homeownership can be a reality for more Californians. These bills include our sponsored bills AB 491 (Ward & Gonzalez) and SB 263 (Rubio); and supported bills AB 948 (Holden) and AB 1466 (McCarty)…
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MLS UPDATE:
Effective November 29 changes to the following MLS Rules & Regulations go into effect. These changes are being made to provide further clarification for how “Coming Soon” listings function within the MLS. Changed MLS Rules include: 7.5.1 Mandatory Submission, 9.1.1 Showing Access, 10.1 Statuses, and 10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings.
Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!
C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.
If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.
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All REALTORS® are required by NAR to complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years, the current cycle: 2019 – 2021. See below for the many ways you can meet this requirement!
Training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by NAR. Those who complete the necessary 45-hour CE requirement for license renewal during the current cycle must email a copy of their ethics completion certificate to CCAR at [email protected]. We will update your status with NAR to show that you have fulfilled the requirement. Failure to complete the required training is a violation of membership duty for which CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR memberships are suspended and subsequently terminated.
Referral agents with CCAR (LFRO status) do not have to complete the requirement.
Please note: If you had your Continuing Education requirement waived by the California DRE due to the 70/30 Exemption, you must still complete the NAR ethics training requirement unless you have earned NAR Emeritus status.
What happens if a REALTOR® doesn’t meet the training requirement on time?
Failure to meet the requirement is a violation of a membership duty and will result in suspension of membership for the first two months (January and February) of 2022 or until the requirement is met, whichever occurs sooner. On March 1, 2022, the membership of a member who is still suspended as of that date will be automatically terminated.
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SELF-PACED, ONLINE COURSES WITH NAR (UPDATES YOUR RECORD AUTOMATICALLY – NO NEED TO SEND IN CERTIFICATE): FREE
LIVE STREAM/ZOOM COURSES: FREE – $20
Please contact CCAR’s Member Services with any questions at 925.295.1270. If you have already completed an Ethics course during the current cycle (2019 – 2021), please email a copy of your certificate to [email protected].
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the creation of a Housing Strike Force within the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the convening of a series of tenant roundtables across the state.
Attorney General Bonta today also launched a Housing Portal on DOJ’s website with resources and information for California homeowners and tenants.
Together, the Housing Strike Force, roundtables, and Housing Portal are part of DOJ’s new effort to advance housing access, affordability, and equity in California. DOJ’s Housing Strike Force will draw on the expertise of attorneys from the Land Use and Conservation Section, the Consumer Protection Section, the Civil Rights Enforcement Section, and the Environment Section’s Bureau of Environmental Justice to address the housing crisis and to alleviate its effects.
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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.
Introduction to Paragon
Wed., Nov. 10 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Homesnap Pro
Wed., Nov. 10 | 10:00am – 10:45am
Getting Started with LionDesk CRM
Wed., Nov. 10 | 11:30am – 12:15pm
10 Reasons New Home Sales Make Your Job Easier
Thu., Nov. 11 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Supra eKEY Agent Training
Thu., Nov. 11 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Nov. 11 | 9:00am – 11:00am
License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Nov. 12 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
zipForm Fundamentals
Mon., Nov. 15 | 9:00am – 10:00am
C.A.R. presents: RPA Contingencies and Cancellations
Mon., Nov. 15 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Strategies for Online Lead Conversion
Tue., Nov. 16 | 8:00am – 8:30am
Earn Seller and Buyer Leads
Tue., Nov. 16 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Use RPR® Maps to Serve Your Clients
Tue., Nov. 16 | 11:00am – 11:45am
Strategies from First Contact to First Meeting
Wed., Nov. 17 | 8:00am – 8:30am
Manage Your Listings with SupraWEB
Wed., Nov. 17 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Prospecting with RPR®
Wed., Nov. 17 | 9:00am – 9:45am
CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Wed., Nov. 17 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Click here to request 1:1 CCAR Training.
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING – NOV. 18
Meeting ID: 969 0562 9800
Passcode: 816803
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Get Your Ticket: YPN’s Outdoor PIZZA & BEER MIXER – Dec. 1
Join CCAR YPN at Primo’s Pizza in Danville for their first in-person event of 2021 from 4 – 6pm on Dec. 1st! Enjoy a fantastic evening outdoors: networking, socializing, and… pizza beer or wine! Advance tickets: $10, At the door: $15. Venue limit is 100 people.
REGISTER >>
Women’s Council of REALTORS®
FASHION SHOW – Nov. 19
New Laws For 2022
The deadline has passed for the Governor to sign or veto legislation on his desk. For a compiled list and summary of all new laws impacting members, click the link below.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the creation of a Housing Strike Force within the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the convening of a series of tenant roundtables across the state. Attorney General Bonta today also launched a Housing Portal on DOJ’s website with resources and information for California homeowners and tenants. Together, the Housing Strike Force, roundtables, and Housing Portal are part of DOJ’s new effort to…
Over 1,800 CCAR REALTOR® members still need to complete 2.5 hours of ethics training by Dec. 31 as required by NAR. There are many ways to meet this requirement including self paced, free online courses, as well as Live Stream and Zoom options for a small fee. Training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by NAR. Failure to complete the required training by Dec. 31 is a violation of…
Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!
C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.
If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.
CONTACT THE INFOLINE >>
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…
LAPTOPS ON SALE:
MLS UPDATE:
On November 10th updates will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality including:
1. Default Quick Search Update (Listing Agent & Buyer Agent)
2. Lots & Land Assessment Field Option “Unknown”
3. Paragon Statistics Visibility
4. Resources Menu Layout
Effective November 29 changes to the following MLS Rules & Regulations go into effect. These changes are being made to provide further clarification for how “Coming Soon” listings function within the MLS. Changed MLS Rules include: 7.5.1 Mandatory Submission, 9.1.1 Showing Access, 10.1 Statuses, and 10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings.
Platinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program
CCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.
