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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | February 22, 2022

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Top News

• The New 2022 RPA – FREE Class for CCAR Only – Mar. 1
• C.A.R. Virtual Legislative Day – Mar. 2
• C.A.R. Ethics Peer-to-Peer Infoline

MLS Updates

• NAR Mandated Paragon 5 Changes
• MLS Rules and Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

Education

Avoiding Threats to Your Wealth: Inflation and Taxes
Wed., Feb. 23 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Introduction to Transactions zipForm Edition
Wed., Feb. 23 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Wise Agent CRM’s Time-Saving Paragon Integration
Thu., Feb. 24 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Thu., Feb. 24 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Feb 25 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Sending Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Mon,, Feb. 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

The New RPA – FREE for CCAR Members Only!
Tue., Mar. 1 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Advanced zipForm Features
Thu., Mar. 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am

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

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Earn An NAR Green Designation!

Thu., Feb. 17 | 9:00am – 10:00am | Virtual
Featured Speaker: Danh Nguyen
Danh Nguyen is the Program Administrator for Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) and has been working in affordable housing for the last 17 years. Within the GSFA program, he is responsible for program training, processing of borrower and lender applications, and general client support services.
Meeting ID: 969 0562 9800
Passcode: 816803

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PARAGON’s NEW HELP SITE

Black Knight is excited to announce that Paragon’s Help Site has a fresh new look and location!
Here is the new help site URL: help.paragonrels.com

You can enjoy updated content and instructions, including written out process and quick videos to show you all of the features of Paragon. Additionally, Help Site information will be added and/or updated as Paragon evolves.

The new Paragon Help Site is hosted on a new platform, which means the updates and improvements will keep coming! You may notice some links within Paragon that still direct to the old help site; we appreciate your patience as Black Knight makes all of the updates to point to the new help site.
We hope you enjoy the new Paragon help site!

FREE CCAR Members Only Class:
The New 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Next Tuesday, March 1

Tuesday, March 1 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Live Remote Class via Zoom | Free

Instructor: Joel Carlson
NAR Designated Real Estate Instructor (DREI), C.A.R. Master Instructor, Certified Real Estate Consultant (CREC), President of the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance of Orange County, and Broker with over 25 years of experience.

The 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) course offers you the unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the most widely used and trusted purchase agreement in California. Learn to write offers easily and close transactions! Receive hands-on knowledge you need to develop your services to help clients purchase their home and secure your position as a trusted real estate advisor.

This is a free, one-time opportunity for CCAR Members only. This course does not qualify for C.E. Credits.

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C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

Register now for C.A.R.’s fully virtual Legislative Day on Wednesday, March 2nd. C.A.R.’s Legislative Day provides an opportunity for REALTORS® from across California to participate in meetings with their state legislators to discuss the issues that affect the real estate industry the most.

Those who have not attended the in-person event will now have the…

Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

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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LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

NAR Mandated Paragon 5 Changes

To comply with the recent NAR MLS Mandates the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS and data display requirements by March 1st.

1. Non-filtering of Listings
(Compensation, Broker, Agent)
2. Compensation Syndication
3. Compensation Disclaimer
4. Updated Listing Attribution
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MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

CCAR is enhancing our Clear Cooperation enforcement process by shortening the violation warning period from 3 calendar days to 1 calendar day. Other changing MLS Rules include: 7.5 Mandatory Submission, 7.15 Estate Sale, Probate, Bankruptcy Listings, 11.14 Data Feed Available to Participants, 11.15. Brokerage Back Office Data Feeds, 11.16 Listing Broker’s Offer of Compensation, 12.10 False or Misleading Advertising and Representations; True Picture Standard of Conduct, 12.14 Display, 12.16(e) Listing Attribution, and Section 12.19.21: (C.A.R. Section 12.19.18:)

CCAR Sponsors

The New 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement – Mar. 1

Instructor: Joel Carlson

NAR Designated Real Estate Instructor (DREI), C.A.R. Master Instructor, Certified Real Estate Consultant (CREC), President of the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance of Orange County, and Broker with over 25 years of experience.

CCAR MEMBERS ONLY

Tuesday, March 1 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Live Remote Class via Zoom | Free

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This is a free, one-time opportunity for CCAR Members only. This course does not qualify for C.E. Credits.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | February 15, 2022

CCAR Will be closed mon., Feb. 21
in observance of Presidents Day.

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The New 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement – Mar. 1

For CCAR Members only. The 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) course on March 1st from 10am – 1pm offers you the unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the most widely used and trusted purchase agreement in California.

Learn to write offers easily and close transactions! Receive hands-on knowledge you need to develop your services to…

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…

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Feb. 22

Co-Listing Agent Listing Edit Ability
Co-Listings agents will have the ability to maintain listings just like the listing agent of a specific listing. MLS Compliance enforcement remains unchanged and any MLS Compliance issues will be the responsibility of the listing broker and agent.

ADU Acknowledgement
Upon saving a listing with ADU “Yes” selected, the Paragon MLS system will prompt the user to acknowledge that the listing meets the legal definition of an ADU. The pop-up prompt will include the legal definition for review by the user at the moment of acknowledgement.

CCAR Sponsors

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | February 8, 2022

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C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

Text Code of Ethics typed on retro typewriter

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…

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

This year C.A.R. will be hosting two Legislative Days, one virtual and one in-person. Additional information regarding the in-person meetings will be available at a later date.

C.A.R.’s Legislative Day provides an opportunity for REALTORS® from across California to participate in meetings with their state legislators to discuss the issues that affect the real estate industry the most.

Those who have not attended the in-person event will now have the opportunity to participate in a virtual event. Legislative Day is a great investment in your business, as it will provide you the opportunity to hear from the state’s most dynamic political leaders.

On March 2, 2022, you will have the opportunity to not only participate in a virtual meeting with your Legislative Representative but will have access to virtual events throughout the day.

If you are interested in registering and participating on March 2nd, please register here. Registration is Free!

Legislative Day Activities:

9:00am – 10:00am:

10:00am – 3:00pm:

11:00am:

11:30am:

1:00pm:

1:30pm:

3 :00pm – 3:45pm:

Join us for the Main Event – 2022 Issue Briefing!
This is a must-do and the only way to start your day! California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis is tentatively scheduled to join us to discuss the state of housing in California. You’ll also hear from C.A.R.’s 2022 President Otto Catrina, C.A.R.’s new CEO John Sebree and get a legislative briefing from C.A.R.’s Sr. Vice President and Chief Lobbyist Sanjay Wagle.

Virtual Legislator Office Visits
Discussions with your state legislators will be scheduled during this time frame. Please note, you will have to register separately to take part in these meetings.
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Senator Bill Dodd
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Assemblymember Tim Grayson
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Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
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Senator Steve Glazer
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Economic Update

* More information on in-person Legislative Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th will be available at a later date.

If you have questions regarding Legislative Day, contact Government Affairs Director Heather Schiffman at [email protected].

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C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

NAR Mandated Paragon 5 Changes

MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

The New 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement – Mar. 1

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The New 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement – Mar. 1

Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Feb. 22

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C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

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