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Please join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for a 2021 Wildfires Virtual Insurance Recovery Forum. Learn about services and resources available through the Department of Insurance and their partner United Policyholders, that will help you navigate your homeowners insurance recovery efforts including information on how to protect yourself from potential scams.
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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.
• CCAR’s Centennial Celebration – This Thursday!
• 2021 Wildfires Insurance Recovery Forum – Sep. 22
• Serve on Pro Standards or Grievance Committees
FEATURED: C.A.R. Fair Housing & Diversity Forum
with CEO Joel Singer
Tue., Sep. 28 | 10:00 – 11:00am
Intro to RPR® – REALTORS Property Resource
Wed., Sep. 22 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Industrial Property Sales/Lease
Wed., Sep. 22 | 10:00 – 12:00pm
Office Sales and Leases
Wed., Sep. 22 | 12:30 – 2:30pm
Partner w/ Builders and Keep Your Commission
Thu., Sep. 23 | 8:00 – 9:00am
Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Sep. 23 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Learn to List/Sell Bankruptcy Properties
Thu., Sep. 23 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
NAR Code of Ethics Training
Fri., Sep. 24 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Send Auto-Notifications to Clients (Collab Center)
Mon., Sep. 27 | 1:00 – 3:00pm
Prospecting with RPR®
Tue., Sep. 28 | 9:00 – 9:45am
New Home Market Update
Tue., Sep. 28 | 9:00 – 10:00am
Intro to Transactions (zipForm Edition)
Tue., Sep. 28 | 1:00 – 3:00pm
C.A.R.: Financing the American Dream
Wed., Sep. 29 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Residential Disclosures (REVEI)
Wed., Sep. 29 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
zipForm Mobile
Wed., Sep. 29 | 12:00 – 1:00pm
Click here to request 1:1 CCAR Training.
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Click here for a printable education calendar.
Code of Ethics Virtual Training: FREE
Fri., Sep. 24 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
DON’T FORGET! For REALTOR® membership and to avoid suspension of all Board/Association privileges, you must complete your Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2021!
Virtual Olympic Sized Motivational Talk
Thu., Sep. 30 | 9:30am – 11:00am
WCR presents Duke Zielinski, Consultant to the Olympics and former Olympians Karen and Sarah Josephson, 1988 Silver Medalists and 1992 Gold Medalists in Synchronized Swimming. Learn what it takes to maintain high mental acumen while performing at your best as well as listening to experiences of Olympians and what it took to compete at that high level.
Realtor® safety month
REALTORS® are traditionally among the most vulnerable professionals at work in the field, but also have some of the most valued resources in times of crisis. During September’s REALTOR® Safety Month take time out of your busy schedule to learn how to stay safer in your profession.
Safety Training Opportunities
• NAR REALTOR® Safety Training: On-Demand
• CE Shop Safety Courses: Anytime Online
• Agent Essentials: Staying Safe: Anytime Online
• Practice in a Pandemic World: Anytime Online
CCAR Annual Membership Meeting
Wed., Oct. 13 | 1:00pm – 4:30pm
You can´t miss this rare opportunity to hear first-hand from leading industry resources, Dave Walsh, C.A.R. 2021 President, Joel Singer, C.A.R. CEO and Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel.
Join Us This Thursday For Our Safe and Festive Event!
You’re invited to join CCAR members, leadership and guests to celebrate 100 Years of Excellence at the CCAR Centennial Celebration this Thursday, September 23rd at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 4:00-7:00 pm.
CCAR MEMBERS REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>
CCAR NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE >>
We want to remind you that in accordance with the recent Contra Costa County health order HO-COVID19-57, guests 12 years and older are required to show appropriate proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results within 72 hours of the event to enter the indoor portion of the facility for the purpose of dining and drinking. Those who are not vaccinated or cannot provide proof of a negative test may enjoy all the outdoor festivities, food and beverage service, but may not enter the building except to use the bathroom facilities. All will be required to wear a mask when indoors.
We look forward to celebrating a safe and festive event with you, your families and guests!
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Join CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Sep. 22 from 6:00 – 7:00pm for a 2021 Wildfires Virtual Insurance Recovery Forum. Learn about services and resources available through the Department of Insurance and their partner United Policyholders, that will help you navigate your homeowners insurance recovery efforts including information on how to…
Apply now if you are interested and qualify for serving on the 2025 Professional Standards or Grievance Committees.
Additionally, we are accepting requests from REALTOR® members applying for the Professional Standards Committee who are interested in serving on its sub-committees as a mediator and/or an ethics advocate.
The new term begins January 1, 2024 and Applications are due by October 18, 2024.
For more information contact Gail Hargis at
VIEW APPLICATION >>
LAPTOPS ON SALE:
MLS UPDATE:
To ensure you have access to all data from the NorCal MLS Alliance, a new field will launch in Paragon October 5th. This new “Total Number of Garage & Parking Space” field will be located to the “Garage Space” field when searching and will include the following tooltip:
“Total parking is the complete sum of all places you have sole right to put a…
“Total parking is the complete sum of all places you have sole right to put a vehicle that does not get towed legally. It could be a spot in a garage, it might be an allocated spot in a condo complex, but it would NOT be an open street space or any public parking spaces that are shared.”
Apply now if you are interested and qualify for serving on the 2025 Professional Standards or Grievance Committees.
Additionally, we are accepting requests from REALTOR® members applying for the Professional Standards Committee who are interested in serving on its sub-committees as a mediator and/or an ethics advocate.
The new term begins January 1, 2025. Please return your completed application by October 18, 2024.
For more information contact CCAR Professional Standards Administrator at [email protected].
Click a title below to view detailed contents by topic.
Education contains a list of upcoming classes.
• Happy Birthday CCAR!
• West County Marketing Meeting This Thursday
• Serve on Pro Standards or Grievance Committees
FEATURED: 7 Keys to Lifetime Clients
Thu., Sep. 16 | 10:00 – 11:00am
FEATURED: Rev Up Your Listings in Reverse
Tue., Sep. 21 | 10:00 – 11:00am
Finish 2021 with More Listings
Wed., Sep. 15 | 10 – 11am
Avoiding REALTOR® Danger Zones
Wed., Sep. 15 | 11am – 12pm
Top 5 REALTOR® Safety Apps
Wed., Sep. 15 | 1pm – 2pm
Keys to Lifetime Clients
Thu., Sep. 16 | 10am – 11am
CMA Reports & Listing Presentations with RPR®
Thu., Sep. 16 | 11am – 11:45am
Auto-Notifications with Collaboration Center
Thu., Sep. 16 | 1pm – 3pm
License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Sep. 17 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
zipForm Fundamentals
Mon., Sep. 20 | 9am – 10am
Rev Up Your Listings in Reverse
Tue., Sep. 21 | 10am – 11am
Social Media Marketing Techniques for your Business
Tue., Sep. 21 | 12pm – 1pm
Intro to Paragon
Tue., Sep. 21 | 1pm – 3pm
Click here to request 1:1 CCAR Training.
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Click here for a printable education calendar.
Realtor® safety month
REALTORS® are traditionally among the most vulnerable professionals at work in the field, but also have some of the most valued resources in times of crisis. During September’s REALTOR® Safety Month take time out of your busy schedule to learn how to stay safer in your profession.
Safety Training Opportunities
• Avoiding REALTOR® Danger Zones:
Wed., Sep 15 | 11am – 12pm
• Top 5 REALTOR® Safety Apps: Wed., Sep 15 | 1 – 2pm
• REALTOR® Safety Discussion –
Avoiding Danger Zones: Thu., Sep 16 | 11am – 12pm
• Doing Business During COVID-19: Anytime Online
• Agent Essentials: Staying Safe: Anytime Online
• Safe R.E. Practice in a Pandemic World: Anytime Online
Code of Ethics Virtual Training
Fri., Sep. 24 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fulfill your NAR Triennial Ethics requirement before the end of the year FREE! This engaging training will be presented by Nationally Recognized REALTOR® Speaker Leigh Brown in conjunction with the Fourth Annual National Real Estate Ethics Day®!
Virtual Olympic Sized Motivational Talk
Thu., Sep. 30 | 9:30am – 11:00am
WCR presents Duke Zielinski, Consultant to the Olympics and former Olympians Karen and Sarah Josephson, 1988 Silver Medalists and 1992 Gold Medalists in Synchronized Swimming. Learn what it takes to maintain high mental acumen while performing at your best as well as listening to experiences of Olympians and what it took to compete at that high level.
CCAR Annual Membership Meeting
Wed., Oct. 13 | 1:00pm – 4:30pm
You can´t miss this rare opportunity to hear first-hand from leading industry resources, Dave Walsh, C.A.R. 2021 President, Joel Singer, C.A.R. CEO and Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel.
Happy Birthday CCAR! Party With Us On Sep. 23rd!
You’re invited to join CCAR members, leadership and guests to celebrate 100 Years of Excellence at the CCAR Centennial Celebration Thursday, September 23rd at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 4:00-7:00 pm.
CCAR MEMBERS REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>
CCAR NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE >>
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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”.
Apply now if you are interested and qualify for serving on the 2025 Professional Standards or Grievance Committees.
Additionally, we are accepting requests from REALTOR® members applying for the Professional Standards Committee who are interested in serving on its sub-committees as a mediator and/or an ethics advocate.
The new term begins January 1, 2024 and Applications are due by October 18, 2024.
For more information contact Gail Hargis at
VIEW APPLICATION >>
LAPTOPS ON SALE:
MLS UPDATE:
To ensure you have access to all data from the NorCal MLS Alliance, a new field will launch in Paragon October 5th. This new “Total Number of Garage & Parking Space” field will be located to the “Garage Space” field when searching and will include the following tooltip:
“Total parking is the complete sum of all places you have sole right to put a…
Platinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program
CCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.
