Weekly Jolt – 091421

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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Top News

• Happy Birthday CCAR!
• West County Marketing Meeting This Thursday
• Serve on Pro Standards or Grievance Committees

MLS Updates

• New Paragon MLS Search Field
• Listing Input Message – ShowingTime

Education

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.

Covid-19 Updates

Contra Costa Vaccine Appointment Request Form
CCAR COVID-19 Updates on ccartoday.com
C.A.R. COVID-19 Updates
Contra Costa COVID-19 Updates

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ RICHMOND BUILDING SURVEY

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 – Sep. 24

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®!

WCR MOTIVATIONAL TALK – Sep. 30

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.

The Big Event – oct. 13

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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Learn the Red Flags in Escrow at the West County Marketing Meeting – Nov. 18

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 for 2025 Pro Standards & Grievance Committee

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 [email protected].

VIEW APPLICATION >>

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

New Paragon MLS Search Field Launching Oct. 5

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…

Previous YPN School Supply & Shoe Drives

In recent years, CCAR YPN has collected over 200 backpacks filled with more than 1,000 pencils, 150 notebooks, markers, and other essential school supplies. These resources have been distributed to students, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed as they start a new school year. Donate today and help us continue to provide the necessary resources and supplies to ensure young students have what they need to stay on track and thrive.

Thanks in part to your generous donations, Moving Forward was able to provide scholarships for seven college students from Richmond in amounts ranging from $500-$1,500 and provide over two hundred backpacks full of school supplies to hundreds of local K-12 students!

Please give on behalf of YPN
(specified beneath donation amount) so donations are trackable.

2023

2022

2021

In addition to $650 online cash donations, CCAR Members also donated:

87 Backpacks
57 Notebooks
150 Pens
480 Pencils
10 Binders
24 Binder paper / Packs
11 Pencil Sharpeners
67 Erasers

9 Highlighters / Packs
33 Colored Marker Sets
12 Crayon Sets
25 Colored Pencil Sets
7 Scissors
16 Glues
33 Rulers
3 Construction Paper / Packs

Election Day Next Tuesday, Sep. 14

The 2021 Recall Election is right around the corner, and the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is asking REALTORS® to come together and Get Out the Vote!

REALTORS® have a civic duty to exercise the right to vote to shape the policies that protect your bottom line. Lawmakers trust your expertise, and your clients value the services you provide. It is critical that REALTOR® voices and your clients’ voices are heard at the ballot box—especially at a time when California needs more housing.

Weekly Jolt – 090721

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 07, 2021

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Project 4 Band Performing at CCAR Centennial Celebration

CCAR members and families, don’t miss our indoor/outdoor Centennial Celebration on Thursday, September 23rd featuring guest performances by Project 4 Band! Enjoy their signature funk, soul, pop, Latin and R&B sounds.

Also featuring BBQ catered by Kinders, beer, wine, and bubbly, great raffle prizes for adults and children, lawn games and much more! Join us at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive in Pleasant Hill from 4:00 – 7:00pm.

REGISTER HERE >>

Election Day Next Tuesday, Sep. 14

The 2021 Recall Election is right around the corner, and the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is asking REALTORS® to come together and Get Out the Vote! REALTORS® have a civic duty to exercise the right to vote to shape the policies that protect your bottom line. Lawmakers trust your expertise, and your clients value the services you provide. It is critical that REALTOR® voices and your clients’ voices are heard at the ballot box—especially at a time when California needs more housing…

Previous YPN School Supply & Shoe Drives

As a part of C.A.R.’s Month-of-Giving, CCAR YPN is hosting a school supply and shoe drive in partnership with Moving Forward, a non-profit whose mission is to make a positive impact on the Richmond community through health, academics, and community service.

Donate today and help us reach our 2023 goal of 200 pairs of new children’s shoes as well as school supplies to enable young students to get what they need and not fall behind. The deadline is Friday, August 18th at 2pm!

Read more for a link to Moving Forward’s Amazon wish list, how to donate directly to Moving Forward’s scholarship program, and school supply drop off locations.

CCAR’s Richmond Building – Your Opinion Matters

CCAR’s Richmond office is in an area that is experiencing ongoing safety concerns. The Board of Directors is considering the potential sale of the current Richmond site in order to purchase another property in a better location within District 5.

This move will allow us to protect our assets and better serve District 5 members (District 5 includes the cities of Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Richmond Annex, Richmond, Point Richmond, Pinole, Rodeo and San Pablo).

TAKE SURVEY >>

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

NorCal MLS Alliance Broker Tours

Every week, REALTORS® and affiliated professionals meet in various locations around the state to network, market property listings, and tour homes for sale. Read more to view dates and times of Broker Tours and Marketing Meetings of everywhere part of the NorCal MLS Alliance…

Reimagine the MLS with Remine

Remine is a sleek, modern MLS front-end solution designed by agents for agents. It provides all the essential MLS functions that REALTORS® need to do business — outside of listing add/edit.

Available via desktop or mobile app, it’s your one-stop-shop for property searches, predictive analytics, engaging with clients, branded CMAs, and more! Follow the link to register for training opportunities!

NorCal MLS Alliance Broker Tours

CCAR Monday Morning Mart Meeting. 1950’s; Early days of MLS.

EAST BAY

Alameda INFORUM

ALAMEDA
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OAKLEY, BETHEL ISLAND, KNIGHTSEN
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MARKETING MEETINGS: CCRIM, RMA, ROSSMOOR, WEST COUNTY
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East Contra Costa Networking Meeting

BRENTWOOD
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Tri-Cities Marketing Council

FREMONT, NEWARK, UNION CITY
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OAKLAND, BERKELEY
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Central County Marketing Group

HAYWARD, CASTRO VALLEY, SAN LORENZON, SAN LEANDRO
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Delta Marketing

ANTIOCH, PITTSBURG, BAY POINT
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Real Estate Alliance of Livermore

LIVERMORE
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Valley Real Estate Network

DUBLIN, PLEASANTON, SUNOL
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Alameda INFORUM

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Contra Costa Association of Realtors®

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Central County Marketing Group

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