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Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Aug. 3

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On August 3rd the following updates will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality.

MLS Disclaimer: The disclaimer that appears on detail report views in the MLS will be updated to the following to provide additional liability protection when utilizing floor plans in the MLS.
 
  • “©Bay East, CCAR, bridgeMLS. Based on information from Bay East and Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® and bridgeMLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. If a floor plan is included, the floor plan is for illustrative purposes only, and the actual dimensions and layout of the home may differ from the floor plan. Buyer is urged to make a detailed inspection of the property, and if any aspect of a floor plan is critical to the buyer’s decision to purchase, buyer must conduct their own measurements and inspection. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.”
Embedded Video: Using this new field you will be able to add a URL to an unbranded video. The embedded videos will display on the Connect Report views – CollabLink, ConnectView, Collab Center Detail, and Paragon Connect Detail. Allowing clients to view the video without navigating away from the listing display.
 
“Active – Coming Soon” to “Pending”: The ability to update an “Active – Coming Soon” listing directly to “Pending” without the need to first update the listing to a “New” or “Active” listing.
 
City List: Removal of “Point Richmond” from the City pick list. Searching Point Richmond will still be possible by leveraging the “Area” field.
 
If you have any questions please contact Member Services at [email protected].

Annual CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10

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Fri., May 10  |  11:30am Check-in  | Boundary Oak Golf Course

Get ready to tee off for two fantastic causes at CCAR’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament! Dust off your Callaways and TaylorMades for an unforgettable day on the greens of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek on Friday, May 10 at 11:30am.

While you swing for a purpose, enjoy a delicious boxed lunch, and then end the day with a post-tournament dinner and award ceremony, all included for every golfer. For those who prefer to join us later in the evening, “Dinner Only” tickets are also available where you can bid on fantastic raffle prizes and enjoy a cash bar to keep the celebration going!

Your participation isn’t just about the game—it’s about making a meaningful difference. Every swing supports CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, ensuring a stronger community and brighter futures.

Let’s make this year’s tournament one to remember, both on and off the course!

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Weekly Jolt – 071321

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JULY 13, 2021

Click a title below to view detailed contents by topic.
Education contains a list of upcoming classes.

•  A Message From The President
•  CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – Aug 2
•  CCAR Walnut Creek Offices Now Open
•  George Irvin Celebration of Life – July 17
•  New 2021 Fire Safety Laws
•  CCAR Affiliate Liaison Application
•  Code of Ethics Violators

•  Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Aug 3
•  Paragon Connect – Full Listing Edit – July 19
•  Privy – Launching July 20th

FEATURED: The New California RPA
Wed., Aug 18  |  9am – 1pm

Intro to Paragon
Wed., July 14  |  9:30am – 11:30am

NAR: Getting Retirement Ready
Wed., July 14  |  11am – 12pm

10 Ways New Homes Make Your Job Easier
Wed., July 14  |  12 – 1pm

Create Winning Listing Presentations w/ RPR®
Thu., July 15  |  9 – 9:45am

Streamline Rental Screening & Lease Agreements
Thu., July 15  |  10 – 11am

Become a HomeSpotter Expert
Thu., July 15  |  2 – 2:45pm

Earn NAR’s Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Endorsement
Fri., July 16  |  9 – 9:30am

Prospecting for Seller Leads: LIVE Homesnap Class
Fri., July 16  |  2:30 – 3pm

LionDesk CRM: Getting Started
Mon., July 19  |  11:30am – 12:15pm

Sending Auto-Notifications w/ Collab Center
Mon., July 19  |  1 – 3pm

Generate Listings & Referrals w/ Homebot
Tue., July 20  |  12 – 1pm

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Tue., July 20  |  1 – 3pm

Maximize Your Commercial RE Biz w/ RPR
Wed., July 21  |  9 – 9:45am

Lease or Purchase in Commercial RE
Wed., July 21  |  10am – 12pm

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.

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

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West County Marketing Meeting:

Top Producers Panel
Thu., July 15  |  9:00 – 10:00am
Meeting ID: 969 0562 9800
Passcode: 816803
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The New California RPA:

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The NEW California Residential Purchase Agreement
Wed., August 18  |  9:00am – 1:00pm
C.A.R. is revising the RPA Agreement this year. Dozens of changes are being made to this crucial form and you don’t want to be left in the dark! Sign up today to learn about the NEW RPA Agreement directly from C.A.R.’s own Gov Hutchinson! CCAR Members and non-members, receive reduced pricing when taking this class through CCAR!
REGISTER >>

LEGISLATIVE CORNER:

Watch this quick video to learn how C.A.R. is tackling the housing affordability crisis in Sacramento by advocating for policies that address the root cause — a lack of supply.

Online Continuing Education

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

A Message From The President

Annual CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10

Get ready to tee off for two fantastic causes, CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, at our annual charity Golf Tournament! Dust off your Callaways and TaylorMades for an unforgettable day on the greens of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek on Friday, May 10 at 11:30am.

While you swing for a purpose, enjoy a delicious boxed lunch, and then end the day with a post-tournament dinner and award ceremony, all included for every golfer. For those who prefer to join us later in the evening, “Dinner Only” tickets are also available where you can bid on fantastic raffle prizes and enjoy a cash bar to keep the celebration going!

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CCAR Walnut Creek Offices Now Open

This week CCAR’s Walnut Creek Office opened to members! Regular pre-Covid hours will resume Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 

CCAR’s Richmond Office is closed indefinitely.

All individuals must wear a face covering inside the premises if they are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. By entering the premises without a mask, you are attesting that you are vaccinated or have a legal exemption…

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Make Your Home Fire-Safe

Every year, fires threaten homes and properties as a result of unnecessary combustible debris and vegetation. It is every property owner’s responsibility to eliminate these fire hazards on their property that may endanger their neighbors and the community at large. Read more to learn about two new laws that went into effect this year.

Defensible Space Law: effective July 1, 2021

Home Hardening Disclosure Law: effective January 1, 2021

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Call for Applications: CCAR Affiliate Liaison to BOD

CCAR is calling for applications from qualified Affiliate members who are interested in serving a two-year term as a non-voting Affiliate Liaison to the 2024 Board of Directors.

This person will act as liaison between the Board of Directors and the Affiliate membership, conveying their concerns to the Board and communicating back to the Affiliate membership. The non-voting liaison must have been a CCAR Affiliate Member for two years immediately preceding appointment.

Click here for the Affiliate Liaison Application, due by Aug. 14th at 5pm.

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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…

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MLS UPDATE:

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Privy: Launching Aug. 2

Privy is a powerful real estate investing software platform that is powered by real time MLS data.

Privy was built by a group of investor focused real estate agents to scale their own business. Instead of being able to work with a handful of investors effectively they used data, software and automation to work with dozens of…

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Paragon Connect – Full Listing Edit: Launching July 19th

CCAR and Black Knight are excited to introduce full listing edit via Paragon Connect. With full listing edit, you will have the ability to access and edit any of your listing data from just about any device. You will get full access to all fields, lookups, geographical data and more! In addition, all of your configurations, business rules, and data checks will also be in place…

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Make Your Home Fire-Safe

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More than 100,000 Los Angeles residents have been displaced by one of the most devastating wildfires in California’s history. The need for immediate assistance is critical to help families recover and rebuild.

You can make a difference by supporting the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Now through January 31, 2025, 100% of donations designated for California wildfire relief will go directly to helping victims and recovery efforts.

Creating and maintaining defensible space is essential for increasing your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It’s the buffer that homeowners are required to create on their property between a structure and the plants, brush and trees or other items surrounding the structure that could catch fire. This space is needed to slow the spread of wildfire and improves the safety of firefighters defending your home.

Contra Costa County Fire Website
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

Defensible Space Law: effective July 1, 2021 – Defensible space is the term for a buffer zone that homeowners create between a structure on the property and any flammable grass, trees, shrubs, or wildland area that surround it. Existing state and local laws require certain property owners to maintain defensible space on their property. Sellers of such properties will need to provide documentation that their property is in compliance with defensible space laws, or buyers will be required to agree to obtain such documentation of compliance in the future.  This law applies to: sales of residential one to four properties; condominiums or other common interest development units; or manufactured homes; where the property is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone; when TDS is required.

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Home Hardening Disclosure Law: effective January 1, 2021 – “Home hardening” refers to building resistant materials and home features that protect a home from catching fire. Beginning January 1, 2021, sellers will be required to complete a new home hardening disclosure (Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Advisory, FHDS) for properties that are: within high or very high fire hazard zones; built before 2010; residential one to four properties; condominiums or other common interest development units; or manufactured homes.

Call for Applications: CCAR Affiliate Liaison to BOD

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CCAR is now calling for applications from qualified Affiliate members who are interested in serving a two-year term as a non-voting Affiliate Liaison to the 2024 Board of Directors.

This person will act as liaison between the Board of Directors and the Affiliate membership, conveying their concerns to the Board and communicating back to the Affiliate membership. The non-voting Affiliate Liaison must have been an Affiliate Member of the Association for two (2) years immediately preceding appointment.

Applications will be reviewed by the CCAR Executive Committee for consideration and recommendation to the Board of Directors who will make the final selection of the 2024 Affiliate Liaison.

Applications due by August 14, 2023 at 5pm. 

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