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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JULY 13, 2021

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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!

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…

George Irvin Celebration of Life – July 17

A Celebration of Life service will be held in honor of CCAR Past President George Irvin, Jr., “Big George” (Executive Brokers) on Saturday, July 17 from 2:00 – 5:30 pm at the Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Drive in Walnut Creek.

Please visit George’s Memorial Website here to RSVP and learn more.

Donations may be made in George’s honor to the CCAR Scholarship Foundation.

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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CCAR Affiliate Liaison to BOD: Applications Due Friday

Are you an engaged CCAR Affiliate member ready to take your involvement to the next level? We’re excited to announce the call for applications for the Affiliate Liaison to the 2026–2027 Board of Directors—a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our Association.

As the non-voting Affiliate Liaison, you’ll serve as the essential link between CCAR’s Affiliate members and the Board. It’s a great opportunity to grow as a leader, build lasting relationships, and contribute in a meaningful way to the success and unity of our Association.

If you’re passionate about community, collaboration, and making a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.
Deadline: August 1, 2025 by 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…

MLS UPDATE:

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Aug. 3

On August 3rd updates will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality including:
1. The MLS Disclaimer,
2. Embedded Video,
3. “Active – Coming Soon” to “Pending”,
4. “City List”

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…

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…

Make Your Home Fire-Safe

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.

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.

CCAR Affiliate Liaison to BOD: Applications Due Friday

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 2026-2027 Board of Directors.

The Affiliate Liaison to the Board of Directors plays a vital role in strengthening the connection between CCAR’s Affiliate members and the leadership team. This position offers a unique opportunity to represent the voice of our diverse Affiliate community, sharing their perspectives, needs, and ideas directly with the Board. As Liaison, you’ll help Affiliates better understand and engage with the Association’s goals while supporting a more connected and responsive CCAR. It’s a great opportunity to grow as a leader, build lasting relationships, and contribute in a meaningful way to the success and unity of our Association.

Prerequisites

The Non-Voting Affiliate Liaison must have been an Affiliate Member of the Association for two (2) years immediately preceding nomination.
Any member serving as the non-voting Affiliate Liaison must be a member in good standing whose financial obligations to the Association are paid in full.

Applications due by August 1, 2025 at 5pm.

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.

ATTENTION:
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. For details, including exemptions for certain individuals, please see: California State Public Health Officer Order of June 15, 2021, Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings.