• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

CCARToday - Contra Costa Association of REALTORS

Moves You Forward.

  • JOIN
  • WEEKLY JOLT ARCHIVE
  • CALENDAR
  • CCAR LOGIN
  • MLS LOGIN
  • MLS LOGIN
  • CCAR LOGIN
  • SEARCH
  • CALENDAR
  • RESOURCES
    & SERVICES
    • BROKER RESOURCES
    • FORMS
    • JOIN CCAR
    • MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
      • CCAR Benefits
      • NAR Benefits
      • C.A.R. Benefits
    • AFFILIATE BENEFITS
    • CCAR VALUE
    • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
    • NEW MEMBERS
    • TECHNICAL SUPPORT | SALES
  • MLS RESOURCES
    & INFORMATION
    • MLS Rules & Regulations
      • MLS Rules/Regs – Redline Version
      • MLS Rules/Regs – Clean Version
    • NORCAL MLS ALLIANCE
      • BROKER TOUR INFORMATION
    • PARAGON 5 SUPPORT
    • MLS Data Feeds
      • IDX CENTER
    • SUPRA KEY CENTER
    • MLS PRODUCT PLATFORM
    • MARKETING TOOLS
    • MOBILE APPS
      • MOBILE SECURITY | SUPPORT
      • MOBILE OFFICE MANAGEMENT
    • SYNDICATION TOOLS
    • TRANSACTIONAL TOOLS
      • CCAR – RESO Platinum Certified MLS
    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
  • EDUCATION
     
    • Advance Your Career
    • Designations/ Certifications
    • Ethics Training
    • Fair Housing
      • The CE Shop
      • C.A.R. Training Bundle
      • NAR Fairhaven
    • License Renewal
    • On-Demand Training
    • Professional Development
    • BROKER COMPENSATION COMPLIANCE
    • Sexual Harassment Training
    • RPR
    • CCAR Courses
    • C.A.R. Courses
    • NAR Courses
  • COMMUNITY
    SERVICE
    • CHARITABLE EVENTS
    • HELPING HANDS
      • Apply For Assistance
      • Make a Donation
    • Emergency Assistance Programs
      • C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund
      • REALTORS® Relief Foundation
    • SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
  • GOVERNMENT
    AFFAIRS
    • CITY SIGN ORDINANCES
    • CITY WEBSITES
    • CONTRA COSTA COUNTY INFORMATION
    • DISCLAIMER & DISCLOSURE ADVISORIES
    • DEFENSIBLE SPACE LAWS
    • RAF: REALTOR ACTION FUND
      • RAF Metrics
  • PROFESSIONAL
    STANDARDS
    • C.A.R. LEGAL HOTLINE
    • CODE OF ETHICS DEMYSTIFIED
  • ABOUT
     
    • AWARDS
      • Award Nomination Forms
      • HONORARY & EMERITUS STATUS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • Bylaws
    • STRATEGIC PLAN
    • MMG ACTION PLAN
    • COMMITTEES
    • Marketing Meetings
    • OUR NETWORK
    • Find a REALTOR®
    • FIND AN AFFILIATE
    • FIND A HOME
    • Policies
      • Accessibility
      • Privacy & Terms of Use
      • DMCA
    • CONTACT
    • Annual Report

Weekly Jolt – 051821

by

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     MAY 18, 2021

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

Top News

•  A Message From The President
•  C.A.R. Industry Guidelines for Open Houses and
   New Forms

•  CCAR Election Headquarters
•  West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday
•  Risk Management + C.A.R. Update June 2

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

Education

FEATURED: CIPS – The Global R.E. Market and Doing Business Outside the U.S.
Wed., May 26  |  9am – 5pm

FEATURED: RENE – Real Estate Negotiation Expert
June 17 – 18  |  9am – 4pm

ListTrac for BROKERS (New Member Benefit)
Wed., May 19  |  9:30 – 10am

C.A.R. Presents: Boost Your Credibility by Understanding the Market
Wed., May 19  |  10  – 11am

C.A.R. Presents Fair Housing Fundamentals – Placing Tenants w/o Bias
Thu., May 20  |  10 – 11am

Help Buyers Find their Home with Builders Update (New Member Benefit)
Thu., May 20  |  10 – 10:30am

ListTrac for Agents (New Member Benefit)
Fri., May 21  |  9:30 – 10am

ListTrac for BROKERS
Mon., May 24  |  10 – 10:30am

Intro to Paragon
Mon., May 24  |  1 – 3pm

Builders Update Agent Training
(New Member Benefit)

Tue., May 25  |  9am – 9:30am

Sending Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Tue., May 25  |  1 – 3pm

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., May 26  |  9:30 – 11:30am

Click here to schedule 1 on 1 Training.

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

Click here for a printable education calendar.

MLS Updates

MLS and Key Fees Invoice Coming Soon >>

•  BuildersUpdate Launching May 25
•  ListTrac Launching May 25

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ C.A.R. BOARD ACTION ITEMS

+ NAR BOARD ACTION ITEMS

SAVE 40% This week only!

ce shop promotion

CCAR is Partnering with the CE Shop
May 18 – 23  |  Save 40% or 50%
We are excited to announce the launch of our partnership with the CE Shop! This week only, May 18-23, receive 40% off all pre and post-licensing, license renewal, code of ethics, and additional course work with code LAUNCH.

Save 50% on May 19th ONLY with code SPLASH.


Coursework can be completed up to 12 months from the time of purchase.

REGISTER FOR A COURSE >>

WCR Contra Costa:

wcr_event_may2021

Women’s Council of REALTORS® Contra Costa
California: State of Economy
Fri., May 21  |  10 – 11:30am

A Message From The President

open house sign

Newly Revised Forms for Open Houses Now Available in zipForm

In-person property showings/open houses are now permitted by the California Department of Public Health under Covid-19, but indoor gathering capacity limitations are still in place based on the current colored tier of each county; Orange-Tier rules in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties limit indoor capacity to 25% or 25 people, whichever is fewer.

C.A.R. Quick Guide for Open Houses

The newly revised forms PRE, BPPP, PEAD, as well as the new Property Sign-in PSI form and new Listing Addendum LOHA form are now available on zipForm.

Read More »

Election Results

The election for the 2022 Board of Directors has begun!

A 2022 President-Elect and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.

Watch the candidates’ submitted videos, review their statements, and then VOTE. You must be logged in to vote.

In order for this election to be valid, the number of votes must equal or exceed the quorum requirement of 15% of the total CCAR REALTOR® Membership, the quorum for this election is 612 votes. Voting ends June 14th at 9am.

Read More »

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”.

Read More »
risk management

Risk Management Seminar & C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24

Join us on Sep. 24 from 9am – noon for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update via Zoom.

Leading Real Estate attorney Shannon B. Jones will cover the most current legal issues impacting REALTORS®, including emerging liabilities, recent case trends, and the types of actions her office is seeing most frequently. You will gain practical insights to better protect yourself and businesses, while also receiving important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This seminar is free to CCAR members and available to non-members for $35.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce your risk exposure in today’s evolving real estate market.

REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>

Read More »

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

SPONSORED BY:

MLS UPDATE:

buildersupdate logo

BuildersUpdate

BuildersUpdate is a top source of new home inventory in the nation, with the most up-to-date and accurate information about to-be-built homes and condos available! Their fast, easy to navigate, safe site consolidates everything an agent needs to know in one location available 24/7.

You may access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources menu.

Read More »
Listtrac logo

MLS Benefit ListTrac Now Available

ListTrac is a new tool that allows you to see how your listings are performing on the MLS, consumer site, IDX sites, and different real estate portals!

Some benefits include: providing reporting so you can better understand the value received from your online marketing; understand how often your listings are being viewed, shared, and saved; and more!

You may access your ListTrac Dashboard via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.

Read More »

New Form for Tenants’ Rights Notification

by

apartment building

C.A.R. has created a new form to assist property managers in complying with a new federal rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Effective May 3, 2021, the CFPB rule requires attorneys and agents of landlords or owners of residential property (“debt collectors”) to provide written notice to tenants of their rights under the federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) eviction moratorium.

Previously, no notice of the CDC eviction moratorium was required to be given to a tenant. Now, in certain circumstances, it is.

The name of the new form is “CFPB Disclosure of Potential Eviction Protections” (Form CFPB) and is bundled with the following C.A.R. forms:

PRQ-CPP-2
PRQ-TP-2
PMC-CPP-2
PMC-TP-2
NTT-CTRA

Anytime any of these forms are used, the new CFPB form will automatically be included.

Under the CFPB rule, attorneys and agents, seeking to evict tenants for non-payment of rent, must provide tenants who may have rights under the CDC order with clear and conspicuous written notice of those rights. The notice must be provided on the same date as the termination notice, for example, the notice must be provided at the time a notice to pay rent or quit is given.

A federal judge vacates the national CDC eviction moratorium

A federal judge this week struck down the CDC moratorium on evictions enacted by Congress last spring and extended by President Biden until June 30. Regardless of the enforceability of the federal CDC order, California’s own rent moratorium laws will protect most tenants from eviction based upon non-payment of rent. California state courts have discretion to follow this ruling and may choose to  disregard the CDC eviction moratorium. See the NY Times article: “Judge Vacates National Eviction Freeze.”

Given this new decision, why then is the new CFPB form necessary? The reason is that a federal district court decision, even one as far-reaching as this most recent one, is not binding authority on a California state court. It is merely influential authority which may be considered but need not be followed. In any event, the ruling is technically stayed at this moment. Finally, the ruling  is already being appealed, and the outcome of that appeal is of course unknown. So conservative risk management dictates that the new notice to tenants of their rights under the CDC Order be provided.

Keep in mind, even without the CDC eviction moratorium, California tenants are protected from most evictions for non-payment of rent or other monetary obligations based upon California’s own strongly protective rent moratorium laws. Other local eviction moratoriums may also apply to protect tenants from eviction.

  | Read on car.org >
  | See C.A.R.’s Q&A “Eviction Moratorium Extension and State Rental Assistance Program — SB 91” >
  | See the CFPB’s news release clarifying tenants can hold debt collectors accountable for illegal evictions >

NAR Needs Like-Kind Exchange Stories

by

Investmments and asset allocation concept. Where to Invest? Newspaper and direction sign with investment options.

Recent proposals to repeal or limit the 1031 like-kind exchange could devastate the commercial real estate sector and investment in communities across the United States. 

From affordable housing providers, to small businesses, to farmers, 1031 has been used by a range of Americans since its creation 100 years ago.

C.A.R. needs your help to educate lawmakers and their staff about 1031s. It is not a tax loophole for the wealthy; it is a tax tool that has brought immeasurable revenue, jobs, investment, and economic benefit to the U.S.

Complete C.A.R.’s form to tell NAR about how you used 1031 to bring development and economic benefit to your community. Your stories will help put a human face on a critical issue for commercial real estate.

  | TAKE ACTION > 

Weekly Jolt – 051121

by

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     MAY 11, 2021

Click a title below to view detailed contents by topic.

Top News

•  MLS Survey – Tell Us What You Think of Glide
•  Watch CCAR Election Candidate Videos
•  Risk Management + C.A.R. Update June 2
•  New Form for Tenants’ Rights Notification
•  NAR Needs Like-Kind Exchange Stories

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

Education

Save 40% on all Exam Prep, Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education on May 12th!

Visit ccartoday.theceshop.com and use promo code OUTSIDE to save 40% on your online real estate courses!

Lease or Purchase (Commercial R.E.)
Wed., May 12  |  10am – 12pm

Listing Presentations that Make a Lasting Impression
Wed., May 12  |  11 – 11:45am

Intro to Transactions – zipForm® Edition
Wed., May 12  |  1 – 3pm

Send Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Thu., May 13  |  9:30 – 11:30am

Mastering Facebook Marketing
Thu., May 13  |  11am – 12pm

Property Management (Commercial R.E.)
Thu., May 13  |  12:30 – 2:30pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., May 14  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

Using RPR® for Your Commercial Real Estate Business
Mon., May 17  |  9 – 9:45 AM –

How to Use Disclosures.io
Mon., May 17  |  12 – 12:30pm

BuildersUpdate Agent Training
(New Member Benefit Launching 5/25)
Tue., May 18  |  9 – 9:30am

Become a HomeSpotter Expert
Tue., |  May 18  2 – 2:45pm

ListTrac for BROKERS
(New Member Benefit Launching 5/25)
Wed., May 19  |  9:30 – 10am

Click here to schedule 1 on 1 Training.

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

Click here for a printable education calendar.

MLS Updates

•  BuildersUpdate Launching May 25
•  ListTrac Launching May 25
•  Upcoming Paragon Enhancements: May 18

+ CCAR CALENDAR

SRES PROMO VIDEO:

Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation
May 18 – 21  |  9am – 1pm each day
Fully updated course! Understand the legal and transactional needs of a maturing client base, in light of COVID-19 and recent legislation. Class is available for audit by current SRES® designees for updated content and revised student material!

VIEW THE FLYER >>
REGISTER HERE >>

WCR Contra Costa:

wcr_event_may2021

Women’s Council of REALTORS® Contra Costa
California: State of Economy
Fri., May 21  |  10 – 11:30am

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

SPONSORED BY:

MLS Survey – Tell Us What You Think of Glide

We recently learned that Glide Labs, Inc. was in the process of being acquired and that C.A.R. will soon discontinue providing Glide as a member benefit. The Bay East Association, the Contra Costa Association, and the Bridge Association, have also licensed the Glide product to provide local disclosure forms in the Paragon system. To minimize disruption for our members, we are working with our leadership to determine our next steps. Your feedback will help in this evaluation process.

Please take a few moments and complete the survey via the link below. If you belong to more than one of these MLSs, you only need to complete the survey once. We thank you for your time.

MLS Survey of the Glide Feature >>

Election Results

The election for the 2022 Board of Directors has begun!

A 2022 President-Elect and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.

Watch the candidates’ submitted videos, review their statements, and then VOTE. You must be logged in to vote.

In order for this election to be valid, the number of votes must equal or exceed the quorum requirement of 15% of the total CCAR REALTOR® Membership, the quorum for this election is 612 votes. Voting ends June 14th at 9am.

Read More »
risk management

Risk Management Seminar & C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24

Join us on Sep. 24 from 9am – noon for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update via Zoom.

Leading Real Estate attorney Shannon B. Jones will cover the most current legal issues impacting REALTORS®, including emerging liabilities, recent case trends, and the types of actions her office is seeing most frequently. You will gain practical insights to better protect yourself and businesses, while also receiving important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This seminar is free to CCAR members and available to non-members for $35.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce your risk exposure in today’s evolving real estate market.

REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>

Read More »
Investmments and asset allocation concept. Where to Invest? Newspaper and direction sign with investment options.

NAR Needs Like-Kind Exchange Stories

Recent proposals to repeal or limit the 1031 like-kind exchange could devastate the commercial real estate sector and investment in communities across the United States. From affordable housing providers, to small businesses, to farmers, 1031 has been used by a range of Americans since its creation 100 years ago.

C.A.R. needs your help to educate lawmakers and their staff about 1031s. It is not a tax loophole for the wealthy; it is a tax tool that has brought immeasurable revenue, jobs, investment, and economic benefit to the U.S.

Complete C.A.R.’s form to tell NAR about how you used 1031 to bring development and economic benefit to your community. Your stories will help put a human face on a critical issue for…

Read More »
apartment building

New Form for Tenants’ Rights Notification

C.A.R. has created a new form to assist property managers in complying with a new federal rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Effective May 3, 2021, the CFPB rule requires attorneys and agents of landlords or owners of residential property (“debt collectors”) to provide written notice to tenants of their rights under the federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) eviction moratorium.

Previously, no notice of the CDC eviction moratorium was required to be given to a tenant. Now, in certain circumstances, it is…

Read More »

MLS UPDATE:

buildersupdate logo

BuildersUpdate

BuildersUpdate is a top source of new home inventory in the nation, with the most up-to-date and accurate information about to-be-built homes and condos available! Their fast, easy to navigate, safe site consolidates everything an agent needs to know in one location available 24/7.

You may access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources menu.

Read More »
Listtrac logo

MLS Benefit ListTrac Now Available

ListTrac is a new tool that allows you to see how your listings are performing on the MLS, consumer site, IDX sites, and different real estate portals!

Some benefits include: providing reporting so you can better understand the value received from your online marketing; understand how often your listings are being viewed, shared, and saved; and more!

You may access your ListTrac Dashboard via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.

Read More »
Performance Improvement

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements: May 18

On May 18th the following enhancements will be implemented in the Paragon 5 MLS. These changes will enhance your user experience and increase the amount of data at your fingertips! Enhancements include changes to:
• Accessory Dwelling Unit’s ADUs
• Disclosures Link Field
• Master vs. Primary: Change in Terminology
• MLS Field Addition: “Showing Schedule”
• HOA Fee Field Search
• “Primary Showing Contact & Primary Showing
   Contact Phone” Field Additions
• Secondary Media Link Fields (Branded &
   Unbranded)…

Read More »

NAR CALL FOR ACTION: Protect Independent Contractor Status

by

red alert

The National Association of REALTORS® has launched a CALL FOR ACTION asking Members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to ensure real estate agents maintain their independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

TAKE ACTION NOW:
California REALTORS®, Tell Congress to Protect Independent Contractor Status
Visit: https://www.votervoice.net/NAR/campaigns/117111/respond
To send a message to your member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 to preserve independent contractor status!

While the ability to work as an independent contractor has been recognized and protected under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) since 1982, recent lawsuits, state legislation, and new federal rules now threaten this vital classification. 

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is causing significant and unnecessary confusion. 

In California, NAR research shows nearly 85% of real estate agents operate as independent contractors. The complex relationship between DOL’s final rule and California’s Assembly Bill 5 is raising questions and concerns about these agents’ rights and classification choices. 

REALTORS® are asking Congress to align the FLSA with the IRC to ensure real estate professionals in California and nationwide can continue to operate their businesses and support economic growth in their communities without uncertainty from conflicting statutes and regulations.

Urge your member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419, the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to ensure real estate agents and direct sellers maintain their independent contractor status under the FLSA. 

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 84
  • Page 85
  • Page 86
  • Page 87
  • Page 88
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 105
  • Go to Next Page »
CCAR logo
 
CCAR logo

SERVING YOU AT:

1870 Olympic Blvd,
Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


500 Alfred Nobel Dr.,
Suite 265
Hercules, CA 94547

 
MON - FRI  |  9AM - 5PM
Phone: 925.295.1270
SUPPORT

TUE & THU  |  9AM - 5PM
Phone: 925.295.1270
SUPPORT

RPAC Platinum CertificationPlatinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program



RESO Platinum CertificationCCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.

                         

Search

Generic filters
Exact matches only
Member Login MLS Login Join CCAR
Copyright ©2024
Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
ACCESSIBILITY | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE | DMCA | SITE FEEDBACK