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Compass has acquired Glide, a CCAR and C.A.R. member benefit.
Please be advised that Glide.com and Glide App user and transaction data will not be accessible by Compass’ brokerage according to Glide. C.A.R. and CCAR leadership are currently reviewing this issue and will inform you of any resulting changes to the Association’s contractual relationship with Glide.
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For questions contact:
Jared White
Director of MLS Services
[email protected]
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• Read Candidates’ Statements; Election Starts June 7
• Glide Joins Compass; Privacy Remains Secure
• Visitors Must Complete PEAD Forms
• Measure V – Concord Commercial Rent Relief
• New Member Benefit: TopHap Launching May 10
FEATURED: Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
May. 6 – 7 | 9am – 4pm
Standard Disclosures in CA. Residential R.E.
Wed., Apr. 28 | 10am – 1pm
Intro to CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Wed., Apr. 28 | 1 – 3pm
Using Glide for Offers
Wed., Apr. 28 | 2 – 3pm
Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Apr. 29 | 9:30 – 11:30am
WomanUP!® presents Building Wealth
Fri., Apr. 30 | 2 – 3pm
Glide and Disclosures
Mon., May 3 | 11 – 11:30am
Learn zipForm Basics
Tue., May 4 | 10 – 11am
Everything You Need to Know about the CA. RPA
Tue., May 4 | 10am – 1pm
Intro to Paragon MLS
Wed., May 5 | 9:30 – 11:30am
How to Use Disclosures.io
(HomeLight Listing Management)
Wed., May 5 | 12 – 12:30pm
Tech & Marketing Trends in RE for 2021
Wed., May 5 | 1 – 2pm
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.
LAPTOPS ON SALE:
SRES COURSE 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!
REGISTER HERE >>
2020 CCAR ANNUAL REPORT:
CCAR Annual Financial Report & Association Updates
While some may be happy to put the year behind them, CCAR leaders, volunteers and members accomplished many things in 2020!
VIEW HERE >>
CCAR Election Begins June 7th;
Read the Candidates’ Statements
In accordance with Article XI of the Corporation Bylaws, this will serve as notice that the election for the 2022 Board of Directors shall be held beginning on June 7, 2021 at 9am and ending June 14, 2021 at 9am.
A 2022 President-Elect and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected in this election.
In order for this election to be valid, the number of votes cast must equal or exceed the quorum requirement of 15% of the total CCAR REALTOR® Membership (determined by the record date established on May 7, 2021) by the end of the election cycle at 9am on June 14, 2021.
Compass has acquired Glide, a CCAR and C.A.R. member benefit.
Please be advised that Glide.com and Glide App user and transaction data will not be accessible by Compass’ brokerage according to Glide.
C.A.R. and CCAR leadership are currently reviewing this issue and will inform you of any resulting changes to the Association’s contractual relationship with Glide.
State/County COVID-19 guidelines now permit larger attendance at property showings. Visitors must complete PEAD forms prior to entry; in-person health screening questions not required. Social distancing, enhanced ventilation and face masks mandated.
State and local restrictions on property showings have been revised to reflect the community’s compliance and…
Measure V enables small businesses in Concord to access $10,000 grants for commercial rent relief. Submit online applications now through May 14th.
Eligible small businesses can receive a one-time grant of $10,000 paid directly to landlords to cover past-due rent. Commercial landlords are encouraged to learn more and share information with their tenants…
TopHap is a market intelligence platform for residential Real Estate. Utilizing AI and machine learning (ML) to visualize residential real estate market trends, conditions and characteristics of neighborhoods and properties. TopHap has compiled the most comprehensive collection of data ever to be integrated into one real estate platform.
As a CCAR Member Benefit enjoy a 20% Discount by using coupon code…
MLS UPDATE:
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.
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.
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)…
CCAR’s election for the 2024 Board of Directors is coming soon!
Be nominated by petition to get your name on the ballot.
Completed petition due April 25th by 5pm.
If you are interested in Nomination by Petition contact Pam Martin at 925.295.9220 or [email protected] for the petition filing form.
In accordance with the CCAR Bylaws Article X, Section 7, Nomination by Petition: Additional candidates for the offices to be filled may be placed in nomination by petition signed by at least 2% or fifty (50) of the REALTOR® members eligible to vote, whichever is less.
The petition shall be filed with the Chief Executive Officer/Secretary at least ten (10) days prior to the mailing deadline identified in Article XI, Section 1(d). The Secretary shall send notice of such additional nominations to all members eligible to vote at least fourteen (14) days before the election.
5 Open positions:
• President-Elect (1 year term)
• 4 Directors-at-Large (2 year term)
The election mailing deadline is May 5, 2023. Voting will be conducted June 5th – June 12th at 9am.
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• Property Showing Restrictions Eased;
Open Houses Still Not Permitted
• A Message From CCAR President, Greg Souza
• 2022 Board of Directors Nomination by Petition
• C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislation Day – April 27
• Measure V – Concord Commercial Rent Relief
• New Member Benefit: TopHap Launching May 10
FEATURED: Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
May. 6 – 7 | 9am – 4pm
NAR Financial Wellness: Saving Strategies when your Income Varies
Wed., Apr. 21 | 11am – 12pm
Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., Apr. 21 | 1 – 3pm
Commercial R.E. Classes on Income Property Analysis
Wed., Apr. 21 | 10am – 12pm and 12:30 – 2:30pm
Work Remotely with NewHomeSource Professional to Earn Seller and Buyer Leads
Thu., Apr. 22 | 8 – 9am
Intro to Transactions – zipForm Edition
Thu., Apr. 22 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Prospecting with RPR®
Thu., Apr. 22 | 11am – 12pm
Using Paragon Hotsheets for Farming
Thu., Apr. 22 | 12 – 12:30pm
Different Ways to Share Listings with Clients
Mon., Apr. 26 | 10 – 10:30am
LionDesk CRM: Session 1 – First Steps to Success
Mon., Apr. 26 | 11:30am – 12:15pm
Send Automatic Notifications using Collaboration Center
Mon., Apr. 26 | 1 – 3pm
C.A.R. presents: Navigating the Inventory Crisis
Tue., Apr. 27 | 10 – 11am
LionDesk CRM: Session 2 – Staying Top of Mind
Tue., Apr. 27 | 11:30am – 12:15pm
Use Glide to Process C.A.R. and Local Forms
Tue., Apr. 27 | 2 – 2:30pm
LionDesk CRM: Session 3 – Automate Your Business
Wed., Apr. 28 | 11:30am – 12:15pm
Intro to CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Wed., Apr. 28 | 1 – 3pm
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.
LAPTOPS ON SALE:
WCR CONTRA COSTA:
WCR “Spring Fling Mixer” at Masses
April 22 | 4 – 7pm | First Come, First Served
FULLY UPDATED SRES COURSE:
Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation
May 18 – 21 | 9am – 1pm each day
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!
REGISTER HERE >>
2020 CCAR ANNUAL REPORT:
CCAR Annual Financial Report & Association Updates
While some may be happy to put the year behind them, CCAR leaders, volunteers and members accomplished many things in 2020!
VIEW HERE >>
Property Showing Restrictions Eased;
Open Houses Still Not Permitted
Contra Costa County following the State’s guidelines on property showings, now permitting larger attendance. That means both agents, along with sellers and clients can be together as long as they comply with social distancing and face mask requirements.
Also effective immediately, Contra Costa County Health Services will now require residents/businesses to comply with all State Health Department Orders as the County will no longer issue modifications to any Orders in the future…
A Message from CCAR President, Greg Souza
In accordance with the CCAR Bylaws Article X, Section 7, Nomination by Petition: Additional candidates for the offices to be filled may be placed in nomination by petition signed by at least 2% or fifty (50) of the REALTOR® members eligible to vote, whichever is less.
The petition shall be filed with the Chief Executive Officer/Secretary at least ten (10) days prior to the mailing deadline identified in Article XI, Section 1(d). The Secretary shall send notice of such additional nominations to all members eligible to vote at least fourteen (14) days before the election…
Register now for C.A.R.’s fully virtual Legislative Day on Wednesday, March 2nd. C.A.R.’s Legislative Day provides an opportunity for REALTORS® from across California to participate in meetings with their state legislators to discuss the issues that affect the real estate industry the most.
Those who have not attended the in-person event will now have the…
Measure V enables small businesses in Concord to access $10,000 grants for commercial rent relief. Submit online applications now through May 14th.
Eligible small businesses can receive a one-time grant of $10,000 paid directly to landlords to cover past-due rent. Commercial landlords are encouraged to learn more and share information with their tenants…
TopHap is a market intelligence platform for residential Real Estate. Utilizing AI and machine learning (ML) to visualize residential real estate market trends, conditions and characteristics of neighborhoods and properties. TopHap has compiled the most comprehensive collection of data ever to be integrated into one real estate platform.
As a CCAR Member Benefit enjoy a 20% Discount by using coupon code…
MLS UPDATE:
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)…
Beginning April 19th, the “Action Icons” in the MLS were removed from all report views.
Now that you can access the “Action Icons” from the Paragon toolbar and within spreadsheet views, the MLS plans to leverage the space currently utilized by the “Action Icons” on report views to allow for new fields being added to the MLS in the upcoming Paragon update planned for late May or early June…
The CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations are being updated with changes going into effect on April 26, 2021.
These changes have been adopted to clarify the lockbox requirements when working in the expanded MLS marketplace in conjunction with the NorCal MLS Alliance…
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