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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 5, 2021

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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.

Top News

• A Message From The President
• CCAR’s Big Event – Next Wednesday
• CCAR Award Nominations Due Nov. 5
• C.A.R. REimagine Virtual Conference & Expo
• Pro Standards & Grievance Committee Apps
Due Friday

MLS Updates

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

Education

FEATURED: How to Be Fair in Fair Housing:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Thu., Oct. 14 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

FEATURED: Fire Hardening & Defensible Space Advisory Training by C.A.R.’s Gov Hutchinson
Wed., Oct. 27 | 1:30 – 2:30pm

Help Buyers in Low Inventory Markets
Wed., Oct. 6 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

The NEW California Residential Purchase Agreement (REVEI)
Wed., Oct. 6 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Help Buyers in Low Inventory Markets
Wed., Oct. 6 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., Oct. 6 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

Using Market Data with Remine Pro
Thu., Oct. 7 | 11:00 – 11:30am

Paragon Connect: MLS Mobile
Fri., Oct. 8 | 11:00 – 12:00pm

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

Intro to CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Mon., Oct. 11 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

Supra eKEY Features
Tue., Oct. 12 | 8:30am – 9:30pm

Auto Notifications using Collaboration Center
Tue., Oct. 12 | 9:30 – 11:30am

Sign Documents Electronically in zipForm
Tue. Oct. 12 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Residential Listing Agreement (REVEI)
Wed., Oct. 13 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

NAR Financial Wellness Presents: Managing Debt
Wed., Oct. 13 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

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

2022 Committee Registration

Want to become more involved in your Association next year? Why not join a committee? CCAR is now accepting applications to join most of our committees. There are 5 to choose from, including Affiliate & Events, Helping Hands, Local Government Relations, MLS & Technology, and Young Professionals Network.

REGISTER >>

DON’T FORGET! For REALTOR® membership and to avoid suspension of all Board/Association privileges, you must complete your Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2021!

BROKER TOWN HALL – OCT. 20

Wed., Oct. 20 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | CCAR Districts 2 & 4
CCAR Districts 2 and 4 Brokers and Office Managers are invited to a virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, October 20th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. CCAR Districts 2 and 4 include: Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Canyon, Danville, San Ramon, Alamo and Diablo. Join us online to get the latest CCAR news and updates!

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Woman’s Council of REALTORS^®
Save the date – Nov. 19

A Message From The President

2021 CCAR President Greg Souza discusses the CCAR Big Event, Richmond building updates, CCAR Districts 2 & 4 Broker Town Hall, C.A.R. Meetings & REimagine, the CCAR Centennial Celebration, and an Elected Official Reception update.

Recognize Excellence:
CCAR Award Nominations Due Dec. 1

Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 31, 2026.

2024 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Ron Mintz
Affiliate of the Year:
Martha Echols
President’s Community Service Award:
Jamie Gaines
Emeritus Member:
Mary Beall-Neighbor

REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>

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C.A.R. REimagine! Conference and Expo – Oct. 6-8

REimagine!® Conference & Expo returns October 6–8 at the Long Beach Convention Center for three days of education, inspiration, and connection. Designed for both experienced professionals and newer agents, the event offers interactive sessions and practical strategies to help you stay ahead in today’s market.

Learn from industry leaders and subject matter experts, explore the challenges and opportunities shaping real estate, and discover innovative products and services from exhibitors. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals from across California, expand your network and leave with valuable ideas to help strengthen and grow your business.

REGISTER >>

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What Exactly Is the Professional Standards 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 >>

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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…

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C.A.R. REimagine! Conference and Expo – Oct. 6-8

REimagine!® Conference & Expo, the must-attend industry event of the year, returns October 6-8, at the Long Beach Convention Center. This can’t-miss three-day event is full of FUN, educational, interactive experiences to help you stay ahead in your business. Whether you’re an industry veteran or brand-new agent, REimagine!® is packed with timely, relevant information you need right now.
Learn valuable strategies from CEOs, thought leaders and subject matter experts, dig into hot topics, talk about the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities, and find hundreds of valuable takeaways to strengthen and grow your business.
Get ready to make new connections with real estate pros from across the state, engage with expert speakers, explore innovative solutions from exhibitors, build relationships with your peers while growing your network, and experience an event designed to move your business forward.

REGISTER FREE NOW!

Property Management Legal Open Forum – Sep. 30

Property Managers and Landlords!

Property Managers and landlords, the Statewide Eviction Moratorium expires this Thursday, September 30 and C.A.R. wants to make sure you have all the information. On Thursday, September 30 at 11:15am, C.A.R. will be hosting as part of their Reimagine Expo, the Property Management Legal Open Forum where you will receive an update and more information. Registration is required. C.A.R. members only.
11:15am – 12:00pm: Property Management Legal Open Forum: “Landlord/Tenant Laws after the End of the Eviction Moratorium”
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Weekly Jolt – 092821

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

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

Top News

• CCAR Centennial Celebration Photos
• The Big Event Membership Meeting – Oct. 13
• Property Management Legal Open Forum – Sep 30
• C.A.R. REimagine Virtual Conference & Expo
• Pro Standards & Grievance Committees Application

MLS Updates

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

Education

7 Keys to Lifetime Clients
Thu., Sep. 30 | 10:00 – 11:00am
C.A.R.: Helping Buyers Finance the American Dream
Wed., Sep. 29 | 10am – 12pm

California Standard Disclosures for Residential RE
Wed., Sep. 29 | 10am – 1pm

zipForm Mobile
Wed., Sep. 29 | 12 – 1pm

Builders Update Agent Training
Thu., Sep. 30 | 10 – 10:30am

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Oct. 1 | 9:30 am – 12:30pm

C.A.R. Presents: Fair Housing Issues
Fri., Oct. 1 | 10 – 11am

Getting Started with Homesnap Pro
Mon. Oct. 4 | 10 – 10:30am

Intro to Paragon
Tue., Oct. 5 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Help Buyers in Low Inventory Markets
Wed., Oct. 6 | 12 – 1pm
Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., Oct. 6 | 1 – 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

DON’T FORGET! For REALTOR® membership and to avoid suspension of all Board/Association privileges, you must complete your Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2021!

Broker Town Hall – sep. 29

Wed., Sep. 29 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | CCAR Districts 1 & 3
CCAR Districts 1 and 3 Brokers and Office Managers are invited to a virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom this Wednesday, September 29th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. District 1 includes: Walnut Creek and Rossmoor; District 3 includes: Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Clayton, Clyde, and Pacheco. Join us online to get the latest CCAR news and updates as well as a City of Concord update from Mayor Tim McGallian.

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.

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
• NAR REALTOR® Safety Training: On-Demand
• CE Shop Safety Courses: Anytime Online

Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory & Addenda Updates Now Available

New updates to the El Cerrito, Hercules, San Pablo, Pinole, Richmond, and Unincorporated Addenda, and the Contra Costa Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory are now available on the CCAR website. Updated forms on zipForm® and Glide will also be available soon.
Click here to log in and access.

CCAR Centennial Celebration Photo Album

Thank you everyone that joined us in celebrating our Centennial Anniversary at the Pleasant Hill Community Center last week!
View Photos from the Event >>

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Property Management Legal Open Forum – Sep. 30

Property Managers and landlords, the Statewide Eviction Moratorium expires this Thursday, September 30 and C.A.R. wants to make sure you have all the information. On Thursday, September 30 at 11:15am, C.A.R. will be hosting as part of their Reimagine Expo, the Property Management Legal Open Forum where you will receive an update and more information. C.A.R. Members only, registration required.

REGISTER >>

Read More »

C.A.R. REimagine! Conference and Expo – Oct. 6-8

REimagine!® Conference & Expo returns October 6–8 at the Long Beach Convention Center for three days of education, inspiration, and connection. Designed for both experienced professionals and newer agents, the event offers interactive sessions and practical strategies to help you stay ahead in today’s market.

Learn from industry leaders and subject matter experts, explore the challenges and opportunities shaping real estate, and discover innovative products and services from exhibitors. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals from across California, expand your network and leave with valuable ideas to help strengthen and grow your business.

REGISTER >>

Read More »

What Exactly Is the Professional Standards 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 >>

Read More »

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…

Read More »

2021 Wildfires Virtual Insurance Recovery Forum – Sep. 22

Taking the first steps to recovery after a wildfire?

September 22, 2021 | 6:00 – 7:00pm

Please join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for a 2021 Wildfires Virtual Insurance Recovery Forum. Learn about services and resources available through the Department of Insurance and their partner United Policyholders, that will help you navigate your homeowners insurance recovery efforts including information on how to protect yourself from potential scams.
REGISTER >>

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