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Paragon 5 Improvements Coming Soon

Last month we asked you how we can improve the Paragon 5 MLS platform. You told us you want improved speed (especially for photos) and a modernized look and feel.

Good news! Black Knight is constantly working to improve speed and performance issues and will release new mobile-friendly software solutions later this year as part of an expanded program to replace the MLS platform

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Newly Expanded Lockbox and Key Coverage

Effective June 27th, your eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes now work in a greatly expanded area! By collaborating with numerous Associations throughout California, CCAR has increased your access to 40 counties!

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MLS TIPS & TRICKS

The often-overlooked POWER SEARCH field at the very top of the Paragon screen is the best way to find a specific property by address, MLS ID, or listing agent’s name.

Clear Cooperation Policy Violations Remain Top MLS Compliance Problem

COMING SOON STATUS is an important, yet commonly disregarded listing input requirement. If you plan to pre-market a property you MUST list it as “Coming Soon” and submit a signed SELM within ONE BUSINESS DAY of marketing outside your brokerage.

Clear Cooperation Policy (MLS Rule 7.5 a)

Within one (1) business day of marketing a property to the public, the listing broker must submit the listing to the MLS for cooperation with other MLS participants. Public marketing includes, but is not limited to, flyers displayed in windows, yard signs, digital marketing on public facing websites, brokerage website displays (including IDX and VOW), digital communications marketing (email blasts), multi-brokerage listing sharing networks, and applications available to the general public.

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Let’s say you get a client calling with multiple properties they’d like to see. You can find multiple properties in one search. CUSTOMIZE your QUICK SEARCH to include the MULTIPLE ADDRESSES field. Enter the address number and street name for each address, and your spreadsheet results will show all the desired properties.

If you want to exclude a certain area while doing a search, you can draw a shape on a shape and then exclude it from your search results. Draw around the area you want to exclude, select EDIT and click the checkmark to exclude the results inside that shape.

FINAL: District 05 Director Wright Email – Jun 2022

June 2, 2022
From the desk of:

Tyra Wright

CCAR DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 5 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected] | TEL: (510) 816-6754

Dear Friend and Colleague,
Greetings from CCAR! I am reaching out to let you know what’s going on this month and to invite you to join with me in an ongoing dialogue about your professional needs and concerns.

Please take a minute to review this brief update and answer our one-question survey below. Your input is vital to us as we work to better meet your membership needs.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.”

~ GEORGE CARLIN

ELECTION: June 6 at 9am – June 13 at 9am
POSITIONS: 2023 President-Elect, Treasurer, and 4 Directors-at-Large
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CCAR Leaders Seeking Legislative Solutions for CA Housing Crisis

Statewide government outreach efforts are focused on advocating for property rights and policy solutions that increase homeownership opportunities and defeat legislation that further harms property home owners and exacerbates the housing crisis

HOT ISSUES:

NO on AB 2710 – Rental Property: Right of First Offer

AB 2710 Prohibits rental property owners from offering their property for sale unless they first offer it to so-called “qualified entities” (e.g., existing tenants and non-profit corporations). C.A.R. opposes the bill because it is unnecessary and harms small property owners.

Background | AB 2710, which applies to any residential multi-family property and any single-family home or condo that currently has a tenant, prohibits rental property owners from selling their property to someone other than a so-called “qualified entity” for up to almost one year. The rental property owner who wishes to sell their property must first provide a “disclosure package” to each “qualified entity.” Depending upon circumstances such as the type of property and the entity’s ability to secure financing, the bill provides that this process could potentially take anywhere from several months to up to almost 1 year. AB 2710 applies to most transfers of single- and multi-family property.

C.A.R. OPPOSES AB 2710 because it harms property owners that need to sell quickly due to personal circumstances. For example, a senior couple who needs to sell their property quickly in order to move closer to family or more robust medical care will be unable to do so under AB 2710. This bill hurts property owners in need.

It reduces home ownership opportunities for working families. Home ownership opportunities, especially for working families of color, have been negatively impacted by both the ongoing housing crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure will further reduce these opportunities, making it even more difficult for California’s working families to achieve the dream of homeownership.

It places undue financial hardship on property owners. Rental property owners wanting to sell their property will instead be forced to continue paying their mortgage and other property expenses for months and months, even if they cannot afford to do so, because they are prohibited from selling their property on the open market while a so-called “qualified entity” considers buying the property. This cycle may repeat itself if more than one entity expresses interest, barring the owner from selling the property on the open market even longer.

It exposes small property owners to cumbersome procedures and possibly to costly and time-consuming lawsuits. The notification process created by this bill is both complicated and burdensome, inviting potential litigation. Small property owners will need to keep careful records of each notification to each “qualified entity.” If an owner accidently loses their proof of notification to a single entity, at any point in the process, they could be vulnerable to a lawsuit.

Status: PULLED by author and removed due to C.A.R. member lobbying on Legislative Day

Ask Senators to include funding for homeownership in State budget

C.A.R., along with a broad coalition of organizations, is REQUESTING that more funding for homeownership opportunities be included in the state budget. C.A.R. is requesting this additional funding because with the large state surplus, the state has a once in a lifetime opportunity to help decrease the income and wealth inequality gap and increase homeownership rates for working Californians. As REALTORS® know, homeownership remains the best way to create greater equity and build strong communities.

Background | Housing costs are skyrocketing. Last year the median home price was $786,750 and it is expected to surpass $830,000 in 2022. Right now, only 17% of Black and Latino households can afford to purchase that median priced home.

At the same time, California is experiencing a record-setting budget surplus of between $45-65 BILLION, but the Governor’s proposed budget has only devoted $69 million to homeownership programs, and the state isn’t even required to spend that full amount.

C.A.R. is requesting:
•$200 million for the state’s existing down payment assistance programs, and
•$400 million for the development of deed-restricted homeownership programs, like Habitat for Humanity (one of C.A.R.’s coalition partners)

Why C.A.R. is Fighting for Increased Funding for Homeownership:

Homeownership should be an achievable goal for working Californians. Owning a home shouldn’t be just for the select few. Too often in California, homeownership is out of reach due to high costs and the lack of entry-level housing. The state can help create more opportunities for homeownership with additional funding

Creating more homeownership opportunities will help close the wealth gap for communities of color. California’s overall homeownership rate has declined to just 55%. Only 44% of Latino and 37% of Black families own their home.

The benefits of homeownership should be enjoyed by more working Californians. Overall, homeowners correlates to greater civic engagement, better health and if they have children those children achieve higher levels of education due in part to their ability to use their home’s equity toward education.

Status Pending

LEGISLATIVE DAY UPDATE 05/17/2022:

We had two hot issues for Leg Day. One was the AB 2710 (Kalra) and the second was our request for a greater allocation of funds in the state budget for homeownership housing.

This was a most successful Legislative Day as the member lobbying efforts on both issues bore fruit. AB 2710 was pulled by the Author and is dead for the year. Also, on 4/28 the Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senate Budget & Fiscal Committee Chair Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) announced the second phase of the Senate’s “Putting Wealth to Work” budget proposal which include significantly more spending for homeownership including the “California Dream for All” program which is an innovative down payment assistance/equity share program for first time home buyers.

However, the Senate plan is by no means a sure thing. Now there will be extended negotiations between the Governor, Speaker in the Assembly and the Senate Pro Tem and stakeholders to see what actually gets in. Helping our case for more money for homeownership is state budget surplus looks to hit and unbelievable record 97.5 billion.

In addition to our leg day success, we also had a belated virtual leg day success. The hot issue for virtual leg day was AB 2469 (Wicks) which would have established a statewide rental registry. That bill is also now dead.

We are currently in a battle over a bill to weaken the Ellis Act, AB 2050 which we strongly oppose.

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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.

Visit https://everloved.com/life-of/george-irvin-jr/ to RSVP and learn more.

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

In Memoriam | May 25-2021

IN MEMORIAM

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTORS® and longtime members Ron Pratt of Re/Max Danville (member since 1992) and Marc Graves of Courtyard Realty (member since 1989) who recently passed away. More information will be published as it becomes available. Rest in peace, dear friends.