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Join us next Friday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for a night of amazing food, music, and fun with friends and colleagues!

After two long years, CCAR´s 22nd “Annual” Crab Feed has returned! Being one of our most popular (and delicious) fundraisers, this event always sells out quickly—so get your tickets soon at $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. Come bid on fabulous auction items, take your chances playing in a raffle, and dance to the DJ spinning records—you are sure to have a great time! All proceeds from our crustacean celebration (also tri-tip, pasta, and salad) benefit the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands Fund!
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IN MEMORIAM – BROOKS BALDWIN

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brooks Baldwin who recently passed away. Brooks began his Real Estate Career in 1976 with Wallace/Anderson REALTORS® and was on the CCAR Board in various capacities, serving as President in 1988. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 2pm at the Hillcrest Congregational Church, 404 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill.
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New CCAR Board Celebrates Debut Event
at Blackhawk Auto Museum

CCAR Welcomes 2023 President David Schubb, President-Elect Tyra Wright, Past-President Debi Mackey, Treasurer Darnella Aulani, Secretary/CEO Sheiren Diaz, Directors Aeysha Corio, Zina Hall, Donna Souza, John Fondnazio, Matt Rubenstein, Mary Beall-Neighbor, Valerie Crowell, and Affiliate Liaison Tracy Harrington.

Nearly 300 members and guests gathered at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday night to celebrate the swearing-in of the new CCAR Board of Directors, led by President David Schubb. REALTOR® Tyra Wright received official recognition as the incoming President-Elect and a select group of outstanding members received the Association’s highest professional awards.

Event Emcee Mark Ibanez (formerly KTVU Ch. 2) charmed the crowd in his usual manner, sporting a pair of purple velvet Louboutin slippers. C.A.R. President-Elect Melanie Barker led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and acted as officiant for the formal induction ceremony.

Featured guests included City and County officials and staff, such as County Supervisor’s Candace Andersen and Ken Carlson, and Marilyn Cachola Lucey, Deputy District Director for Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan along with CCAR past presidents, volunteers, affiliates, and sponsors. Leadership and staff from Associations around the Bay Area also attended.

Distinguished Members Receive Awards

Congratulations and accolades go out to the four extraordinary members who received the Association’s highest honors for their service to the organization and community.

President’s Community Service Award
Jim Walberg,
Bay Area Compass Team

Affiliate of the Year Award
Tracy Harrington,
Green Escrow

REALTOR® of the Year Award
Melinda Byrne,
Key Realty

CCAR Emeritus Award
Marilyn Cunningham,
Yellow Brick Rd. REALTORS®

Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors!

We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making the Inaugural and many of CCAR’s business and charity events possible. Your consideration reflects your commitment to our business and our community and we are truly grateful.

LeadHax | Bay Area News Group
Compass Realty
Green Escrow
Black Knight
CCRIM
Family Matters
Janistyle, Inc.
The Schubb Group
Security Pacific
Supra
Virtual Tour Café
Yellow Brick Rd. REALTORS®
Cathy Lee Design Services
JCP-LGS Disclosures

The CE Shop Discount COde!

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.

1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSOR

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 17, 2023

Top News

• NAR’s 4-Part Tax Summit for REALTORS – Feb 2023
• CCAR’s “Annual” Crab Feed – Feb. 3
• Cyber and Phone Fraud an Ongoing Threat

MLS Updates

• Zillow Rental Syndication – Free Beginning Tomorrow
• MLS Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Upcoming Education

SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Jan 18 | 8:30am – 9:30am

2023 Housing Forecast from Realtor.com
Wed., Jan 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Build a Winning Listing Presentation with RPR®
Wed., Jan. 18 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Send Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Jan 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Accurate Property Pricing with RPR® CMA Tools
Thu., Jan. 19 | 9:00am – 10:00am

Power Up Your Real Estate Marketing Strategy
Thu., Jan. 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to zipForm Edition – Lone Wolf Transactions
Thu., Jan 19 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Overcoming Objections: Clearing the Path to Success
Fri., Jan 20 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Grow Your Business with New Builds
Tue., Jan. 24 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Last Minute Tax Fix: Avoid the 10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes
Tue., Jan. 24 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Tue., Jan. 24 | 2:00pm -4:00pm

Power Up Your Prospecting Efforts
Wed., Jan. 25 | 9:00am – 10:00am

2023: New Year, New Brand
Wed., Jan. 25 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

CMA Reports and More with Cloud CMA
Wed., Jan. 25 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

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

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(Late fee added after 5pm, Jan. 16.)

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING

Join us on Thu., Jan. 19 from 8:45-10:00am at Mechanics Bank, 3190 Klose Way in Richmond. Hear from C.A.R. Government Affairs Director, Robert Moreno who will discuss current legislation, how to get politically involved, and how to participate in local government issues. The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served.

Save the Date – APRIL 5 & 6
NAR’s GREEN Designation Course

Exclusive 4-Part Tax Summit for REALTORS® – Feb 2023

REALTORS® are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2022 filing year. New and complex rules, annual inflation adjustments, and tedious documentation can impact any taxpayer without a plan or expert guidance. Hear from certified professionals and get the tips needed to save time and money while reducing your stress this tax season. Register to attend NAR’s Financial Wellness 2023 Tax Summit, a 4-part virtual series including:
Session 1: Feb 1 – Tax Guidance & QBI Overview for new REALTORS®
Session 2: Feb 8 – Tax Trouble – Laws, Rules, and Decisions
Session 3: Feb. 15 – Tax Tips for Investment Properties & Second Homes
Session 4: Feb. 22 – Lower Your 2022 Tax Bill with this Unique Wealth Building
Strategy

REGISTER HERE >>

Crack into Fun at CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed – Jan. 31st!

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 31st and join us at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 6:00 to 10:00pm for CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser

We’re serving up delicious crab, tri-tip, and pasta with a complimentary glass of bubbly champagne, and an evening packed with fun! Get ready to dance the night away with our DJ, try your luck at the raffle and auction, and top it all off by bidding on one of the irresistible cakes during the exciting cake auction.

This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!

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Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

A new survey from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals growing concern over title fraud and deed theft, especially in urban and suburban markets.

63% of REALTOR® association advocates reported awareness of scams in the past year—most involving vacant land, not owner-occupied homes.

Efforts to combat fraud are active in 76% of areas, with strong support (83%) for electronic alerts to notify property owners of title changes.

Stay vigilant—learn how prevention efforts are evolving across the country…

Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement – Jan. 30

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.

1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Member Benefit: Zillow Rental Syndication – Free Beginning Tomorrow, Jan 18!

Beginning January 18th, CCAR MLS Participants may leverage a new CCAR Benefit. MLS Participants will have the option to opt-in to syndicating their brokerages “Lease Rental” listings to Zillow.com at no cost. Historically, there has been a cost to any lease rental listing agent to gain publication of a rental listing on ZIllow.com.

To opt-in, click on the “Zillow Rental Syndication” link under the resources menu in the MLS starting January 18th.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected].

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 10, 2023

CCAR WILL BE CLOSED MON., JAN. 16
IN OBSERVANCE OF MLK JR. DAY.

Top News

• CCAR Crab Feed – Feb. 3
• 2023 Inaugural & Award Celebration – Jan. 21
• Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Updates

• Zillow Rental Syndication – Free in Jan. 2023
• MLS Sold Data Requirement

Upcoming Education

Reverse Mortgage Refinance and Purchase Program
Wed., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 11:00am

The NEW Calif. Residential Purchase Agreement (2023 Edition)
Wed., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Market Volatility & its Impact on Your Retirement
Wed., Jan. 11 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Reverse Mortgage Refinance and Purchase Program
Wed., Jan. 11 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Supra eKEY Basics
Thu., Jan. 12 | 8:30am – 9:30am

How to Generate & Convert Leads with Wise Agent CRM
Thu., Jan. 12 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Track the Market with RPR Housing Data
Thu., Jan. 12 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Thu., Jan. 12 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Jan. 13 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Converting Leads into Clients
Fri., Jan. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Help Your Buyers & Gain More Clients with New Builds
Tue., Jan 17 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to RPR®
Tue., Jan 17 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Jan 18 | 8:30am – 9:30am

2023 Housing Forecast from Realtor.com
Wed., Jan 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Send Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Jan 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Intro to zipForm Edition – Lone Wolf Transactions
Thu., Jan 19 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Overcoming Objections: Clearing the Path to Success
Fri., Jan 20 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

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

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CCAR, C.A.R., & NAR Member Dues

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(Late fee will be added after 5pm, Jan. 16.)

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING

Happy New Year! A Gift for You – Free 45-Hour CE Package

Thousands of C.A.R. members have already claimed their free license renewal package! Why wait to start your license renewal classes? The faster you claim your package and complete it, the sooner you can focus on your transactions!
Take advantage of the holiday slowdown and begin your 45 hours of free CE today! >

CCAR “Annual” Crab Feed Returns After 2 Years!

After two long years, CCAR´s 22nd “Annual” Crab Feed has returned! Being one of our most popular (and delicious) fundraisers, this event always sells out quickly—so get your tickets soon at $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10.

Come bid on fabulous auction items, take your chances playing in a raffle, and dance to a DJ spinning records—you are sure to have a great time! All proceeds from our crustacean celebration (also tri-tip, pasta, and salad) benefit the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands Fund!

Join us on Friday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for a night of amazing food, music, and fun with friends and colleagues! Sorry, no tickets will be sold at the door. Sponsorships are also available!

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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…

Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.

1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Member Benefit: Zillow Rental Syndication – Free Beginning Next Wednesday!

To opt-in, click on the “Zillow Rental Syndication” link under the resources menu in the MLS starting January 18th.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected].

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 3, 2023

Top News

• 2023 Inaugural & Award Celebration – Jan. 21
• CA Dept. of Insurance One-Stop Resource for Wildfire
Info.

MLS Updates

• Zillow Rental Syndication – Free in Jan. 2023
• MLS Rule Changes (12.15.1 & 12.15.2)

Upcoming Education

Show & Sell New Homes: Best Practices for Working with Builders
Wed., Jan. 4 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Advanced Features and Tools inside zipForm
Thu., Jan. 5 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu., Jan. 5 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

How to Create a Memorable Real Estate Brand
Mon., Jan. 9 | 10:00am – 11:00am

The NEW Calif. Residential Purchase Agreement (2023 Edition)
Wed., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

2023 New Home Outlook from a REALTOR’s Perspective
Tue., Jan. 10 | 8:30am – 9:30am

Sign zipForm Documents Electronically
Tue., Jan. 10 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Reverse Mortgage Refinance and Purchase Program
Wed., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Market Volatility & its Impact on Your Retirement
Wed., Jan. 11 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Reverse Mortgage Refinance and Purchase Program
Wed., Jan. 11 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Thu., Jan. 12 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Jan. 13 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Converting Leads into Clients
Fri., Jan. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am

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

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SAVE THE DATE! CCAR ANNUAL
CRAB FEED – Feb. 3

Fri., Feb. 3 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center. Raffles, Auction, DJ and Dancing!

Happy New Year! A Gift for You – Free 45-Hour CE Package

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CCAR Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration!
RSVP By This Friday

Please join us for a festive evening to celebrate Incoming President David Schubb and the 2023 Board of Directors at our Inaugural celebration live at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 21st!

CCAR will also present awards for Community Service, REALTOR^®, Affiliate, and Emeritus member of the Year! This is sure to be an evening to remember!

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CA Dept. of Insurance Creates One-Stop Resource
for Wildfire Info.

The California Department of Insurance has created a “one-stop” resource for wildfire information on its Wildfire Response and Readiness web page. Through its Wildfire Data and Analysis on Wildfires and Insurance, the Department can identify trends affecting the insurance market.

The page includes:
1.   Annual residential insurance policy count data from 2015-2021
2.   Wildfire risk reporting information
3.   Statewide commercial data
4.   Insurance companies currently offering home and community hardening
incentives
5.   “Home Insurance Finder” for insurance companies that write in higher fire
risk areas, among other information

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MLS Rule Changes (12.15.1 & 12.15.2)

Today, January 3rd, the 12.15.1 and 12.15.2 MLS Rules & Regulation changes will go into effect. These changes are being made as recommended by C.A.R.

Rationale: The two rules conflict with the Model MLS Rule 11.16, as revised in October 2021, which requires MLSs to permit MLS Participants & Subscribers to share the listing broker’s offer of compensation in IDX and VOW displays, and supports greater transparency in sharing the offer of compensation.
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Paragon MLS – Sold Data Requirement

Beginning January 30th, the following fields will be required to mark a listing “sold” in the MLS.

1. Sale COOP
2. Number of Offers
3. Concessions
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

LAPTOPS ON SALE

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Member Benefit: Zillow Rental Syndication – Free Coming This Month!

To opt-in, click on the “Zillow Rental Syndication” link under the resources menu in the MLS starting January 18th.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected].

CCAR BENEFITS & SERVICES | YOUR DUES AT WORK

Your combined CCAR, C.A.R. and NAR memberships provide you with hundreds of value-added benefits and services that can help you increase sales, streamline the transaction process and place you at the top of your game. Check out all of our great products and services in the brochures below.
Click on images below to view brochures.

CCAR BENEFITS

CCAR MLS BENEFITS

AFFILIATE BENEFITS

CCAR SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 27, 2022

CCAR holiday office closures:

Fri., Dec. 30: At Noon
Mon., Jan. 2: All Day

Top News

• 2023 Inaugural & Award Celebration – Jan. 21
• Recent DRE Changes to License Renewal
Requirements
• Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Updates

• Zillow Rental Syndication – Free in Jan. 2023
• MLS Rule Changes (12.15.1 & 12.15.2)

Upcoming Education

LionDesk CRM: Contact Management
Wed., Dec. 28 | 8:00am – 8:45am

LionDesk CRM: Automate Communication
Fri., Dec. 30 | 8:00am – 8:45am

Cloud CMA Fundamentals
Fr., Dec. 30 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Get to Know zipForm Basics
Tue., Jan. 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Show & Sell New Homes: Best Practices for Working with Builders
Wed., Jan. 4 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Advanced Features and Tools inside zipForm
Thu., Jan. 5 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu., Jan 5 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

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WATCH CANTREE HIGHLIGHTS!

Watch highlights from the 2022 Christmas CanTree fundraiser which benefitted the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Thanks to CCAR Members generosity, the event pulled in over $10,000! Very special thanks go out to event sponsors and kudos to the Christmas CanTree Task Force (Debi Mackey, Tyra and Jeffrey Wright, Carylon Dopp, Lynda Bartels, Renee Bartels, Ruthie Abelson-Olivas and Nicole Donn) and to Santa, of course! (Neal Berry, Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.). Thank you also to Greg Souza for recording and editing the above video and Marilyn Cunningham for capturing photos!
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FREE AT HOME COVID TESTS

Contra Costa County Health Department has launched a new Covid test kit mail-order program that will run through the holidays. County residents may order up to 4 free test kits per household (2 tests in each kit). Kits will be mailed approximately 5-7 business days from request.
Complete Form to Order >

CCAR Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration
Tickets On Sale Now! Please RSVP By January 6th

Tickets now on sale! Please join us for a festive evening to celebrate Incoming President David Schubb and the 2023 Board of Directors at our Inaugural celebration live at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 21st!

CCAR will also present awards for Community Service, REALTOR^®, Affiliate, and Emeritus member of the Year! This is sure to be an evening to remember!

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Recent DRE Changes to License Renewal Requirements for 2023

Licensees with a renewal date of January 1, 2023, or later are required to take an Implicit Bias course and an Interactive Fair Housing course as part of their 45 hours of CE. Please note that: If the licensee has completed their 45 hours in 2022 with the former CE package and old coursework but their license isn’t required to be renewed until 2023, they will still be required to take these two new courses even if they already have taken the 45 required hours. Complete this form to add the new courses to your CE package. Also…

Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Rule Changes (12.15.1 & 12.15.2)

On January 3, 2023, the 12.15.1 and 12.15.2 MLS Rules & Regulation changes will go into effect. These changes are being made as recommended by C.A.R.

LAPTOPS ON SALE

The CE SHop Deals

MLS UPDATE:

CCAR Member Benefit: Zillow Rental Syndication – Free in Jan. 2023

To opt-in, click on the “Zillow Rental Syndication” link under the resources menu in the MLS starting January 18th.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected].

CCAR BENEFITS & SERVICES | YOUR DUES AT WORK

CCAR BENEFITS

CCAR MLS BENEFITS

AFFILIATE BENEFITS

CCAR SPONSORS

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Distinguished Members Receive Awards

Thank You to our Inaugural Sponsors!

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Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

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