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Weekly Jolt – 051722

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     MAY 17, 2022

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

•  A Note from the President
•  Fire & Flood Risk Data Now Available 
•  Contra Costa Election 2022 Primer

•  MLS & Key Fee Billing Coming Next Week
•  Paragon Downtime Tonight
•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules
   Change – May 24
•  Featured Member Benefit: RentSpree!

FEATURED: Fair Housing Documentary Film Series
Wed., May 18  |  7:00pm – 8:30pm

FEATURED: Spring Clean Your Mental Health
Thu., May 19  |  2:30pm – 3:30pm

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

Use RPR® to Prospect for Leads
Wed., May 18  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Thrive Past Your First Five Years as a REALTOR®
Wed., May 18  |  10:00am – 11:00am

CA. Residential Listing Agreement
Wed., May 18  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Wed., May 18  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

RPR® Mobile makes you Productive Anywhere
Thu., May 19  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Spring Clean Your Mental Health
Thu., May 19  |  2:30pm – 3:30pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., May 20  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

LionDesk CRM: Account Setup
Mon., May 23  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Intro to CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Tue., May 24  |  9:30am – 11:30am

Remine Pro CCAR Member Training
Tue., May 24  |  10:00am – 11:00am

LionDesk CRM: Contact Management
Tue., May 24  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Exploring Social Media
Tue. May 24  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm

Intro to Paragon
Wed., May 25  |  9:30am – 11:30am

The New Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Wed., May 25  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

LionDesk CRM: Automate Communication
Wed., May 25  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Save 40% on all Exam Prep, Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education on Wednesday, May 25th by visiting, CCARToday.TheCEShop.com and use the promo code FLIGHT to save 40% on your online real estate courses. 

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

+ NEW CCAR CALENDAR

+ 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

+ ELECTION HEADQUARTERS

West county marketing meeting 

Thu., May 19  |  9am – 10am  |  Mechanics Bank
Join us at our new location, Mechanics Bank, 3190 Klose Way in Richmond to hear from the 2023 CCAR Board of Directors candidates. Free to attend and breakfast will be served!    
 

YPN Summer Kickoff BBQ – June 9

Thu., Jun 9  |  2:30pm – 5pm  | Wildcat Canyon Park, Richmond 
Join YPN for some fun in the sun at their Summer Kickoff BBQ! Network while you enjoy delicious catered BBQ and bid on amazing raffle prizes!
REGISTER >>

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

We had two hot issues for Legislative 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…
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A Note From The President

Greetings CCAR Members! I hope you are doing well and staying healthy.

This is just a quick note to say a great big “Congratulations!” to CCAR Director-at-Large Darnella Aulani, our newest C.A.R. Director for Life who represents your interests at the State level. I’d also like to thank all those who sponsored and participated in the Chili Cook-On last week and congratulate winners (see below) for sharing their outstanding chili recipes with us! It was a fantastic event and so nice to see everyone out and about again. Be sure to join us at the upcoming YPN BBQ SUMMER KICKOFF on THU, JUN 9th — it should be another fabulous event and I hope to see you all there!

Chili Cook-On Winners
RMA: REALTORS® Blind Judge Award
Old Republic Home Protection: Affiliates Award
CCRIM: Vegetarian Award
RMA: People’s Choice Award
RMA: Bowl of the Corridor Award

A special thank you to our Helping Hands Chili Cook-ON Sponsors: Apple Appraisals, B Walker Ranch, Compass, Cross Country Mortgage, Family Matters, Farmers Insurance, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, Green Escrow, Guaranteed Rate Mortgage, Hard Money, Iron Oak Home Loans, Keller Williams, Kelly Edwards Staging & Design, Old Republic Home Protection, Origin Point, PMI Contra Costa, Reverse Mortgage Educators, Stokley Properties, and Zocchi & Associates

As always, please feel free to reach out to me any time. I’d love to hear from you!

I wish you all an awesome week,
Debi
Debi S. Mackey
CCAR President
[email protected]

Fire and Flood Risk Data Now Available for All Property Listings on realtor.com

Realtor.com® is the first major real estate website to add property-specific wildfire risk information to for-sale and off-market homes, free of cost. All listings now include fire risk information from the USDA Forest Service, along with a Fire Factor™ rating from First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research and technology group, as well as information from USDA Forest Service. Listings also include a new Environmental Risk section featuring an…

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Contra Costa County Elections One Week Away!

The time is now! Contra Costa residents have already received ballots by mail. If you have not received yours, go to Where’s My Ballot? or click here to find your polling place.

In case you’re like so many of us suffering from information overload, we’ve pulled together a simple summary of industry-related ballot information including County Candidates as well as County and Local Ballot measures. We hope the following summary helps you better understand the information so you can confidently cast your votes.

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MLS & KEY FEE BILLING
COMING NEXT WEEK

PARAGON DOWNTIME

Start: Tue., May 17, 10:00pm 
End: Wed., May 18, 4:00am

LAPTOPS ON SALE

Online Continuing Education

MLS UPDATE:

house for sale

Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules Change

On May 24th the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS and MLS Rules.

1. The number of associated documents included on a listing within Paragon to increase from 12 to 20.

2. To increase awareness of the FREE RentSpree Member Benefit the following pop-up message will appear when inputting or maintaining a Lease Rental listing with a selection of “No” for the RentSpree Online…

Read More »
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Pool Features – Requirement Update

Stop wasting time and start saving money anytime you work with a rental. We are proud to bring you a tool that automates your rental transactions, all at NO COST to you!

RentSpree collects a completed application package from every tenant.
This includes:
1) completed rental application,
2) credit report,
3) background check,
4) eviction report.

Read More »

CCAR Sponsors

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Weekly Jolt – 051022

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     MAY 10, 2022

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

•  Last Chance to Save 25% on Chili Cook-ON Tickets!
•  NAR Spring Legislative Meetings
•  CCAR Election Begins June 6th; Read the Candidates’
   Statements

•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules
   Change – May 24
•  Featured Member Benefit: RentSpree!

•  CCAR Pro. Standards Experts Available for Meetings

FEATURED: Fair Housing Day
Tue., May 17  |  9:00am – 3:30pm

FEATURED: Spring Clean Your Mental Health
Thu., May 19  |  2:30pm – 3:30pm

Intro to RPR® – CMA Reports and More
Wed., May 11  |  9:30am – 11:30am

Over 45 Standard Disclosures in Residential Real Estate
Wed., May 11  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

Supra eKEY Training
Thu., May 12  |  8:30am – 9:30am

Center for CA. R.E. presents: Climate Change & Housing
Thu., May 12  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., May 12  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Sending Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Mon., May 16  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Boost Your Business with New Builds
Tue., May 17  |  8:30am – 9:30am

Intro to Commercial Real Estate
Tue., May 17  |  10:00am – 12:00pm

RPR® CMA Reports – Your Spot-on Pricing Tool
Tue., May 17  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Commercial Real Estate Basics
Tue., May 17  |  12:30pm – 2:30pm

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

CA. Residential Listing Agreement
Wed., May 18  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Wed., May 18  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

West county marketing meeting 

Thu., May 19  |  9am – 10am  |  Mechanics Bank
Join us at our new location, Mechanics Bank, 3190 Klose Way in Richmond to hear from the 2023 CCAR Board of Directors candidates. Free to attend and breakfast will be served!    
 

WCR’s A Day at the Races – May 20

Fri., May 20  |  12pm – 5pm  | Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley
Get your derby hats ready and join WCR for a day at the races! Event includes a buffet lunch, auction and hat contest.
READ MORE >>

YPN’s Summer Kickoff BBQ – June 9

Thu., Jun 9  |  2:30pm – 5pm  | Wildcat Canyon Park, Richmond 
Join YPN for some fun in the sun at their Summer Kickoff BBQ! Network while you enjoy delicious catered BBQ and bid on amazing raffle prizes!
REGISTER >>

Last Chance to Save 25% on Chili Cook-ON Tickets!

Join us tomorrow at the Sycamore Club House in Danville from 4-7pm for our Annual Chili Cook-ON competition!

Save $10 by purchasing your tickets online by noon, all proceeds benefit CCAR Helping Hands. Don’t forget your your appetite because you will be voting for which recipe wins the People’s Choice Award! Other awards include, Best Chili REALTOR® Team, Best Chili Affiliate Team, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili Team, and “Bowl of the Corridor” RMA vs. CCRIM!    

Special thanks to our Helping Hands Chili Cook-ON Sponsors:
Apple Appraisals, B Walker Ranch, Compass, Cross Country Mortgage, Family Matters, Farmers Insurance, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, Green Escrow, Guaranteed Rate Mortgage, Hard Money, Iron Oak Home Loans, Keller Williams, Kelly Edwards Staging & Design, Old Republic Home Protection, Origin Point, PMI Contra Costa, Reverse Mortgage Educators, Stokley Properties, and Zocchi & Associates

VIEW THE FLYER >>
REGISTER >>

NAR Spring Legislative Meetings

CCAR Leadership recently attended the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.

While there, your leadership team went to Capitol Hill to meet with staff from the offices of Congressman Thompson, Garamendi, DeSaulnier, and Swalwell to discuss topics ranging from inventory and supply, tax benefits for property owners, tax fairness, and housing finance reform.

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Ethics Corner:

CCAR Pro. Standards Experts Available for Office Visits, Marketing Meetings

Getting ready to plan your next office meeting or need an idea for marketing meeting content? Contact CCAR to schedule an appointment with one of our Professional Standards experts.

CCAR Professional Standards and Grievance Committee members are subject matter experts on all things pertaining to the Professional Standards processes and conflict resolution and a team of representatives is available for remote/in-person office/marketing meeting presentations upon request. 

Your team/audience will learn how to file and submit ethics complaints and the mediation and arbitration process, along with important basic principles every REALTOR® needs to know about the Code of Ethics.

Schedule an appointment today. Contact: [email protected].

Laptops on Sale

MLS UPDATE:

house for sale

Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules Change

On May 24th the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS and MLS Rules.

1. The number of associated documents included on a listing within Paragon to increase from 12 to 20.

2. To increase awareness of the FREE RentSpree Member Benefit the following pop-up message will appear when inputting or maintaining a Lease Rental listing with a selection of “No” for the RentSpree Online…

Read More »
rentspree banner

Pool Features – Requirement Update

Stop wasting time and start saving money anytime you work with a rental. We are proud to bring you a tool that automates your rental transactions, all at NO COST to you!

RentSpree collects a completed application package from every tenant.
This includes:
1) completed rental application,
2) credit report,
3) background check,
4) eviction report.

Read More »

CCAR Sponsors

sothebys jolt

Weekly Jolt – 050322

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     MAY 3, 2022

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

•  CCAR Leaders Seeking Legislative Solutions for
   CA Housing Crisis
•  CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-ON! – May 11
•  CCAR Election Begins June 6th; Read the Candidates’
   Statements

•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules
   Change – May 24
•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements – May 3

FEATURED: Unlock the Power of Referrals
Fri., May 6  |  10:00am – 11:00am

FEATURED: Remine Pro for CCAR Members
Tue., May 10  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Win More Listings with Pre-Sale Home Renovations
Wed., May 4  |  10:00am – 11:00am

LionDesk CRM Automate Communication
Wed., May 4  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Advanced zipForm Features
Thu., May 5  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Listing Presentations that make a Lasting Impression (RPR®)
Thu., May 5  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

LionDesk CRM – Reporting
Thu., May 5  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri. May 6  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

Disclosures.io – Making Transactions Simple
Mon., May 9  |  12:00pm – 12:30pm

Builders Update – #1 Source of New Home Inventory
Tue., May 10  |  12:00pm – 12:30pm

Intro to Paragon MLS
Tue. May 10  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Intro to RPR® – CMA Reports and More
Wed., May 11  |  9:30am – 11:30am

Over 45 Standard Disclosures in R.E.
Wed., May 11  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

WCR’s A Day at the Races – May 20

Fri., May 20  |  12pm – 5pm  | Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley
Get your derby hats ready and join WCR for a day at the races! Event includes a buffet lunch, auction and hat contest.
READ MORE >>

YPN’s Summer Kickoff BBQ – June 9

Thu., Jun 9  |  2:30pm – 5pm  | Wildcat Canyon Park, Richmond 
Join YPN for some fun in the sun at their Summer Kickoff BBQ! Network while you enjoy delicious catered BBQ and bid on amazing raffle prizes!
REGISTER >>

CCAR Leaders Seeking Legislative Solutions
For CA Housing Crisis

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CCAR and other State Association leadership attended legislative meetings in Sacramento last week, speaking with government representatives about important real estate issues. They continue their discussions at the National level in Washington this week.

Statewide government outreach efforts are focused on advocating for property rights and policy solutions that increase homeownership opportunities and defeat legislation that will further harm property owners and exacerbate California’s housing crisis.

HOT ISSUES:
  1.  NO on AB 2710 (Kalra) Rental Property: Right of First Offer
  2.  Ask Senators to include funding for homeownership in State budget

READ MORE >>
VIEW PHOTOS >>

CCAR Helping Hands’ Chili Cook-ON! – Next Wed.

Get ready to spice things up at the CCAR Helping Hands’ Annual Charity Chili Cook-ON! Join us at the Sycamore Club House on Wed., Sep. 18, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Taste and vote for your favorite chili recipes, and don’t miss out on the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes!

Think your chili has what it takes? Sign up as a chef and show off your culinary skills! There are 5 prestigious awards including: Best Chili REALTOR® Team, Best Chili Affiliate Team, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili Team, People’s Choice, and “Bowl of the Corridor” RMA vs. CCRIM!

Sponsorships still available – “READ MORE” to discover remaining opportunities.

REGISTER >>

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C.A.R.’s Fair Housing Day – May 17

Tue., May 17  |  9am – 3:30pm  | Virtual
Regardless of niche or market, all CA REALTORS® should attend this important event that features exciting keynote speakers, industry leaders, and practitioners with deep experience working to expand homeownership opportunities.  You’ll learn about critical business tools, fair housing basics, and how to help Californians from every community become homeowners. 
REGISTER >>

Laptops on Sale

MLS UPDATE:

house for sale

Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules Change

On May 24th the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS and MLS Rules.

1. The number of associated documents included on a listing within Paragon to increase from 12 to 20.

2. To increase awareness of the FREE RentSpree Member Benefit the following pop-up message will appear when inputting or maintaining a Lease Rental listing with a selection of “No” for the RentSpree Online…

Read More »
home search

Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements

On May 3rd the following changes were made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

The Paragon 5 MLS login page will be streamlined to make use of browser or 3rd party password management software.

Showing Access Info: To allow for clearer understanding of a listing’s showing status within Paragon and other Bay Area MLSs, a new picklist named “Available to Show” will be added to the Paragon 5 MLS for all property classes.

Pool Picklist: To allow for clearer understanding of what type of…

Read More »

CCAR Sponsors

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Weekly Jolt – 042622

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     APRIL 26, 2022

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

•  CCAR Election Begins June 6th; Read the Candidates’
   Statements
•  CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-ON! – May 11
•  Stay Vigilant! Cyber & Phone Fraud an Ongoing Threat

•  Professional Standards Processes & Procedures

•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules
   Change – May 24
•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements – May 3

FEATURED: Creating Effective Email Marketing
Wed., April 27  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

FEATURED: Unlock the Power of Referrals
Fri., May 6  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., April 27  |  9:30am – 11:30am

The NEW Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Wed., April 27  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

Using Disclosures.io is Easy! (Homelight Listing Management)
Wed., April 27  |  12:00pm – 12:30pm

Sending Auto-Notifications Using Collaboration Center
Thu., Apr. 28  |  9:30am – 11:30am AM

Find and Sell New Homes with Builders Update
Thu., Apr. 28  |  12:00pm – 12:30pm

Building Community – Weekly WomanUP!® LIVE
Fri., Apr. 29  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

LionDesk CRM  Account Setup
Mon., May 2  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

C.A.R. presents: Transactions (zipForm Edition) Basics
Tue., May 3   |  10:00am – 11:00am

New to RPR®? Start Here!
Tue., May 3  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

LionDesk CRM Contact Management
Tue., May 3   |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Intro to CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Tue., May 3  |  1:30pm – 3:30pm

Win More Listings with Pre-Sale Home Renovations
Wed., May 4  |  10:00am – 11:00am

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

Online Continuing Education

CA Sea Level Rise Planning – May 20

Fri., May 20  |  The Westin Long Beach
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LAPTOPS ON SALE

CCAR Election Begins June 6th;
Read the Candidates’ Statements

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In accordance with Article XI of the Corporation Bylaws, this will serve as notice that the election for the 2023 Board of Directors shall be held beginning on June 6, 2022 at 9am and ending June 13, 2022 at 9am.

A 2023 President-Elect, a Treasurer, 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 6, 2022) by the end of the election cycle at 9am on June 13, 2022.

REVIEW THE CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS >>

CCAR Helping Hands’ Chili Cook-ON! – Next Wed.

Get ready to spice things up at the CCAR Helping Hands’ Annual Charity Chili Cook-ON! Join us at the Sycamore Club House on Wed., Sep. 18, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Taste and vote for your favorite chili recipes, and don’t miss out on the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes!

Think your chili has what it takes? Sign up as a chef and show off your culinary skills! There are 5 prestigious awards including: Best Chili REALTOR® Team, Best Chili Affiliate Team, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili Team, People’s Choice, and “Bowl of the Corridor” RMA vs. CCRIM!

Sponsorships still available – “READ MORE” to discover remaining opportunities.

REGISTER >>

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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…

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ETHICS CORNER:

Many difficulties that may arise during a real estate transaction are due to misunderstandings and miscommunication. If you have a problem with a fellow-member keep in mind that open, constructive communication often resolves questions or differences, eliminating the need for…
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Paragon downtime:

Start: April 27, 10:00pm
End:   April 28, 4:00am

MLS UPDATE:

house for sale

Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules Change

On May 24th the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS and MLS Rules.

1. The number of associated documents included on a listing within Paragon to increase from 12 to 20.

2. To increase awareness of the FREE RentSpree Member Benefit the following pop-up message will appear when inputting or maintaining a Lease Rental listing with a selection of “No” for the RentSpree Online…

Read More »
home search

Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements

On May 3rd the following changes were made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

The Paragon 5 MLS login page will be streamlined to make use of browser or 3rd party password management software.

Showing Access Info: To allow for clearer understanding of a listing’s showing status within Paragon and other Bay Area MLSs, a new picklist named “Available to Show” will be added to the Paragon 5 MLS for all property classes.

Pool Picklist: To allow for clearer understanding of what type of…

Read More »

CCAR Sponsors

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Weekly Jolt – 041922

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     APRIL 19, 2022

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

•  CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-ON!
•  2023 Board of Directors Nomination by Petition
•  Visit Fairhaven for Fair Housing Training

•  MLS Rules and Regulations Changes – Mar. 30
•  Featured Member Benefit: RentSpree!

FEATURED: The Power of Preparedness with Wise Agent
Wed., April 20  |  10:00am – 11:00am

FEATURED: Rev Up Your Listings in Reverse (Remine)
Thu., April 21  |  10:00am – 11:00am

SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Apr. 20  |  8:30am – 9:30am

Down Payment Assistance: Tips & Tools to Help Your Clients
Wed., Apr. 20  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Fair Housing Video Series
Wed., Apr. 20  |  7:00pm – 8:30pm

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Thu., Apr. 21  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Apr. 22  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

Weekly WomanUP!® LIVE
Fri., Apr. 22  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

RPR® CMA Reports – Your Spot -On Pricing Tool
Mon., Apr. 25  |  9:00am to 10:00am

Intro to Cloud CMA – Create a CMA and Listing Presentation
Mon. Apr. 25  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Intro to Paragon MLS
Tue., Apr. 26  |  9:30am – 11:30am

Remine Pro – CCAR Members Training
Tue., Apr 26  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Use RPR® to Prospect for Leads
Tue., Apr. 26  |  11:00am to 12:00pm

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., April 27  |  9:30am to 11:30am

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

West county marketing meeting

Thu., Apr. 21  |  9:00am – 10:00am
Security Pacific Office  |  3223 Blume Road in Richmond
Featured Speaker: Jared White, CCAR MLS Director

Online Continuing Education

CA Sea Level Rise Planning – May 20

Fri., May 20  |  The Westin Long Beach
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SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 9
YPN’s SUMMER KICKOFF BBQ

Thu., June 9 |  2:30pm – 5:00pm
Wildcat Canyon Park, 5755 McBryde Ave., Richmond
More information coming soon!

CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-On! – May 11

Wed., May 11  |  4:00pm – 7:00pm  |  Sycamore Club House

The Annual Chili Cook-ON for CCAR Helping Hands is upon us! Come get your chili ON at the Sycamore Club House on Wednesday, May 11th from 4-7pm. Vote for your favorite recipe and bid on amazing raffle prizes! Or… sign up as a chef by contacting  George Moody at [email protected] if you think you have a winning chili recipe!

There are 5 big awards including: Best Chili REALTOR® Team, Best Chili Affiliate Team, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili Team, People’s Choice, and “Bowl of the Corridor” RMA vs. CCRIM!

Purchase single tickets here. If purchasing multiple tickets call CCAR Member Services at 925.295.1270.

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Close up business man reaching out sheet with contract agreement

2024 Board of Directors Nomination by Petition – Due Apr. 25

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…

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Visit Fairhaven for Hands-on Fair Housing Training

Fairhaven is a town every REALTOR® should visit. Online, that is. Fairhaven, a fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.

Inspired by real stories, this innovative online experience has agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process. Learners will also walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination. The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions.

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LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

home search

Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements

On May 3rd the following changes were made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

The Paragon 5 MLS login page will be streamlined to make use of browser or 3rd party password management software.

Showing Access Info: To allow for clearer understanding of a listing’s showing status within Paragon and other Bay Area MLSs, a new picklist named “Available to Show” will be added to the Paragon 5 MLS for all property classes.

Pool Picklist: To allow for clearer understanding of what type of…

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