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Weekly Jolt – 031522

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     MARCH 15, 2022

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

•  CA February Home Sales and Price Report (C.A.R.)
•  Risk Management – Tomorrow, March 16
•  West County Marketing Meeting This Thursday

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

SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Mar. 16  |  8:30am – 9:30am

LionDesk CRM – Automate Communication
Wed., Mar. 16  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Women in Leadership in the MLS World
Thu., Mar. 17  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Using RPR Maps to Success
Thu., Mar. 17  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Cloud CMA Fundamentals
Thu., Mar. 17  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Weekly WomanUP!® Live Watch Party
Fri., Mar. 18  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Intro to Paragon
Mon., Mar. 21  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Hit the Bullseye with an RPR CMA
Tue., Mar. 22  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Intro to CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Tue., Mar. 22  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Wed., Mar. 23  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

City Sign Ordinance Violation Reporting Form

REALTORS® must comply with all city sign ordinances when displaying open house and directional signs in public spaces. Individual city/town ordinances vary. Always check Contra Costa County Sign Ordinances here before displaying signs to avoid their removal. 
CITY SIGN ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORTING FORM >>

WCR: STAY ON TARGET WITH YOUR BUSINESS PLAN – PANEL of 5

Wed., Mar. 23  |  11:00am – 1:00pm  |  Live Event
The first quarter of 2022 is almost over… now what? Learn how to keep your business plan on target from 5 high profile agents during this WCR luncheon panel.
READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Call for scholarship applications

MARCH 31ST DEADLINE TO SUBMIT. The CCAR Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship awards of up to $10,000 to qualified students residing in Contra Costa County. Their commitment to support higher education is the heart of the Foundation’s desire to make a difference!
APPLY HERE >>

SAVE THE DATE – Tuesday, April 5:
SPRING AFFILIATE FAIRE

Tue., Apr. 5 |  5:00pm – 7:00pm
Danville Veterans Hall |  400 Hartz Ave., Danville
REALTORS® get to know your Affiliate members. Affiliates get to know your REALTORS®! Everyone come for the FREE food, beer, wine, and raffles! More information coming soon.

California February Home Sales and Price Report

California home sales edge higher in February amid geopolitical tensions and inflation uncertainty, C.A.R. reports

  • Existing, single-family home sales totaled 424,640 in February on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 4.5 percent from January and down 8.2 percent from February 2021.
  • February’s statewide median home price was $771,270, up 0.7 percent from January and up 10.3 percent from February 2021.
  • Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 8.3 percent in February.

READ MORE >>

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Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 27

Join us, Sep. 27 from 9am – noon for our Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update… via Zoom.

Attorney Shannon B. Jones joins us once again to bring us all up to speed on current legal issues that impact REALTORS® every day—from new liabilities to the kinds of actions and cases her office is seeing the most in recent months. You´ll also get quick updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This event is free to CCAR members. Non-members may attend for $35. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you once your membership has been confirmed.

REGISTER HERE >>

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West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Join us this Thursday for the West County Marketing meeting from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Hercules CCAR Office: 500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Suite 265.

Gain expert knowledge from Real Estate Attorney, Jean Shrem, on new 2024 Laws and the commission lawsuits filed nationwide. Come with questions, you’ll have an opportunity to ask them directly!  

The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served. 

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LAPTOPS ON SALE:

Online Continuing Education

MLS UPDATE:

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MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 30

On March 30th, the CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations will be updated to reflect changes to the Citation Policy (Appendix B). The purpose of this citation policy is to ensure the integrity of the MLS including the currency and accuracy of its information. These changes are being adopted to further discourage MLS Participants & Subscribers from violation of the MLS Rules and Regulations. Read more to see updated Tiers 1, 2, and 3 Third Violation Fees and Suspensions.

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 – 030822

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     March 8, 2022

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

•  Risk Management – Next Wed., March 16
•  C.A.R. Center for CA Real Estate (CCRE) Website
•  2022 REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) Donors

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

Introduction to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Mar. 10  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

WomanUP! Live
Fri., Mar. 11  | 2:00pm – 3:00pm

LionDesk CRM – Account Setup
Mon., Mar. 14  |  11:30am – 12:30pm 

Send Auto Notifications using Collaboration Center
Tue., Mar. 15  |  9:00am – 11:00am

LionDesk CRM – Contact Management
Tue., Mar. 15  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Risk Management Seminar with Shannon B. Jones
Wed., Mar. 16  |  9:00am – 12:00pm

LionDesk CRM – Automate Communication
Wed., Mar. 16  |  11:30am – 12:30pm

Women in Leadership in the MLS World
Thu., Mar. 17  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Cloud CMA Fundamentals
Thu., Mar. 17  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING

Thu., Mar. 17 |  9:00am – 10:00am 
Security Pacific Office  |  3223 Blume Road in Richmond
Featured Speaker: Italina Kirkness
Learn how to Leverage LinkedIn to:
• Do More than Accept Connections and Endorsements
• Use LinkedIn as a Marketing Tool for your business
• Leverage LinkedIn to Get on Google
• Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Brand

WCR: STAY ON TARGET WITH YOUR BUSINESS PLAN – PANEL of 5

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Wed., Mar. 23  |  11:00am – 1:00pm  |  Live Event
READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Online Continuing Education

Risk Management with Shannon B. Jones –
Next Wed., March 16!

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Join us next Wednesday, March 16th from 9am – noon for CCAR´s first Risk Management Seminar of the year… via Zoom.

Attorney Shannon B. Jones joins us once again to bring us all up to speed on current legal issues that impact REALTORS® every day—from new liabilities to the kinds of actions and cases her office is seeing the most in recent months. You´ll also get quick updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This event is free to CCAR members. Non-members may attend for $35. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you once your membership has been confirmed. Contact 925.295.1270 with any questions.

REGISTER >>

2022 REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) Donors

Every year CCAR members donate thousands of dollars to the REALTOR® ACTION FUND. Pledges range from $20 to $20,000 and help support political action committees working on your behalf to protect real estate at the local, state and federal levels. CCAR thanks the following members for their major donations: Darnella Aulani, Rob Baldwin, Jack Burns, Marilyn Cunningham, Robin Dickson, Nancy D’Onofrio, Rachael Hand, Debi Mackey, Leslie Manzone, Eric Meyers, Ron Mintz, David Schubb, and Barry Zwahlen. Read more to see a complete list of generous 2022 donors!

Read More »

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

PARAGON’s NEW Help Site

Black Knight is excited to announce that Paragon’s Help Site has a fresh new look and location at help.paragonrels.com!

Enjoy updated content and instructions, including written processes and quick videos to show you all of the features of Paragon. Additionally, Help Site information will be added and/or updated as Paragon evolves.

MLS UPDATE:

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MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 30

On March 30th, the CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations will be updated to reflect changes to the Citation Policy (Appendix B). The purpose of this citation policy is to ensure the integrity of the MLS including the currency and accuracy of its information. These changes are being adopted to further discourage MLS Participants & Subscribers from violation of the MLS Rules and Regulations. Read more to see updated Tiers 1, 2, and 3 Third Violation Fees and Suspensions.

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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MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 30

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On March 30th, the CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations will be updated to reflect the below changes to the Citation Policy (Appendix B). The purpose of this citation policy is to ensure the integrity of the MLS including the currency and accuracy of its information. These changes are being adopted to further discourage MLS Participants & Subscribers from violation of the MLS Rules and Regulations.

Tier 
1
2
3

Third Violation
$500     $1,000 & Suspension for 30 days
$750     $2,000 & Suspension for 30 days
$1,000  $5,000 & Suspension for 30 days

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

Weekly Jolt – 030122

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     March 1, 2022

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

•  C.A.R. Virtual Legislative Day – Tomorrow!
•  2022 REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) Donors 
•  Risk Management Seminar – Mar. 16

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

C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day
Wed., Mar. 2  |  9:00am – 4:00pm

Introduction to Paragon
Thu., Mar. 3  |  9:00am – 11:00am

Advanced zipForm Features
Thu., Mar. 3  |  10:00am – 11:00am

WomanUP! Live
Fri., Mar. 4  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Intro to RPR
Mon., Mar. 7  |  9:30am – 11:30am

Become a HomeSpotter Expert
Tue., Mar. 8  |  2:00pm – 2:45pm

New Member Orientation – By Invitation Only
Wed., Mar. 9  |  8:30am – 12:30pm

Listing Input and Maintenance
Thu. Mar. 10  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING

Thu., Mar. 17 |  9:00am – 10:00am 
Security Pacific Office  |  3223 Blume Road in Richmond
Featured Speaker:
Italina Kirkness – Leverage LinkedIn for Leads
The problem today is most professionals are on LinkedIn, but don’t know how to use it for business. At the West County Marketing Meeting, you’ll learn how to Leverage LinkedIn to:
• Do More than Accept Connections and Endorsements
• Use LinkedIn as a Marketing Tool for your business
• Leverage LinkedIn to Get on Google
• Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Brand

Open House and Showings Mask Requirement Update

The California Department of Public Health has revised its State Masking Guidance. Effective March 1, 2022, the current requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings has been revised to a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor masking. This new guidance will affect real estate activities such as showings and open houses, unless a seller requires that masks be worn, then masks should be worn by all while inside the property.

However, universal masking will remain required in specified high-risk settings (which does not include real estate related activities) such as K-12 schools, public transport, emergency shelters, and health care settings. After March 11, 2022, the universal masking requirement for K-12 and childcare settings will terminate.
READ MORE >>

Online Continuing Education

Less than 24 Hours From Your Opportunity to Meet with Your Legislators at C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day!

President Debi Mackey and the CCAR BOD invite you to C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day tomorrow From 9am to 4pm! You must register here if you plan to attend.

It´s time once again to take DIRECT ACTION and meet virtually with Legislators to share your opinions about how California law impacts the real estate business.

Join us online for a day-long effort to make REALTORS® opinions count!

READ MORE >>
REGISTER >>

2022 REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) Donors

Every year CCAR members donate thousands of dollars to the REALTOR® ACTION FUND. Pledges range from $20 to $20,000 and help support political action committees working on your behalf to protect real estate at the local, state and federal levels. CCAR thanks the following members for their major donations: Darnella Aulani, Rob Baldwin, Jack Burns, Marilyn Cunningham, Robin Dickson, Nancy D’Onofrio, Rachael Hand, Debi Mackey, Leslie Manzone, Eric Meyers, Ron Mintz, David Schubb, and Barry Zwahlen. Read more to see a complete list of generous 2022 donors!

Read More »
risk management

Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 27

Join us, Sep. 27 from 9am – noon for our Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update… via Zoom.

Attorney Shannon B. Jones joins us once again to bring us all up to speed on current legal issues that impact REALTORS® every day—from new liabilities to the kinds of actions and cases her office is seeing the most in recent months. You´ll also get quick updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This event is free to CCAR members. Non-members may attend for $35. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you once your membership has been confirmed.

REGISTER HERE >>

Read More »

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

PARAGON’s NEW Help Site

Black Knight is excited to announce that Paragon’s Help Site has a fresh new look and location at help.paragonrels.com!

Enjoy updated content and instructions, including written processes and quick videos to show you all of the features of Paragon. Additionally, Help Site information will be added and/or updated as Paragon evolves.

MLS UPDATE:

rules regs folder

MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 30

On March 30th, the CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations will be updated to reflect changes to the Citation Policy (Appendix B). The purpose of this citation policy is to ensure the integrity of the MLS including the currency and accuracy of its information. These changes are being adopted to further discourage MLS Participants & Subscribers from violation of the MLS Rules and Regulations. Read more to see updated Tiers 1, 2, and 3 Third Violation Fees and Suspensions.

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

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Weekly Jolt – 022222

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     February 22, 2022

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

•  The New 2022 RPA – FREE Class for CCAR Only – Mar. 1
•  C.A.R. Virtual Legislative Day – Mar. 2
•  C.A.R. Ethics Peer-to-Peer Infoline

•  NAR Mandated Paragon 5 Changes
•  MLS Rules and Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

Avoiding Threats to Your Wealth: Inflation and Taxes
Wed., Feb. 23  | 10:00am – 11:00am

Introduction to Transactions zipForm Edition
Wed., Feb. 23  | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Wise Agent CRM’s Time-Saving Paragon Integration
Thu., Feb. 24  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Thu., Feb. 24  |  1:00pm – 3:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Feb 25  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

Sending Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Mon,, Feb. 28  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

The New RPA – FREE for CCAR Members Only!
Tue., Mar. 1  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

Advanced zipForm Features
Thu., Mar. 3  |  10:00am – 11:00am

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

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Earn An NAR Green Designation!

Thu., Feb. 17 |  9:00am – 10:00am  |  Virtual
Featured Speaker: Danh Nguyen
Danh Nguyen is the Program Administrator for Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) and has been working in affordable housing for the last 17 years. Within the GSFA program, he is responsible for program training, processing of borrower and lender applications, and general client support services. 
Meeting ID: 969 0562 9800
Passcode: 816803

VIEW FLYER >>
REGISTER >

PARAGON’s NEW HELP SITE

Black Knight is excited to announce that Paragon’s Help Site has a fresh new look and location!
Here is the new help site URL: help.paragonrels.com

You can enjoy updated content and instructions, including written out process and quick videos to show you all of the features of Paragon. Additionally, Help Site information will be added and/or updated as Paragon evolves.

The new Paragon Help Site is hosted on a new platform, which means the updates and improvements will keep coming! You may notice some links within Paragon that still direct to the old help site; we appreciate your patience as Black Knight makes all of the updates to point to the new help site.
We hope you enjoy the new Paragon help site!

FREE CCAR Members Only Class:
The New 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Next Tuesday, March 1

Tuesday, March 1  |  10:00am – 1:00pm  |  Live Remote Class via Zoom  |  Free

Instructor: Joel Carlson
NAR Designated Real Estate Instructor (DREI), C.A.R. Master Instructor, Certified Real Estate Consultant (CREC), President of the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance of Orange County, and Broker with over 25 years of experience.

The 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) course offers you the unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the most widely used and trusted purchase agreement in California. Learn to write offers easily and close transactions! Receive hands-on knowledge you need to develop your services to help clients purchase their home and secure your position as a trusted real estate advisor.

This is a free, one-time opportunity for CCAR Members only. This course does not qualify for C.E. Credits.

VIEW FLYER >>
REGISTER HERE >>

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C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

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…

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Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!

C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.

If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.

CONTACT THE INFOLINE >>

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LAPTOPS ON SALE:

Online Continuing Education

MLS UPDATE:

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NAR Mandated Paragon 5 Changes

To comply with the recent NAR MLS Mandates the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS and data display requirements by March 1st.

1. Non-filtering of Listings
    (Compensation, Broker, Agent)
2. Compensation Syndication
3. Compensation Disclaimer
4. Updated Listing Attribution
For more details, click read more.

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MLS Rules & Regulations Changes – Mar. 1

CCAR is enhancing our Clear Cooperation enforcement process by shortening the violation warning period from 3 calendar days to 1 calendar day. Other changing MLS Rules include: 7.5 Mandatory Submission, 7.15 Estate Sale, Probate, Bankruptcy Listings, 11.14 Data Feed Available to Participants, 11.15. Brokerage Back Office Data Feeds, 11.16 Listing Broker’s Offer of Compensation, 12.10 False or Misleading Advertising and Representations; True Picture Standard of Conduct, 12.14 Display, 12.16(e) Listing Attribution, and Section 12.19.21: (C.A.R. Section 12.19.18:)

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