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Weekly Jolt – 051022

by

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.

Top News

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

MLS Updates

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

•  Featured Member Benefit: RentSpree!

ETHICS CORNER

•  CCAR Pro. Standards Experts Available for Meetings

Education

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.

Read More »

Election Results

The election for the 2023 Board of Directors has begun!

A 2023 President-Elect, Treasurer, and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.

Review the Candidates’ statements and VOTE. You must be logged in to vote.

In order for this election to be valid, the number of votes must equal or exceed the quorum requirement of 15% of the total CCAR REALTOR® Membership, the quorum for this election is 632 votes. Voting ends June 13th at 9am.

Read More »

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 »
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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 – 050322

by

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.

Top News

•  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

MLS Updates

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

•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements – May 3

Education

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 >>

Read More »

Election Results

The election for the 2023 Board of Directors has begun!

A 2023 President-Elect, Treasurer, and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.

Review the Candidates’ statements and VOTE. You must be logged in to vote.

In order for this election to be valid, the number of votes must equal or exceed the quorum requirement of 15% of the total CCAR REALTOR® Membership, the quorum for this election is 632 votes. Voting ends June 13th at 9am.

Read More »

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

by

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.

Top News

•  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

ETHICS Corner

•  Professional Standards Processes & Procedures

MLS Updates

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

•  Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements – May 3

Education

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
READ MORE >>

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 >>

Read More »

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.

DATA SECURITY & PRIVACY TOOLKIT >>
INTERNET SECURITY BEST PRACTICES >>
REALTOR® SAFETY NETWORK >>
REALTOR® SAFETY ARTICLES >>
COMBAT REAL ESTATE CYBERTHREATS >>
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS >>

Read More »

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…
READ MORE >>

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

by

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.

Top News

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

MLS Updates

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

Education

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
READ MORE >>

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.

READ MORE >>

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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.

Read More »

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…

Read More »
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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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CCAR Sponsors

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Weekly Jolt – 041222

by

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     APRIL 12, 2022

CCAR OFFICES closed FRI., April 15th

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

Top News

•  CCAR Receives Walnut Creek Legacy Award
•  Visit Fairhaven for Fair Housing Training
•  Pro. Standards Processes & Procedures

MLS Updates

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

Education

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

Getting Started with Homesnap Pro
Wed., Apr. 13  |10:00am – 11:00am

Designing a Brand that Delivers
Wed., Apr. 13  |1:00pm – 2:00pm

Supra eKEY Training
Thu., Apr. 14  |  8:30am – 9:30am

C.A.R. presents: Grow a Strong Business in Any Economy
Thu., Apr. 14  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Apr. 14  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Weekly WomanUP!® LIVE
Fri., Apr. 15  |  2:00pm to 3:00pm


Technology that Boosts Productivity & Saves Time
Mon., Apr. 18  |  11:00am to 12:00pm

Prospect Like a Pro to Win the Listing (Homesnap Pro app)
Mon., Apr. 18  |  2:00pm to 3:00pm

Accurate Property Pricing – Valuation Tools & Techniques
Tue., Apr. 19  |  9:00am to 10:00am

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Tue., Apr 19  |  2:00pm to 4:00pm

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Apply Now To Serve On CCAR’s
2023 Board of Directors

The election for the 2023 Board of Directors is coming soon, apply now to get your name on the ballot! Applications due by 5pm on Tuesday, April 19th.

6 Open positions:
     • President-Elect (1 year-term)
     • Treasurer (2 year term)

     • 4 Directors-at-Large (2 year term)
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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

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 May 11th from 4-7pm. Vote for your favorite recipe and bid on amazing raffle prizes! Or… get your recipes ready if you want to be a chef and contact George Moody at
[email protected]. 
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CCAR Receives Walnut Creek Legacy Award

This morning at the State of the Chamber 2022 breakfast, the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® was awarded a Legacy Award by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. The Legacy Award recognizes Chamber members who have been in business for 50+ years!

Photo (L to R): Outgoing Chamber Chair, Margot Stanford; CCAR President, Debi Mackey; Walnut Creek Mayor, Matt Francois.

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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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Professional Standards (Ethics) Processes & Procedures

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 punitive action.

Consider taking the following steps before filing a formal ethics complaint:
(1) Speak directly with the other agent about your complaint; (2) You may also…
 

ETHICS FORMS >>
PROCESSES & PROCEDURES >>

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PARAGON DOWNTIME:

Start: April 12, 10:00pm
End: April 13, 4:00am

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

Online Continuing Education

MLS UPDATE:

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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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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.

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