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Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Advisory Training Tomorrow – Oct. 27

Learn from C.A.R.’s Assistant General Counsel, Gov Hutchinson, on the Home Hardening Disclosure Law and the required FHDS forms on October 27 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. FREE for CCAR members, $25 for Non-Members.

As of January 1, 2021, a Seller must provide the FHDS disclosure if:
• The property was constructed prior to 2010
• The property is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone
• The property is a Residential 1-4 Unit Property (including condominium units and manufactured homes)

You will learn how to assist:
• Your Sellers in determining whether their property is located in a fire severity zone, who has exemptions, and how to answer
questions about the form.
• Your Buyers understand their cancellation rights and when they’re entitled to a final inspection report.

CCAR MEMBERS Register >

Non-Members call 925.295.9210

CCAR Launches New Improved Membership Database; We Appreciate Your Patience During Transition

“The new Cerebro Customer Relationship Manager, or CRM tool, is an exciting platform that was developed in-house by our very own technical team, and we look forward to providing members with an improved service experience,” said Sheiren Diaz, CCAR CEO.

CCAR is now in the process of transitioning to a new membership management database. We ask that you please bear with us as our Membership Services team transitions to the new platform. When fully operational the system will provide improved tools, information and service to membership.

Should you have questions, issues, or concerns, please contact [email protected] or call 925.295.1270.

Weekly Jolt – 101921

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 19, 2021

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

Top News

• Avoid Membership Suspension – Fulfill Your Ethics
Requirements Before Dec 31st
• Learn to Master Your Online Marketing at the West
County Marketing Meeting – Oct. 21
• Fire Hardening & Defensible Space Training – Oct. 27
• CCAR Receives $50K HAF Grant
• CCAR Launched New Improved Membership
Database

MLS Updates

• New Paragon MLS Search Field
• Listing Input Message – ShowingTime

Education

FEATURED: Anatomy of a Lawsuit: Seller’s Risk
Wed., Oct. 27 | 10:00 – 11:00am

Use TopHap to Increase Credibility and Expertise
Wed., Oct. 20 | 10:00 – 11:00am

Commercial RE: Intro to Property Management
Wed., Oct. 20 | 12:30 – 2:30pm

Builders Update Agent Training
Thu., Oct. 21 | 12:00 – 12:30pm

Intro to Paragon
Thu., Oct. 21 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

Getting Started with LionDesk CRM
Mon., Oct. 25 | 11:30am – 12:15pm

How to Use Disclosures.io (HomeLight)
Mon., Oct. 25 | 12:00 – 12:30pm

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Mon., Oct. 25 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

Spotlight on NewHomeSource Pro Features
Tue., Oct. 26 | 9:00 – 9:45am

How to Break into the Luxury Market
Tue., Oct. 26 | 10:00 – 11:30am

Intro to RPR®
Tue., Oct. 26 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

Click here to request 1:1 CCAR Training.

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

Click here for a printable education calendar.

CCAR AWARD NOMINATION

REALTOR® of the Year Nomination Form >
Due Nov. 5

Affiliate of the Year Nomination Form >
Due Nov. 5

Community Service Award Application >
Due Nov. 5

+ Committee Registration

+ CCAR CALENDAR

BROKER TOWN HALL – OCT. 20

Wed., Oct. 20 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | CCAR Districts 2 & 4
CCAR Districts 2 and 4 Brokers and Office Managers are invited to a virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, October 20th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. CCAR Districts 2 and 4 include: Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Canyon, Danville, San Ramon, Alamo and Diablo. Join us online to get the latest CCAR news and updates!
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THE BIG EVENT Last week!

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VIEW JOEL SINGER’S PRESENTATION >>
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DISCLAIMER & DISCLOSURE ADVISORY & ADDENDA UPDATES

New updates to the El Cerrito, Hercules, San Pablo, Pinole, Richmond, and Unincorporated Addenda, and the Contra Costa Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory are now available on the CCAR website, zipForm®, and Glide.

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Woman’s Council of REALTORS^®
FASHION SHOW – Nov. 19

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Avoid Membership Suspension –
Fulfill Your Ethics Requirements Before Dec. 31st

All REALTORS® are required to complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years (current cycle: 2019-2021). Failure to complete the required training may result in suspension of all Board/Association privileges.

CHECK STATUS & VIEW TRAINING OPTIONS >

Learn the Red Flags in Escrow at the West County Marketing Meeting – Nov. 18

Please join us for the West County Virtual Marketing meeting this Thursday, November 18 from 9 to 10am and learn the Red Flags in Escrow. While not every problem can be anticipated, there are Red Flags you should watch for in your transactions. Being proactive to these potential showstoppers will help ensure a successful closing and bring you referrals. Also learn to reduce your risk of cyberfraud by practicing “Good Cyber Hygiene”.

Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Advisory Training Tomorrow – Oct. 27

DID YOU KNOW… The 4.2 million acres burned last year in California is equivalent to the entire area of Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, Napa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, and San Joaquin counties combined! Learn from C.A.R.’s Assistant General Counsel, Gov Hutchinson, on the Home Hardening Disclosure Law and the required FHDS forms tomorrow, October 27 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. FREE for CCAR members, $25 for Non-Members.

Happy African American Father and Son in Front of Home and Sold For Sale Real Estate Sign.

CCAR Receives $50K HAF Grant to Benefit First-Time Black Home Buyers

CCAR recently received a C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund grant for $50,000 that has been donated to the Richmond Community Foundation’s Black Wealth Builder Fund, a local charitable foundation dedicated to building wealth and preserving economic equity in Black communities throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. With these funds the Foundation will provide three…

CCAR Launches New Improved Membership Database; We Appreciate Your Patience During Transition

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Nov. 10

On November 10th updates will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality including:
1. Default Quick Search Update (Listing Agent & Buyer Agent)
2. Lots & Land Assessment Field Option “Unknown”
3. Paragon Statistics Visibility
4. Resources Menu Layout

Text Code of Ethics typed on retro typewriter

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…

Weekly Jolt – 101221

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 12, 2021

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

Top News

• Fire Hardening & Defensible Space Training – Oct. 27
• CCAR’s Big Event: Must Register By Noon – Oct. 13
• CCAR Award Nominations Due Nov. 5

MLS Updates

• New Paragon MLS Search Field
• Listing Input Message – ShowingTime

Education

FEATURED: How to Be Fair in Fair Housing:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Thu., Oct. 14 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Residential Listing Agreement (REVEI)
Wed., Oct. 13 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

NAR Financial Wellness Presents: Managing Debt
Wed., Oct. 13 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Intro to Transactions zipForm Edition
Thu. Oct. 14 | 9:30 – 11:30am

How to Be Fair in Fair Housing: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Thu. Oct. 14 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Fundamentals of zipForm
Thu. Oct. 14 | 1:00 – 2:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri. Oct. 15 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Compare Offers with Disclosures.io (HomeLight)
Mon., Oct. 18 | 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Tue., Oct. 19 | 9:00 – 11:00am

zipForm Mobile: Contracts on the Go
Tue., Oct. 19 | 1:00 – 2:00pm

Use TopHap to Increase Credibility and Expertise
Wed., Oct. 20 | 10:00 – 11:00am

Commercial RE: Intro to Property Management
Wed., Oct. 20 | 12:30 – 2:30pm

Click here to request 1:1 CCAR Training.

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

Click here for a printable education calendar.

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ Committee Registration

West county marketing meeting – oct. 21

Please join us for the West County Virtual Marketing meeting on Thursday, October 21 from 9 to 10am and learn to Master Your Own Online Marketing: Are you managing your own online marketing and wondering if all the time you spend is really helping? In this interactive zoom session, you will learn tips from pros on maximizing your social media, website, email and search marketing, ways to measure your progress and what to look for in your analytics. You will also receive several resources to help you succeed!
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BROKER TOWN HALL – OCT. 20

Woman’s Council of REALTORS^®
Save the date – Nov. 19

DON’T FORGET! For REALTOR® membership and to avoid suspension of all Board/Association privileges, you must complete your Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2021!

Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Advisory Training with C.A.R.’s Gov Hutchinson

You will learn how to assist:
• Your Sellers in determining whether their property is located in a fire severity
zone, who has exemptions, and how to answer questions about the form.
• Your Buyers understand their cancellation rights and when they’re entitled to a
final inspection report.

CCAR Members register here. Non-Members call 925.295.9210.

The BIG Event Membership Meeting Tomorrow!

Registration closes at 12pm on Wednesday, October 13th. CCAR Members, you can´t miss this rare opportunity to hear first-hand from a leading industry resource, Joel Singer, C.A.R. CEO! He will discuss the 2022 Housing Market forecast and housing supply conditions. Also featuring a legal update from Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R´s Assistant General Counsel; and a timely message from Dave Walsh, 2021 C.A.R. President. CCAR Members only, registration required.

REGISTER >>

Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 11, 2025.

2023 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Tyra Wright
Affiliate of the Year:
Kim Falahati
President’s Community Service Award:
Ruthie Abelson Olivas
Emeritus Member:
Carylon Dopp

REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>

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LAPTOPS ON SALE:

MLS UPDATE:

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Nov. 10

On November 10th updates will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality including:
1. Default Quick Search Update (Listing Agent & Buyer Agent)
2. Lots & Land Assessment Field Option “Unknown”
3. Paragon Statistics Visibility
4. Resources Menu Layout

Read More »

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…

Read More »

Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

| VIEW Past Recipients >

Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 11, 2025.

Email completed forms to [email protected]

Or mail to CCAR, Attn: Gail Hargis, 1870 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

| 2024 REALTOR® of the Year Nomination Form >
| 2024 Affiliate of the Year Nomination Form >
| 2024 Community Service Nomination Form >

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