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

CCAR’s election for the 2024 Board of Directors is coming soon!

Be nominated by petition to get your name on the ballot.

Completed petition due April 25th by 5pm.

If you are interested in Nomination by Petition contact Pam Martin at 925.295.9220 or [email protected] for the petition filing form.

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.

5 Open positions:
• President-Elect (1 year term)
• 4 Directors-at-Large (2 year term)

The election mailing deadline is May 5, 2023. Voting will be conducted June 5th – June 12th at 9am.

Weekly Jolt – 042021

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20, 2021

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Top News

• Property Showing Restrictions Eased;
Open Houses Still Not Permitted
• A Message From CCAR President, Greg Souza
• 2022 Board of Directors Nomination by Petition
• C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislation Day – April 27
• Measure V – Concord Commercial Rent Relief
• New Member Benefit: TopHap Launching May 10

Covid-19 Updates

Contra Costa Vaccine Appointment Request Form
CCAR COVID-19 Updates on ccartoday.com
C.A.R. COVID-19 Updates
Contra Costa COVID-19 Updates

Education

FEATURED: Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
May. 6 – 7 | 9am – 4pm

NAR Financial Wellness: Saving Strategies when your Income Varies
Wed., Apr. 21 | 11am – 12pm

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., Apr. 21 | 1 – 3pm

Commercial R.E. Classes on Income Property Analysis
Wed., Apr. 21 | 10am – 12pm and 12:30 – 2:30pm

Work Remotely with NewHomeSource Professional to Earn Seller and Buyer Leads
Thu., Apr. 22 | 8 – 9am

Intro to Transactions – zipForm Edition
Thu., Apr. 22 | 9:30 – 11:30am

Prospecting with RPR®
Thu., Apr. 22 | 11am – 12pm

Using Paragon Hotsheets for Farming
Thu., Apr. 22 | 12 – 12:30pm

Different Ways to Share Listings with Clients
Mon., Apr. 26 | 10 – 10:30am

LionDesk CRM: Session 1 – First Steps to Success
Mon., Apr. 26 | 11:30am – 12:15pm

Send Automatic Notifications using Collaboration Center
Mon., Apr. 26 | 1 – 3pm

C.A.R. presents: Navigating the Inventory Crisis
Tue., Apr. 27 | 10 – 11am

LionDesk CRM: Session 2 – Staying Top of Mind
Tue., Apr. 27 | 11:30am – 12:15pm

Use Glide to Process C.A.R. and Local Forms
Tue., Apr. 27 | 2 – 2:30pm

LionDesk CRM: Session 3 – Automate Your Business
Wed., Apr. 28 | 11:30am – 12:15pm

Intro to CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Wed., Apr. 28 | 1 – 3pm

Click here to schedule 1 on 1 Training.

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

Click here for a printable education calendar.

MLS Updates

• Upcoming Paragon Enhancements: May 18
• Action Icons Being Removed From Report Views
• MLS Rules Changes

+ CCAR CALENDAR

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

WCR CONTRA COSTA:

WCR “Spring Fling Mixer” at Masses
April 22 | 4 – 7pm | First Come, First Served

FULLY UPDATED SRES COURSE:

Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation
May 18 – 21 | 9am – 1pm each day
Understand the legal and transactional needs of a maturing client base, in light of COVID-19 and recent legislation. Class is available for audit by current SRES® designees for updated content and revised student material!
REGISTER HERE >>

2020 CCAR ANNUAL REPORT:

CCAR Annual Financial Report & Association Updates
While some may be happy to put the year behind them, CCAR leaders, volunteers and members accomplished many things in 2020!
VIEW HERE >>

Property Showing Restrictions Eased;
Open Houses Still Not Permitted

Contra Costa County following the State’s guidelines on property showings, now permitting larger attendance. That means both agents, along with sellers and clients can be together as long as they comply with social distancing and face mask requirements.

Also effective immediately, Contra Costa County Health Services will now require residents/businesses to comply with all State Health Department Orders as the County will no longer issue modifications to any Orders in the future…

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A Message from CCAR President, Greg Souza

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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…

C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – April 27

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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Application for Concord Measure V Commercial Rent Relief Program Now Available

Measure V enables small businesses in Concord to access $10,000 grants for commercial rent relief. Submit online applications now through May 14th.

Eligible small businesses can receive a one-time grant of $10,000 paid directly to landlords to cover past-due rent. Commercial landlords are encouraged to learn more and share information with their tenants…

TopHap

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As a CCAR Member Benefit enjoy a 20% Discount by using coupon code…

MLS UPDATE:

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements: May 18

On May 18th the following enhancements will be implemented in the Paragon 5 MLS. These changes will enhance your user experience and increase the amount of data at your fingertips! Enhancements include changes to:
• Accessory Dwelling Unit’s ADUs
• Disclosures Link Field
• Master vs. Primary: Change in Terminology
• MLS Field Addition: “Showing Schedule”
• HOA Fee Field Search
• “Primary Showing Contact & Primary Showing
Contact Phone” Field Additions
• Secondary Media Link Fields (Branded &
Unbranded)…

Action Icons Being Removed From Report Views

Beginning April 19th, the “Action Icons” in the MLS were removed from all report views.

Now that you can access the “Action Icons” from the Paragon toolbar and within spreadsheet views, the MLS plans to leverage the space currently utilized by the “Action Icons” on report views to allow for new fields being added to the MLS in the upcoming Paragon update planned for late May or early June…

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements

The CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations are being updated with changes going into effect on April 26, 2021.

These changes have been adopted to clarify the lockbox requirements when working in the expanded MLS marketplace in conjunction with the NorCal MLS Alliance…

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 13, 2021

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Help Promote SB 304 – Handyperson Bill

Share a story. Move a bill. Do you engage an unlicensed “handyperson” to complete small projects? C.A.R. wants to hear from you! Send your stories about using a handyperson on any small projects–include project details, cost, etc. We want the legislature to understand that $500 is not sufficient to cover the costs of unlicensed handypeople!

If passed, the C.A.R.-sponsored SB 304 Bill will increase the handyperson aggregate contract threshold price from the current…

Application for Concord Measure V Commercial Rent Relief Program Now Available

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”.

Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

Walnut Creek is still looking for volunteers to help hand out fliers in neighborhoods and to collect food donations at grocery stores for their community service day this Saturday, April 17.

You can also register for a neighborhood by today, April 13th. An easy way to participate is to organize your family and friends to “adopt” a neighborhood and distribute information about the Community Food Drive to homes in that neighborhood…

New Directors, Treasurer Appointed to CCAR Board

Three positions on the 2025 CCAR Board of Directors have been vacated, including the Treasurer. In accordance with CCAR Bylaws (Jun 2024) Section 10, Vacancies, the following members have been approved by the Board to fill the vacancies:

• Judy Myers (term ends 12/26)
replaces Treasurer Peter MacLennan
• Leslie Manzone (term ends 12/25)
replaces Aeysha Corio, Director-at-Large
• Rolanda Wilson (term ends (12/26)
replaces Murrey Kehrlein,
Director-at-Large

Directors will be sworn in at the Association inaugural ceremony on Saturday.

CCAR BYLAWS >>

CCAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS >>

C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – April 27

MLS UPDATE:

TopHap

Action Icons Being Removed From Report Views

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements

Action Icons Being Removed From Report Views

Beginning April 19th, the “Action Icons” in the MLS were removed from all report views.

Now that you can access the “Action Icons” from the Paragon toolbar and within spreadsheet views, the MLS plans to leverage the space currently utilized by the “Action Icons” on report views to allow for new fields being added to the MLS in the upcoming Paragon update planned for late May or early June.

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

Prop. 19 Legislation & C.A.R. Materials

C.A.R. highly recommends and encourages you to share the links with your clients but NOT to provide the actual forms as it may constitute providing tax advice or services outside the scope of your usual client relationship.

County Assessors are providing forms for homeowners who qualify to use Prop. 19 tax base transfer. C.A.R.’s legal unit recommends that homeowners who want to take advantage apply as soon as they are able, although they are able to wait up to three (3) years and receive the tax benefits from the date they qualified. However, while homeowners who qualify and wait more than three (3) years may still take advantage but won’t be able to receive a refund for the higher taxes they’ve paid in those three years.

A sample form is available on the Board of Equalization (BOE) website at: https://boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/lta21007.pdf and you can find additional forms on Contra Costa County website at: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8074/Proposition-19.

For additional materials from C.A.R. please visit: www.caprop19.org.

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