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CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTORS® and longtime members Ron Pratt of Re/Max Danville (member since 1992) and Marc Graves of Courtyard Realty (member since 1989) who recently passed away. More information will be published as it becomes available. Rest in peace, dear friends.
CCAR WILL BE CLOSED MON, MAY 31
IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY.
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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.
• Fulfill Ethics Requirement Free – June 17
• State Legislation Update
• Risk Management + C.A.R. Update June 2
• Revised Open House Forms Now in zipForm
• CCAR Election Headquarters
FEATURED: CIPS – The Global R.E. Market and Doing Business Outside the U.S.
Wed., May 26 | 9am – 5pm
FEATURED: RENE – Real Estate Negotiation Expert
June 17 – 18 | 9am – 4pm
Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., May 26 | 9:30 – 11:30am
ListTrac for REALTORS®
Wed., May 26 | 10 – 10:30am
NAR Financial Wellness Presents: Investing 101
Wed., May 26 | 11am – 12pm
NAR Commitment to Excellence Endorsement (C2EX)
Thu., May 27 | 8:30 – 9:30am
Intro to CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Thu., May 27 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Builders Update Agent Training (New CCAR Member Benefit)
Thu., May 27 | 10 – 10:30am
Create a Killer Profile on realtor.com
Thu., May 27 | 1 – 1:30pm
ListTrac for REALTORS®
Fri., May 28 | 9:30 – 10am
Builders Update Agent Training (New CCAR Member Benefit)
Tue., Jun. 1 | 9 – 9:30am
Commercial Leasing – Part A
Wed., Jun. 2 | 10am – 12pm
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.
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In memoriam:
CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTORS® and longtime members Ron Pratt of Re/Max Danville (member since 1992) and Marc Graves of Courtyard Realty (member since 1989) who recently passed away. More information will be published as it becomes available. Rest in peace, dear friends.
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Fulfill Your Ethics Requirement FREE!
Attend National Ethics Day Broadcast
CCAR is teaming up with Nationally Recognized REALTOR® Speaker Leigh Brown LIVE on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 10am to 1pm for the Fourth Annual National Real Estate Ethics Day®.
This LIVE STREAM event is FREE to CCAR members and will fulfill the NAR Code of Ethics requirement.
Also, Join the Facebook group moderated by a Code of Ethics advisory panel for Live Q&A during the event.
C.A.R. continues to advocate for legislation in Sacramento that will increase housing supply and opposing legislation that will create new costs and burdens for real estate. With the help of members who have shared their opinions with legislators, this year, C.A.R. has been successful in preventing three bills from moving forward that could have had long lasting harmful effects in our community. While these bills may still come back next year, our success in stopping them from moving forward this year bodes…
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 >>
In-person property showings/open houses are now permitted by the California Department of Public Health under Covid-19, but indoor gathering capacity limitations are still in place based on the current colored tier of each county; Orange-Tier rules in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties limit indoor capacity to 25% or 25 people, whichever is fewer.
C.A.R. Quick Guide for Open Houses
The newly revised forms PRE, BPPP, PEAD, as well as the new Property Sign-in PSI form and new Listing Addendum LOHA form are now available on zipForm.
The election for the 2022 Board of Directors has begun!
A 2022 President-Elect and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.
Watch the candidates’ submitted videos, review their statements, and then 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 612 votes. Voting ends June 14th at 9am.
MLS UPDATE:
Having issues locating data on detail report views in the MLS? Are your eyes growing tired from squinting at small font? We have the solution for you! There is a new detail report view now available in Paragon, the “2-Page Agent Report”. This new report view has increased font size, a larger map, and more data! You can begin using it today and can also make it your default report view…
BuildersUpdate is a top source of new home inventory in the nation, with the most up-to-date and accurate information about to-be-built homes and condos available! Their fast, easy to navigate, safe site consolidates everything an agent needs to know in one location available 24/7.
You may access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources menu.
ListTrac is a new tool that allows you to see how your listings are performing on the MLS, consumer site, IDX sites, and different real estate portals!
Some benefits include: providing reporting so you can better understand the value received from your online marketing; understand how often your listings are being viewed, shared, and saved; and more!
You may access your ListTrac Dashboard via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.
Click a title below to view detailed contents by topic.
Education contains a list of upcoming classes.
FEATURED: CIPS – The Global R.E. Market and Doing Business Outside the U.S.
Wed., May 26 | 9am – 5pm
FEATURED: RENE – Real Estate Negotiation Expert
June 17 – 18 | 9am – 4pm
ListTrac for BROKERS (New Member Benefit)
Wed., May 19 | 9:30 – 10am
C.A.R. Presents: Boost Your Credibility by Understanding the Market
Wed., May 19 | 10 – 11am
C.A.R. Presents Fair Housing Fundamentals – Placing Tenants w/o Bias
Thu., May 20 | 10 – 11am
Help Buyers Find their Home with Builders Update (New Member Benefit)
Thu., May 20 | 10 – 10:30am
ListTrac for Agents (New Member Benefit)
Fri., May 21 | 9:30 – 10am
ListTrac for BROKERS
Mon., May 24 | 10 – 10:30am
Intro to Paragon
Mon., May 24 | 1 – 3pm
Builders Update Agent Training
(New Member Benefit)
Tue., May 25 | 9am – 9:30am
Sending Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Tue., May 25 | 1 – 3pm
Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., May 26 | 9:30 – 11:30am
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.
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CCAR is Partnering with the CE Shop
May 18 – 23 | Save 40% or 50%
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Save 50% on May 19th ONLY with code SPLASH.
Coursework can be completed up to 12 months from the time of purchase.
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WCR Contra Costa:
Women’s Council of REALTORS® Contra Costa
California: State of Economy
Fri., May 21 | 10 – 11:30am
A Message From The President
In-person property showings/open houses are now permitted by the California Department of Public Health under Covid-19, but indoor gathering capacity limitations are still in place based on the current colored tier of each county; Orange-Tier rules in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties limit indoor capacity to 25% or 25 people, whichever is fewer.
C.A.R. Quick Guide for Open Houses
The newly revised forms PRE, BPPP, PEAD, as well as the new Property Sign-in PSI form and new Listing Addendum LOHA form are now available on zipForm.
The election for the 2022 Board of Directors has begun!
A 2022 President-Elect and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.
Watch the candidates’ submitted videos, review their statements, and then 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 612 votes. Voting ends June 14th at 9am.
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”.
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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MLS UPDATE:
BuildersUpdate is a top source of new home inventory in the nation, with the most up-to-date and accurate information about to-be-built homes and condos available! Their fast, easy to navigate, safe site consolidates everything an agent needs to know in one location available 24/7.
You may access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources menu.
ListTrac is a new tool that allows you to see how your listings are performing on the MLS, consumer site, IDX sites, and different real estate portals!
Some benefits include: providing reporting so you can better understand the value received from your online marketing; understand how often your listings are being viewed, shared, and saved; and more!
You may access your ListTrac Dashboard via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.
Click a title below to view detailed contents by topic.
• MLS Survey – Tell Us What You Think of Glide
• Watch CCAR Election Candidate Videos
• Risk Management + C.A.R. Update June 2
• New Form for Tenants’ Rights Notification
• NAR Needs Like-Kind Exchange Stories
Save 40% on all Exam Prep, Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education on May 12th!
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Lease or Purchase (Commercial R.E.)
Wed., May 12 | 10am – 12pm
Listing Presentations that Make a Lasting Impression
Wed., May 12 | 11 – 11:45am
Intro to Transactions – zipForm® Edition
Wed., May 12 | 1 – 3pm
Send Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Thu., May 13 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Mastering Facebook Marketing
Thu., May 13 | 11am – 12pm
Property Management (Commercial R.E.)
Thu., May 13 | 12:30 – 2:30pm
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., May 14 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Using RPR® for Your Commercial Real Estate Business
Mon., May 17 | 9 – 9:45 AM –
How to Use Disclosures.io
Mon., May 17 | 12 – 12:30pm
BuildersUpdate Agent Training
(New Member Benefit Launching 5/25)
Tue., May 18 | 9 – 9:30am
Become a HomeSpotter Expert
Tue., | May 18 2 – 2:45pm
ListTrac for BROKERS
(New Member Benefit Launching 5/25)
Wed., May 19 | 9:30 – 10am
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.
SRES PROMO VIDEO:
Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation
May 18 – 21 | 9am – 1pm each day
Fully updated course! 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!
VIEW THE FLYER >>
REGISTER HERE >>
WCR Contra Costa:
Women’s Council of REALTORS® Contra Costa
California: State of Economy
Fri., May 21 | 10 – 11:30am
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MLS Survey – Tell Us What You Think of Glide
We recently learned that Glide Labs, Inc. was in the process of being acquired and that C.A.R. will soon discontinue providing Glide as a member benefit. The Bay East Association, the Contra Costa Association, and the Bridge Association, have also licensed the Glide product to provide local disclosure forms in the Paragon system. To minimize disruption for our members, we are working with our leadership to determine our next steps. Your feedback will help in this evaluation process.
Please take a few moments and complete the survey via the link below. If you belong to more than one of these MLSs, you only need to complete the survey once. We thank you for your time.
The election for the 2022 Board of Directors has begun!
A 2022 President-Elect and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.
Watch the candidates’ submitted videos, review their statements, and then 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 612 votes. Voting ends June 14th at 9am.
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 >>
Recent proposals to repeal or limit the 1031 like-kind exchange could devastate the commercial real estate sector and investment in communities across the United States. From affordable housing providers, to small businesses, to farmers, 1031 has been used by a range of Americans since its creation 100 years ago.
C.A.R. needs your help to educate lawmakers and their staff about 1031s. It is not a tax loophole for the wealthy; it is a tax tool that has brought immeasurable revenue, jobs, investment, and economic benefit to the U.S.
Complete C.A.R.’s form to tell NAR about how you used 1031 to bring development and economic benefit to your community. Your stories will help put a human face on a critical issue for…
C.A.R. has created a new form to assist property managers in complying with a new federal rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Effective May 3, 2021, the CFPB rule requires attorneys and agents of landlords or owners of residential property (“debt collectors”) to provide written notice to tenants of their rights under the federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) eviction moratorium.
Previously, no notice of the CDC eviction moratorium was required to be given to a tenant. Now, in certain circumstances, it is…
MLS UPDATE:
BuildersUpdate is a top source of new home inventory in the nation, with the most up-to-date and accurate information about to-be-built homes and condos available! Their fast, easy to navigate, safe site consolidates everything an agent needs to know in one location available 24/7.
You may access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources menu.
ListTrac is a new tool that allows you to see how your listings are performing on the MLS, consumer site, IDX sites, and different real estate portals!
Some benefits include: providing reporting so you can better understand the value received from your online marketing; understand how often your listings are being viewed, shared, and saved; and more!
You may access your ListTrac Dashboard via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.
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)…
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POSTPONED: Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
Now June 17 – 18 | 9am – 4pm
WomanUP!® Coffee & Conversation
Wed., May 5 | 8 – 9am
Intro to Paragon MLS
Wed., May 5 | 9:30 – 11:30am
How to Use Disclosures.io
(HomeLight Listing Management)
Wed., May 5 | 12 – 12:30pm
Tech & Marketing Trends in RE for 2021
Wed., May 5 | 1 – 2pm
Boost Your Business with New Builds
Thu., May 6 | 8 – 9am
Intro to RPR®
Thu., May 6 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Learn all about Paragon Reports
Fri., May 7 | 10 – 10:30am
All You Need to Know to Begin Using Transactions zipForm Edition
Mon., May 10 | 5 – 6pm
Farm for Prospects, Harvest for Leads
Tue., May 11 | 12 – 12:30pm
Intro to Listing input & Maintenance
Tue., May 11 | 1 – 3pm
Glide for all C.A.R. Forms
Tue., May 11 | 2 – 2:30pm
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.
Rossmoor Marketing Meeting:
May 11 | 9:30 – 10:15am
Gus Kramer, County Assessor will discuss Prop 19.
Meeting ID: 865 7743 7928
Passcode: 829168
Dial in: 1.669.900.6833
JOIN ZOOM MEETING >>
SRES COURSE PROMO VIDEO:
Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation
May 18 – 21 | 9am – 1pm each day
Fully updated course! 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!
VIEW THE FLYER >>
REGISTER HERE >>
Use Code “LION49” to get $49 off an Ad of $99 or more!
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A Message From The President
2021 CCAR President Greg Souza discusses our upcoming election – make sure to join in on upcoming marketing meetings to watch the candidates give their speeches, C.A.R.’s Red Alert to oppose ACA 7, MLS updates, Upcoming NAR meetings, and more!
The National Association of REALTORS® has launched a CALL FOR ACTION asking Members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to ensure real estate agents maintain their independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
In California, 85% of real estate agents choose to do business as independent contractors. C.A.R. successfully included provisions in state laws and regulations, including AB 5, protecting REALTORS® ability to work as independent contractors. At the federal level, the Internal Revenue Code carves out real estate professionals who choose to…
The election for the 2022 Board of Directors has begun!
A 2022 President-Elect and four (4) Directors-At-Large shall be elected.
Watch the candidates’ submitted videos, review their statements, and then 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 612 votes. Voting ends June 14th at 9am.
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 >>
TopHap is a market intelligence platform for residential Real Estate. Utilizing AI and machine learning (ML) to visualize residential real estate market trends, conditions and characteristics of neighborhoods and properties. TopHap has compiled the most comprehensive collection of data ever to be integrated into one real estate platform.
As a CCAR Member Benefit enjoy a 20% Discount by using coupon code…
MLS UPDATE:
BuildersUpdate is a top source of new home inventory in the nation, with the most up-to-date and accurate information about to-be-built homes and condos available! Their fast, easy to navigate, safe site consolidates everything an agent needs to know in one location available 24/7.
You may access BuildersUpdate via the Paragon 5 Resources menu.
ListTrac is a new tool that allows you to see how your listings are performing on the MLS, consumer site, IDX sites, and different real estate portals!
Some benefits include: providing reporting so you can better understand the value received from your online marketing; understand how often your listings are being viewed, shared, and saved; and more!
You may access your ListTrac Dashboard via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu.
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)…
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