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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 30, 2021

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!
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CCAR WILL BE CLOSED FRI, APRIL 2
IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY.

COVID-19 VACCINES AVAILABLE TO 16+

Contra Costa Vaccine Appointment Request Form >>

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C.A.R. Unveils Fair Housing & Equity Legislative Package

Earlier this month C.A.R. unveiled its Fair Housing and Equity legislative package designed to help address ongoing fair housing and equity issues that persist, especially for communities of color. The package is part of C.A.R.’s statewide Californians Need Housing Now initiative, which urges the Legislature to enact policies that address the issue of affordability and availability plaguing many communities across California with increased housing supply and…

Commission Structure Serves Public, NAR President Says

Charlie Oppler, president of the National Association of REALTORS®, issued the following statement to help clarify misinformation circulating regarding the real estate commission structure.

Class action attorneys looking for a payout and those illegitimately trying to position themselves in the real estate market are trying to mislead people with misinformation and glaring omissions about the real estate agent…

Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory & Addenda Updates Now on Glide

New updates to the San Pablo, Pinole, Richmond, and Unincorporated Addenda, and the Contra Costa Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory are now available on the CCAR website and Glide. Updated forms on zipForm® will be available soon.

Find the Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory and Addenda on ccartoday.com: Login, then click on the Information tab to access.

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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MLS UPDATE:

Paragon Infrastructure Maintenance Window Tonight at 10pm

Black Knight will be performing their monthly, “system-wide” infrastructure downtime maintenance tonight beginning at 10pm and ending at 4am tomorrow morning.

Paragon, Mobile, Paragon Connect, PXL, RETS, and BKFS Hosted LAMPS Products will be unavailable during this window…

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…

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockboxes Requirements

The CCAR MLS Rules & Regulations are being updated with the below changes which will go into effect on April 26th, 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.

13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements. If any lockbox or other device giving access to On Market listed property for real estate professionals and/or service providers is authorized by the seller and/or occupant and is placed on or present on property listed through the Service, such lockbox or device must be one that is approved by the MLS where the listing has been submitted. The authorized lockboxes are those that are sold by, leased by or otherwise offered through the local Association or MLS where the listing is submitted and have been approved by the MLS ~~(Kim User Group approved Supra BT LE lockbox)~~ To find the approved lockbox for a specific geographical area, a map and list of the neighboring Associations/MLSs, Click here.

Unless expressly indicated otherwise by the MLS, for any other lockbox or device to be considered “approved,” use of it must provide reasonable, timely access to listed property such that

(1) it allows all participants and subscribers timely access to listed property by reliance solely on data submitted to and residing on the MLS;

(2) complete, accurate and stand-alone instructions are provided for accessing the listed property in the appropriate agent section on the Service; and

(3) it ensures that the lockbox or device will provide reasonable access to listed property with any information, code or key needed to access the contents of the lockbox or device to be made available or access to the property otherwise scheduled within four [4] hours of initial contact in the event the lockbox or device requires the participating member to obtain additional information to enable access (ex: “call listing agent for entry code”) with said 4 hour response obligation in effect every day from 8am to 6pm. The MLS reserves the right to require that the device be submitted in advance for approval. The MLS also may revoke the approval and/or subject the participant to discipline if the device is used in a manner that fails to continue to satisfy this requirement. Failure to provide reasonable and timely access as required by this section will subject the listing agent to discipline and potential fines. More than one lockbox or access device may be used on a property as long as one of them is approved ~~(Kim User Group approved Supra BT LE lockbox)~~ where the listing is submitted.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR MLS Compliance at [email protected] or 925.295.1270

In Memoriam

IN MEMORIAM

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTOR®
Mike Smith of Mike Smith Homes who recently passed away from a sudden and aggressive form of cancer. Mike was truly passionate about real estate and design and the quality of his work shown through every element he touched. He worked tirelessly for his clients and loved every minute of his career. He was invigorated by his craft and truly found joy in every part of the process. An animal lover and natural “connecter” with an infectious personality, Mike was loved by everyone who met him.

In lieu of cards or flowers, donations may be made on Mike’s behalf to www.aspca.org.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 23, 2021

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In Memoriam

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTOR® Mike Smith of Mike Smith Homes who recently passed away from a sudden and aggressive form of cancer. Mike was truly passionate about real estate and design and the quality of his work shown through every element he touched. He worked tirelessly for his clients and loved every minute of his career. He was invigorated by his craft and truly found joy in every part of the process. An animal lover and…

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

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…

C.A.R. Virtual Tech Summit

Been meaning to up your technology game? You’re not going to want to miss the first-ever C.A.R. virtual tech summit. Join C.A.R. on April 14th as they cover the latest must-have tech tools and tips in this interactive, all-day experience you can watch over and over again…

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MLS UPDATE:

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements

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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 – 031621

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 16, 2021

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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”.

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Applications are still open for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program! Income eligible renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19 and need help with past due rent or utilities dating back to April 1, 2020 or who need help with future payments, can apply for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program…

Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

C.A.R. Virtual Tech Summit

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MLS UPDATE:

MLS Rule Changes 12.5.1, 14.3, and ‘Appendix B – Citation Policy’

At NAR’s November 2020 meetings, the NAR MLS Policy Committee adopted many new MLS standards and policy mandates. The following mandated MLS Rule changes went into effect on March 1, 2021
12.5.1 Public Remarks Restrictions and Requirements…

Weekly Jolt – 033021

C.A.R. Unveils Fair Housing & Equity Legislative Package

Commission Structure Serves Public, NAR President Says

Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory & Addenda Updates Now on Glide

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

Paragon Infrastructure Maintenance Window Tonight at 10pm

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements

In Memoriam

IN MEMORIAM

Weekly Jolt – 032321

In Memoriam

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

Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

C.A.R. Virtual Tech Summit

MLS Rule Update – 13.2.2 Lockbox Requirements

Code of Ethics Violators

Weekly Jolt – 031621

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

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

C.A.R. Virtual Tech Summit

MLS Rule Changes 12.5.1, 14.3, and ‘Appendix B – Citation Policy’

Code of Ethics Violators

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