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On Feb. 24, RPR will launch a new and “refreshed” version of its real estate property data website. This will be the biggest product update ever. Based on input from REALTORS® like you, RPR will soon feature a cleaner, eye-pleasing look and feel, while offering an easier and more intuitive user experience.
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Prop 19 Detailed in New Website

Help Your Clients Maximize Prop 19 Tax Benefits

C.A.R. has launched a dedicated website for Proposition 19 to provide you with all the information you need to help clients take full advantage of the important tax benefits made possible through this new legislation, effective April 1, 2021.

Visit https://www.caprop19.org/ to access fact sheets, frequently asked questions, sample flyers, videos and links to other helpful resources that will be updated on a regular basis.

Bruce Adams, COO Retiring – Join Us for Virtual Send-off Party!

You’re invited to a virtual cocktail party this Thursday, Feb. 25th from 4-5:30pm in honor of CCAR’s Chief Operating Officer Bruce Adams who will retire at the end of February. We thank him for his decade-long service to the Association and wish him the very best as he pursues endless new horizons…

Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 27

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.

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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…

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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…

Paragon 5.81 Release: Upcoming Enhancements

On February 24th the following enhancements will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

1. Third Party Integrations, Action Icons and the Search Results Menu. A new Actions button has been added to the search results menu, providing users with a centralized location to access integrations from any spreadsheet or…

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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Top News

• County Board Passes Eviction & Rent Freeze
Ordinance
• West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday
• Bruce Adams, COO Retiring – Join Us for a
Virtual Send-off Party – February 25
• Risk Management & C.A.R. Update – March 10
• Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation

Covid-19 Updates

CCAR COVID-19 Updates on ccartoday.com
C.A.R. COVID-19 Updates
Contra Costa COVID-19 Updates

Education

FEATURED: CCAR and Glide: the Simple and Safe Transaction Experience
Mon., Feb. 22 | 1pm

FEATURED: FREE C.A.R. Code of Ethics Course

CA RPA
Wed., Feb. 17 | 10am – 1pm

Commercial RE: Intro to Multi-Family Investments
Wed., Feb. 17 | 10am – 12pm

Commercial RE: Multi-Family Listing & Selling
Wed., Feb. 17 | 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Intro to Lone Wolf Transactions, zipForm Edition
Thu., Feb. 18 | 9 – 11am

Commercial RE: Tenant Representation
Thu., Feb. 18 | 10am – 12pm

Commercial RE: Lease Negotiations
Thu., Feb. 18 | 12:30pm – 2:30pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Feb. 19 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Paragon Connect, your Mobile MLS
Fri., Feb. 19 | 10 – 11am

Create Eye-Catching Property Flyers in Minutes for Free
Fri., Feb. 19 | 10 – 10:45am

Disclosures.io – the Full Feature Breakdown
Mon., Feb. 22 | 12 – 12:30pm

CCAR and Glide: the Simple and Safe Transaction Experience
Mon., Feb. 22 | 1 – 2pm

Mental Health in 2021: Finding Balance in Uncertainty
Tue., Feb. 23 | 10 – 11am

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Tue., Feb. 23 | 1 – 3pm

Email [email protected] to be added to the NAR Green Designation waitlist.

Click here for FREE Glide Trainings
3 different webinars 5x a week!

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities >
Click here for a printable education calendar >

MLS Updates

• Glide Member Benefit Expansion!
• Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ NAR REALTOR^® BENEFITS

Laptops on Sale:

RPR Redesigned for your success:

WCR CONTRA COSTA:

County Board Passes Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Ordinance

At a Board meeting on February 2, 2021, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-04 that continues a temporary eviction moratorium for certain residential tenants and a moratorium on certain residential rent increases through June 30, 2021. The Urgency Ordinance also continues a temporary eviction moratorium for certain commercial tenants through March 31, 2021. Ordinance No. 2021-04 supersedes Ordinance No. 2020-29.

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| Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-04 >
| Urgency Notice FAQs >

West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Join us this Thursday for the West County Marketing meeting from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Hercules CCAR Office: 500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Suite 265.

Gain expert knowledge from Real Estate Attorney, Jean Shrem, on new 2024 Laws and the commission lawsuits filed nationwide. Come with questions, you’ll have an opportunity to ask them directly!

The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served.

Bruce Adams, COO Retiring – Join Us for Virtual Send-off Party!

Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 27

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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MLS UPDATE:

Paragon 5.81 Release: Upcoming Enhancements

On February 24th the following enhancements will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

Glide Member Benefit

We are excited to about the expansion of the Glide Member Benefit! You’ve likely seen that through Glide, you can now access all C.A.R. standard forms–beyond just disclosures and PEADs. With this new launch, REALTORS® can enjoy a fast, simple and safe transaction platform designed for the modern agent…

Congratulations 2020 CCAR Award Recipients!

Rob Baldwin

REALTOR OF THE YEAR

Jeffrey Wright

EMERITUS MEMBER

Dean Langston

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Elizabeth Johnson

AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR

Every year CCAR honors a select group of members who have demonstrated exceptional service to the Association and the local community.

CCAR’s 2020 Realtor of the Year Rob Baldwin is a third-generation real estate professional who has been a longtime member and top producer for more than 30 years. His resume of service to the organization extends beyond the local Association to State and National posts. He currently serves as C.A.R. Region 5 Chair and is 2015 President and an Emeritus Member of CCAR. He also continues to actively serve in leadership positions on the CCAR Professional Standards Committee, Budget and Finance and many others. He is a longtime member of his local Rotary Club, a Scout Master and Eagle Scout and Bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Jeffrey Wright, CCAR’s 2020 Emeritus Member of the Year is a longtime member who has served the industry with distinction at both Contra Costa and the West Contra Costa Association of Realtors. A two-time Past President of West County Association, he has also served at the State level on the C.A.R. Board, Executive Committee and as Region 5 Chair. Jeffrey is currently the Managing Broker for Wright Realtors and Wricor Realty Advisors.

SPECIAL THANKS TO CCAR 2021 INAUGURAL SPONSORS:

CCAR congratulates 2020 award recipients for their outstanding service as individual contributors and role models in the Contra Costa real estate profession.

Dean Langston, CCAR’s 2020 President’s Community Service Award recipient has a long history of extraordinary service to the local community and more specifically, to three important charitable organizations very close to his heart: Meals on Wheels, B. Walker Ranch and One Warm Coat. Dean’s service to these and other deserving groups is extensive as is his service to CCAR and all of its fundraising activities including Helping Hands and the Affiliate & Events Committee, heading up popular annual fundraisers like the Crab Feed and the annual CCAR Golf Tournament.

Affiliate of the Year Elizabeth Johnson of the Johnson Law Firm is a strong leader in the San Ramon Valley marketing group circuit not only for her trademark hats and talent for baking, but for her continued support of local industry professionals and their clients. Specializing in tax law, Elizabeth is passionate about service and has a stellar career in law highlighted by legal wins in the California Supreme Court as well as State, Federal and Appeals courts. She has received numerous community service awards throughout the years and continues to play an active role in RMA.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 9, 2021

CCAR CLOSED MON, FEB 15 FOR Presidents day Holiday

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Top News

• 2021 Board Inducted at Zoom Inaugural Celebration
• Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
• Help Us – Risk Management Assessment
• CA Dreaming Documentary w/ C.A.R.
President, Dave Walsh
• SB 91 – Eviction Moratorium Extension

Covid-19 Updates

CCAR COVID-19 Updates on ccartoday.com
C.A.R. COVID-19 Updates
Contra Costa COVID-19 Updates

Education

FEATURED: CCAR and Glide: the Simple and Safe Transaction Experience
Mon., Feb. 22 | 1pm

FEATURED: FREE C.A.R. Code of Ethics Course

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., Feb. 10 | 9 – 11am

Sell and Show New Homes: Builders are Making It Easy for Agents
Wed., Feb. 10 | 12 – 1pm

Use Glide for any C.A.R. Form
Thu., Feb. 11 | 10 – 11am

Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Thu., Feb. 11 | 1 – 3pm

Pricing with a Strategy in Paragon
Fri., Feb. 12 | 10 – 11am

Introduction to Paragon
Tue., Feb. 16 | 9 – 11am

Fill Contracts Out-on-the-Go with zipForm Mobile
Tue., Feb. 16 | 1 – 2pm

C.A.R. Presents: Buyer Representation
Tue., Feb. 16 | 1:30 – 2:30pm

CA RPA
Wed., Feb. 17 | 10am – 1pm

Commercial RE: Intro to Multi-Family Investments
Wed., Feb. 17 | 10am – 12pm

Click here for FREE Glide Trainings
3 different webinars 5x a week!

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities >
Click here for a printable education calendar >

MLS Updates

• Glide Member Benefit Expansion!
• Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY CCAR DUES

Laptops on Sale:

RPR Redesigned for your success:

WCR CONTRA COSTA:

AT YOUR SERVICE:

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2021 CCAR Board Inducted at Zoom Inaugural Celebration

Distinguished Service Awards go to Rob Baldwin, Jeffrey Wright, Dean Langston and Elizabeth Johnson

CCAR celebrated a very unconventional 100^th annual inaugural ceremony last week in honor of incoming President Greg Souza and the 2021 Board of Directors. More than 250 members participated in the virtual Zoom event hosted by Mark Ibanez, Sports Director for KTVU Channel 2. Honorary Emeritus member and industry icon Clark Wallace officiated the induction ceremonies and featured speaker Chester Santos, The International Man of Memory^TM wowed guests with his memory tips and tricks. A group of Contra Costa County officials also contributed to the program with special messages to CCAR members and the incoming Board.

Association awards were presented to four distinguished members who demonstrated outstanding service in 2020: Rob Baldwin (Century 21 MM) received the Realtor of the Year Award, Elizabeth Johnson (Johnson Law Firm) received the Affiliate of the Year Award, Jeffrey Wright (Managing Broker, Wright Realtors and Wricor Realty Advisors) received the Emeritus Member of the Year Award, and the President’s Community Service Award went to Dean Langston (Sales Manager/Loan Officer, Commerce Home Mortgage) for his exceptional service to Meals on Wheels, B. Walker Ranch and One Warm Coat. CCAR donated $4,500 to those charities on Dean’s behalf.

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| Learn More about 2020 Award Recipients >
| View Inaugural Celebration Video Recording >

Visit Fairhaven for Hands-on Fair Housing Training

Help Us – Risk Management Assessment

Please share information about your most pressing legal concerns by Feb. 10, 2021. C.A.R.’s REALTOR® Risk Management & Consumer Protection Committee is gathering information about members’ current legal concerns. Send your list/details to CCAR’s Regional Representative Robin Dickson by Feb. 10th to [email protected] or
925.324.1323…

California Dreaming Documentary with C.A.R. President, Dave Walsh

BIG NEWS! As part of C.A.R.’s 2021 consumer advertising campaign, they’ve partnered with ABC to be the presenting sponsor of their new documentary, California Dreaming! As part of this partnership, C.A.R. President Dave Walsh introduces…

SB 91 – Eviction Moratorium Extension and State Rental Assistance Program

Gov. Newsom has signed into law SB 91, a bill that provides financial assistance to qualifying housing providers and tenants of up to 80 percent of the unpaid rent accrued since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID relief legislation passed by Congress with bipartisan support and signed into law in December set aside $25 billion for…

MLS UPDATE:

Paragon 5.81 Release: Upcoming Enhancements

On February 24th the following enhancements will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

Glide Member Benefit

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2, 2021

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Top News

• Virtual Inaugural Cocktail Hour
Celebration – Tomorrow @ 4pm!
• SB 91 – Eviction Moratorium Extension
• Help Us – Risk Management Assessment
• CA Dreaming Documentary w/ C.A.R.
President, Dave Walsh
• Code of Ethics Violators

Covid-19 Updates

CCAR COVID-19 Updates on ccartoday.com
C.A.R. COVID-19 Updates
Contra Costa COVID-19 Updates

Education

FEATURED: 7 Keys to Lifetime Clients
Mon., Feb. 8 | 10 – 11am

FEATURED: How a Reverse Mortgage can Help Your Business
Tue., Feb. 9 | 10 – 11am

FEATURED: CCAR and Glide: the Simple and Safe Transaction Experience
Mon., Feb. 22 | 1pm

Intro to CMA Reports Using Cloud CMA
Wed., Feb. 3 | 9 – 11am

Leverage Client Reviews with RateMyAgent
Wed., Feb. 3 | 10 – 11am

Commercial RE: Income Property Analysis
Wed., Feb. 3 | 10am – 12pm

Automate Your Business with LionDesk CRM
Wed., Feb. 3 | 11:30am – 12:30pm

Virtual Tools to Keep Clients Safe and In the Market
Thu., Feb. 4 | 8 – 9am

zipForm® Advanced Features
Thu., Feb. 4 | 10 – 11am

Introduction to Paragon
Thu., Feb. 4 | 1 – 3pm

Intro to ShowingTime for the MLS
Fri., Feb. 5 | 11 – 11:45am

Sign Documents Electronically in zipForm®
Tue., Feb. 9 11am – 12pm

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Wed., Feb. 10 | 9 – 11am

Click here for FREE Glide Trainings
3 different webinars 5x a week!

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities >
Click here for a printable education calendar >

MLS Updates

• Glide Member Benefit Expansion!
• Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY CCAR DUES

Laptops on Sale:

AT YOUR SERVICE:

Click an image below to learn more about the many benefits and services you receive with CCAR/CCAR MLS Memberships.

MEMBER DISCOUNTS:

CCAR Members Only: Save over $200 with code CCAR75 on a 1-year membership to the Commercial Brokers Association – includes 15 classes!

Virtual Inaugural Cocktail Hour Celebration – Tomorrow @ 4pm!

Join us tomorrow to celebrate incoming President Greg Souza and the 2021 Board of Directors from 4 – 5:30pm during a virtual Inaugural Cocktail Hour Celebration!

Be wowed from a presentation by the “International Man of Memory”, Chester Santos, one of the greatest memory experts in the world. Featured on CNN, NBC, and ABC, as well as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Chester will help you develop the extraordinary power of your mind!
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CCAR will also present awards for Community Service, REALTOR^®, Affiliate, and Emeritus Member of the Year.
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Pull out your shaker, cocktail glasses and chill with us! We’ve assembled a half-dozen recipes for blue, green and white libations to get you in the CCAR spirit!
CCAR SIGNATURE DRINK COLLECTION RECIPES >>

SB 91 – Eviction Moratorium Extension and State Rental Assistance Program

Help Us – Risk Management Assessment

California Dreaming Documentary with C.A.R. President, Dave Walsh

Code of Ethics Violators

MLS UPDATE:

Glide Member Benefit

Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes

On February 8th the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

The location of the “ZK-INTERNET DISPLAY & ZZ-INTERNET SITES” feature fields on the listing input page will be updated. These fields will now be located next to the VOW fields allowing you to make your IDX & VOW opt-in/opt-out selections with ease.
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