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AT YOUR SERVICE:

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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

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…

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…

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…

MLS UPDATE:

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…

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.
To assist with liability protection, an automated..

Help Us – Risk Management Assessment

What keeps you/your clients up at night?…

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: [email protected] | tel: (925) 324-1323.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 26, 2021

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Top News

• Virtual Inaugural Cocktail Hour
Celebration – Next Wednesday!
• NAR Halts Political Contributions
• YPN: How Prop. 19 Can Help Your
Business – Tomorrow
• Glide Member Benefit Expansion is Live!
• CA DRE Reopening Exam Centers

Covid-19 Updates

Education

NAR’s GREEN Designation Course
FREE (normally $250)! This class is full. Email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist.
Feb. 23 – 24, 2021

Standard Disclosures in Residential R.E.
Wed., Jan. 27 | 10am – 1pm

Enhanced Mapping in Paragon
Wed., Jan. 27 | 12 – 1pm

Auto-Notifications using Collab Center
Thu., Jan. 28 | 9 – 11am

Using Glide for any C.A.R. Form
Thu Jan. 28 | 10 – 11am

Commercial Real Estate:
Transaction Doc Review
Thu., Jan. 28 | 10am – 12pm

Commercial Real Estate:
Business Development & Prospecting
Thu., Jan. 28 | 12:30 – 2:30pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Jan. 29 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

NAR C2EX: Commitment to Excellence Program
Fri., Jan. 29 | 1:30 – 2:00pm

Disclosures.io
Mon., Feb. 1 | 12 – 12:30pm

Using Glide for any C.A.R. Form
Tue., Feb. 2 | 10 – 11am

Learn the Basics of Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition)
Tue., Feb. 2 | 10 – 11am

RateMyAgent Training
Tue., Feb. 2 | 1 – 2pm

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

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

MLS Updates

• Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes
• Cloud Agent Suite: Free Until Feb 2021

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AT YOUR SERVICE:

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WCR CONTRA COSTA:

Virtual Inaugural Cocktail Hour Celebration – Next Wednesday!

Please join us to celebrate incoming President Greg Souza and the 2021 Board of Directors on February 3rd from 4 – 5:30pm during a virtual Inaugural Cocktail Hour Celebration!

CCAR will also present awards for Community Service, REALTOR^®, Affiliate, and Emeritus Member of the Year.
REGISTER >>

NAR Halts Political Contributions

The January 6 Capitol insurrection has sparked a backlash in U.S. industry, resulting in suspension of political donations and lack of confidence in government leaders. Both NAR and C.A.R. have followed suit. NAR and C.A.R. policy has always prohibited the funding of presidential and gubenatorial elections. Now, both organizations will suspend…

How Prop. 19 Can Help Your Business – Jan. 27

Join CCAR YPN on January 27th from 1-2:30pm for an online Panel via Zoom with Robert Bloom, C.A.R. Senior Counsel and Eric Meyers, Attorney and REALTOR®. During this Panel, you will learn:
The ins and outs of Prop. 19, How to use Prop. 19 to educate your clients, How to use Prop. 19 to build your business, and more!…

Glide Member Benefit

CA DRE Reopening Exam Centers

After a seven-week shutdown, the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) is poised to reopen its exam centers. Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the remaining parts of a stay-at-home order on Monday, January 25, 2021, clearing the way for exam centers to reopen. DRE will reopen four of the exam centers (Sacramento, Fresno, La Palma, and San Diego) on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The Oakland exam center will reopen…

MEMBER DISCOUNTS:

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

MLS UPDATE:

Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes

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

Cloud Agent Suite: Free until Feb. 2021

As part of your CCAR member benefits, you already get free access to the award winning Cloud Agent Suite tools – Cloud CMA, Cloud Streams, and Cloud MLX. But to make sure you close out your year with a bang, the Cloud Agent Suite team has given all CCAR members an even better deal. You can try the rest of the Cloud Agent Suite completely FREE until February 2021…

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 19, 2021

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Top News

• Expanded MLS Access Starts Tomorrow
• YPN: How Prop. 19 Can Help Your Business
• Save the Date: 2021 Virtual Inaugural Cocktail
Hour Celebration!
• Postponed: Glide Member Benefit Expansion
• All REALTOR® Activity Subject to New Ethics
Standards

Covid-19 Updates

Education

NAR’s GREEN Designation Course
FREE (normally $250)! This class is full. Email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist.
Feb. 23 – 24, 2021

Rate My Agent Training
Wed., Jan. 20 | 9 – 10am

Intro to Transactions (zipForm Edition)
Wed., Jan. 20 | from 1-3 PM

Intro to Commercial R.E.
Wed., Jan. 20 | 10am-12pm

Commercial R.E. Basics
Wed., Jan. 20 | 12:30-2:30pm

Using Glide for C.A.R. Forms
Wed., Jan. 20 | 1-2pm

Intro to Paragon
Thu., Jan. 21 | 9-11am

RateMyAgent Training
Thu., Jan. 21 | 1-2pm

Hotsheets and Market Monitor (Paragon)
Fri., Jan. 22 | 10-11am

Homesnap 101
Fri., Jan. 22 | 11:30am-12pm

Glide for Disclosures: Your New C.A.R. Benefit
Mon., Jan. 25 | 2-3pm

Intro to RPR®
Tue. Jan. 26 | 9-11am

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

MLS Updates

• Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes
• Cloud Agent Suite: Free Until Feb 2021

^$50 late fee it not paid by Thursday, January 14^th at 5pm.

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

AT YOUR SERVICE:

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

WCR CONTRA COSTA:

Expanded MLS Access Starts Tomorrow!

MLS Participants and Subscribers, get ready for the launch of the new NorCal Alliance property listing data platform, scheduled to go live tomorrow, Wednesday, January 20th. This new innovation is the result of the long collaboration between seven Northern California MLSs and will enable seamless access to thousands of listings throughout 22 counties Statewide.

To prepare for the transition, please follow the directions here >

How Prop. 19 Can Help Your Business – Jan. 27

2022 Inaugural & Award Celebration! – Jan. 8

Please join us for a festive evening to celebrate Incoming President Debi Mackey and the 2022 Board of Directors at our Inaugural celebration live at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 8th! Purchase your tickets early, attendance will be limited.

CCAR will also present awards for Community Service, REALTOR®, Affiliate, and Emeritus member of…

Glide Member Benefit

All REALTOR® Activity Subject to New Ethics Standards

Code of Ethics amended to expand applicability to all REALTOR® activities on and off ‘the field’. No matter the setting–business or private–REALTORS® must uphold NAR Code of Ethics; newly added Standard of Practice 10-5 also expands Duties to the Public to prohibit all discriminatory, harassing, hate speech…

MEMBER DISCOUNTS:

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

MLS UPDATE:

Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes

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

Cloud Agent Suite: Free until Feb. 2021

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 12, 2021

CCAR CLOSED MON, JAN 18 FOR Martin Luther King, jr. Holiday

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Top News

• Welcome Message from the President
• Apply by Jan 8 for Small Business Relief Grants
• Glide Member Benefit Expansion – This Thursday
• YPN: How Prop. 19 Can Help Your Business
• Apply for 1st-Time-Buyer Assistance Beginning Jan 8
• In Memoriam
• Cloud Agent Suite: Free until Feb 2021

Covid-19 Updates

Education

Getting Social about Lead Generation
Wed., Jan. 13 | 10 – 11am

Expand Your Earnings with Rentals
Wed., Jan. 13 | 10 – 11am

Auto-Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Jan. 13 | 1 – 3pm

CA. Residential Purchase Agreement
Thur., Jan. 14 | 10am – 1pm

Glide for C.A.R. Forms
Thur., Jan. 14 | 10 – 11am

Intro to Homesnap Pro (mobile app)
Thur., Jan. 14 | 1:30 – 3pm

Paragon Listing Input & Maintenance
Fri., Jan. 15 | 10 – 11am

Working with Buyers Using Homesnap
Fri., Jan. 15 | 11:30am – 12pm

Work Remotely with Virtual Tools to Keep Clients in the Market
Tue., Jan. 19 | 8 – 9am

Paragon Connect, Your Mobile MLS
Tue., Jan. 19 | 9 – 10am

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Tue., Jan. 19 | 1 – 3pm

Rate My Agent Training
Wed., Jan. 20 | 9 – 10am

Intro to Transactions (zipForm Edition)
Wed., Jan. 20 | from 1-3 PM

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

MLS Updates

• Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Changes
• Expanded MLS Access Coming January 20th

^$50 late fee it not paid by Thursday, January 14^th at 5pm.