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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 23, 2021

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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

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…

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

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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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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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…

Code of Ethics Violators

Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

You are invited to participate in the Walnut Creek Spring Community Food Drive on Saturday, April 17th!

You must register for a neighborhood by 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. Note: This is not a food collection drive.
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You can also help by:

Organize a Food Drive: Your group can put together a food drive at your location (school, swim club, neighborhood, church) and collect food donations from your members and/or families.
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Support Monetary Donations: Your group – or individual members of your group – can make a big impact through monetary contributions to the Food Bank.
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New C.A.R. Legislation Addresses Housing Barriers

Less than half of Black households earn the minimum income needed to purchase a home as compared to whites, illustrating the homeownership gap and wealth disparity for people of color, women, people with disabilities, indigenous people and members of the LGBTQ community, according to a recent C.A.R. report.

The Californians Need Housing Now initiative urges the Legislature to enact policies that address California’s worsening housing affordability crisis with increased housing supply and fair housing reforms. Specifically, the bills address the historic and ongoing inequities facing Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) that have made it harder for these communities to access and afford housing in California

Fair Housing and Equity legislative solutions include requiring California real estate professionals to take implicit bias training, removing discriminatory language in property records, prohibiting discrimination against people living in affordable housing, repealing Article 34 of the California Constitution and eliminating forced partition sales.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 9, 2021

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Risk Management Seminar & C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24

Join us on Sep. 24 from 9am – noon for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update via Zoom.

Leading Real Estate attorney Shannon B. Jones will cover the most current legal issues impacting REALTORS®, including emerging liabilities, recent case trends, and the types of actions her office is seeing most frequently. You will gain practical insights to better protect yourself and businesses, while also receiving important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.

This seminar is free to CCAR members and available to non-members for $35.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce your risk exposure in today’s evolving real estate market.

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Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

C.A.R. Virtual Tech Summit

Open Houses and Showings under COVID-19

As a reminder to REALTORS®, under the Departments of Public Health and Cal/Osha’s “Industry Guidance: Real Estate Transactions” (“Industry Guidance”) for real estate transactions, REALTORS® must not hold traditional open houses or showings that are open to the general public on a walk-in basis. This is interpreted to mean that appointments need to be made in advance and not…

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MLS UPDATE:

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

Help Educate Clients About the Value of the MLS

Research shows that only 24% of consumers have even a vague idea of what the MLS is, let alone how it benefits them. But as an industry, we rely on the MLS every day. It’s how we monitor what’s happening across the market, how we cooperate to get sales done, how we…

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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

Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

New C.A.R. Legislation Addresses Housing Barriers

Weekly Jolt – 030921

Risk Management Seminar & C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24

Together We Can Help Address Food Insecurity Now

C.A.R. Virtual Tech Summit

Open Houses and Showings under COVID-19

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

Help Educate Clients About the Value of the MLS

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