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C.A.R. COVID-19 Updates
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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

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!…

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

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…

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.

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..

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 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.

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

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Welcome Message from the President

CCAR 2021 President Greg Souza’s quick video on important annual highlights and updates on a variety of member services coming to you this year…

Apply by Jan. 13 for Small Business Relief Grants

Until tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13th, REALTORS® can apply for California’s new relief grant program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses (including independent contractors and…

Glide Member Benefit

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

Apply for 1st-Time-Buyer Assistance

Starting January 8th, members may apply on behalf of clients for the California Association of REALTORS® Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) Home Essentials Program which will provide qualified first-time California homebuyers with a $1,250 Lowe’s gift card to purchase appliances for their new home. Due to limited availability, funds will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis…

In Memoriam

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTOR® Mercer Tyson who recently passed away. CCAR member from 1973-2009, Mercer was associated with John M. Grubb as well as Solomon Wilmington & Associates, Village Associates and Alain Pinel in Orinda…

Cloud Agent Suite: Free until Feb. 2021

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.

Expanded MLS Access Coming January 20th

Expanded MLS Data Access coming soon! Seven regional MLSs form NorCal MLS Alliance, enabling one-stop-access to thousands of listings throughout 22 Northern California counties. With one login, MLS Participants and Subscribers will have access to thousands…

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 5, 2021

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Top News

• Welcome 2021 CCAR Board of Directors
• D&DA Alert: Fire Prevention Requirements Enforced
• Apply by Jan 8 for Small Business Relief Grants
• Apply for 1st-Time-Buyer Assistance Beginning Jan 8
• CA DRE Testing Sites Closed Until Further Notice

Covid-19 Updates

Education

Social Media Tips, Tricks & Strategies
Wed., Jan. 6 | 10 – 11am

Introduction to Paragon
Wed., Jan. 6 | 1 – 3pm

Introduction to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Jan. 7 | 9 – 11am

Paragon Connect, Your Mobile MLS
Thu., Jan. 7 | 11am – 12pm

LionDesk CRM – Automate Your Business
Thu., Jan. 7 | 1:30 – 2:30pm

6 Ways to do the Best Paragon Searches
Mon., Jan. 11 | 11am – 12pm

Disclosures.io Features
Mon., Jan. 11 | 12pm – 12:30pm

Sell and Show New Homes
Tues., Jan. 12 | 8 – 9am

C.A.R. Legal: Review of 2021 New Laws
Tues., Jan. 12 | 1:30 – 2:30pm

Create Eye-Catching Property Flyers
Tues., Jan. 12 | 2 – 2:45pm

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

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

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

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

MLS Updates

• Clear Cooperation Policy
• Expanded MLS Access Coming January 20th

READ CLOSING REMARKS FROM OUTGOING PRESIDENT TANGIE LEVERETT >>

AT YOUR SERVICE:

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Welcome 2021 CCAR Board of Directors!

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® welcomes the 2021 CCAR Board of Directors into office! This New Year’s transition also marks the 100th Anniversary of CCAR! Plans for the 2021 Inaugural celebration remain pending due to current COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. Stay tuned for Inaugural and Centennial Anniversary updates.

D&DA Alert: Fire Prevention Requirements Enforced

Moraga-Orinda Fire District Requirements & Inspection Upon Transfer Ordinance mandates property owners minimize hazardous conditions from fire, explosion and hazardous substances – Next Hazard Inspection/Compliance deadline: May 31st. Ordinance No. 20.01: The Moraga-Orinda Fire District has adopted regulations which impact the need for…

Apply by Jan. 13 for Small Business Relief Grants

Apply for 1st-Time-Buyer Assistance

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:

2022 FY Federal Omnibus Bill: NAR Priorities

On March 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package that will keep the government running and funded through Sept. 30. The trillion-dollar package, approved by the House March 9 and Senate March 10, includes defense funding ($782 billion) and non-defense funding ($730 billion). It provides for nearly $14 billion in support for Ukraine…

Expanded MLS Access Coming January 20th

Apply by Jan. 13 for Small Business Relief Grants

Up to $25,000 Available for Qualified Small Businesses

UPDATE: Wednesday, January 13th is the final deadline for REALTORS® to apply for California’s new relief grant program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses (including independent contractors and sole proprietors) impacted by COVID-19 and related health and safety restrictions. Grant amounts based on annual revenues as documented in most recent tax returns.

Eligibility Criteria

Small businesses must satisfy certain eligibility criteria to receive grant awards, but not all are applicants who qualify are guaranteed to receive grant funds.

Must be a sole proprietor, independent contractor or registered “for profit” business entity (e.g., C-corporations, S-corporation, limited liability company, partnership) that has yearly gross revenue of $2.5 million or less (at least $1,000 in yearly gross revenue) based on the most recent tax filing.

Must be an active business operating since June 1, 2019.

Must currently operate or have a clear plan to re-open once the State of California permits re-opening of the business.

Must be impacted by COVID-19 and the health and safety restrictions such as business interruptions or business closures incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Must provide organizing documents including 2018 or 2019 tax

Grants

Annual Revenue

$1,000 – $100,000:

$100,000 – $1M:

$1M – $2.5M:

Grant Amount

$ 5,000

$15,000

$25,000

First round application process opens 8:00 am on Dec 30, 2020 and closes at 11:59 pm on Jan 8, 2021. Approval notifications will begin Jan 13. Second-round application dates to be determined.

Applicants submitting applications and all documentation in the first round need not reapply for second-round grants but will be considered for both rounds.

returns or Form 990s, copy of official filing with the CA Secretary of State, if applicable, or local municipality for the business such as one of the following: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Organization, Fictitious Name of Registration or Government-Issued Business License.

Must provide acceptable form of government-issued photo identification.

Applicants with multiple business entities, franchises, locations, etc. are not eligible for multiple grants may apply only ONE TIME using their eligible small business with the highest revenue.

Applicants will be reviewed to determine eligibility. Eligible businesses will then be scored based on COVID-19 impact factors incorporated into priority criteria including the following: (1) Geographic distribution based on COVID-19 health and safety restrictions following CA’s Blueprint for Safer Economy and county status and the new Regional Stay-At-Home Order; (2) Industry sectors most impacted by the pandemic; and (3) Underserved small business groups served by state-supported network of small business centers (i.e., businesses majority owned and run on a daily basis by women, minorities/persons of color, veterans and businesses located in low-to-moderate income and rural communities).

| C.A.R. GRANT RELIEF INFORMATION >

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 29, 2020

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Top News

• REALTORS® can Apply for Small Business Grants
• First-Time Buyer Assistance
• CA DRE Extends Closure of all Testing Sites
• Sexual Harassment Training Deadline Jan 1st
• Cloud Agent Suite: Free until Feb 2021
• Prop. 19 Clarification Coming Soon
• REALTOR^® Activity Subject to New Ethics Standards

CCAR Holiday CLOSURES

• Thursday, December 31^st
• Friday, January 1^st

Covid-19 Updates

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

Education

FEATURED: NAR’s GREEN Designation Course
FREE (Normally $250)!
Feb. 23 – 24, 2021

Disclosures.io: The Full Feature Breakdown
Wed., Dec. 30 | 12 – 12:30pm

Winning Listings Remotely using CMA LIVE
Mon., Jan 4 | 9:30 – 10:30am

Intro to Glide
Mon., Jan. 4 | 11am – 12pm

Learn the Basics of zipForm
Tue., Jan. 5 | 10 – 11am

Intro to CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Tue., Jan. 5 | 1 – 3pm

Social Media Tips, Tricks & Strategies
Wed., Jan. 6 | 10 – 11am

Introduction to Paragon
Wed., Jan. 6 | 1 – 3pm

Introduction to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Jan. 7 | 9 – 11am

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

MLS Updates

• MLS Rule Change 11.13 Effective Immediately