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Upcoming Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements and Rules Change

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The following enhancements and Rules Change will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS on May 24.

  1. The number of associated documents included on a listing within Paragon to increase from 12 to 20.
  2. To increase awareness of the FREE RentSpree Member Benefit the following pop-up message will appear when inputting or maintaining a Lease Rental listing with a selection of “No” for the RentSpree Online Application field.
  3. Did you know RentSpree lets you collect a detailed screening package from every applicant at no cost to you? This includes a 1) completed rental application, 2) credit report, 3) background check and 4) eviction-related proceedings. Applicants pay only $30 to apply and results are delivered instantly! Simply choose “Yes” on RentSpree Online Application to get started.
  4. All “Financials” fields in the Residential Income and Commercial Multi-Unit 5+ property classes will now be optional.
The following update will be made to MLS Rule 12.6 “For Sale” Signs. (Changes in RED)
 
12.6 “For Sale” Signs. Only the “For Sale” signs of the listing broker may be placed on the property.
 
12.6.1 For Sale signs shall be removed from property 5 days after escrow is closed.
 
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270.

Professional Standards (Ethics) Processes & Procedures

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Many difficulties that may arise during a real estate transaction are due to misunderstandings and miscommunication. If you have a problem with a fellow-member keep in mind that open, constructive communication often resolves questions or differences, eliminating the need for punitive action.

Consider taking the following steps before filing a formal ethics complaint:
1. Speak directly with the other agent about your complaint;
2. You may also speak with the principle broker from his/her real estate firm;
3. If you have additional questions, please contact CCAR: 925.295.9220. 

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Paragon 5 MLS Enhancements

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On May 3rd the following changes were made to the Paragon 5 MLS.

Paragon 5 MLS Login Page: To streamline the use of browser or 3rd party password management software the MLS login page will  update to look like the the image on the right. This change also allows a user to delete a character of their password entry when utilizing the backspace or delete options.

Showing Access Info: To allow for clearer understanding of a listing’s showing status within Paragon and other Bay Area MLSs, a new picklist named “Available to Show” will be added to the Paragon 5 MLS for all property classes.
 
Available to Show
  1. Show
  2. No Show
  3. Contact Listing Agent
Pool Picklist: To allow for clearer understanding of what type of pool a listing has within Paragon, a new picklist named “Pool” will be added to the Paragon 5 MLS and the following feature selections in feature category “Z-Pool” will be removed.
 
Pool
  1. No
  2. Private
  3. Community
Feature Selection Removal: (Category = Z – Pool)
  1. Z4 – Community Fclty
  2. Z23 – Private

Accessibility Feature Fields: To meet RESO standards the following field names will be updated and two new fields added to the “Accessibility Feature” section.

CURRENT NAME
G8 – Wheelchair Ramp(s)
G6 – Lower Light Switches
G3 – Elevator
G4 – Flashing Drbell Warning
G1 – Disabled Bath Feat
G5 – Halls/Doors – 3 Ft Wide
G2 – Disabled Kit Feat

NEW FEATURES TO BE ADDED
Grab Bars
Accessible Doors

NEW NAME
Accessible Approach/Ramp
Lowered Switch(s)
Accessible Elevator
Flashing Warnings
Accessible Full Bath
Accessible Hallway(s)
Accessible Kitchen

C.A.R. Podcast: First Fed Rate Hike Since 2018

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Join C.A.R. economists as they discuss the implications of the first interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve in several years on mortgage rates, the housing market, and the broader economy including the additional context of rising geopolitical tension and increasing uncertainty.

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C.A.R. Center for CA Real Estate (CCRE) Website

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New member benefit: C.A.R.’s new Center For California Real Estate (CCRE) website, centerforcaliforniarealestate.org.

This C.A.R. resource provides you the info needed to gain insight into our industry’s critical issues that impact your business. CCRE is an institute of C.A.R. focused on extending C.A.R.’s impact and influence with different audiences, diverse stakeholders and external partners.

centerforcaliforniarealestate.org is your new resource for immediate access to intel, experiences and plans of action from these diverse partners on the ground, in the middle of each issue. Access executive reports, panel discussions, whitepapers and sponsored research at centerforcaliforniarealestate.org/.