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On September 12th, the Paragon 5 MLS platform will be updated to allow up to 1300 characters in the “Public Remarks”. This increase in character allotment will allow listing agents to include additional marketing language in their listings.
CCAR is proud to be a sponsor of RE Events’ REALTOR® Safety Day
Friday, September 5 from 10:00am – 12:00pm!
September is REALTOR® Safety Month—a perfect time to reassess your safety protocols and stay prepared for the unique risks of the REALTOR® profession.
Join us Friday, September 5 from 10:00am – noon (via Zoom) for a REALTOR® Safety Day virtual session dedicated to helping you stay safe on and off the job.
This isn’t just another webinar—it’s your opportunity to learn from experts and strengthen your confidence in protecting yourself, your clients, and your business.
Why It Matters
Every day, REALTORS® face potential risks. That’s why the National Association of REALTORS® and CCAR dedicate September to REALTOR® Safety. The goal: fewer safety incidents and ensuring every member makes it home safely each night.
Together, we can build a stronger Safety Culture in real estate by staying aware, following best practices, and encouraging each other to remain vigilant.
Explore NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program for:
Don’t miss this Friday’s session—register on the CCAR Calendar!
Safety day Panel
MLS CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY
Facts, Responsibilities and Liability
While the MLS Clear Cooperation Policy has become an annoyance and source of confusion among members, an important thing to keep in mind is that the rule protects brokerages and agents from liability. Today, when equal opportunity violations fill the news and courtrooms, it is in members’ best interest to carefully consider how and when they market properties to best fulfill their client’s wishes and fair housing obligations.
Following is a detailed explanation of the Clear Cooperation Policy:
Section 1.01 – Within on (1) business day of marketing a property to the public, the listing broker must submit the listing to the MLS for copperation with other MLS participants.
Public marketing includes, but is not limited to flyers displayed in windows, yard signs, digital marketing on public-facing websites, brokerage website displays (including IDX and VOW), digital communications marketing (email blasts), multi-brokerage listing sharing networks, and applications available to the general public.
Note: Exclusive listing information for required property types must be filed and distributed to other MLS participants for cooperation under the Clear Cooperation Policy. This applies to listings filed under Section 1 and listings exempt from distribution under Section 1.3 of the NAR model MLS rules if it is publicly marketed, and any other situation where the listing broker is publicly marketing an exclusive listing that is required to be filed with the service and is not currently available to other MLS participants.
Section 1.3 – Exempt Listings: If the seller refuses to permit the listing to be disseminated by the service, the participant may then take the listing (offline exclusive) and such listing shall be filed with the service but not disseminated to the participants. Filing of the listing should be accompanied by the seller that s/he does not desire the listing to be disseminated by the MLS.
Note 1: Section 1.3 is not required if the MLS does not require all (indicate type[s] of listing[s] accepted by the service) listings to be submitted by a participant to the service.
Note 2: MLS participants must distribute exempt listings within (1) one business day once the listing is publicly marketed.
Listings must be shared with the widest possible range of potential buyers. By keeping them outside the broader marketplace, you are excluding consumers and violating the Fair Housing Act.
September 1, 2022
From the desk of:
Judy Myers
PAST PRESIDENT | DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 99 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected] | TEL: (925) 947-1777
Dear Friend and Fellow-Member,
We’ve been talking to some of you and it seems there’s a bit of confusion and distress about NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy, so we wanted to send you some key takeaways that will help you comply. We’re also reaching out to invite you to the upcoming (live) REALTOR® safety seminar on September 9th at CCAR.
Please take a minute to review this brief update and answer our one-question survey below. Your input is vital to us as we work to better meet your membership needs.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
Someone struggled for your right to vote.
Use it.
~ SUSAN B. ANTHONY
TOP NEWS:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
CCAR offices will reopen at 9:00 am Tuesday, September 6th
Members-only live event + refreshments | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Cybersecurity, fire, emergency + active shooter preparedness, and more... | Registration required >
Shannon B. Jones | 9 am - 12 pm | Non-members $35 | Register >
CCAR BENEFITS & SERVICES | YOUR DUES AT WORK
Your combined CCAR, C.A.R. and NAR memberships provide you with hundreds of value-added benefits and services that can help you increase sales, streamline the transaction process and place you at the top of your game. Check out all of our great products and services in the brochures below. Click on images below to view brochures.
CCAR BENEFITS
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QUESTION OF THE MONTH:
What is confusing about the Clear Cooperation policy?
THANK YOU!
We appreciate you taking the time to answer our survey question. Your feedback will help us improve your membership services.
Contact me any time:
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Designated Brokers Must Complete Supervisory Sexual Harassment Training + Provide Employees with Access to Training
Employers/Designated Brokers:
If you employ 5 or more employees (including temporary and seasonal workers) you are legally obligated to complete supervisory sexual harassment training AND provide access to sexual harassment training for all those who work for you.
Employees:
If you are a full time, temporary and/or seasonal worker, you must complete 1-hour of sexual harassment training immediately, and 1-hour every 2 years hereafter to comply with new State legislation.
Salespeople, Brokers, Broker Associates and Independent Contractors:
You are now liable for sexual harassment in your professional relationships with your clients (whether they have terminated your relationship, or not). Therefore, C.A.R. recommends that you complete 1-hour of sexual harassment training immediately, and 1-hour every 2 years, hereafter.
Under a separate statute,
salespeople are also liable
for sexual harassment
in client relationships.
Platinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program
CCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.
