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NAR Mandated Paragon 5 Changes

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To comply with the recent NAR MLS Mandates the following changes will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS and data display requirements by March 1st.

Non-filtering of Listings (Compensation, Broker, Agent):
MLS fields allowing MLS Participants or Subscribers to filter out listings based on compensation, listing broker, and listing agent will be removed from the search menu and all saved searches in the MLS. This change does not remove your capability of reviewing production statistics in the MLS
 
Compensation Syndication:
The “compensation” field in the MLS will be included in data feeds to IDX vendors for public display on broker or agent websites. It is not mandatory for a broker or agent to display the “compensation” field on their websites. However, if you choose to do so you are required to include the following disclaimer which will be available in your vendors data feed as well.
 
Compensation Disclaimer:
“The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed or where the listing is shared with other MLSs as part of a data-share agreement that extends the offer of compensation.”
 
Updated Listing Attribution:
MLS Participants and vendors in control of public displays on the Internet will be required to update the listing attribution for CCAR listings. In addition to the already required listing attribution of “Listing Firm”, vendors will be required to also display the “Listing Firm’s Phone Number”. CCAR staff is working with the developers of Paragon on a future enhancement that will allow MLS Participants to select from a short menu of choices the information they would like displayed with their listings on public facing websites.

The New 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement – Mar. 1

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Instructor: Joel Carlson

NAR Designated Real Estate Instructor (DREI), C.A.R. Master Instructor, Certified Real Estate Consultant (CREC), President of the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance of Orange County, and Broker with over 25 years of experience.

CCAR MEMBERS ONLY

Tuesday, March 1  |  10:00am – 1:00pm  |  Live Remote Class via Zoom  |  Free

The 2022 Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) course offers you the unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the most widely used and trusted purchase agreement in California. Learn to write offers easily and close transactions! Receive hands-on knowledge you need to develop your services to help clients purchase their home and secure your position as a trusted real estate advisor.

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This is a free, one-time opportunity for CCAR Members only. This course does not qualify for C.E. Credits.

C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – March 2

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This year C.A.R. will be hosting two Legislative Days, one virtual and one in-person. Additional information regarding the in-person meetings will be available at a later date. 

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 opportunity to participate in a virtual event. Legislative Day is a great investment in your business, as it will provide you the opportunity to hear from the state’s most dynamic political leaders.

On March 2, 2022, you will have the opportunity to not only participate in a virtual meeting with your Legislative Representative but will have access to virtual events throughout the day. 

If you are interested in registering and participating on March 2nd, please register here. Registration is Free!

Legislative Day Activities: 

9:00am – 10:00am:




10:00am – 3:00pm:




11:00am:


11:30am:


1:00pm:


1:30pm:


3 :00pm – 3:45pm:

 Join us for the Main Event – 2022 Issue Briefing!
This is a must-do and the only way to start your day! California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis is tentatively scheduled to join us to discuss the state of housing in California. You’ll also hear from C.A.R.’s 2022 President Otto Catrina, C.A.R.’s new CEO John Sebree and get a legislative briefing from C.A.R.’s Sr. Vice President and Chief Lobbyist Sanjay Wagle.

Virtual Legislator Office Visits
Discussions with your state legislators will be scheduled during this time frame. Please note, you will have to register separately to take part in these meetings.
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Senator Bill Dodd
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Assemblymember Tim Grayson
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Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
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Senator Steve Glazer
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Economic Update

* More information on in-person Legislative Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th will be available at a later date. 

If you have questions regarding Legislative Day, contact Government Affairs Director Heather Schiffman at [email protected]. 

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Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

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Title fraud, also known as deed theft, is a growing scam where criminals illegally transfer property ownership—often using forged documents or fake identification—without the rightful owner’s knowledge. These schemes typically involve recording fake ownership transfers with county recorders or impersonating owners to list and sell properties fraudulently.

To better understand the scope of the issue, the National Association of REALTORS® conducted the 2025 Deed & Title Fraud Survey, collecting feedback from REALTOR® association advocacy professionals across 43 states, territories, and Washington, D.C.

Key Findings:

63% of respondents reported awareness of such scams in their markets over the past year.

The Northeast showed the highest reported prevalence, at 92%.

Scams are more common in central cities and suburban areas and disproportionately target vacant land (52% of cases) rather than owner-occupied homes (just 12%).

Efforts and Solutions:

76% of areas surveyed have measures in place to combat title fraud—mostly at the state level and through REALTOR® association policies.

Most existing efforts focus on prevention (52%), with 39% addressing both prevention and mitigation.

Educational resources, legislative policies, and fraud alert systems are the most widely used tools.

In areas without current policies, 30% are working on new initiatives in partnership with REALTOR® associations, land and title agents, and county deed recorders.

What Works Best:

A strong consensus (83% of respondents) favors electronic notification systems—services that alert property owners of any title changes—as the most effective method to combat title and deed fraud.

Bottom Line:

As title and deed scams continue to threaten property ownership, particularly in urban and suburban regions, coordinated efforts between REALTOR® associations, state legislators, and local recording offices are critical. Staying informed and advocating for proactive policies will help protect property rights across the country.

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Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Feb. 22

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On February 22nd the following updates will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality.

Co-Listing Agent Listing Edit Ability
Co-Listings agents will have the ability to maintain listings just like the listing agent of a specific listing. MLS Compliance enforcement remains unchanged and any MLS Compliance issues will be the responsibility of the listing broker and agent.
 
ADU Acknowledgement
Upon saving a listing with ADU “Yes” selected, the Paragon MLS system will prompt the user to acknowledge that the listing meets the legal definition of an ADU. The pop-up prompt will include the legal definition for review by the user at the moment of acknowledgement.
 
If you have any questions please contact Member Services at [email protected].