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C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day – April 27

Legislative Day is 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. Attending Legislative Day is not only a great investment in your business, but it will also provide you with an opportunity to hear from the state’s most dynamic political leaders and the leadership of your state association.

LEGISLATIVE DAY ACTIVITIES:
C.A.R. is looking forward to an entertaining and enlightening Legislative Day! Check back as we add more details to C.A.R.’s Legislative Day 2021.

9:00am: Join us for the Main Event – 2021 Issue Briefing!
This is a must-do and the only way to start your day! California State Senate Pro Tempore Toni Atkins and Assembly Member Blanca Rubio will be joining us to discuss the state of housing in California. You’ll also hear from C.A.R.’s 2021 President Dave Walsh, get a legislative briefing from C.A.R.’s Sr. Vice President and Chief Lobbyist Sanjay Wagle, and enjoy some great entertainment.

10am – 3pm: Virtual Legislator Office Visits | All Legislator Office Meetings >
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.

10am: Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan | Register >

11:30am: Senator Steve Glazer | Register >

1:30pm: Assemblymember Tim Grayson | Register >

2:30pm: Senator Bill Dodd | Register >

3 – 3:45pm: Economic Update

3 – 3:45pm: Panel of State Political Reporters

3:45 – 4:30pm: Capitol Reception (see below for details)

There will also be “On Demand” content you can access anytime starting at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 27th and for three months afterward. This content includes a Fair Housing panel, a virtual Affordable Housing Tour, ideas on how you can get more involved in C.A.R.’s legislative and political activities and even some entertainment.

Capitol Reception:
Although we cannot meet in person, we still want to take the opportunity to thank all our members for contributing to the REALTOR® Action Fund! This virtual reception will be open to all members who have contributed $20 or more to the REALTOR® Action Fund. Make sure to join us for incredible networking opportunities and a special word from our state legislators. You can add the Capitol Reception ticket when you register for Legislative Day.

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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Applications are still open for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program! If you have experienced financial hardship caused by COVID-19 and need help paying rent or utilities, you may be eligible for assistance.

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. The application process has been simplified significantly. It now takes less time to complete, requires fewer documents to be uploaded, and offers helpful tips throughout the application.

Interested landlords and renters can check eligibility and apply at HousingIsKey.com or by calling 833-430-2122. Applicants may qualify regardless of immigration status and will not be required to show proof of citizenship. All application information is kept private and will not be shared.

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Learn the Red Flags in Escrow at the West County Marketing Meeting – Nov. 18

Join us November 18th!

Guest Speakers:

Kerry March, Sr. Account Executive | Old Republic Insurance Group

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”.

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C.A.R. Virtual Tech Summit

Build Your Future Through Tech.

These days, being up to date on technology isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity. So don’t miss the first-ever C.A.R. virtual tech summit.

C.A.R. has created Tech Xperience: A Virtual Summit for YOU to catch up on the latest tech trends, digital marketing best practices, practical solutions and new innovations. This high-energy and engaging one-day summit is jam packed with invaluable tips, takeaways and resources from tech strategists, industry experts, top REALTORS® and more.

Whether you’re an industry veteran, brand-new agent, tech enthusiast or tech skeptic, you’ll walk away with insights and action items you can immediately put to work in your business.

Grab your virtual seat now and join C.A.R. on April 14 from wherever is most convenient for you. Included with your registration is a full-access pass to rewatch all sessions and product demos on demand post-event. This exclusive summit is open to C.A.R. members only.

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Open Houses and Showings under COVID-19

The MLS will monitor use of the term “Open House” to determine whether it is a false or misleading representation which subjects participants to violation of C.A.R. Model MLS Rule 12.10 False or Misleading Advertising and Representations; True Picture Standard of Conduct and can also subject the listing to immediate removal from active display in accordance with MLS rules granting broad removal rights under such circumstances.

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. Note: this is interpreted to mean that appointments need to be made in advance and not at the location of the showing. In other words, this is a showing, not an open house in the traditional sense.

REALTORS® should use an appointment or digital sign-in process to control the number of people at the house. If you are going to hold a non-traditional “Open House,” then any “Open House” signs or ads must include a rider or express condition that appointments or digital sign-in are required before entry. Showings should be done virtually, whenever possible. Only one listing agent and one “buying party” (including the buyer’s agent) may be in the dwelling at the same time.

Additionally, all visitors must sign a PEAD-V form and deliver it electronically to the listing agent in advance of entering the property. The form should be signed on the day of entry, or if not possible or pragmatic, then no earlier than 24-hours before entry. Doing this accomplishes several things: a) It is an agreement that the visitor will comply with the Posted “Rules for Entry Showings” (Form PRE); b) The visitor acknowledges receiving and agrees to the Prevention Plan; and c) The visitor attests they are not, to the best of their knowledge, afflicted with COVID-19, among other things.

Important! If a city or county in which you do your business activity has an order with a more restrictive standard on real estate activities, those guidelines will still govern the activities of a licensee. In other words, if there is a more restrictive local order, it must still be followed.

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