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The Modern Transaction Event – July 15

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Fri., July 15  |  10am – 2pm
Early Bird Pricing Available for a Limited Time! 

As the real estate market changes, the transaction does too. This new event covers an array of topics focused around the transaction and offers information that you need to know to stay ahead in the industry. You’ll learn effective and tested business strategies from top producers, legal tips to stay out of trouble, and much more! Keep your transactions on track by saving your seat for this 4-hour event!

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Speakers Include:

Neil Kalin, C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel  
Neil D. Kalin joined the California Association of REALTORS® in 1987 and is the senior legal advisor to C.A.R.’s Standard Forms Committee, provides advice to C.A.R. members on the Legal Hotline, and writes many of C.A.R.’s Appellate Court Briefs.

Matt Bunch, C.A.R. Director of Member Education & Mobilization
Matthew Bunch educates real estate professionals about proposed modifications to laws that govern how homes may be bought, sold, or used in the state of California. He also engages real estate agents and brokers in the political process to ensure that the rights of homeowners and the real estate industry are protected.

Eric Simon, Founder of The Broke Agent
Eric Simon is the founder of The Broke Agent and co-founder of Broke Agent Media. For BAM he’s the Chief of Content, a blogger, and the co-host of the Over Ask Podcast and The Final Walk Thru. He can hit his pitching wedge 190 yards and he can name every World Series winner and loser from 1980 off the top of his head.

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Where Are You Traveling To This Summer?

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Hey REALTORS® – Do you have destinations to check off your bucket list this summer? 

From tropical paradises to mountain retreats, NAR Travel Club brings you access to exclusive savings on your next escape. Did you know that NAR Travel Club is included in your NAR membership? Create your travel account today to ignite inspiration for your next vacation and explore discounts on hotels, resorts, car rentals, adventures and more.

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Use activation code: NAR to create your free account.

Plan an Epic Family Road Trip
With access to large savings on car rentals, plan an unforgettable road trip and see America at its most authentic. Road trips provide families flexibility to explore new routes, offering opportunities to admire coastal scenery views unlike any other.

Live “La Dolce Vita” in Italy
There is nothing sweeter than strolling down Italian streets with gelato in hand. Browse through international flight options and properties to book this summer.

Kick Back and Relax on a Cruise
Set sail and explore new destinations, NAR Premium Members gain access to savings on cruises and can enjoy up to $1,500 in onboard credits.

National Code of Ethics Day: Especially Beneficial If Your Real Estate License Expires In 2025

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Thu., July 7  |  10:00am – 1:00pm  |  Live Stream
The NAR Code of Ethics Requirement triennial Cycle 7 began January 1, 2022 and ends on December 31, 2024. Our members need it and frankly the more good training taken, the better REALTOR® you are!

The National Real Estate Ethics Day® program was designed by Leigh Brown along with the National Real Estate Ethics Day® Advisory Board and Ethics Panel to meet the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by NAR for the NAR Code of Ethics Requirement. By attending National Real Estate Ethics Day®, (via LIVE STREAM link), you can get your triennial COE requirement taken care of AND give back to our local communities at the same time as a portion of the proceeds (paid by CCAR) go to the NAR REALTORS® Relief Foundation!

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(Registration Deadline: Thu., July 7 at 8am)

Paragon 5 Improvements Coming Soon

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Last month we asked you how we can improve the Paragon 5 MLS platform. You told us you want improved speed (especially for photos) and a modernized look and feel. 

Good news! Black Knight is constantly working to improve speed and performance issues and will release new mobile-friendly software solutions later this year as part of an expanded program to replace the MLS platform

More MLS News

Newly Expanded Lockbox and Key Coverage

Effective June 27th, your eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes now work in a greatly expanded area! By collaborating with numerous Associations throughout California, CCAR has increased your access to 40 counties!

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MLS TIPS & TRICKS

The often-overlooked POWER SEARCH field at the very top of the Paragon screen is the best way to find a specific property by address, MLS ID, or listing agent’s name.

screen shot of Paragon 5 menu

Clear Cooperation Policy Violations Remain Top MLS Compliance Problem

COMING SOON STATUS is an important, yet commonly disregarded listing input requirement. If you plan to pre-market a property you MUST list it as “Coming Soon” and submit a signed SELM within ONE BUSINESS DAY of marketing outside your brokerage.

Clear Cooperation Policy (MLS Rule 7.5 a)

Within one (1) business day of marketing a property to the public, the listing broker must submit the listing to the MLS for cooperation 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.

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CCAR MEMBER SERVICES

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

TEL: (925) 295-1270

EMAIL: [email protected]

Let’s say you get a client calling with multiple properties they’d like to see. You can find multiple properties in one search. CUSTOMIZE your QUICK SEARCH to include the MULTIPLE ADDRESSES field. Enter the address number and street name for each address, and your spreadsheet results will show all the desired properties.

If you want to exclude a certain area while doing a search, you can draw a shape on a shape and then exclude it from your search results. Draw around the area you want to exclude, select EDIT and click the checkmark to exclude the results inside that shape.