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Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 17

Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
LAFAYETTE LIBRARY | DON TATZIN COMMUNITY HALL

CCAR REALTOR® Members:

Join us for an evening of appetizers, drinks, raffles, and fun at Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall on October 17, from 5pm – 7pm! Discover the wide range of services offered by local industry partners while supporting two amazing causes—the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands.

CCAR AFFILIATE MEMBERS:

The Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to CCAR REALTORS®. Think of it as a trade show, but more fun– and it’s all for a great cause!

Here’s How:
Purchase a vender table for $35 (non-affiliate members $75) by contacting Jason Catalano at 925.295.9202 or [email protected] and…

Bring:
1. All your marketing materials
2. One raffle prize (gift basket, gift card, wine, etc.)
3. An appetizer to feed at least 20 people (veggie
tray, cheese plate, hors d’oeuvres, etc.)

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Beer Sponsor | $250
also bring a raffle prize

Wine Sponsor | $250
also bring a raffle prize

Door Prize Sponsor | $500
or a prize of equal value

MLS “AREA” Field Change Notice – Nov. 6, 2023

Effective November 6, the “AREA” field lookup values will be updated to a single lookup value called “Listing”. This means that instead of selecting various “AREA” options, you will now see one “Listing” value.

Action Required – Update Your Saved Searches
To avoid your clients receiving unnecessary email notifications, we kindly request you to update all your Active Saved Searches that currently use the “AREA” field. You can use the following alternative fields instead: “Map Search,” “City,” or “Zip Code.” By making these updates before November 6th, you will prevent your clients from being bombarded with emails due to the change.

Will the AREA field still be required while entering a listing?
No, this field will no longer be required for listing entry.

What alternative fields can you use?
1. Map Search
2. City
3. Zip Code

Why are we making this change?
The decision to update the “AREA” field was driven by several factors:

1. Data Compatibility: As we integrate data from various MLSs into Paragon, we face challenges in maintaining a one-to-one match with each MLS’s “AREA” definitions. Different MLSs may use different terms such as District, Neighborhood, or Subdivision for their “AREA” field.

2. Outdated Field Design: The “AREA” field and its locations were created almost two decades ago, and we recognize that it no longer aligns with current best practices and user expectations.

3. Ease of Use: Some agents reported encountering error messages when using the “AREA” field due to a lack of familiarity with it.

Why do I still see the AREA field in the MLS?
Although we understand that you might still see the “AREA” field within Paragon, please be assured that the only available value will be “Listing.” We acknowledge this limitation and have already requested our MLS Vendor to remove the field entirely in future enhancements.

Unique Areas:
For those unique “Area’s” such as Blackhawk, Rossmoor, Hayward Hills, etc.. You can leverage the “Zip Code” field for all but Rossmoor. For those agents who specialize in Rossmoor we have created a “Map Layer” solution for your searching needs. To utilize the “Map Layer”, open the map and click on “Open Map Layer Panel” icon and check the box for “ROSSMOOR – WALNUT CREEK” then run search or add to criteria.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this transition. By embracing these changes, we can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our MLS system, benefiting all members.

District 05 Myers – Sep 2023

September 2023
From the desk of:

Judy Myers

DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 5 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected] | TEL: (925) 457-0965

Dear Friend and Fellow-Member,

Greetings from CCAR! It’s September, which means it’s National REALTOR® Safety Month, so we wanted to make sure you have access to all the resources you need to understand the risks and protect yourselves on the job. Please take a minute to review some of the safety tips below and make a point to attend the upcoming Zoom training on the 7th to learn new ways to maximize your physical and cyber safety. Also this month, plan to attend the popular Risk Management Seminar on the 27th. Read on to find out about a new member outreach program we’re also launching this month, which includes an open invitation to all brokers who wish to participate!

Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, or want to chat (contact information listed above).