February 2024
From the desk of:
Valerie Crowell
CCAR DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 3 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected] | TEL: (925) 381-2998
Dear Friend and Fellow-Member,
There’s a lot of important information to share with you this month and I hope you will take a few minutes to review this email. So much is going on in the market and industry, we want to make sure you are aware of all the data, services and benefits you have at your disposal with your CCAR, C.A.R. and NAR membership.
Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, or want to chat (contact information listed above).
CAR + NAR Advocacy Efforts Yield Significant Wins in 2023
C.A.R. and NAR Government Affairs efforts continue to shape congressional and administrative action, preserve property rights, increase housing supply and equal opportunity. Learn about all the legislative wins the Association yielded on your behalf:
TOP NEWS:
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NAR Membership - What's In It for Me?
NAR REALTOR Benefits® partners with select companies to create exclusive, customized offers that specifically help you save on solutions that boost your business and best serve your clients. | More >
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New Ads Drop: "That's Who We "R" National Campaign
NAR's new TV, radio and social media ads demonstrate what sets REALTORS® apart in a crowded real estate environment: commitment to professional ethics, access to specialized resources and unmatched expertise in the industry. | View/hear ads >
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NAR Execs Go to Media to Debunk False Narrative About REALTOR® Commissions
N.A.R. Interim CEO Nykia Wright video and President Kevin Sears’ letter to the Bloomberg Opinion Editor vigorously address false claims about REALTOR® commissions. | More >
FEATURED COURSES & EVENTS:
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Marketing Mavericks - Dominate Real Estate On A Dime FEB 21
RETI WEBINAR | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Instructor Warren Dow will share innovative and budget-friendly strategies to help you elevate your brand, boost your listings, and attract clients. | Learn more >
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Tax Reduction Strategies - Keep More Money in 2024 FEB 28
ZOOM COURSE | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Instructor Maine Shafer JD will explain how to optimize your 2024 tax deductions such as business expenses, all medical and dental expenses, and more... | Register >
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YPN Panel Discussion - Show Me The Money! FEB 28
LIVE EVENT | LAFAYETTE LIBRARY | 3:00 - 6:00 pm | Tickets $20 early registration; $25 at the door. | Drinks, appetizers and networking | Featured panelists: Alexander Ewing, Antonia Quanstrom, Garrett Mann, Kenny Truong and Renee White. | Learn more >
179+ Ways You Provide Value to Your Clients
You know you earn every penny you get when you sell a home. This list can help you show your clients exactly what you do to help them buy or sell their homes.
Download PDF: 179 Ways REALTORS® Are Worth Every Penny
“First-Time Buyer” Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu and FirstTimeBuyer.realtor. The series follows a different individual, couple, or family through their first homebuying journey, told from the perspective of NAR members and features metro areas across the country. | Watch >
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