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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     FEB. 13, 2024
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Top News

•  YPN’s Solo Agent vs. Team Panel Discussion – Feb. 28
•  West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday
•  C.A.R.’s Fair Housing Day Returns April 16
•  Updated Advisory & Addendum Available in zipForm
•  WCR: Mastering Mindset & Marketing in RE – Mar. 1
•  CCAR Scholarship Foundation: Applications Now Open

Upcoming Education

Masterclass: Who Decides the Neighborhood Anyway?
Wed., Feb. 14  |  10:00am – 10:45am

Track the Market with RPR Market Trends

Wed., Feb. 14  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Hidden Listings – Have You Looked in Reverse?
Thu., Feb. 15  |  10:00am – 11:00am & 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Intro to Zipform Edition (Lone Wolf Transactions)
Fri., Feb. 16  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

E-sign with Lone Wolf Transaction (Zipform Edition)
Tue., Feb. 20  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

How to Input & Maintain your Listing in Paragon
Tue., Feb. 20  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Marketing Mavericks: Dominate Real estate on a Dime!
Wed., Feb. 21  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Intro to RPR® – CMA Reports and More
Thu., Feb. 22  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Firm Principals
Fri., Feb. 23  |  11:00am – 12:30pm

Tax-Reduction Strategies : Keep More of Your Money in 2024
Wed., Feb. 28  |  10:00am – 12:30pm

Show & Sell New Homes: Best Practices for Working with Builders
Thu., Feb. 29  |  8:30am – 9:30am

Online Continuing Education

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

MLS Updates

•  C.A.R.’s 2023 Impact Report Now Available
•  RE Optimized Laptops for Sale

•  NAR’s “First-Time Buyer” New Season on Hulu

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Updated Advisory & Unincorporated Addendum Now Available in zipform

Recent updates to the Unincorporated Addendum and the Contra Costa Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisory are now also available in zipForm®. You can find all the Disclaimer & Disclosure Advisories and Addenda after logging in to ims.ccartoday.com and clicking the “Menu” tab.

WCR: Mastering Mindset & Marketing in Real Estate – Fri., Mar. 1 

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CCAR Scholarship Foundation Applications Now Open!

Do you know a student who would benefit from a scholarship to further their education? The CCAR Scholarship Foundation has been granting scholarships for over 56 years to students who reside in Contra Costa County. Their commitment to support higher education is the heart of the Foundation’s desire to make a difference. Candidates may be either high school seniors, trade school, undergraduate or graduate students. This is a great opportunity for REALTORS® and Affiliates to show how we support the community. Spread the word during open houses, prospecting calls, and marketing!
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Don’t Know if You Should Work Solo or Join a
Real Estate Team? Attend YPN Panel Discussion Feb 28

Join CCAR YPN on Wed., Feb. 28 from 3:00 – 6:00pm in the Don Tatzin Community Hall of the Lafayette Library for an engaging panel discussion that will transform your approach to real estate!

Are you torn between working solo or joining a real estate team? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Our panel of seasoned real estate experts is geared up to tackle the burning question: “Should I work as a solo agent or would joining a team be better?”

Learn the pros and cons of both paths: from the freedom and flexibility of solo ventures to the camaraderie and support of team dynamics, they’ll delve deep into what truly sets each option apart.

Tickets include access to our esteemed speakers, delicious appetizers, and two drink tokens (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages) to keep the conversation flowing! Don’t miss out – register today!

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West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Join us this Thursday for the West County Marketing meeting from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Hercules CCAR Office: 500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Suite 265.

Gain expert knowledge from Real Estate Attorney, Jean Shrem, on new 2024 Laws and the commission lawsuits filed nationwide. Come with questions, you’ll have an opportunity to ask them directly!  

The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served. 

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April is Fair Housing Month

Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership.

Save the date for NAR’s virtual event on April 3 at 10:00 am on Facebook Live, Many Rivers to Cross: America’s Ongoing Fair Housing Journey. Commemorate the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974. Explore the laws’ continued importance and celebrate the 2024 Fair Housing Champion Award winners.

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LG Gram 15.6″ Touchscreen – $1,034.99  >>
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6″ Touchscreen – $934.99  >>

New Season Out Now!

First Time Buyer ad

NAR’s “First-Time Buyer” is back with Season 4, now streaming on Hulu and FirstTimeBuyer.realtor. “First-Time Buyer” 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. See how real first-time buyers benefit from the real difference only a REALTOR® can make! 
Watch Now >>

C.A.R.’s 2023 Impact Report Now Available

The 2023 C.A.R. Impact Report is now available online. Each year, C.A.R. brings you products and information to help you succeed in your business and achieve your professional goals. The annual Impact Report takes a look at all of the innovative tools, services and education C.A.R. provided to help you succeed in 2023.

Included in the report:

  • $10K: the average amount each member saved through C.A.R.’s legislative actions
  • 1.6M: successful uses of Digital Ink®-AuthentiSign and DocuSign®
  • $1,499: is how much you saved by using C.A.R. zipForm, a benefit only available to non-members through purchase.
  • 100%: We notched a 100% success rate for C.A.R. sponsored bills to promote your and consumers’ best interests for housing in California
  • 72K: C.A.R.’s attorneys gave 72K+ legal opinions to members calling the Legal Hotline, which helped address your legal questions
  • 14K: members took advantage of the free 45-CE course needed to renew their license

Read the Report >>

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