• Save $100 and Register now for NAR REALTOR®
Broker Summit – Apr. 18-19
• CA Law – Sexual Harassment Training
• Apply Now for CCAR Scholarship Opportunities
• YPN’s Solo Agent vs. Teams a Success!
• Are Agents Independent Contractors or Employees?
• MLS Rule Change 10.1.1 – Effective April 8th
• C.A.R. WomanUP! Free T-Shirt Offer
• RE Optimized Laptops for Sale
Serving Clients with Targeted Property & Market Research
Wed., Mar. 6 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Last Minute Tax Fix
Wed., Mar. 6 | 9:00am – 10:00am
1031 Exchange Basics
Thu., Mar. 7 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Paragon: Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu., Mar. 7 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
BrokerBay: Book Showings for Your Clients
Mon., Mar. 11 | 8:00am – 9:00am
RPR CMA- Pricing with Precision
Tue., Mar. 12 | 9:00am 10:00am
E-Sign Documents with Zipforms (New Version)
Tue., Mar. 12 | 11:00am 12:00pm
LIVE Legal Webinar: New Laws You Need to Know Right Now
Tue., Mar. 12 | 1:30pm 3:00pm
*FREE*(ABR®) Designation- Accredited Buyer’s Representative LIVE Webinar
Wed., Mar. 13 | 8:00am 3:00pm
Track the Market with RPR Market Trends
Thu., Mar. 14 | 9:00am 10:00am
Buyer Agent 101: Sending Auto Emails to Clients
Thu., Mar. 14 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
C.A.R. Probate Certification: The Probate Process
Fri., Mar. 15 | 9:30am 12:30pm
REVEI: License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Mar. 15 | 9:30am 12:00pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
YPN’s Solo Agent vs. Team Expert Panel a Success!
Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thanks to our event sponsors:
Anna Febiana – National Life Group- Life Benefits Specialist
Annette Khaliq – JCP-LGS Disclosures
Jennifer Britton – First American Home Warranty
Arlo Zoerner – Cross Country Mortgage
David Schubb – The Schubb Team
The distinguished panel explored the topic of Real Estate Teams vs. being a Solo Agent, highlighting the benefits of each approach while sharing their insightful perspectives. Stay tuned for YPN’s upcoming event, Real Estate Trivia, scheduled for this June at a venue near you!
Are Agents Independent Contractors or Employees?
New Regulations: Effective March 11, 2024
Under California law, as clarified in 2020 in Assembly Bill 5, a real estate licensee is an independent contractor if:
- The individual has a real estate license
- Compensation is based on output rather than hours worked
- A written contract between the individual licensee and broker provides the individual will not be treated as an employee for real estate services rendered.
However, now, the individual’s status is less clear because the US Department of Labor has issued new regulations…
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NAR REALTOR® Broker Summit Apr. 18 – 19
Save $100 By Registering Before Mar. 12
All members are invited to attend the NAR REALTOR® Broker Summit April 18th and 19th in San Diego. The two-day summit will feature industry insights and strategies to fuel your team’s success along with networking opportunities to connect and collaborate with brokers from across the nation. Session Highlights Include:
- Unlock the Power of NAR Data for Your Brokerage’s Success
- Navigate the Intricacies of Real Estate IRAs for a Secure Retirement
- Master the Art of Buyer Representation Post-Burnett Verdict
- Forge an Ethical Path in an AI-Driven Real Estate Landscape
- And much more!
New this year: Dive deep into the hottest topics with NAR’s hands-on learning labs – immersive two-hour workshops, designed to arm you with practical skills and insights!
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CCAR Scholarships – Apply by Mar. 31
The CCAR Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship awards of up to $10,000 to qualified students residing 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. All applicants must strictly comply with the application process and fully meet the Foundation’s requirements.
Completed applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024.
CA Law – Sexual Harassment Training Required Every 2 Years
Reminder: State law requires Designated Brokers to complete supervisory sexual harassment training and provide employees with access to training.
Additionally, salespeople, brokers, broker associates, and independent contractors are now personally liable for sexual harassment in professional relationships with clients—even if the relationship has ended.
To stay compliant, C.A.R. strongly recommends completing 1-hour of sexual harassment training immediately and every 2 years thereafter.
Risk Management Tip:
The responsible broker and anyone supervising agents or employees—including those who hire, fire, reward, or discipline—should also complete supervisory training.
C.A.R. WomanUP! FREE T-SHIRT OFFER
Registration is now open for C.A.R.’s 2024 WomanUP!® Annual Conference, taking place on June 12-13 in Dana Point at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Hotel & Spa. This conference is more than an event; it’s a movement dedicated to fostering connection, nurturing collaboration, and shining a light on the wisdom of industry icons within the WomanUP® community.
To make this occasion even more memorable, C.A.R. is offering a special gift to those who register before March 8th — a FREE WomanUP!® Conference tee (a $25 value)!
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RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE
MLS Rule Change 10.1.1 – Effective April 8th
The following MLS Rules & Regulation change will go into effect April 8th. This change is being made to further clarify the already existing business rules and functionality of the MLS.
10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings.
It shall be the responsibility of the Broker Participant (Section 4.1.1) and Real Estate Subscriber (Section 4.2.1) to follow said rules when placing a property in the Coming Soon section of the multiple listings service (MLS). Broker Participant and Real Estate Subscriber shall only place a property in the Coming Soon secon of the MLS if the Participant/Subscriber has met the necessary criteria for MLS input as described in Sections 7.5, 7.6, and 8.1. Participant/Subscriber is required to enter a proposed list date to proceed in placing a listing in the Coming Soon section of the MLS. Once the listing moves from Coming Soon to any Active status it cannot revert back to Coming Soon with that same broker. Open House or Broker Tour is not allowed while in coming soon status.
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