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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     MARCH 11, 2025
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Top News

•  New Ad Campaign Reinforces the Importance of
    REALTORS®
•  Lights, Camera, Traction! Interactive Workshop –
   Tomorrow

•  Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18
•  WCR: Member Orientation & Mixer – Mar. 17
•  CCAR Scholarship Foundation Poker Tournament – Mar. 22
•  Nowruz: Celebrating Persian New Year –  Mar. 26

MLS Updates

•  The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After
   Wildfires Panel – Mar. 26

•  Consumer’s Guide to Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
•  Daylight Savings Time Reminder for Supra Lockboxes

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: New Agent Mentoring ($89)

Broker Power Hour
Wed., Mar. 12  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Navigating Commercial RE Financing Trends & Lending Secrets for 2025
Wed., Mar. 12  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lights, Camera, Traction!: Live Workshop (in-person event)
Wed., Mar. 12  |  1:00pm – 2:30pm

Tech: Leveraging the Google Software Suite
Wed., Mar. 12  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

eKEY®Basic Training
Thu., Mar. 13  |  8:00am – 9:00am

MLS: Paragon’s Collaboration Center (Client Concierge)
Thu., Mar. 13  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Unlocking Real Estate Opportunities in Your Neighborhood
Fri., Mar. 14  |  10:00am 11:00am

Social Media in Real Estate
Mon., Mar. 17  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Mobile MLS: EasyCMA
Mon., Mar. 17  |  11:00am – 11:30am

Showing Management: Intro to BrokerBay (Member Benefit)
Tue., Mar. 18  |  8:00am – 9:00am

Hidden Listings – Have You Looked in Reverse?
Tue., Mar. 18  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Disclosures: CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by Law ($20)
Wed., Mar. 19  |  10:00am – 1:00pm

Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Mar. 19  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Mar. 19  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Tech: 5 AI Tricks to Springboard Your Real Estate Career
Wed., Mar. 19  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

The Truth Behind the Headlines (Market Condition Talks)
Thu., Mar. 20  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to zipForm – Transaction Management
Thu., Mar. 20  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Mar. 21  |  9:30am – 12:00pm

OnlineEd Offers CA Salespersons
A Fast Track to Becoming Brokers

California Salespersons now have a new path to becoming Brokers with OnlineEd’s fully interactive, online courses. These textbook-free courses are designed to be mobile-friendly and comprehensive, offering a convenient way to advance to a Broker Licensee.
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 Online Continuing Education

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

YPN Spotlight

SAVE THE DATE! 
YPN’s Bites, Beats, & Breakthroughs
A Networking and Roundtable Talks Event
April 2nd  |  4:00pm – 7:00pm
Don Tatzin Community Hall in Lafayette
Tickets Available this Week

Get ready for an all new networking experience designed to help you make powerful connections, share game-changing insights, and level up your real estate career—FAST! Expect great food, awesome music, and expert roundtable discussions packed with industry tips & tricks you can put into action right away.

Looking for Sponsorship Opportunities? Call Chris Dickson: 925.295.9210.

REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)

The RAF supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® the financial resources needed to advocate for policies which protect property rights and REALTORS®​ ability to effectively conduct their business.

 






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+ CCAR CALENDAR

WCR: Member Orientation & Mixer – Mar. 17

CCAR Scholarship Foundation’s Poker Tournament – Mar. 22

Nowruz: Celebrating Persian New Year –  Mar. 26

New Ad Campaign Reinforces the Importance of REALTORS®

In April, NAR will launch its 2025 ad campaign highlighting WHY REALTORS® matter. This has never been so important with real estate brands driving more of the transaction in-app and a DIY culture attracting first time home buyers. The new ads aim to change the use of a real estate pro as a burdensome cost to be avoided, to an essential investment to be embraced.

There are two phases of the campaign, both use emotional storytelling to show how we protect consumers by doing ‘Right by you’. Phase 1, ‘Don’t DIY’ highlights the pitfalls of overconfidence and ignorance, with Phase 2 coming later in April.

READ MORE >>

Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
– Tomorrow

Learn how to create high-quality, engaging videos for social media using just your smartphone! 

Join us for a FREE interactive workshop in the CCAR Boardroom tomorrow, Mar. 12 from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Learn how to produce visually appealing content that resonates with your audience, helping you attract new homebuyers and grow your businesses. You will also learn camera tricks for high-quality video, lighting tricks to boost your confidence on camera, and time-saving techniques for rapid editing!

Only 10 spots remain—sign up now and take your video skills to the next level!

REGISTER HERE >>

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Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Live Stream Workshop – Mar. 18

Join us for Stayin’ Alive in 2025, a live stream Zoom workshop on Tue., Mar. 18, from 10:00 – 11:00am, and learn how to tap into one of the fastest-growing real estate markets—homeowners 59+.

With 51% of homes sold last year coming from this demographic, understanding why they’re selling and how to serve them is key to securing more listings. This session covers financial concerns, reverse mortgages, heirs and trusts, and practical strategies to grow your business without extra effort.

Don’t miss out—register now to future-proof your real estate success!

REGISTER HERE >>

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Consumer’s Guide to the Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)

Buying or selling a home is exciting but can be overwhelming, especially with the paperwork. The C.A.R. California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) is a key contract in any transaction. This step-by-step, color-coded guide helps buyers and sellers understand their rights, responsibilities, and next steps with confidence.
LEARN MORE >>

Daylight Saving Time Reminder for Supra Lockboxes

The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires – A C.A.R. Virtual Panel – Mar. 26 

How can California help fire-impacted areas rebuild both quickly and resiliently? 
What are innovative solutions to address long-term community needs?
Join C.A.R. on Zoom on March 26 to find out.

Join C.A.R. on Zoom on Wed., Mar. 26, from 10:00 – 11:15am for “The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires,” a timely virtual panel exploring how California can rebuild fire-impacted areas quickly and resiliently. Moderated by UC San Diego’s William Fulton, this discussion will bring together leading experts to share innovative solutions for long-term community recovery, policy challenges, and strategies to support those affected.

REGISTER HERE >>

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