Weekly Jolt - 072021 - CCARToday - Contra Costa Association of REALTORS

The NEW California Residential Purchase Agreement
Wed., August 18 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
C.A.R. is revising the RPA Agreement this year. Dozens of changes are being made to this crucial form and you don’t want to be left in the dark! Sign up today to learn about the NEW RPA Agreement directly from C.A.R.’s own Gov Hutchinson! CCAR Members and non-members, receive reduced pricing when taking this class through CCAR!
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LEGISLATIVE CORNER:

Watch this quick video to learn how C.A.R. is tackling the housing affordability crisis in Sacramento by advocating for policies that address the root cause — a lack of supply.

LAPTOPS ON SALE:

Bay Area Counties Recommend Masking Indoors for Everyone
as a Precaution Against Increased Circulation of COVID-19

As of July 14, Contra Costa’s reported new cases are averaging 93 per day and the daily case rate is now 5.7 per 100,000 and rising.

With cases of COVID-19 rising locally and increased circulation of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places to ensure easy verification that all unvaccinated people are masked in those settings and as an extra precautionary measure for all…

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YPN School Supply & Shoe Drive Extended – Donate by This Friday

The CCAR Young Professionals Network is thrilled to once again join C.A.R. in their Month-of-Giving campaign by supporting students in our community. This year, they’re again partnering with Moving Forward, a Richmond-based non-profit dedicated to making a positive impact through health, academics, and community service.

They need your help! Donate school supplies and new shoes to help young students get the resources they need to succeed. Your contributions will ensure they are well-equipped for the upcoming school year, boosting their confidence and giving them the tools to thrive academically.

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Annual CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10

Get ready to tee off for two fantastic causes, CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, at our annual charity Golf Tournament! Dust off your Callaways and TaylorMades for an unforgettable day on the greens of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek on Friday, May 10 at 11:30am.

While you swing for a purpose, enjoy a delicious boxed lunch, and then end the day with a post-tournament dinner and award ceremony, all included for every golfer. For those who prefer to join us later in the evening, “Dinner Only” tickets are also available where you can bid on fantastic raffle prizes and enjoy a cash bar to keep the celebration going!

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Call for Applications: CCAR Affiliate Liaison to BOD

CCAR is calling for applications from qualified Affiliate members who are interested in serving a two-year term as a non-voting Affiliate Liaison to the 2024 Board of Directors.

This person will act as liaison between the Board of Directors and the Affiliate membership, conveying their concerns to the Board and communicating back to the Affiliate membership. The non-voting liaison must have been a CCAR Affiliate Member for two years immediately preceding appointment.

Click here for the Affiliate Liaison Application, due by Aug. 14th at 5pm.

Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!

C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.

If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.

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MEMBER BENEFIT:

RatePlug: Pre-Approval Link on MLS Listings
Housing demand is high, mortgage rates are low. In a competitive housing market, buyers should do all they can to stand out in a sea of borrowers. Getting pre-approved shows how serious someone is about buying. Give your buyers access to pre-approval on every listing you send them.

MLS UPDATE:

Privy: Launching Aug. 2

Privy is a powerful real estate investing software platform that is powered by real time MLS data.

Privy was built by a group of investor focused real estate agents to scale their own business. Instead of being able to work with a handful of investors effectively they used data, software and automation to work with dozens of…

Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Aug. 3

On August 3rd updates will be made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality including:
1. The MLS Disclaimer,
2. Embedded Video,
3. “Active – Coming Soon” to “Pending”,
4. “City List”