Weekly Jolt - 080321 - CCARToday - Contra Costa Association of REALTORS

CCAR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTOR® and member Ron Lau (member since 2006) of Re/Max Accord who recently passed away on July 27th. More information will be published as it becomes available. Rest in peace, dear friend.

The NEW California Residential Purchase Agreement
Wed., August 18 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: AUGUST 12
Stay up-to-date with the most widely used and trusted purchase agreement in California. This LIVE Zoom course will cover the entire NEW California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) in detail, step-by-step. Get clear instructions on how to properly complete and use the RPA form in all your transactions, directly from C.A.R.’s Assistant General Counsel, Gov Hutchinson. This course counts for 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in Consumer Protection.
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A Message From the President

Coming Soon: CCAR Member Dashboard Upgrade!

Our CCAR Development Team has been hard at work to bring you a New, Configurable, Data Driven, Widget-ized Member Dashboard!

Your new, fully customizable dashboard can have as much or as little optional member information as you choose! There will be a large selection of widgets you can add to your members.ccartoday.com homepage. We look forward to bringing you widgets for content including…

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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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Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

C.A.R.-sponsored AB 633 (Calderon), which enacts the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act in California, helps protect those persons who inherit property where there are multiple heirs, but no will or trust exists, was signed into law by Gov. Newsom.

The law also provides mechanisms which favor market sales with real estate licensees, rather than a traditional probate court sale to ensure the best possible price for a property, should a sale of the property be…

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Call for Applications: CCAR Affiliate Liaison to BOD

The non-voting Affiliate Liaison plays a vital role in strengthening the connection between CCAR’s Affiliate members and the leadership team. This position offers a unique opportunity to represent the voice of our diverse Affiliate community, sharing their perspectives, needs, and ideas directly with the Board. It’s a great opportunity to grow as a leader, build lasting relationships, and contribute in a meaningful way to the success and unity of our Association.

The non-voting Affiliate Liaison must have been a CCAR Affiliate Member for two years immediately preceding appointment and in good standing.

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MLS UPDATE:

Paragon Hi-Res Photos: Now Available!

We are delighted to announce a major upgrade to the Paragon 5 MLS! Now your Paragon listing photos will be stored at an updated Hi-Resolution of 3000 x 2000! This upgrade significantly enhances the overall quality of listing photos displayed throughout Paragon and delivered via data feeds to third party services. We are also pleased to inform you that we have enhanced the system to allow up to a 15 MB photo to…

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”