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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 9, 2022
Top News

•  A Message From Your President
•  CCAR Charity Golf Tournament
•  MLS Tax Suite Series of Classes

ETHICS CORNER

• Code of Ethics Article 3: FAQ

MLS Updates

•  Compliance “Did You Know”: Churning
•  September Paragon Enhancements

Education

FEATURED: How to Run Your Business with Wise Agent
Wed., Aug. 10  |  10:00am – 11:00am

FEATURED: Improve Your Rental Process with RentSpree
Fri., Aug., 12  |  10:00am – 11:00am

How to Run Your Business with Wise Agent CRM
Wed., Aug. 10  |  10:00am – 11:00am

How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Wed., Aug. 10  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Supra eKEY Basics
Thu., Aug. 11  |  8:30am – 9:30am

Maximizing your Commercial R.E. Business
Thu., Aug. 11  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu., Aug. 11  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

C.A.R.’s Weekly WomanUP!
Fri., Aug. 12  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

MLS Tax Suite training series
Mon., Aug. 15  | Multiple Times

Marketing Strategies and Building Your Brand
Tue., Aug. 16  |  10:00am – 11:00am

zipForm® Mobile
Tue., Aug. 16  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Intro to zipForm
Tue. Aug. 16  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Aug. 17  |  8:30am – 9:30am

Tax Reduction Strategies for the R.E. Professional
Wed., Aug. 17  |  9:30am – 12:00pm

Running Comps and CMA Reports using Cloud CMA
Wed., Aug. 17  |  9:30am – 11:30am
 

NAR on Land Transactions
Wed., Aug. 17  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Polish Your Pitch
Thu., Aug. 18  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Auto Email Notifications using Collab Center
Thu., Aug. 18  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

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Annual Golf Tournament – Aug. 15

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Annual Elected OfficialS Reception – Aug. 24

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A Message From Your President

Watch your 2022 CCAR President, Debi Mackey’s quick video discussing our Annual Golf Tournament, a charitable fundraiser for CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Fund (Sponsorships are now closed). Debi also invites CCAR members to meet our local elected officials at a reception featuring free hors d’oeuvres and drinks!

Register for the CCAR Golf Tournament >>
Register for the Elected Officials Reception >>

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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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MLS Tax Suite Series Classes

Join us for a FREE 4-Class Series specifically for CCAR members that can be taken independently and in any order! Only two more weeks of the series remain!

Topics include:
1. MLS Tax Suite: Introduction to the Basics
2. MLS Tax Suite: Beyond the Basics, Let’s Talk Advanced Skills
3. Creating a CMA Your Way with the MLS Tax Suite
4. Prospecting – It’s Just that Easy with the MLS Tax Suite

Sign up for some or all of the classes today!

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ETHICS CORNER:

Code of Ethics Article 3 – Frequently Asked Questions

REALTORS® shall cooperate with other brokers except when cooperation is not in the client’s best interest. The obligation to cooperate does not include the obligation to share commissions, fees, or to otherwise compensate another broker.
Q: A broker who does not belong to a REALTOR® association or MLS wants to show a property I have listed. Can I decline to make the property available? 
A: No, you cannot decline to make the property available based on the buyer agent’s membership status. Article 3 of the Code requires REALTORS® to cooperate with other brokers in their client’s best interest. REALTORS® are obligated to…

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MLS UPDATE:

Performance Improvement

September Paragon Enhancements

In September the following enhancements will be implemented in the Paragon 5 MLS. These changes will enhance your user experience and increase the amount of data at your fingertips!

Enhancements include:
1. IDX Broker Attribution (Required by September 1st)
2. Changes to MLS Area & Tour Group (Effective September 12th)

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Compliance “Did You Know” – Churning

Did you know there is an approved approach to giving your listing a fresh start in the MLS? “Churning” is not only permitted when the required steps are followed, it can be very useful when dealing with a slow market or home improvements. To “Churn (relist)” a property in the MLS simply follow these steps…

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