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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 13, 2024
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Top News

•  Communicating with Consumers about Class Notice
•  Attend Ethics Day “Revisited” – Aug. 21
•  CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-ON! – Sep. 18
•  C.A.R. Legal Town Hall – Aug. 15
•  Elected Officials Reception – Sep. 19
•  WCR: Top Producers Exposed – Sep. 6
•  B Walker Ranch BBQ Hoedown – Sep. 13

MLS Updates

•  Rule 7.12: No Compensation Specified on the MLS –
   No Courtesy Notice and Immediate Fine

•  RE Optimized Laptops for Sale

Upcoming Education

RPR’s Advanced Valuations & CMA Tools
Wed., Aug, 14  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Intro to RPR: CMA Reports & More!
Wed., Aug, 14  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

July 2024 Forms Update #8 with Jana Gardner
Thu., Aug. 15  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Virtual Town Hall: Legal Update with Gov Hutchinson
Thu., Aug. 15  |  10:00am – 11:30am

NAR Settlement: Navigating the Upcoming Business Practice Changes
Thu., Aug. 15  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Aug. 16  |  9:30am – 12:00pm

BrokerBay: Schedule Showings for Clients
Mon., Aug. 19  |  8:00am – 9:00am

Cloud CMA: Demonstrate Value to Your Buyers
Mon., Aug. 19  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

5 Ways to Leverage Your Neighborhood as a Real Estate Professional
Tue. Aug. 20  |  10:00am – 11:00am

MLS: Getting to Know Paragon
Tue. Aug. 20  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

RPR: Prospecting Clients with RPR
Wed., Aug. 21  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

National Ethics Day with Leigh Brown REVISITED
Wed., Aug. 21  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm

NAR Update: Informational Session and Q&A

Thu., Aug. 22  |  1:00pm 1:30pm

MLS: How to Add & Maintain a Listing
Thu., Aug. 22  |  2:00pm 4:00pm

C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers, Office Managers & Firm Principals
Fri., Aug. 23  |  11:00am 12:30pm

Online Continuing Education

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

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.

 






Contribute Today >>

C.A.R. Disaster RELIEF FUND

With the traditional wildfire season ramping up and numerous wildfires breaking out across the state, C.A.R. is reminding members about the C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund. The Disaster Relief Fund provides grants for REALTORS®, employees of REALTORS® and association staff who have experienced property damage and/or loss due to wildfires, or suffered from a recent natural disaster. Grant applications are available by visiting the link below.

The grants are possible thanks to donations from C.A.R., state and local REALTOR® associations, and other contributors. To make a tax-deductible donation, click the link below

READ MORE >>

REGISTER TO VOTE

Ensure you’re registered to vote and ready for the upcoming elections. It’s quick, easy, and your civic duty. Register today and make a difference in your community.

Register Now >>

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C.A.R. Legal Town Hall – Aug. 15

Join C.A.R. Attorney Gov Hutchinson on Aug. 15 from 10:00am – 11:30am, to learn about new local & state laws and trending legal issues that can impact your real estate business – including the latest updates on NAR lawsuits, compensation, competition, and more.
REGISTER >>

Elected Officials Reception – Sep. 19

Join us on Sep. 19 at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for an evening of hosted drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Mix and mingle with elected officials, key local decision-makers, and your fellow CCAR members in an informal and festive atmosphere.
REGISTER >>

WCR: Top Producers Exposed – Sep. 6

READ MORE & REGISTER >>

Communicating with Consumers About Class Notice

Be prepared to answer questions from consumers about the pending “class notice.” The class notice is a court-approved process through which members of the “Settlement Class”—home sellers who sold a home during the eligible date ranges, the home was sold on an MLS anywhere in the U.S., and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the sale of the home—will be informed about NAR’s proposed settlement of the Sitzer-Burnett case.

Notices will be distributed by mail and electronically. Class notice informs class members of their rights, options, and deadlines to exercise those rights and options under the proposed settlement.

Consumers in your area may have already received a notice regarding separate settlements made by certain brokerage firms; however, this notice will be new and address NAR’s settlement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: NAR does not manage the class notice process. NAR members that receive questions from consumers should direct them to the settlement website where they can find relevant information. You may also direct them to call the settlement administrator at 888-995-0207, for additional guidance. NAR members should refrain from further advising consumers on class notice.

MORE INFORMATION >>
FACT SHEETS FOR CONSUMERS >>

Attend Ethics Day “Revisited” and Fulfill Your Ethics Requirement FREE! – Dec. 18

Did you know that half of CCAR REALTOR® members still need to check off their ethics training? Don’t fall behind! Every REALTOR® must complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years, and the current cycle ends this December. Skip it, and you risk suspension and eventual termination of your CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR memberships.

Still need to complete it? This is your last chance to tune into the National Real Estate Ethics Day® “Revisited” Stream with Leigh Brown on Wed., Dec. 18, from 10:00am – 1:00pm and fulfill your requirement for FREE! It’s fast, engaging, and there’s no test – just a great way to stay compliant!

REGISTER >>

OTHER ETHICS TRAINING OPTIONS >>

Read More >>

CCAR Helping Hands’ Chili Cook-ON! – Next Wed.

Get ready to spice things up at the CCAR Helping Hands’ Annual Charity Chili Cook-ON! Join us at the Sycamore Club House on Wed., Sep. 18, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Taste and vote for your favorite chili recipes, and don’t miss out on the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes!

Think your chili has what it takes? Sign up as a chef and show off your culinary skills! There are 5 prestigious awards including: Best Chili REALTOR® Team, Best Chili Affiliate Team, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili Team, People’s Choice, and “Bowl of the Corridor” RMA vs. CCRIM!

Sponsorships still available – “READ MORE” to discover remaining opportunities.

REGISTER >>

Read More >>

B Walker Ranch BBQ Hoedown! – Sep. 13
Save $15 and get your tickets now!

MORE INFO & TICKETS >>

RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE

All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup. 
  • HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
  • Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41  >>
  • LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40  >>

Online Continuing Education

 Rule 7.12: No Compensation Specified on the MLS
No Courtesy Notice and Immediate Fine

7.12 Unilateral Contractual Offer; Sub-agency Optional. No Compensation Specified on the MLS Listings.
Participants, Subscribers, and their sellers are prohibited from making offers of compensation to buyer brokers and other buyer representatives in the MLS. Participants and Subscribers are prohibited from disclosing in the MLS, in any way, the total commission negotiated between the seller and the listing broker, or total broker compensation (i.e. combined compensation to both listing brokers and buyer brokers). The MLS reserves the right to remove a listing from the MLS database that does not conform to the requirements of this section. This rule does not prevent sellers from offering buyer concessions on the MLS so long as such concessions are not limited to or conditioned on the retention of or payment to a Buyer Broker or other buyer representative.

VIEW COMPLETE UPDATED MLS RULES & REGULATIONS >>
READ MORE ABOUT COMPENSATION, COMMISSION, AND CONCESSIONS >>

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