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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 20, 2024
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Top News

•  Stay Compliant: Master the New and Updated Forms with
    C.A.R.’s Legal Updates and Free Classes
•  Attend Ethics Day “Revisited” – Tomorrow
•  CCAR Helping Hands Charity Chili Cook-ON! – Sep. 18
•  REALTOR® Safety Day – Sep. 12
•  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

•  Important Update: New Required Field For Listing Entry
   Begins Tomorrow

•  RE Optimized Laptops for Sale

Upcoming Education

July 2024 Forms Update #10 with Neil Kalin
Wed., Aug. 21  |  10:00am – 11:30am

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

How-to-Guide to Down Payment Assistance Programs
Wed., Aug. 21  |  11:00am 12:00pm

National Ethics Day with Leigh Brown REVISITED

Wed., Aug. 21  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm

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

BrokerBay: Schedule Showings for Clients

Mon., Aug. 26  |  8:00am – 9:00am

July 2024 Forms Update #11 with Gov Hutchinson
Mon., Aug. 26  |  10:00am – 11:30am

Grow Your Business with 1031 Exchanges
Tue., Aug. 27  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Tax Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional
Wed., Aug. 28  |  10:00am 12:30pm

July 2024 Forms Update #12 with Jana Gardner
Wed., Aug. 28  |  10:00am 11:30am

How AI Can Violate the Code of Ethics
Wed., Aug. 28  |  1:00pm 2:00pm

Transactions: Intro to Zipforms
Wed., Aug. 28  |  2:00pm 4:00pm

Marketing w/ Kaydoh: Proving Your Value to Sellers & Buyers
Thu., Aug. 29  |  10:00am 11:00am

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

zipForm Basics – Navigating Lone Wolf Transactions
Tue., Sep. 3  |  10:00am 11:00am

Building and Selling a Profitable Real Estate Business w/ Nick Krautter
Wed., Sep. 4  |  10:00am 11:00am

Financing the Dream of Homeownership
Thu., Sep. 5  |  10:00am 12:45pm

 

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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Safety Day: Cyber Safety, Active Shooter Awareness & REALTOR® Safety – SEP. 13

Join us virtually on REALTOR® Safety Day from 10:00am – 12:00pm and learn to enhance your security with crucial tips to prevent cyber attacks. Discover how to respond in the event of an active shooter, both in your office and in public, and hear the tragic story of Beverly Carter and its profound impact on the real estate community.
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 >>

Stay Compliant: Master the New and Updated Forms with C.A.R.’s Legal Updates and Free Classes

In July several new and updated standard forms were released in zipForm and other platforms. To ensure you are in compliance with the mandates of the NAR settlement, join C.A.R.’s legal staff for a live update on how to properly use these forms. It is imperative that CCAR members are ready to use the new forms and prepared to discuss the changes with their clients. 

Additionally, C.A.R. Education is offering two new classes: a Buyer Representation Form class and a Residential Listing Form class. Members can access these classes for FREE by logging into store.car.org and entering “FORMS49” at checkout.

Register for your preferred update session below. Each session will cover the same material, but the Q&A portion may differ. You can also watch C.A.R.’s previously recorded Special Townhalls here on the new and updated forms.

Forms Update with Neil Kalin, C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel
Wed., Aug. 21  |  10:00am – 11:30am

Forms Update with Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R. VP & Assistant General Counsel
Mon., Aug. 26  |  10:00am – 11:30am

Forms Update with Neil Kalin, C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel
Wed., Aug. 28  |  10:00am – 11:30am

MORE INFORMATION >>

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 >>

Important Update: New Required Field for Listing Entry Begins Tomorrow

Starting Wed., Aug. 21, the “Concessions Considered” field will be changing from optional to required. This adjustment was implemented to prevent any potential confusion in listing reports. Previously, if the field was left unanswered, the presence of the field name “Concessions Considered” in the report could imply that sellers might consider concessions. By making this field mandatory, we ensure that a clear “YES” or “NO” will be displayed, eliminating any ambiguity. When updating active or pending listing that have not previously selected an option for this field, users will be prompted to provide an answer. If you have any questions contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected].

B Walker Ranch BBQ Hoedown – Sep. 13

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  >>

 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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