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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     AUGUST 23, 2022
Top News

•  REALTOR® Safety Live Stream Event!
•  New State Legislation – Sexual Harassment Training
   Required

•  MLS Tax Suite Series Classes

Ethics Corner

•  Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Updates

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

Education

FEATURED: Ignite Your Business with Homesnap Pro
Thu., Aug. 25  |  12:00pm – 12:45pm
FEATURED: Risk Management with Shannon Jones

Wed., Sep. 14  |  9:00am – 12:00pm

How to Create a Year’s Worth of Social Media Content
Wed., Aug. 24  |  10:00am – 11:00am

MLS Tax Suite series – Basics, CMAs and Prospecting
Wed., Aug. 24  |  Multiple Classes, Multiple Times

New Features of New Home Source Pro
Thu., Aug. 25  |  9:30am – 10:15am

How Critical is Social Media to your Strategic Success?
Thu., Aug. 25  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Social Media for Agents: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Fri., Aug. 26  |  9:00am – 9:30am

Weekly WomanUP! Live
Fri., Aug. 26  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

LionDesk CRM: Account Setup
Mon., Aug. 29  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Prospecting Tools in Homesnap Pro
Mon., Aug. 29  |  11:00am – 11:30am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Tue., Aug. 30  |  9:00am – 11:00am

How to Set Up Your realtor.com Profile
Wed., Aug. 31  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Sending Auto Notifications using Collaboration Center
Wed., Aug. 31  |  9:00am – 11:00am

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

+ CCAR CALENDAR

Annual Elected Officials Reception – Tomorrow, Aug. 24

B Walker Ranch Hoedown & BBQ – Sep. 9

Live music, local wines, auctions, raffles, and boot scooting fun all for a great cause on Sep. 9 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm!
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LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF RAF

September is REALTOR® Safety Month –
Join Us For A REALTOR® Safety Live Stream Event!

CCAR is proud to be a sponsor of RE Events’ REALTOR® Safety Day on
Sep. 9 from 10:00am -12:30pm! Join us in-person in the CCAR Boardroom for lively conversation, fresh pastries and coffee, and a live stream of top safety experts explaining ways to protect yourself and your business. 

As a REALTOR®, you are among the most vulnerable professionals in the field. Join us for a free live stream presentation to Associations across California, featuring safety experts speaking on the following important topics:
● REALTOR® Safety and Active Shooter Awareness
● Cyber Security Update from N.A.R.
● Fire/Wild Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
● Natural Disasters and the Impact on Insurance
● and much more!

Registration is required and space is limited.
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New State Legislation – Sexual Harassment Training Required!

New state legislation requires that Designated Brokers must complete supervisory sexual harassment training and provide employees with access to training. Salespeople, brokers, broker associates and independent contractors are now liable for sexual harassment in professional relationships with clients (whether they have terminated your relationship, or not). Therefore, C.A.R. recommends that you complete 1-hour of sexual harassment training immediately, and…

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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 Violators

In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, C.A.R. is publishing the names of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics as well as summaries of the members’ unethical behavior.

Member publication is triggered only if the discipline imposed is a reprimand, fine, suspension or expulsion – anything other than a letter of warning or stand-alone education. The information will be published on the…
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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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