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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     OCT 17, 2023
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Top News

•  Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Panel & Lunch – Oct. 26
•  CCAR Award Nominations – Due Nov. 3
•  40th Annual Christmas CanTree – Nov. 30
•  CCAR’s Big Event Membership Meeting – Tomorrow
•  West County Marketing Meeting – Oct. 19

•  Annual Elected Officials Reception – Oct. 19

Upcoming Education

Online Continuing Education

SupraWEB Agent Reports, Notifications and More
Wed. Oct. 18  |  8:30am – 9:30am

C.A.R.: Creating Your Strategy to Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet
Wed. Oct. 18  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Grow Your Business Using Client Reviews
Wed. Oct. 18  |  10:30am – 11:30am

How AI Can Help You Unlock Conversations & Convert Leads
Wed. Oct. 18  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm           

Increase Your Online Visibility with a Free REALTOR.com Agent Profile
Thu. Oct. 19  |  9:00am – 9:30am              

Prospecting and Lead Generation
Thu. Oct. 19  |  9:00am – 10:00am

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu. Oct. 19  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Learn How Client Reviews can Grow Your Business
Thu. Oct. 19  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm             

Supra Single-Access for Non-Members
Fri. Oct. 20  |  8:30am – 9:30am
               
License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri. Oct. 20  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

AI-Powered Real Estate: Strategies for Success
Fri. Oct. 20  |  10:00am – 11:00am

C.A.R. Industry Leaders Town Hall for Brokers, Managers & Principals
Fri. Oct. 20  |  11:00am – 12:30pm           

Supra eKEY Basics
Tue., Oct. 24  |  8:30am – 9:30am             

RPR: Your Commercial Secret Weapon
Tue., Oct. 24  |  11:00am – 12:00pm       

Manage Listings & Showings with Supra and BrokerBay
Tue., Oct. 24  |  11:30am – 12:00pm       

How to Input & Maintain Your Listing
Tue., Oct. 24  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm            

Easy to Use AI Tools – RPR’s Scriptwriter
Wed., Oct. 25  |  9:00am – 9:45am           

Fall 2023 New Construction Market Update
Wed., Oct. 25  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm        

Intro to zipForm Edition (Lone Wolf Transactions)
Wed., Oct. 25  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm          

 

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

MLS Updates

•  MLS “Area” Field Change Notice – Nov. 6
•  New In-Stock Laptops for Sale


Pro Standards & Grievance
   COMMITTEE Application

Apply now if you are interested and qualify for serving on the 2024 Professional Standards or Grievance Committees.

Additionally, we are accepting requests from REALTOR® members applying for the Professional Standards Committee who are interested in serving on its sub-committees as a mediator and/or an ethics advocate.

The new term begins January 1, 2024 and Applications are due by October 18, 2023.

For more information contact Pam Martin at [email protected].

VIEW APPLICATION >>

+ CCAR CALENDAR

The Big Event CCAR Membership Meeting – Tomorrow, Oct. 18

REGISTER HERE >>

West County Marketing Meeting
At CCAR Hercules Office – Oct. 19

Join us next Thu., Oct. 19 from 8:45-10:00am at the CCAR Hercules Office: 500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Ste. 265. Join Appraiser, Anthony Young who has amassed over 2 decades of experience. He has a nationally renowned reputation as a speaker and educator on an expansive range of topics within the appraisal industry. He has also developed numerous courses aimed at equipping individuals with a comprehensive understanding of the appraisal process. 

The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and includes a light breakfast and beverages.

ANNUAL ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION – This Thu., Oct. 19

The RSVP deadline has been extended.
REGISTER HERE >>

DEI… Next Level Panel & Lunch –
Next Thursday, Oct. 26

Join CCAR YPN and LGR next Tursday, Oct. 26 from 11:30am – 2pm at the Concord Hilton for a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion and lunch on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Our panelists, comprised of industry leaders and DEI advocates, will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for creating inclusive environments in both professional and community settings. The conversation will delve into the importance of embracing diversity, promoting equity, and cultivating an inclusive culture that benefits everyone.

This event is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about driving positive change.

REGISTER HERE >>

Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 11, 2025.
 

2023 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Tyra Wright
Affiliate of the Year:
Kim Falahati
President’s Community Service Award:
Ruthie Abelson Olivas
Emeritus Member:
Carylon Dopp

 
REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>

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Kick Off the Holidays with CCAR’s Christmas CanTree Buffet!

Join us in celebrating the holiday season with joy and generosity at the Christmas CanTree Buffet on Thu., Nov. 14 at the Richmond Country Club—a tradition that makes a meaningful impact for the Bay Area Rescue Mission!

Enjoy a delicious prime rib buffet, cake auction, no-host bar, as well as fabulous raffle and auction prizes to kickstart your holiday shopping! Reserve a table of 10 or donate raffle and auction items to help make a lasting impact. All proceeds go directly to supporting the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Your contribution aids homeless individuals—men, women, and children—in our community by providing shelter, meals, and transformative programs aimed at ending homelessness.

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

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Understanding the purpose of RAF and why it’s vital to your business

BrokerBay Ekey Integration

You can now Access Supra® iBox lockboxes from within the BrokerBay Scheduling App, enabling a streamlined experience for you and your clients. By simply using your existing Supra eKEY PIN, showing agents can use the scheduling app to open the Supra lockbox, and listing agents can open the lockbox and release the shackle to place and remove lockboxes!
 
ANDROID: Supra Lockbox with BrokerBay App Instructions
IOS: Supra Lockbox with BrokerBay App Instructions
 
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270.

MLS “AREA” Field Change Notice – Nov. 6, 2023

Effective November 6, the “AREA” field lookup values will be updated to a single lookup value called “Listing”. This means that instead of selecting various “AREA” options, you will now see one “Listing” value. We want to ensure that you have a clear understanding of how this change will impact your workflow.

Action Required – Update Your Saved Searches
To avoid your clients receiving unnecessary email notifications, we kindly request you to update all your Active Saved Searches that currently use the “AREA” field. You can use the following alternative fields instead: “Map Search,” “City,” or “Zip Code.” By making these updates before November 6th, you will prevent your clients from being bombarded with emails due to the change.

What alternative fields can you use?
1. Map Search
2. City
3. Zip Code

Why are we making this change?
The decision to update the “AREA” field was driven by several factors…

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