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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     NOV 7, 2023
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Top News

•  You’re Invited: 2024 Inaugural Tickets on Sale Now!
•  Navigating Current Trends and Challenges – Nov. 29

•  40th Annual Christmas CanTree – Nov. 30
•  NAR Litigation Update: Live C.A.R. Attorney QA
•  Free Buyer Representation Forms Online Course
•  Save the Dates: 2023 Holiday Events
•  Register to Vote

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: C.A.R. Legal: New Laws for 2024
Tue., Nov. 14  |  1:30pm – 2:30pm    

Accurate Property Pricing with RPR’s CMA Tools
Wed., Nov. 8  |  9:00am – 10:00am

C.A.R.: Transact More to Make 2024 your Best Year Yet
Wed., Nov. 8  |  10:00am – 11:00am

NAR: Financial Considerations for Rental & Investment Properties
Wed., Nov. 8  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Help Your Buyers & Gain Clients with New Builds
Wed., Nov. 8  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm

Rental Transactions in zipForm
Thu., Nov. 9  |  9:00am – 10:00am            

NAR Litigation Update – C.A.R. Attorneys Answer Your Questions
Thu., Nov. 9  |  10:00am – 11:00am         

Tax Moves to Slash Your Taxes
Thu., Nov. 9  |  10:00am – 11:00am         

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu., Nov. 9  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm              

NAR Litigation Update – C.A.R. Attorneys Answer Your Questions
Fri., Nov. 10  |  10:00am – 11:00am         

Weekly WomanUP!® Live
Fri., Nov. 10  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm              

Improve Your SEO Scores to Get Found
Mon., Nov. 13  |  11:00am – 12:00pm     

Supra eKEY Basics
Tue., Nov. 14  |  8:30am – 9:30am            

AI-Powered Real Estate: Strategies for Success
Tue., Nov. 14  |  10:00am – 11:00am       

C.A.R. Legal: New Laws for 2024
Tue., Nov. 14  |  1:30pm – 2:30pm            

SupraWEB Agent Reports, Notifications and More
Wed., Nov. 15  |  8:00am – 9:00am          

The CA Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Wed., Nov. 15  |  10:00am – 1:00pm       

The Importance of Client Reviews
Wed., Nov. 15  |  10:30am – 11:30am     

Powerful Prospecting with RPR®
Wed., Nov. 15  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Buyers Agent: Sending Auto Email Notifications (Collab Center)
Wed., Nov. 15  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm          

Intro to zipForm Edition (Lone Wolf Transactions)
Thu., Nov. 16  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm


Online Continuing Education

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

MLS Updates

•  MLS Rule Change – Dec. 1 
•  Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
•  New In-Stock Laptops for Sale


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NAR Litigation Update:
Live C.A.R. Attorney Q&A

Thu., Nov 9: 10:00 – 11:00am  |  Fri., Nov. 10: 10:00 – 11:00am
C.A.R.’s legal team will provide clarity on the Burnett v. NAR et al case– what you need to know about the verdict, its potential effect on the real estate industry and how it may impact your business and consumers.

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FREE Buyer Representation Forms Online Course 

Learn about the C.A.R. buyer representation forms and find out how you can incorporate them into your business, overcome objections that you may encounter, and strengthen your relationship with buyers. C.A.R. is making this online course FREE if you register by Dec. 31, 2023 and you will have up to 1 year from the date of registration to access and complete the course.

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Save the Dates: 2023 Holiday Events

40th Annual Christmas CanTree Holiday Buffet
Thu., Nov. 30  |  5:30pm – 10:00pm
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14th Annual Coats & Cocktails
Fri., Dec. 1  |  5:00pm – 10:00pm
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CCRIM: Channel the Flannel
Tue., Dec. 12  |  8:00 – 10:00am
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RMA: Holiday Party
Thu., Dec. 14  |  8:00 – 10:30am

You’re Invited! 2024 Inaugural – Sat., Jan. 13th
Tickets on Sale Now! 

Delight in a night of elegance and achievement at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 13th for our annual Inaugural Dinner, Dance, and Award Celebration.

This festive event, themed “The Best is Yet to Come,” acknowledges that 2024 will undoubtedly pose challenges in the real estate industry. However, with leadership’s guidance, navigating these challenges will not only be a testament to our resilience, but also serve as steppingstones toward unlocking even greater opportunities and possibilities.

Please join us in honoring Incoming President Tyra Wright and the 2024 Board of Directors, as well as the presentation of awards for outstanding achievements in Community Service, REALTOR® excellence, Affiliate contributions, and Emeritus Member of the Year. Reserve your tickets today and be a part of our celebration of success and camaraderie.

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Sponsorship Opportunities >>

YPN Lunch & Learn: Navigating the Market Post-NAR Settlement – Oct. 3

Join CCAR YPN on Oct. 3 from noon – 2:30pm at the Lafayette Library: Don Tatzin Community Hall for an insightful YPN Lunch & Learn where a fantastic panel of real estate industry experts will discuss the current changes and challenges in the market post-NAR settlement.

Topics Include: Updates to C.A.R. forms, Strategies to educate and engage your clients, Navigating today’s evolving real estate landscape, and more!

This is a great opportunity to network, pick up valuable tips, and enjoy a delicious lunch! Be sure to bring your appetite—and your questions

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

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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.

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Paragon MLS Change – Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

On December 4th, the feature lookups “Agent Related to Principle” & “Agent has Ownership” will be removed from the “Feature” sections and will become unique fields in listing input as well as displayed on the 2-Page Agent Report.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270.

In California, the deadline to register to vote for any election is 15 days before Election Day, so please register early!
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NEW REALTOR® OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS
FOR SALE

MLS Rules Change (7.12 Unilateral Contractual Offer; Sub-agency Optional) – Dec. 1

On December 1st, the below MLS Rules & Regulation changes will go into effect. 
 

7.12 Unilateral Contractual Offer; Sub-agency Optional. In filing a property with the MLS, the broker participant makes a blanket unilateral contractual offer of compensation to the other MLS broker participants for their services in selling the property. Except as set forth in Rule 7.15 below a broker participant must specify some compensation to be paid to either a buyer’s agent or a subagent and the offer of compensation must be stated in one, or a combination of, the following forms (1) a percentage of the gross selling price; or (2) a definite dollar amount of zero or greater. The amount of compensation offered through the MLS may not contain any provision that varies the amount of compensation offered based on conditions precedent or subsequent or on any performance, activity or event. In the event there are any service fees or administrative…

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