CCAR OFFICES closed During office remodel; staff working remotely to serve you.
Appointments required to pick up real estate shop items, lockboxes and laptop purchases, please contact [email protected] or 925.295.1270.
No appointments will be made after 4pm.
Christmas observed – Dec. 24 & 27
New Year’s eve observed – dec. 31
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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.
• A Message From the President
• 2022 Inaugural & Award Celebration – Jan. 8
• Code of Ethics Violators
FEATURED: Code of Ethics Live Stream with Leigh Brown
Fri., Dec. 17 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
NAR presents: 4 Ways to Exit Your Business and Reduce Taxes
Wed., Dec. 15 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Learn All About Cloud Agent Suite
Wed., Dec. 15 | 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Prospect Like a Pro to Win the Listing
Thu., Dec. 16 | 8:00am – 8:45am
Repurpose Your Content and Reclaim Your Time
Fri., Dec. 17 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
How to Use HomeLight Listing Management (Disclosures.io)
Mon., Dec. 20 | 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Navigating Homesnap Pro
Mon., Dec. 20 | 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Wise Agent Overview and Demo
Tue., Dec. 21 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition
Tue., Dec. 21 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Intro to RPR®
Wed., Dec. 22 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
West county marketing meeting
In-person This Thursday
All are welcome to join us at Security Pacific, 3223 Blume Drive, Suite 125 in Richmond this Thursday. Dec. 16 from 9-10am for West County’s last marketing meeting of 2021! Join us in-person to network and gear up for 2022 and enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast!
NAR Green Designation – Mar. 1 & 2
Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to resource for buying or selling a more efficient, money-saving, healthy home. Join us for a two-day training on March 1 & 2 to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices and benefits—in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. Stand out from the crowd by earning the only green designation for real estate agents conferred by the National Association of REALTORS®.
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A Message From The President
Avoid Suspension – Take a FREE 2.5 Hour Ethics Course
As required for REALTOR® membership, all REALTORS® must complete at least 2.5 hours of ethics training by December 31, 2021. Failure to complete the required training is a violation of membership duty for which membership is suspended and subsequently terminated. Click here to check your status and choose one of the many training options provided.
If you renewed your Real Estate license in 2019-2021 you do not need to retake the ethics course, simply email your completion certificate to [email protected].
2022 Inaugural & Award Celebration! – Jan. 8
Please join us for a festive evening to celebrate Incoming President Debi Mackey and the 2022 Board of Directors at our Inaugural celebration live at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 8th! Purchase your tickets early, attendance will be limited.
CCAR will also present awards for Community Service, REALTOR®, Affiliate, and Emeritus member of…
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 members-only section of car.org.
Past decisions of ethics…
MLS UPDATE:
New Paragon Enhancements Effective Jan. 10
On January 10th updates were made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality including:
1. Number of Photos
2. “Level – 2nd Upper” Feature Category”
3. Feature Field Name Change
Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline
Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!
C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.
If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.
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