Learn the Paragon skills that every real estate professional – beginning, restarting, or refreshing – needs to succeed.

Topics include:

• An in-depth look at the CRMLS Paragon landing page
• Search techniques
• Setting up your email signature, agent photos, and messages
• Printing and emailing listings
• …and more.

REALTORS Property Resource® (RPR) makes it easy to impress your clients by offering comprehensive data, powerful analytics, and dynamic reports that cover 160 million properties.

Topics include:

• School reports
• Historic data
• Geographic details (such as flood and heat maps)
• …and more.

During this presentation, we will dissect the most common violations and provide you with tips on how to avoid them and the fines associated.

Topics Include: 

• CRMLS Rules & Policies 
• The CRMLS Citation Policy 
• Registered Process 
• Clear Cooperation Policy 
• Coming Soon Status 
• CRMLS Member Resources
• AND...CRMLS Updates!

            Instructor: Jeffrey W. Smetana, Esq.
   Director of Compliance/Assistant General Counsel

Real Estate Professionals:

Do You Still Have Questions Regarding Commission, Compensation & MLS?

It's Time to Provide You With an Update!

Topics Covered:

• Why did NAR enter into this settlement?
• What are the key terms of the agreement?
• Is it possible for offers of compensation to be conveyed through channels other than the MLS?
• How does the settlement affect the MLSs?
• How does the settlement affect home sellers and home buyers?
• How will buyers' brokers be paid now?
• Will buyer's brokers be required to enter into a buyer representation agreement? How will that work?
• Why does the release of liability carve out some co-defendants and some of their affiliated agents?
• What should listing brokers advise their clients about the prohibition of offers of compensation on an MLS?

Presenters:

Ed Zorn, Vice President and General Counsel, CRMLS

Chris Hasvold, CRMLS Chair & Broker/Owner Coldwell Banker Village Properties

Disclaimer: Information provided in this presentation will be updated as necessary to remain consistent with any changes to the C.A.R. forms.

Open to ALL Real Estate Professionals!

This Webinar Will Not Be Recorded!

Learn and Understand the Latest Updates and Best Practices!

Completing a Residential Listing Agreement accurately is indeed crucial for real estate professionals. It is the foundation for the entire transaction process and sets clear expectations between the agent and the seller.

By carefully completing the Residential Listing Agreement and addressing all relevant aspects of the transaction, real estate professionals can demonstrate their professionalism and dedication to serving their clients' best interests. This not only helps facilitate successful transactions but also builds trust and satisfaction among buyers and sellers.

Instructor: Nancy Layne

Members: FREE

All Others  (Outside of NSDCR): $10 (To register, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Disclaimer: Information provided in this presentation will be updated as necessary to remain consistent with any changes to the C.A.R. forms.

Message from the California Association of REALTORS®:

C.A.R. has released new and revised standard forms as part of its semi-annual update. While we understand change is difficult, we are also in an environment that continues to shift. As your partner, C.A.R. is fully committed to supporting you through these significant practice-related changes and will provide you with extensive training opportunities.

Our leadership and legal staff will conduct a series of townhalls and training sessions over the coming weeks beginning July 10, with additional training throughout August. Some of these sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on the page below for future reference.

Additionally, our online class on the new buyer representation form will be made available free of charge to members. The forms will be released in zipForm® and other forms platforms on July 24. In order to be in full compliance by August 17, when the mandates of the NAR settlement go into effect, it is imperative that C.A.R. members are ready to use the new forms and prepared to discuss the changes with their clients. 

Register and attend one of the townhalls below. You may attend more than one Townhall; however, each one will cover the same material.

Join C.A.R. President Melanie Barker and members of C.A.R.’s legal team to learn about these forms and how C.A.R. is helping its members be prepared to use the forms.

• Tuesday, July 16th, 9am - 10:30am, Register Here
• Wednesday, July 17th, 9am - 10:30am, Register Here
• Friday, July 19th, 9am - 10:30 am, Register Here

Message from the California Association of REALTORS®:

C.A.R. has released new and revised standard forms as part of its semi-annual update. While we understand change is difficult, we are also in an environment that continues to shift. As your partner, C.A.R. is fully committed to supporting you through these significant practice-related changes and will provide you with extensive training opportunities.

Our leadership and legal staff will conduct a series of townhalls and training sessions over the coming weeks beginning July 10, with additional training throughout August. Some of these sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on the page below for future reference.

Additionally, our online class on the new buyer representation form will be made available free of charge to members. The forms will be released in zipForm® and other forms platforms on July 24. In order to be in full compliance by August 17, when the mandates of the NAR settlement go into effect, it is imperative that C.A.R. members are ready to use the new forms and prepared to discuss the changes with their clients. 

Register and attend one of the townhalls below. You may attend more than one Townhall; however, each one will cover the same material.

Join C.A.R. President Melanie Barker and members of C.A.R.’s legal team to learn about these forms and how C.A.R. is helping its members be prepared to use the forms.

• Wednesday, July 17th, 9am - 10:30am, Register Here
• Friday, July 19th, 9am - 10:30 am, Register Here

Need Ethics? We Got You Covered!

The deadline to complete NAR’s required Ethics course for this cycle, Cycle 7, is December 31. 2024

NAR's Board of Directors approved a change to the Code of Ethics training requirement, extending it from every two years to every three years. This extends the current cycle deadline from March 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024.

REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations. Read the consequences for failing to complete Code of Ethics training.

FREE for Members

Deadline to Register is July 15, 2024, at 3:00pm due to course material being emailed.

1031 Tax Exchanges Should Not Be A Mystery

Learn the ins and outs of a 1031 Tax Exchange:

• Learn about Forward, Reverse, Improvement and Zero Equity 1031 Exchanges
• Learn how to safeguard funds while held with a Qualified Intermediary
• What exactly is Qualified Use Property?
• How long do you need to hold property to qualify for 1031 Exchange treatment?
• What does Like-Kind Property include?
• How much do you really have to reinvest?
• Can you do a partial 1031 Exchange?

Instructor: Bill Exeter

Members: $10

All Others  (Outside of NSDCR): $20 (To register, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Message from the California Association of REALTORS®:

C.A.R. has released new and revised standard forms as part of its semi-annual update. While we understand change is difficult, we are also in an environment that continues to shift. As your partner, C.A.R. is fully committed to supporting you through these significant practice-related changes and will provide you with extensive training opportunities.

Our leadership and legal staff will conduct a series of townhalls and training sessions over the coming weeks beginning July 10, with additional training throughout August. Some of these sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on the page below for future reference.

Additionally, our online class on the new buyer representation form will be made available free of charge to members. The forms will be released in zipForm® and other forms platforms on July 24. In order to be in full compliance by August 17, when the mandates of the NAR settlement go into effect, it is imperative that C.A.R. members are ready to use the new forms and prepared to discuss the changes with their clients. 

Register and attend one of the townhalls below. You may attend more than one Townhall; however, each one will cover the same material.

Join C.A.R. President Melanie Barker and members of C.A.R.’s legal team to learn about these forms and how C.A.R. is helping its members be prepared to use the forms.

• Friday, July 19th, 9am - 10:30 am, Register Here

Are you looking to enhance your understanding of the California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)? Look no further!

Our upcoming webinar offers comprehensive coverage of the latest version of the RPA, delving into its intricacies step-by-step. Gain valuable insights into handling special situations that commonly arise during real estate transactions. From start to finish, you'll receive detailed instructions on how to accurately complete and effectively utilize the RPA form in all your transactions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sharpen your skills and boost your success in the California real estate market. Sign up now to secure your spot!

Learn:

• Familiarize yourself with recent changes
• Understand the language used in the clauses
• Understand changes regarding personal property items
• Learn how to create, modify, cancel, or close a transaction

Instructor: Fred Pfister, White and Bright, LLP

Members: FREE

All Others  (Outside of NSDCR): $20 (To register, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Disclaimer: Information provided in this presentation will be updated as necessary to remain consistent with any changes to the C.A.R. forms.

Location: REALTOR® Hub, 1903 Wright Pl., #120, Carlsbad CA 92008

The MLS Tax Suite powered by CRS Data, a.k.a. CRS Tax, puts accurate tax and public record data for properties throughout California at your fingertips. This course is an intro to accessing sales history, tax, mortgage data, and more vital real estate information.

Topics include:

• Profile setup and personalized branding in CRS Tax
• Creating basic, map, and default searches
• Searching for and farming foreclosure information
• Generating CMAs with just a few clicks
• …and more.

Speed and efficiency can sometimes be the difference between a sale and a missed opportunity, so be sure you’re using Matrix to its full potential.

Topics include:

• Customizing and optimizing your search results spreadsheet
• Using Power Search
• Geographic searching with Maps
• Using your homepage widgets
• Creating hotsheets, tours, and open houses
• …and more.