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May 22 CVAR At A Glance

May 22, 2017

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Featured Classes and Events

  • MAMLogo1May 22 | License Renewal Crash Course
  • May 25 | Benefits of VA Loan – Free!
  • May 29 | CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY
  • May 31 | Notary Masters Seminar 
  • June | CVAR Member Appreciation Month!
  • June 1 | CVAR Caravan
  • June 1 | Tech Forum – MailChimp – Free!
  • June 2 | Free Friday – Digital Communications that Convert

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June is Member Appreciation Month!

Discounts, free classes, special events, food, fun and some fabulous benefits of being a CVAR member are coming to you throughout the month of June–including a brand new member benefit launching June 1 (keep watch for next week’s announcement)!
Free Fridays are back with informative sessions that include a free lunch. The spectacular Election Barbecue (June 9) and the not-to-be-missed Summer Kickoff bash (June 22) are also in the month of June. Watch here for more information or check the CVAR Calendar.


Scam Alert:  DocuSign Breach

Scam-Alert_CROPPED“DocuSign has observed a new phishing campaign that began the morning of May 16. The email comes from “dse@dousign.com” with the subject “Legal acknowledgement for <person> Document is Ready for Signature” and it contains a link to a malicious, macro-enabled Word document. We suggest you do not open this email, but rather delete it immediately.”  CLICK for more details.


CODE of Ethics FB_COE2016_B’45 Free Hours’ Include Required Ethics Courses

The 45 hours of free courses offered by C.A.R. as a member benefit include courses that satisfy N.A.R.’s new biennial requirement to take approved ethics courses (every two years). If your last required ethics course was taken before Jan. 1, 2017, the deadline for meeting this requirement is Dec. 31!
READ MORE about the free classes. 

Instagram Logo colorCreating Engaging Instagram Campaigns

Instagram is visually focused, offering 60 times the advertising rate of return than Facebook, according to Chime Technologies. So it may be time to integrate Instagram with other social media platforms you are using, helping to advertise listings or brand your real estate company. READ MORE


7 Things to Do  After You Close!

Treating clients well after the closing can lead to more business and possibly a friend for life:  64% of sellers found their real estate agent through a referral by friends or family, and 25% used the agent they previously worked with to buy or sell a home.  Here are seven ways agents can go above and beyond for their clients after a closing:
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1 Month Barrier – The percentage of Americans who couldn’t meet expenses after 1 month without a paycheck is 50%.

Market Downshift – As prices continue to rise, home sales lose momentum in April after a strong 1st quarter.

Free Podcast – Real Estate Leaders & Legends Podcast is now available on iTunes for free!
  

Disability Insurance Awareness Month: Surprised to learn what poses the greatest threat? During the course of a year:  
      Risk                       Likelihood
   Dying                        1 in 106
 House Fire              1 in 88
 Auto Accident        1 in 70
 Disability                 1 in 7
 

In Case You Missed It….


There's a new home construction rule.

There’s a new home construction rule.

New MLS Rule in Effect
May 15

Today, May 15, 2017, Rule 7.18.4 – New Construction Listing goes into effect for all CRMLS users. If you have listed a property with a Year Built of 2017, be sure that you are aware of this new rule. READ MORE

may17_LE_hackingRansomware: You’ve Been Hacked, Now What?

A global Ransomware attack occurred last week, sounding the alarm again about cyber attacks. Small and medium-sized real estate companies are particularly vulnerable because they typically don’t have a full-time risk manager on staff. Every time an agent uses free Wi-Fi at a coffee shop to check email, your company faces potential exposure to a hacker. READ MORE


Flyer_HOA GrantC.A.R. Offers First-Time Buyer Grants 

C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund’s Homeowners Association Grant Program will provide qualified first-time California home-buyers up to six months of HOA dues, not to exceed $2,500. Due to limited availability, funds will be distributed on a first come/first served basis.
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