6 Hours CE- At Home with Diversity- FREE!!!
If you need this class for any WR or NAR Committee requirements, now is your opportunity to complete this class for free.
REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership. The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
Course Learning Outcomes: • Develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that may inhibit you from fully embracing diversity and creating a successful multicultural real estate business. • Learn inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden your client base. • Formulate an inclusive business plan to help you create an enduring business that is able to adapt and evolve to an ever-changing marketplace.
Live Webinar
Live Webinar
Links to join the webinar will be emailed to students 1 day prior to class.
Class requirements to receive clock hours are: students must attend the full class.
NOTE: Online attendance is monitored and you must have your camera on.,
INSTRUCTOR: Jan Ellingson, ABR, ABRM, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES, TRC, e-Pro
6 Hours CE- At Home with Diversity- FREE!!!
If you need this class for any WR or NAR Committee requirements, now is your opportunity to complete this class for free.
REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership. The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
Course Learning Outcomes: • Develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that may inhibit you from fully embracing diversity and creating a successful multicultural real estate business. • Learn inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden your client base. • Formulate an inclusive business plan to help you create an enduring business that is able to adapt and evolve to an ever-changing marketplace.
Live Webinar
Live Webinar
Links to join the webinar will be emailed to students 1 day prior to class.
Class requirements to receive clock hours are: students must attend the full class.
NOTE: Online attendance is monitored and you must have your camera on.,
INSTRUCTOR: Jan Ellingson, ABR, ABRM, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES, TRC, e-Pro
From Dirt to Doorknobs- Lunch & Learn
LUNCH & LEARN with our Builder Services Team!
Jaima Johnson & Deanna Haake will share about the Land Development Process along with an overview of Sanderling Park, a new master-planned community in Ridgefield featuring surrounding parks, trails, community playground and private community clubhouse and pool.
This community will feature a mix of townhomes and traditional single-family homes.
Seating is limited so please RSVP today if you would like to attend!
Lunch provided.
To reserve your spot email builderdev@fnf.com
JAIMA JOHNSON- 360.980.0124
DEANNA HAAKE- 360.601.9146
CTT-FNTVANCOUVER.COM/BUILDER-SERVICES
Office Closure
Recent CCAR and Washington REALTOR® Advocacy Wins
In 2022 and 2023 CCAR & Washington REALTORS® continued to advocate and win on key issues for our members! None of this would be possible without member contributions to RPAC (the REALTOR® Political Action Committee)
- In 2022, CCAR in collaboration with WASHINGTON REALTORS® defeated the following point of sale proposal within the City of Vancouver: “Adopt an all-electric building reach code that transitions at least 50% of buildings to all-electric at point of sale in 2030 and 90% of existing buildings transitioned to all-electric at point of sale by 2040,” This policy would have further complicated transactions for our members operating in the City of Vancouver. Defeating this policy wouldn’t have been possible without member contributions to RPAC and engaged members sitting on our Government Affairs Committee.
- CCAR successfully lobbied the Clark County Council in 2023 to increase the population growth forecast for the next 20 years. This new growth forecast will ensure the county plans for the new housing needed to accommodate these new residents, increasing future inventory for our members.
- CCAR lobbied to establish the first homebuyer down payment assistance program in Clark County. The government affairs team lobbied and testified in front of the Council in August of 2022 to include $2 million for this program in the budget using ARPA funds. Following that effort in March of 2023 an inter local agreement was established between the Washington State Housing Finance Commission and Clark County, adding another $666,000 in funding and officially rolling out the program for qualified buyers in Clark County. CCAR is always striving to support homeownership opportunities at a variety of income levels.
- In 2023 CCAR defeated restrictive sign ordinances throughout jurisdiction in Clark County. In the City of Camas, the council was proposing a 100ft sign ban from the outer curb of all roundabouts in the City. CCAR engaged its members and used its influence in the community to reduce this to 10 ft. This allowed our members to continue to advertise around the highest-trafficked areas in the City.
- CCAR has the largest business PAC at the local level. This helps us move the needle in key swing races when it comes to election time by electing Pro-REALTOR® candidates has allowed us to do the following things for the community:
- Reforming condo liability laws to allow more affordable condominiums
- Encouraging city councils to adopt middle housing zoning laws
- Blocking local rent control laws
- Become a key player on the vacant buildable lands model that will dictate Clark County’s comprehensive plan moving forward.
- Protecting short-term rentals in a safe and efficient manner.
- Responsible density reform including, but not limited to, ADUs, condos, multifamily units in single family zones.
- All of CCAR’s endorsed candidates for the 2022 mid-term election won their respective races. This was in large part due to the RPAC funding and advocacy influence CCAR wields. CCAR members who sit on our RPAC and Government Affairs Committees were integral in the selection, interview, and endorsement of candidates.
- WASHINGTON REALTORS® has and will continue to:
- Ensured that real estate was exempt from Capital Gains Tax.
- In 2023, RPAC RPAC also effectively thwarted proposed increases in the Washington State Real Estate Excise Tax, ensuring housing costs remain as low as possible for homeowners and potential buyers.
- Exempted REALTORS® from a 20% increase in the B&O Tax you pay- putting $250-$500 back in the pocket of our members each year.
- Protected your Independent Contractor Status.
- Beat back a bill that would have required any in-house transactions to involve attorneys for both the seller and the buyer.
- Reformed Condo Liability Laws so that more affordable condominiums can be built.
- Passed a bill that encourages cities to allow responsible density- things like accessory dwelling units, duplexes, and triplexes in single family zones and more.
- When we play – we play to win: Currently there are 8 Washington REALTORS® elected to the Washington State Legislature with 3 elected this year alone! Our members have the ability to influence policy and elections, inside and out.
Annie Fitzsimmons Operation Evolve: Revising the Agency Law & Industry Practices
Description
In this comprehensive course, dive deep into the intricate world of real estate agency law and discover how to navigate the legal landscape with finesse. From understanding fiduciary duties and agency relationships to dissecting the latest changes in legislation, this class equips you with the knowledge and tools to confidently handle agency transactions. Through engaging lectures, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, you’ll unravel the complexities of agency law, empowering yourself to make informed decisions and protect your clients’ interests. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, join us on this educational journey and emerge as a savvy agent with a solid grasp of agency law in the dynamic realm of real estate.
For more information on this course, please contact triordan@firstam.com
PRICE: $30
LINK TO REGISTER: https://firstamedu.com/user/class/details/d8c155e6-9afc-4eb1-9ec0-b89e1c35b562
SOLUTIONS! Funded Loans For Unique People & Properties- NON CE
Thursday, Dec 14
11:30-12:30
SOLUTIONS! Funded Loans For Unique People & Properties
Please join us and learn how to fund unique scenarios; from non-warrantable condos -to- hobby farms -to- no credit score, just to name a few!
PRESENTED BY- STEPHANIE DIAZ, Cornerstone Home Lending- Mortgage Branch Sales Manager- NMLS 92648
Distressed and Short Sale Transactions- NON CE
Distressed and Short Sale Transactions
Wednesday, December 13th
11:30am-1:00pm | $10
This event is not eligible for CE hours.
Contact us for more information!
Tamara Riordan triordan@firstam.com
Justin Coffee jcoffee@firstam.com
Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations that are requested less than 48 hours in advance are not able to be refunded.
REGISTER:
https://firstamedu.com/user/class/details/db1dd94b-4759-4145-a213-da582080769a
Working with Builders and New Construction-NON CE
Working with Builders and New Construction
Wednesday, November 15th
11:30am-1:00pm | $10
This event is not eligible for CE hours.
Contact us for more information!
Tamara Riordan triordan@firstam.com
Justin Coffee jcoffee@firstam.com
Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations that are requested less than 48 hours in advance are not able to be refunded.
https://firstamedu.com/user/class/details/ff447290-1871-4fa2-927b-da065017252f
October 2023 Market Report
As part of your CCAR and RMLS memberships you receive access to monthly market action reports from RMLS. CCAR condenses these market reports down into sharable graphics that you are encouraged to download and share with your clients, or share on your social media accounts.
Simply click the link above to download the image, or click the social share sized graphics below to download them.
Historic data is available on the CCAR website.
Here’s what CCAR President Curtis Ambrose had to say about the October market:
“The prime driver of the activity – or lack thereof – in our current markets is high interest rates. Today’s interest rate environment is causing those who might otherwise want or need to move, but who have locked in a rate in the 2s, 3s, or 4s, to stay and wait for rates to come down before moving, while buyers are being hit with the double-whammy of high prices and high interest rates holding down affordability. Lowering interest rates coupled with more housing production would help to free up available inventory in Clark County.”
