Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Web Log » James Liptak

Revised Agency Disclosure Statement and Other Forms Released

James Liptak — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:12:22 +0000

C.A.R. is rolling out new and newly revised standard forms today. These forms have been added to our large catalog of forms provided as a member benefit to help REALTORS® conduct their real estate business.

Most notable among the forms being released is a revised Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationships (Form AD). The [...]

WINForms® update: Upgrade Today to zipForm® 6

James Liptak — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:57:53 +0000

Beginning Monday, Nov. 16, California REALTORS® can voluntarily upgrade to zipForm® 6. The new software provides access to features and functionality not currently available on WINForms Online® or WINForms® Desktop. zipForm® 6 is available in two versions, zipForm® 6 Professional Edition and zipForm® 6 Standard Edition. zipForm® 6 Professional Edition (formerly WINForms Online®) enables [...]

November 2009 Message from C.A.R. President James Liptak

James Liptak — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:52:57 +0000

Dear C.A.R. Member:

The past few weeks have been very favorable for home buyers, our profession, and the real estate industry. President Obama on Friday signed a bill extending and expanding the federal tax credit for home buyers through April 30, 2010, and on Oct. 30 signed a resolution extending the current limits for [...]

Your Membership, Your Way

James Liptak — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:31:18 +0000

SAVING YOU TIME

It’s easy to share C.A.R. videos. C.A.R. videos are now available for you to download. Liven up your Web site or blog content with the latest industry insights covered in C.A.R. videos. Our videos feature everything from REALTOR® tips to housing market updates. Click [...]

October 2009 Message from C.A.R. President James Liptak

James Liptak — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:02:50 +0000

Dear C.A.R. Member:

2009 has been a thought-provoking year for the real estate industry in California, both for REALTORS® and for our clients. In many instances, it has been a year without precedent. Like most of you, I’ve wondered what 2010 will bring. Many of my questions and concerns were addressed at the opening [...]

Your Membership, Your Way

James Liptak — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:39:54 +0000

SAVING YOU TIME Our car.org calendar is your quick reference for upcoming events. We’ve made it easy to find out what’s happening in your area. The calendar, located on the bottom right of the car.org homepage, is your member resource for education course dates, industry events, and [...]

September 2009 Message from C.A.R. President James Liptak

James Liptak — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:17:15 +0000

Dear C.A.R. Member:

With Southern California wildfires in the news, now is an excellent time to review the legal implications of seasonal firestorms and how they might impact you and your clients. The Southern California wildfire season begins as early as mid-April in some regions, peaks in the fall months, and continues well into [...]

calREDD Update

James Liptak — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:00:18 +0000

Dear C.A.R. Member:

As you may know, calREDDTM announced late yesterday that the Fresno Association of REALTORS® is putting its participation in the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on hold for now. Discussions with Fresno are ongoing, and our mutual goal is that disruptions to our members’ businesses are minimized. I wanted to take [...]

Your Membership, Your Way

James Liptak — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:29:18 +0000

SAVING YOU TIME

With our new My C.A.R. mobile application, the information you need is at your fingertips. The My C.A.R. mobile application is the first iPhone application for use by a REALTOR® association. Designed for the iPhone/iPod touch, with a companion version available for Blackberry® and other Web-enabled mobile devices, the My C.A.R. [...]

Your Monthly Message From C.A.R. President James Liptak

James Liptak — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:48:31 +0000

Aug. 6, 2009 Dear C.A.R. Member,

We hope you enjoyed the first edition of Your Membership, Your Way, sent to your inbox July 21. This new monthly communication was created to bring C.A.R. member benefits, news, resources, and information directly to you so you can quickly access the tools [...]