Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS® of Alameda County and Bay East Association of REALTORS® to earn your Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation. In this 2-day course, you’ll become fully prepared for future real estate transactions, enhancing client communications, and building a successful buyer representation business.
March 26 and 27 – 9am-4pm
Pricing:
Early Bird Rate: $175
Rate After Feb 26th: $200
Non-Member Pricing: $600
Join us on March 21 for Jumpstart 2024 – an exclusive event that provides a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the real estate industry. Don’t miss out on this chance to jumpstart your business and propel your success in 2024. Register today to secure your spot!
March 21 – 10am-2pm
Join Attorney Gov Hutchinson from C.A.R. as he shares the latest local and state laws and trending legal issues affecting the real estate industry. Get insights on NAR’s lawsuits, compensation, competition, and more.
March 19 – 10-11:30am
The REALTOR® Achievement Club is an awards program designed to recognize Bay East REALTORS®, who have closed more than $4.25 million in residential and/or commercial sales/listings or ten transactions for the year.
Certificates will be available to download on Tuesday, February 20.
How to get your certificate:
If you feel that you should be placed in a different category and have sales not generated from the Paragon MLS, you will have until Monday, March 18, 2024, to send in backup documentation such as a HUD-1 or a letter from your broker to Member Services.
Inventory, units sold and pricing information for all East Bay real estate markets are available online by clicking:
https://bayeast.org/community-info/community-info/ and clicking on the city of interest.
We’ll be implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on April 9, 2024 to enhance MLS security. MFA adds an extra layer of protection beyond just a password. It requires users to provide multiple forms of identification before granting access, which significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Keep an eye out for upcoming communication on what this means for you and how to prepare. Your data safety is our priority!
Multi-Factor Authentication Q&A
Q: Why is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Important to have?
A: Increased Security: MFA adds an extra layer of protection beyond just a password. It requires users to provide multiple forms of identification before granting access, which significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
Mitigates Password Vulnerabilities: Passwords can be easily guessed, stolen, or cracked. MFA lessens the impact of these vulnerabilities because even if a password is breached, additional authentication factor(s) are needed to access the account.
Protection of Information: For individuals and organizations alike, safeguarding data is critical. MFA adds an extra barrier against data breaches, protecting confidential information from falling into the wrong hands.
Q: When is a user challenged for MFA?
A: MFA will challenge users when:
Q: Is a user going to have to authenticate with MFA on every login?
A: No. A user would only need to be authenticated with MFA when they meet one of the conditions noted above.
Q: How does a user get the code for MFA?
A: The user will be offered the choice of email or text. If a user does not have a mobile #, then only email will be offered. If the user has no email address, then only text will be offered.
Q: What if the user’s email and phone in the MFA screen are wrong?
A: The user should cancel the MFA screen, contact the MLS, and have their information updated. After 15 minutes the user should attempt to log in again.
Q: What if the user shares a single email or phone?
A: The code will go directly to that one email or phone. We highly recommend having your unique email or phone.
Q: How can I update my email or phone?
A: Email MLS Services at mlsservices@bayeast.org with your request to update.
Q: How long is the code good for?
A: The “life” of the code varies by method:
Q: Can I receive authentication codes on my Apple Watch?
A: No. Authentication codes are only sent to the text device it is addressed to, and not to “Connected devices.” This is a security measure to assure that the code may not be hijacked by other devices.
Q: What email address will the code be sent from?
A: It will be from do-not-reply@Corelogic.com
On January 20, President Barbara Clemons, Officers, and the Board of Directors, were installed at the 2024 Bay East Inaugural at Casa Real!
It was a lovely evening of networking, celebration, and fun! Quinn Vo and Bob Henry captured some fantastic moments from the event. You can relive those memories or see what you missed out on by clicking on the following links below to access the event photos:
Facebook Album – Bob Henry Photography
This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Please check out who supported the event here in our Event Program.
An increasing number of MLSs, associations, and brokerages are being sued as part of the class action lawsuits surrounding how compensation is paid to seller and buyer brokers/agents. As these compensation lawsuits continue to multiply, we understand you may be getting questions from your clients. You may also have questions about how they impact how you transact your business.
To help you understand the current legal landscape, Bay East is holding a virtual session with Attorney Tom Jacobson, Esq, Thursday, February 22, 12-1:30 pm, covering critical topics such as:
While this session will focus on the legal issues surrounding the litigation, it is not intended to provide legal or transactional advice. Bay East will be hosting several events in the near future that will focus on the C.A.R. forms that help protect you in your commission negotiations with clients.
This event will not be recorded. You can register online here.
Exciting news – Dotloop 2.0 is here, and it’s a game-changer for real estate professionals. Dotloop is a transaction management program that brings people and software together to save time and create a delightful customer experience. This new version focuses on streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration throughout transactions.
Dotloop 2.0 Webinar for Agents:
Dotloop 2.0 Webinar for Admins:
Bay East members get unlimited access to Dotloop, meaning unlimited transactions or “loops.” Plus, all local and state association forms are conveniently available within the Dotloop platform.
To get started, log onto Paragon, click on Dotloop under the Resources tab. If you have any questions, contact our Support team at 925.730.7100.
