C.A.R. members who are current zipForm® 6 users can now access the new Foreclosure Prevention library, which was launched on May 26.

C.A.R.’s Foreclosure Prevention Library is an add-on library consisting of 10 short documents explaining how homeowners can avoid foreclosure and foreclosure scams.  The library consists of the following titles:

1.  Proposition 8 – Property Tax Relief
2.  Tips for a Short Sale Seller
3.  Tips for a Short Sale Buyer
4.  Foreclosure or Short Sale
5.  Foreclosure Prevention Resources
6.  Short Sale Process
7.  Foreclosure Timeline
8.  Homeowner Liability After Foreclosure
9.  Avoiding Foreclosure Scams
10.   Alternatives to Foreclosure

Each disclosure form allows you to customize contact information and make these available to your clients who may be at risk of foreclosure or who are already going through the process.  The library is designed to help you act as a resource to your clientele who may be experiencing this painful process, and in so doing, possibly help prevent   foreclosures.

The Foreclosure Prevention Library is a free C.A.R. member benefit. The library can be accessed from either the zipForm® 6 Professional or Standard editions. Accessing C.A.R.’s Foreclosure Prevention Library is fast and easy. You will need to upgrade your WINForms® to zipForm® 6 Professional or zipForm® 6 Standard to obtain the library. For information on upgrading to zipForm® 6, visit http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/. For download instructions for the Foreclosure Prevention Library, go to http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/fpl/.

Now that you have upgraded to zipForm® 6, you can continue to take advantage of your favorite toolbar features from your original WINForms®. But did you know that there are actually more features in the new zipForm® 6 which allow you to move quickly through documents and transactions?

Need assistance with organizing transactional forms before sending them to your clients? The e-mail icon on your toolbar offers additional functionality that allows you to send documents using Single or Separate PDF files. What’s the difference?

When using the “Separate PDF Files” option, it allows you to send documents by form, with each title being its own attachment. Your recipients will open the attached files separately (by clicking on the form title). Sending via “Single PDF File” allows you to bulk the forms into a single email attachment, making it easier for your clients to view all of the forms.

Want to include Sticky Notes? The “Notes” feature in zipForm® 6 will add an electronic note to the page. Notes can be used as an “eye catcher” to help pinpoint important information such as dates, signature lines, clauses, etc. Notes can be included in the PDF version of your transaction when you send an email or save outside of zipForm® 6.

If you liked using “Templates” in WINForms®, you’ll continue enjoying them in zipForm® 6. Now you can apply multiple templates to any of your transactions at any time. Using Templates is an efficient and seamless way of creating new transactions by applying pre-selected forms or data to those transactions.

Avoid interruptions when working with your transactions online or offline by taking advantage of the auto-save feature. To save your transactions without continuously clicking the “Save” icon, you can easily set your auto-save functions to any interval preference. Go to the Tools tab and choose the Options icon to change your settings. Select the minutes in the “Time Interval For Autosave Transaction” drop-down menu.

There are many more benefits you can enjoy when using your favorite member benefit, zipForm® 6. Join us for a FREE zipForm® 6 webinar training. Register by visiting www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/ . A pre-recorded webinar is also available at http://videos.car.org/mediavault.html?menuID=5&flvID=15.

Beginning April 1, access to WINForms® will be terminated. All users, including those who already upgraded to zipForm® 6, must renew their software user licenses by March 31 to continue receiving access to this valuable resource.  During the renewal period (3/1/10-3/31/10), all WINForms® users must upgrade to zipForm® 6. Users who do not renew their software license by March 31 will be unable to use the program until they complete the renewal process.

Important facts about zipForm® 6:

• Upgrading from WINForms® to zipForm® 6 is not automatic; users will need to manually upgrade to zipForm® 6.
• Transactions in WINForms® accounts will not be lost when upgrading to zipForm® 6.  All files will be seamlessly migrated to the new zipForm® 6 account.
• On April 1, all C.A.R. members will be required to use the zipForm® 6 program.
• Upgrading is easy.  C.A.R. has provided an abundance of helpful information to assist users.

Your zipForm® 6 member benefit is available in two versions: zipForm® 6 Professional (formerly WINForms Online®) and zipForm® 6 Standard (formerly WINForms® Desktop).  Members can upgrade to both zipForm® 6 Professional and zipForm® 6 Standard for free.

zipForm® 6 Professional enables you to automatically import existing transactions and work online from any computer.  zipForm® 6 Standard allows you to import all previously saved transactions from WINForms® Desktop.  Additionally, the new File Manager lets you sync all files between your computer and online storage instantly, ensuring that you always have the most recent contracts.

Upgrading is easy. Visit http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/upgradeinstructions/ for a complete upgrade instructions and take advantage of your zipForm® 6 member benefit today!

Once you’ve made the move to zipForm® 6, you can immediately access all of the transaction information that was stored in your WINForms® account.  For more information on how to upgrade, click here: http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/. C.A.R. currently offers a host of free webinars to help you get acquainted with the new zipForm® 6 and ePUBS™ programs. For a complete webinar schedule, visit http://www.car.org/education/webinars/.

The NEW California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions Form (RPA-CA) will be released on April 28, 2010!

Are you prepared to represent your clients with this new form? Prepare early and learn about the NEW CHANGES to the RPA-CA form to better serve and protect yourself and YOUR CLIENTS at the REALTOR® S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) Program coming this Thursday to San Francisco. Learn more.

The REALTOR® S.W.A.T. Program is a one day program packed with the tools you need to succeed in today’s short sale market. Also, this will be your first opportunity to understand every update made to the NEW 2010 RPA-CA. Additional program content includes:

• A local market & stimulus update by C.A.R. Economist Robert Kleinhenz.
• Tips from Neil Kalin, C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel to help you navigate the changing laws.
• Information on getting that FHA Loan accepted and closed from Dale Di Gennaro, President of Custom Lending Group, Inc.
• Instruction on how to streamline the short sale process with the Treasury Department’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program from Vanessa Liddel, full time instructor for the Distressed Property Institute.
• Four hours of Department of Real Estate (DRE) of Continuing Education (CE) credit in Consumer Protection on the NEW RPA-CA course.
• Continental breakfast AND Lunch.

All for one low registration price!

C.A.R. Members Registration $89
Non-Members Registration $159

Register Here!