Did you know you that you have three available add-on libraries you can access in your zipForm® 6 for FREE? If you haven’t had a chance to download these free add-ons, you could be missing out on a faster way to send disclosure information to your clients, ways to save yourself time and money, and help the environment.

I: ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6

This free add-on library contains the Combined Hazards Book. ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 is now available to all C.A.R. members. The Combined Hazards Book is what makes this library an essential download for your zipForm® 6 library. A separate signature file containing the signature page at the back of the book makes emailing this booklet to your clients easy, fast, and eco-friendly. Additional consumer disclosure titles include:

• Buyer’s/Seller’s Guide to CA Residential Purchase Agreement
• Commercial Property Owners Guide to Earthquake Safety
• Consumer Guide to Disclosure Requirements for Buyers/Sellers
• Foreclosure Q&A
• Green Living Brochure
• Property Transaction Booklet
• Seller’s Guide to Residential Listing Agreement/Disclosure
• Short Sale Q&A

To attend a free webinar training on ePUBS™, register for free at http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6. For download instructions, visit www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/ePUBSZF6/faqs/.

II: Foreclosure Prevention Library

Empower yourself with C.A.R.’s Foreclosure Prevention Library. The add-on library consists of 10 short documents explaining how your client can avoid foreclosure and foreclosure scams. Each beneficial document can be customized with your contact information and given to potential clients as an educational tool.
The library consists of the following forms:

• Alternatives to Foreclosure
• Proposition 8 – Property Tax Relief
• Foreclosure Prevention Resources
• Foreclosure or Short Sale
• Foreclosure Timeline
• Homeowner Liability After Foreclosure
• Short Sale Process
• Tips for a Short Sale Seller
• Tips for a Short Sale Buyer
• Avoiding Foreclosure Scam

Whether your client is in foreclosure now or worried about it in the future, this new library has the resources needed to help your client navigate this painful process. To register for webinar training or for more information, visit www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/fpl/.

III: C.A.R. Foreign Language Forms:

Available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean Tagalog and Vietnamese. The foreign language library is free to access at anytime in your zipForm® 6 accounts. Forms included are:

• Residential Lease or Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
• Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy
• Keysafe/Lockbox Addendum and Tenant Permission to Access Property
• Notice of Obligation to Pay Rental or Lease Payments in Cash
• Notice of Termination of Tenancy

The foreign language form is for reference only and does not need to be signed. The English language version of this form is the legally binding form that must be used and signed by all parties when the form is delivered. For Q&A’s on Foreign Language forms, visit www.car.org/legal/2005articles/foreign-language-translations/.

Although downloading these libraries is simple, there are a host of upcoming webinars that detail the download process. You will have an opportunity to follow along with the instructor as she takes you through the download process step-by-step. To register for free, visit http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/.

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/.

C.A.R. released the new Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA), two related new forms, and one revised form. The forms are available today in both zipForm® 6 and hard-copy format.

The RPA is the standard form, produced by C.A.R., used in nearly every residential real estate transaction in the state. The RPA hasn’t been significantly modified since 2002, and the changes approved by the RPA Study Group and the Standard Forms Advisory Committee, with more than 1,000 comments from members, helped inform the process.

Changes impacting the initial deposit; the notice to perform; FHA/VA loans; financing; the appraisal contingency; the wood pest inspection; home warranty coverage; and contingencies and cancellations; among others, have been incorporated in the revised form.

RPA courses are scheduled throughout the state and cover everything California REALTORS® need to know about the new form.  Click here for a complete list of courses or sign up for a REALTOR® S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) course, which includes training on the new RPA, at http://www.realtorswat.com.

C.A.R.’s REALTOR® S.W.A.T.: “The Tools You Need to Succeed in 2010” classes are one-day events chock-full of tips to help REALTORS® prosper in 2010. Each class features a local economic and market update by a C.A.R. economist; a panel discussion with legal and finance experts to help REALTORS® navigate new laws; four hours of continuing education credits on the new Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA-CA); an overview of how to use the Treasury Dept.’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program; and a continental breakfast.

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/.

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!

zipForm® 6 is available in two versions: zipForm® 6 Professional (formerly WINForms Online®) and zipForm® 6 Standard (formerly WINForms Desktop®). zipForm® 6 Professional enables users to automatically import existing transactions and work online from any computer, and zipForm® 6 Standard allows users to import all previously saved transactions from WINForms® Desktop. Members can upgrade to both zipForm® 6 Professional and zipForm® 6 Standard for free. In addition, the new File Manager feature enables users to sync all files between their computer and online storage instantly, ensuring users always have the most-recent contracts.

For more information on how to upgrade, click here.

Congratulations to those of you who have registered zipForm® 6 or WINForms® as part of your C.A.R. member benefit. During the renewal period (3/1/10-3/31/10), all WINForms® users must upgrade to zipForm® 6. 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.  Users who do not renew their software license by March 31 will be unable to use the program until they complete the renewal process.

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.

Important facts about zipForm® 6:

1. Upgrading from WINForms® to zipForm® 6 is not automatic; users will need to manually upgrade to zipForm® 6.
2. 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.
3. On April 1, all C.A.R. members will be required to use the zipForm® 6 program.
4. Upgrading is easy.  C.A.R. has provided an abundance of helpful information to assist users.

Follow one of the options below to renew your current software:

I: Renewal process for current zipForm® 6 Professional (Online):

1. Log in to your zipForm® 6 Professional via www.car.org
2. Upon log in, you will be prompted with the Renew Now button
3. You will taken to My Products page, click Renew button
4. You will need to Accept the End User License Agreement, and then click the Continue button to complete renewal process
5. You will be redirected to the zipForm® 6 Professional page, and prompted with the 14-month storage policy message board. Once you click Continue, you are taken to the zipForm® 6 Professional transaction page to access your forms
6. If you have zipForm® 6 Standard (Desktop), this will also automatically renew the desktop version. No further action is needed.

II: Renewal process for current zipForm® 6 Standard (Desktop):

1. Double-click the zipForm® 6 Standard icon on your desktop and you are prompted with the Renew Now button. Once you select Renew Now, the zipForm® 6 Standard application closes.
2. An internet window will open.  You will be directed to My Products page (an internet connection is required) to click Renew button
3. Accept the End User License Agreement and click the Continue button.
4. When finished, you will be shown the message confirming that they have completed the upgrade process.
5. You must double-click the zipForm® 6 Standard icon on your desktop to resume using the software.
6. If you have been using zipForm® 6 Professional (Online), this will automatically renew the online version. No further action is needed.

III. Upgrading from WINForms® Desktop:

1. Double-click your WINForms® Desktop application
2. You will be prompted with Renew Now message box
3. A Pop-up message will appear, and you will be directed to http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/DesktopUpgrade/
4. You will choose the option to upgrade to zipForm® 6 Standard (new Desktop version)
5. As a C.A.R member, you can select PC or MAC download buttons to begin downloading in your computer from the My Products page
6. You will be taken through the download process by clicking NEXT and Accept the End User License Agreement
7. Software validation is required to complete the registration (the same as the current upgrade process). That means you need your www.car.org username and password or your NRDS number and last name.

IV: Upgrading from WINForms Online®:

1. Log in through www.car.org.
2. Click the WINForms Online® icon from Quick Links
3. You will be prompted to click the Renew Now button
4. You will be redirected to the My Products page to click on the Renew button
5. The End User License Agreement page will appear, you will need to click Yes and Continue buttons to complete the zipForm® 6 Professional upgrade process
6. You will then see the 14-month Storage Policy notice, once you click “Continue”, you’re taken to the transactions page to access the forms.

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/.

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.

zipForm® 6 is available in two versions: zipForm® 6 Professional (formerly WINForms Online®) and zipForm® 6 Standard (formerly WINForms Desktop®).  zipForm® 6 Professional enables users to automatically import existing transactions and work online from any computer, and zipForm® 6 Standard allows users to import all previously saved transactions from WINForms® Desktop. Members can upgrade to both zipForm® 6 Professional and zipForm® 6 Standard for free. In addition, the new File Manager enables users to sync all files between their computer and online storage instantly, ensuring users always have the most-recent contracts.

For more information on how to upgrade, click here. C.A.R. also offers a series of free webinars.  For a complete zipForm® 6 webinar schedule, visit http://www.car.org/education/webinars/.

Get a jump on the zipForm® 6 renewal period (3/1/10 – 3/31/10) by upgrading today! If you haven’t upgraded to zipForm® 6 and downloaded your free ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 library, now is a great time to ‘beat the crowds’. The expiration date for existing WINForms® and zipForm® 6 accounts is March 31, 2010. You will be prompted to renew starting March 1, 2010.

Your C.A.R. 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. Additional features include:

• Fill out a form – email and/or print – no need to create a transaction first
• Apply one or multiple templates at any time during the transaction
• Fast Fill provides the ability to enter data without the verbiage of the contract
• Drag and drop forms into transactions
• Right-click to Preview, Print and/or add form to transaction
• Platform Independent – runs on a PC or MAC
• Scroll through pages of forms
• Automatically saves the transaction (in the background) as you work
• Email selected pages or an entire transaction as single PDF or individual PDFs
• Search for documents alphabetically, numerically, categorized and/or using the “Search” feature.

C.A.R. empowers you to upgrade zipForm® 6 and add ePUBS™ to your new zipForm® 6 accounts with just a few clicks of the mouse.  ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 features include Combined Hazards Book and Commercial Property Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety along with a consumer  targeted titles to help enhance your client’s understanding of a real estate transaction.

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/.