• CCAR Annual Golf Tournament This Friday
• Read The 2025 CCAR BOD Candidates’ Statements
• Bowling for the American Dream – June 6
• Attend National Ethics Day and Fulfill Ethics
Requirement
• 4 Things to Know about the New BCA Form
• Local Government & Community Workshop Series
• In-Person: Tackling Bay Area’s Housing Supply
Challenge – May 21
• In-Person: Mortgage 101 with John Kay – May 29
CRM: Wise Agent Marketing Tools Training
Wed., May 8 | 9:00am – 10:00am
New Home Builds: NHS Pro Basic- Gain More Clients w/ New Builds
Wed., May 8 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
RPR’s Advanced Valuation & CMA Tools
Thu., May 9 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Paragon: Sending Auto Emails to Clients (Buyer Agent 101)
Thu., May 9 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Top 10 Roadblocks with Online Leads
Fri., May 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Firm Principals
Fri., May 10 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
FREE (ABR®) Designation- Accredited Buyer’s Representative
Mon., May 13 | 8:00am – 3:00pm
BrokerBay: Schedule Showing for your Clients
Mon., May 13 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Homebot: The Value From Your Client’s Perspective
Mon., May 13 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Supra eKEY Basic Training
Tue., May 14 | 8:00am – 9:00am
zipForms: How to E-Sign Documents
Tue., May 14 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
LIVE Legal Webinar: Dealing with Abusive Clients & Agents
Tue., May 14 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RPR: AI Powered Scriptwriter for Marketing
Wed., May 15 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Marketing: Canva Appy Hour
Wed., May 15 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
On Demand Webcast: Social Media for Agents
Thu., May 16 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Paragon Connect: Auto Emails to Sellers
Thu., May 16 | 11:00am – 11:30am
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., May 17 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
FREE (ABR®) Designation- Accredited Buyer’s Representative
Mon., May 20 | 8:00am – 3:00pm
Marketing: Video Strategies to Amplify your Brand
Mon., May 20 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Intro to zipForms Edition (Lone Wolf Transactions)
Mon., May 20 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
zipForm Office Hours with the ZipGuys (Open Forum)
Tue., May 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
RentSpree: Level Up Your Business w/ Rentals
Tue., May 21 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Paragon Connect: My Content
Wed., May 22 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Building an Effective Market Strategy
Wed., May 22 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
National Ethics Day LIVE Stream w/ Leigh Brown (Satisfy Cycle 7 Ethics)
Thu., May 23 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Firm Principals
Fri., May 24 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Tue., May 28 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mortgage 101 with John Kay (In-Person – Space is Limited!)
Wed., May 29 | 10:00am – 11:00am
WomanUp®LIVE Show
Wed., May 29 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
The RAF supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® the financial resources needed to advocate for policies which protect property rights and REALTORS® ability to effectively conduct their business.
UPDATED May 5: NAR is constantly updating the litigation FAQs to include additional information and clarity about written buyer agreements. Also included are members’ latest questions answered.
Visit the NAR litigation resource hub at: www.facts.realtor and/or: NAR FAQ page.
Attend National Ethics Day & Fulfill your Ethics Requirement Free!
CCAR is teaming up with Nationally Recognized REALTOR® Speaker Leigh Brown LIVE on Thu., May 23 from 10:00am – 1:00pm for the 7th Annual National Real Estate Ethics Day®. This LIVE STREAM event is FREE to CCAR members and fulfills the NAR Code of Ethics Cycle 7 requirement!
Check your Ethics status by logging into your NAR account and clicking the “My Education” tab.
facebook.com/NationalCodeofEthicsDay >>
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4 Things to know about the BCA Form
In mid-May, C.A.R. will release a new form, the Broker Compensation Advisory (C.A.R. Form BCA). This form was created to help agents have transparent discussions with their clients about broker compensation.
Last Chance to Secure Your Tee Time for CCAR’s
Charity Golf Tournament this Friday!
Time is running out to secure your spot at CCAR’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament! Tee off for two fantastic causes this Friday, May 10, at 11:30am at Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day on the greens!
A delicious boxed lunch and post-tournament dinner with award ceremony are also included for every golfer. Not a golfer but still want to show support? “Dinner Only” tickets are also available. During the dinner, you can bid on fantastic raffle prizes and enjoy a cash bar to keep the celebration going.
Your participation isn’t just about the game—it’s about making a meaningful difference. Every swing supports CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, ensuring a stronger community and brighter futures.
Let’s make this year’s tournament one to remember, both on and off the course!
Voting Begins Monday – Get to Know the Candidates
Get ready for the 2025 CCAR Board of Directors election next Monday! Take a few minutes to review the candidate statements and familiarize yourself with your fellow members seeking service on the Board.
This election will determine the 2025 President-Elect, Treasurer, and four Directors-At-Large. To validate the election, we need at least 576 members, 15% of the total CCAR REALTOR® Membership as of the May 10 election record date, to cast their votes. Your vote matters!
Personalized Voting Links will be emailed to CCAR REALTOR® members Monday Morning at 9am.
Bowling for the American Dream – June 6
Join CCAR in a bowling showdown against every participating AOR in California, all while supporting C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund!
On June 6th, from 1:00 – 4:00pm at Paddock Bowl in Martinez, rally your squad for a chance at victory. If a CCAR Team scores the most points (and trust us, we’ve got some top-notch bowlers!), the winning team will split a $1,000 prize! Don’t miss out on this charitable bowling extravaganza, teams of 4 are encouraged.
Sponsorships are also available. Become a “Lane Sponsor” and proudly display your corporate banner at the end of your bowling lane for everyone to see. Other sponsorship opportunities, including Raffle Table Sponsor, Bar Sponsor, and Food Sponsor, are also available.
Workshop Series:
Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success – May 14 to June 18
Explore local government and political involvement at the grassroots level with Pepperdine University’s Davenport Institute and C.A.R.’s Center for California Real Estate (CCRE).
This free, virtual, 6 week series offers members a chance to earn a professional certificate. Gain insight into local government functions, funding, community engagement, key issues, and pathways for participation over six dynamic weeks. FAQs provided for interested or registered participants.
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IN-PERSON EDUCATION:
TACKLING THE BAY AREA’s HOUSING SUPPLY CHALLENGE – MAY 21
C.A.R.’s Center for California Real Estate (CCRE), presents a panel discussion on the housing supply challenges in the Bay Area at the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco on May 21 from 9:00 – 11:30am.
Despite its innovation and economic vitality, the Bay Area faces a housing crisis, impacting both high-skilled and working-class professionals. This panel explores solutions from government, corporate, and community sectors to address this dilemma. Bringing together thought leaders from academia, industry, and nonprofits, the event fosters dialogue and collaboration to maintain an accessible and thriving Bay Area community.
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MORTGAGE 101 with John Kay – May 29
Join us in-person at CCAR on May 29 from 10:00 – 11:00am for a jam packed hour of learning and a Q&A session from Senior Mortgage Advisor John Kay.
No matter if you’re guiding a first-time home buyer, assisting a seasoned buyer, or advising someone exploring refinancing options, this class is designed to empower you and alleviate your clients’ concerns when navigating the home loan process. Come prepared with your questions for an enlightening session!
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RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE
All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
• LG Gram 15.6″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 13.3″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
Paragon Update: Expiration Date Alert
Get ready for an enhanced experience in managing your listings! Starting June 3rd, we’re introducing a helpful alert within the Paragon system. This alert will prompt you to confirm the expiration date of your listing, ensuring accuracy and consistency with your listing agreement.
This user-friendly alert will appear only upon the entry of your listing and will be similar to the example below. It will read: “Confirm the expiration date entered matches your listing agreement.”
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at [email protected] or 925.295.1270.
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