• CCAR Welcomes 2025 Board of Directors
• Tony Robbins: Kick Off 2025 Strong! – Feb. 12
• Social Security Benefits Workshop – Mar. 3
• WCR: Mastering AI with Anthony Young – Feb. 21
• CCAR Scholarship Foundation Poker Tournament – Mar. 22
Tom Ferry Live: Listing Edge
Wed., Feb. 5 | 8:00am – 5:00pm
SMART From the Start: Accounting & Tax Tips for New Agents
Wed., Feb. 5 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Feb. 5 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Mastering Your Real Estate Finances
Wed., Feb. 5 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
MLS: Intro to Paragon Professional
Thu., Feb. 6 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Social Media in Real Estate
Fri., Feb. 7 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Unlocking Real Estate Opportunities in Your Neighborhood
Mon., Feb. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
MLS: Paragon’s Collaboration Center (Your Client Concierge)
Mon., Feb. 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
All About Disclosures: Close Deals & Stay Out of Court
Tue., Feb. 11 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Legal Live Webinar – “Real” Estate Cases, Redux (RCR)
Tue., Feb. 11 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
eKEY®Basic Training
Wed., Feb. 12 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Keep More of Your Paycheck: Tax Strategies for Agents
Wed., Feb. 12 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Tony Robbins: Your NEXT LEVEL 2025 (CCAR Member Event)
Wed., Feb. 12 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Strategies to Leverage Market Value
Thu., Feb. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am
zipForm: Explore Advanced Tools
Thu., Feb. 13 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
MLS: How to Add & Maintain Your Listing
Thu., Feb. 13 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Feb. 14 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Feb. 14 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
OnlineEd Offers CA Salespersons
A Fast Track to Becoming Brokers
California Salespersons now have a new path to becoming Brokers with OnlineEd’s fully interactive, online courses. These textbook-free courses are designed to be mobile-friendly and comprehensive, offering a convenient way to advance to a Broker Licensee.
REGISTER NOW >>
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Stay tuned for CCAR YPN’s first event of 2025,
coming this March!
How to Get Organized for a Successful Year
By Heather Haase
Let’s be real: staying organized can feel like a never-ending obstacle course. But the good news? With a little strategy and a whole lot of grace, you can set yourself up for a year of success. This isn’t about becoming perfectly organized overnight; it’s about finding what works for YOU and leaning into tools and habits that play to your strengths. Let’s dive into how you can harness your creativity and quick thinking while taming the chaos—and growing your business in the process.
Read More to Learn the Strategies >>
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.
WCR’s The Future of Marketing: Mastering AI with Anthony Young – Feb. 21
Ready to elevate your marketing game? Join WCR for “Marketing Mastery with AI & Anthony Young” on Wed., Feb. 12, from 10:30am – 1pm at 1220 Concord Ave. in Concord.
This hands-on workshop, led by AI enthusiast Anthony Young, will show you how to leverage AI and data-driven strategies to market yourself effectively. Bring your laptop for interactive learning! Tickets are $25 for members and $40 for future members or at the door, brunch is included.
Reserve your spot now >>
CCAR Scholarship Foundation’s Puppies & Poker – A Night of Fun for a Great Cause! – Mar. 22
Join the CCAR Scholarship Foundation on Sat., Mar. 22 at Back Forty Texas BBQ in Pleasant Hill for a night of poker, great food, and fundraising! Doors open at 4:30pm, with a buffet dinner at 5:00pm and cards flying at 6:00pm.
$40 – Dinner Only | $100 – Dinner & Poker | $1000 – Table of 10
Limited seating – reserve early! No poker experience needed—just bring your game face! Sponsorships are also available.
Details & Tickets
Bill Erb: 925.698.4495 | [email protected]
Michael Moore: 925.289.8930 | [email protected]
CCAR Welcomes 2025 Board
and Celebrates Industry Achievements
CCAR kicked off 2025 at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on January 11, with over 220 members and guests attending the installation of the 2025 Board of Directors, led by President Zina Hall. The evening’s theme, “Radiating Real Estate Excellence,” captured the spirit of the event.
The program also introduced President-Elect John Fondnazio, Past President Tyra Wright, Treasurer Judy Meyers, Secretary/CEO Sheiren Diaz, and Directors Debi Mackey, Matt Rubenstein, Leslie Manzone, Valerie Crowell, Rolanda Wilson, Stephen Wondolowski, Donna Souza, Cherry Wade, and Affiliate Liaison Martha Echols.
Awards Included:
President’s Community Service Award: Jamie Gaines
Affiliate of the Year: Martha Echols
REALTOR® of the Year: Ron Mintz
CCAR Emeritus Award: Mary Beall-Neighbor
The event was emceed by Mark Ibanez (formerly of KTVU Ch. 2), with NAR Region 13 Vice President Otto Catrina officiating. Featured guests included city and county officials and staff, such as Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Faris, and County Supervisor John Gioia, along with CCAR past presidents, volunteers, affiliates, sponsors, and staff from associations across the Bay Area. The celebration highlighted CCAR’s commitment to leadership, service, and excellence in the year ahead.
CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12
Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom next Wed., Feb. 12, from 10 – 11:30am, for an exclusive FREE session designed to help you create lasting change and reach new heights in your personal and professional life.
As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and an expert in Peak Performance, leadership, and the psychology of achievement, Stu will guide you through a transformative three-step process to overcome obstacles and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn powerful strategies, develop an unshakable mindset, and define clear goals for a more fulfilling life!
REGISTER NOW >>
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Social Security Benefits – Mar. 3
Are you prepared to make informed decisions about your Social Security benefits? Understanding key strategies can help you maximize the benefits you’ve earned through years of hard work. Many people miss out simply because they’re unaware of important factors that impact their benefits.
Join us for a virtual Social Security Benefits workshop on March 3 at 10am, where you’ll learn how to avoid the costly mistake of claiming benefits too early, plan for widow’s and divorced spousal survivor benefits, and identify key factors to help maximize your income.
Don’t wait—preplanning now can help you avoid common mistakes and get the most from your benefits.
Space is limited-reserve your spot today on the ccartoday.com calendar >>
Important MLS Rule Update:
Coming Soon Data in Broker Back-Office Feeds
We’d like to inform you of an important update to the MLS rules regarding Coming Soon listings in Broker back-office data feeds.
Previous Rule:
“Allow Coming Soon data to be in Broker back-office feeds (no front-facing data component) (Brokerages’ own data only).”
Updated Rule:
“Upon request, all Paragon MLS Coming Soon data can be included in Broker back-office data feeds. However, Coming Soon listings may not be displayed or integrated into any public-facing products or websites, except for listings belonging to the listing brokerage.”
REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale
All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
• HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41 >>
• LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40 >>
Save 20% on the 2025 Code of Ethics Bundle + Free Bonus!
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This all-in-one bundle includes:
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Stay informed, uphold the highest standards, and elevate your practice with these essential resources.
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