CCAR Offices Closed: Mon., Sep. 1
in observance of Labor Day
• YPN Real Estate Trivia Night – This Thu.
• Earn Your Green Designation FREE – Sep. 17 & 18
• Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24
• Save the Date: CCAR Broker Townhall, The Big Event
Membership Meeting, and Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire
• C.A.R.: Financing the Dream of Homeownership – Sep. 4
• WCR September Events
CCAR Brokers and Office Managers: please check your email from Mon., Aug. 25 ~3:30pm for the Broker Town Hall
registration and survey links.
Modern Mortgages for Modern Clients
Online Anytime
Agents SEO Strategies
Online Anytime
Own the Rental Market: Streamline, Scale & Succeed w/ RentSpree
Wed., Aug. 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Aug. 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Paragon Connect: Hotsheets
Thu., Aug. 28 | 11:00am – 11:45am
DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Aug. 29 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
Intro to RPR – Searches, Stats, Reports & More!
Fri., Aug. 29 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
dotloop: Basic Training
Mon., Sep. 1 | 10:00am – 11:00am
zipForm: Create a Listing Transaction
Tue., Sep. 2 | 10:00am – 11:00am
RealReports – Product Update
Thu., Sep. 4 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Steps to Financing the Dream of Homeownership
Thu., Sep. 4 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
MLS: Intro to Paragon MLS
Thu., Sep. 4 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Welcome to RPR! Tools, Tips, & Skills Every Agent Needs
Mon., Sep. 8 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
MLS: How to Add & Maintain a Listing in Paragon
Mon., Sep. 8 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
zipForm – Create a Purchase Transaction
Tue., Sep. 9 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Legal Webinar – A Conversation with the DRE
Tue., Sep. 9 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
10X Your Business: The Fastest Way to Turn Lookers Into Closers
Wed., Sep. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Sep. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Finish Strong: 4th Quarter Strategies for Real Estate Success
Wed., Sep. 10 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Crack to Code of Pricing: Nail CMAs w/ RPRs Data-Driven Tools
Thu., Sep. 11 | 9:00am – 10:00am
MLS: Set It & Forget It! Auto Emails Using Collab Center
Thu., Sep. 11 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Sep. 12 | 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.
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Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
CCAR 3rd Annual YPN Trivia Night!
August 28 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Side Gate Brewery • Concord
Food, Beer, Wine, and FUN!
Featuring Hotcock Chicken Food Truck
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.
CCAR Broker Townhall | Virtual via Zoom
Wed., Sep. 10 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
CCAR Brokers and Office Managers: please check your email from Mon., Aug. 25 ~3:30pm for the registration and survey links.
CCAR’s BIG EVENT! | Lesher Center for the Arts
Wed., Oct. 15 | 8:30am – 12:30pm
Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire | Lafayette Library
Wed., Oct. 22 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Financing the Dream of Homeownership – Sep. 4
Unlock the keys to homeownership at Steps toward Homeownership: Financing the Dream on Sep 4 from 10am – 12:45pm! Learn how to guide buyers through financing expectations, down payment assistance, and loan options—while gaining REALTOR® insights to support clients without taking on extra roles.
Register Here >>
Women’s Council of REALTORS® September Events
Last Chance to Save $$$ on Tickets!
YPN Trivia Night is This Thursday – Aug. 28
Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition as CCAR YPN hosts its 3rd Annual Real Estate Trivia Night this Thu, Aug 28, from 5 – 8pm at Side Gate Brewery in Concord. This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to put your real estate knowledge to the test, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a lively night out. Advance tickets are just $25 and include two complimentary drink tickets! Enjoy delicious eats from the Hotcock Chicken Food Truck—famous for its mouthwatering fried chicken—and compete for exciting prizes with your team.
With Side Gate Brewery’s welcoming atmosphere, great food, cold beer, and the chance to meet new people while having a blast, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a fun night with fellow industry pros, we hope to see you there!
Earn Your NAR Green Designation – FREE Training Sep. 17–18
Stand out with specialized knowledge in energy-efficient, sustainable homes! Join us for a FREE two-day NAR Green Designation Training on September 17–18, 9am – 4:30pm, at CCAR in Walnut Creek. Learn how to help clients identify green features, access rebates and certifications, and market resource-efficient homes.
Day one focuses on The Resource-Efficient Home, covering retrofits, remodels, renovations, and new home construction.
Day two centers on Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource-Efficient Homes, with practical strategies for marketing and advocacy.
Attendees must complete both full days to earn the NAR Green Designation.
REGISTER >>
Risk Management Seminar & C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24
Join us on Sep. 24 from 9am – noon for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update via Zoom.
Leading Real Estate attorney Shannon B. Jones will cover the most current legal issues impacting REALTORS®, including emerging liabilities, recent case trends, and the types of actions her office is seeing most frequently. You will gain practical insights to better protect yourself and businesses, while also receiving important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.
This seminar is free to CCAR members and available to non-members for $35.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce your risk exposure in today’s evolving real estate market.
REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>
Realtor.com is rolling out a new agent search experience that highlights REALTORS® and makes it easier for consumers to connect. Member profiles will be prioritized for relevancy and completeness, with optional paid enhancements for added visibility. NAR worked closely with Realtor.com to ensure members are clearly identified, differentiated, and receive preferential placement over non-members. The update replaces the stand-alone Find-a-REALTOR® search, with a soft launch on August 27 and full deployment by September 3. Consumer inquiries will continue to be delivered directly to NAR members, free of charge.
For questions, member may contact [email protected] or 800.878.4166
Upcoming MLS Rule Changes – Effective Sep. 24
On Sep. 24, several important updates to the MLS Rules will take effect, reflecting the July revisions from C.A.R.’s model MLS rules. These updates are being made to bring California’s rules into alignment with recent policy changes adopted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
The upcoming revisions include:
- Seller Options Policy Compliance: Updates will ensure compliance with NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Policy. Most changes are mandatory for MLSs, though the option to incorporate Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings remains optional.
- IDX and VOW Rule Updates: Revisions will address new NAR requirements on the co-mingling of MLS and non-MLS data, as approved by the NAR Board of Directors at the 2025 Midyear Meeting. These changes are mandatory.
- Other Updates:
- Section 5.1.4 (Book Fees) will be removed, as MLSs no longer produce physical listing books.
- Section 7.20 (Auction Listings) will be revised to eliminate an inaccurate reference and clarify the definition of a reserve auction.
These revisions are designed to ensure consistency, compliance, and clarity across MLS operations statewide while aligning with national policy.
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Take Control of Your Listing Photos with the
“Mark Private” Feature
Did you know that CCAR MLS Participants and Subscribers have the ability to mark listing photos as “Private” – giving you more control over how your listing images are shared. When photos are marked as Private, they remain visible within the MLS but are not distributed to public-facing websites.
We encourage you to retain photos on your listings until they are marked Sold in the MLS. Photos are an important part of a listing’s history and serve several key purposes.
This feature is especially valuable for members who rely on listing photos for comparables, appraisal, and research purposes, allowing you to preserve MLS access while protecting seller privacy and marketing strategy.
How to Mark Photos as Private:
- Go to your listing under LISTINGS → Maintain Listing
- Click on Add/Edit Pictures
- Select the photos you want to mark as Private
- Click ‘Mark Private’ in the top menu bar
- Click Save and exit your listing
For questions or assistance, please contact CCAR Member Services at 925.295.1270.
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