• Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24
• Earn Your Green Designation FREE – Sep. 17 & 18
• Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 22
• West County Marketing Meeting This Thu.
• Renew Your Real Estate License Fast – Oct. 10
• The Big Event Membership Meeting – Oct. 15
• WCR September Events
FREE NAR’s Green Designation 2-Day Course at CCAR
Wed., Sep. 17 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Disclosures: CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by LAW
Wed., Sep. 17 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Email is Not DEAD! You’re Just Using It Right
Wed., Sep. 17 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Mortgage: The Truth Behind the Headlines
Thu., Sep. 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am
1031 Exchange: Problems & Pitfalls w/ Leonard Spoto
Thu., Sep. 18 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
OnDemand: New Agent Mentoring
Fri., Sep. 19 | 12:00am – 12:00am
Mobile MLS: Reverse Prospecting Tool
Mon., Sep. 22 | 11:00am 11:30am
zipForm: How to Use e-Signatures
Tue., Sep. 23 | 10:00am 10:45am
CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Free & Easy Floorplans
Tue., Sep. 23 | 11:00am 12:00pm
Risk Management Seminar with CCAR & Sharon B. Jones
Wed., Sep. 24 | 9:00am 12:00pm
WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Sep. 24 | 11:00am 12:00pm
Holy Heygen: The AI Video Powerhouse!
Wed., Sep. 24 | 1:00pm 2:00pm
Wise Agent Overview & Demo
Thu., Sep. 25 | 10:00am 11:00am
Intro to Zipforms: Transaction Management Software w/ CCAR
Thu., Sep. 25 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
Supra Showing Management: Q&A Essentials
Fri., Sep. 26 | 8:00am 9:00am
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (Virtual)
Fri., Sep. 26 | 9:30am 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Sep. 26 | 11:00am 12:30pm
Intro to Cloud CMA w/ CCAR
Mon., Sep. 29 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
Advanced Negotiations for REALTORS®
Tue., Sep. 30 | 10:00am 2:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (In-Person)
Wed., Oct. 1 | 9:00am 12:00pm
Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success (6-series workshop)
Wed., Oct. 1 | 2:00pm 4:30pm
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.
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.
West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday
Join us this Thu., Sep. 18, from 8:45 – 10:00am at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265, Hercules, for the CCAR West County Marketing Meeting. Featured speaker Bill Erb, Senior Loan Consultant with Safe Credit Union, will share valuable insights.
Enjoy complimentary breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, and beverages while connecting with colleagues, sharing upcoming listings, and picking up something new.
Renew Your Real Estate License Fast! – Oct. 10
The Big Event! – Oct. 15
CCAR Annual Membership Meeting
Women’s Council of Real Estate Upcoming Events
Risk Management & C.A.R. Update – Next Wednesday
Join us next Wed, Sep. 24 for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update via Zoom.
Featuring: Leading real estate attorney Shannon B. Jones on the most current legal issues impacting REALTORS®, including:
- Emerging liabilities and recent case trends
- The most frequent actions her office is seeing
- Practical steps to protect yourself and your business
You’ll also receive important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.
Cost: Free for CCAR members · $35 for non-members
Format: Live Zoom · 9:00am – 12:00pm
Strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce risk in today’s evolving real estate market. Don’t Miss it!
Few Seats Remain! Earn NAR’s Green Designation – 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 Sep. 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.
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Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 22
CCAR REALTOR® Members: Join us for an evening of appetizers, drinks, raffles, and fun at Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall on Oct. 22, from 5pm – 7pm! Discover the wide range of services offered by local industry partners while supporting two amazing causes—the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands.
CCAR Affiliates: The Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to CCAR REALTORS®. Think of it as a trade show, but more fun– and it’s all for a great cause!
Here’s How:
Purchase a vender table for $35 by contacting Jason Catalano at 925.295.9202 or [email protected].
FREE REALTOR® TICKETS >>
ETHICS CORNER:
Watch What You Say – It Could Come Back to You
Recent Changes to the Code of Ethics
Three months ago, important updates were made to the Code of Ethics, including 11 amendments to its Standards of Practice. One key change is to Standard of Practice 10-5, which now includes a clearer definition of “harassment” and emphasizes that REALTORS® are accountable for their words and actions—including what they say, write, or post—when acting in a professional capacity.
What’s New in Standard of Practice 10-5 (Effective June 5, 2025)
Updated Language:
REALTORS®, in their capacity as real estate professionals, in association with their real estate businesses, or in their real estate-related activities shall not harass any person or persons based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Harassment is:
“Unwelcome behavior directed at an individual or group based on one or more of the above protected characteristics where the purpose or effect of the behavior is to create a hostile, abusive, or intimidating environment which adversely affects their ability to access equal professional services or employment opportunity.” (Adopted and effective 11/13/20, Amended 1/23 and 6/5/25).
Changes to Policy Statement 29:
While REALTORS® are encouraged to live by the Code of Ethics in all areas of life, a REALTOR® shall be subject to disciplinary action under the COE only with respect to all of their capacity as real estate professionals, in association with their real estate businesses, or in their real estate-related activities.
Bottom Line: Be Thoughtful in All Communications
There’s no “real estate agent-client privilege” that protects your messages in a legal dispute. Anything you say—online, in writing, or in person—can be used against you.
Upcoming MLS Rule Changes – Effective September 24
On September 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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