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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     OCTOBER 28, 2025
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Top News

•  Win a $250 Visa Gift Card! CCAR Instagram Giveaway
   $tarts Now!
•  Join a 2026 CCAR Committee
•  Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!
•  CCAR Windows 10 Support Has Ended
•  IMAGINE: Become a 2026 CCAR Inaugural Sponsor
•  WCR Upcoming Events

MLS Updates

•  From Rentals to Revenue – Insider Secrets from Top Agents
•  Goodbye ZipForm® – Hello Transact

•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale

 LAPTOP DOC

Upcoming Education

StoryTelling Magic: Elevate Your Brand with Video
Wed., Oct. 29  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success (Session 5 of 6)
Wed., Oct. 29  |  2:00pm – 4:30pm

Wise Agent Overview & Demo
Thu., Oct. 30  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Realtors: Grow Your Business with 1031 Exchanges
Thu., Oct. 30  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

 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 >>

 Online Continuing Education

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)

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.

 






Contribute Today >>

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CCAR Windows 10 Support Has Ended— Must be On Windows 11 To Use Laptop Repair Benefit

Microsoft has stopped providing security updates, technical assistance, and feature updates, making computers running Windows 10 more vulnerable to viruses and malware. As a result, CCAR is unable to support members with computer issues using Windows 10.

We recommend contacting your IT department or CCAR to check if your computer is eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11. CCAR can also assist with file transfers and a new laptop transition.

For details, contact CCAR Member Services at 925.295.1270 or [email protected].

IMAGINE: Become a 2026 CCAR Inaugural Sponsor!

Save the Date! CCAR’s 2026 Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration happens Sat., Jan. 31, 2026, at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. This annual event honors our incoming leadership team, celebrates excellence within our membership, and brings our REALTOR® community together for an unforgettable evening.

We invite you to be part of the celebration as a sponsor. Your partnership supports CCAR programs and events year-round while showcasing your brand to hundreds of real estate professionals and community leaders.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now—don’t miss this chance to align your business with one of CCAR’s most anticipated events of the year.
More Information >>

Women’s Council of REALTORS® Upcoming Events

 

CCAR Instagram Giveaway $tarts Now!
Follow, Like, and Share to Win a $250 Visa Gift Card!

CCAR is officially launching our new Instagram account @contracostarealtors (instagram.com/contracostarealtors) tonight, October 28th! 

FOLLOW, LIKE, and SHARE our debut giveaway posts between now and November 3rd, “Treats, Not Tricks — Your Membership. Your Power” for a chance to win one of three (3) $250 Visa gift cards.

Treats, Not Tricks Giveaway Details
1. CCAR REALTOR® & Affiliate Members: Follow @contracostarealtors
    (instagram.com/contracostarealtors).
2. Like posts between now and November 3rd. Each like earns one entry!
3. Tag two CCAR REALTORS® or Affiliates in the comments who deserve a treat!

Extra Bonus: Share the post to your Story for an extra entry!

Participating CCAR members will be entered in a drawing to win one of three (3) $250 Visa gift cards. Winners will be announced on November 4, 2025.

Join a CCAR Committee and Make a Difference in 2026!

Are you a REALTOR® member eager to make an impact in your association? CCAR is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our 2026 committees! This is your chance to contribute, learn, and connect with colleagues while helping shape our association’s future.
 

Opportunities include:
Affiliate and Events
CCAR Helping Hands
Local Government Relations
MLS and Technology
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Professional Standards
Grievance

 
Applicants for our Grievance and Professional Standards Committees must meet eligibility requirements, including roles as mediators and ethics advocates on sub-committees. Be a part of something meaningful—apply now to help drive CCAR’s success!

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Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 31, 2026.
 

2024 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Ron Mintz
Affiliate of the Year:
Martha Echols
President’s Community Service Award:
Jamie Gaines
Emeritus Member:
Mary Beall-Neighbor

 
REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>

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Goodbye zipForm® — Hello Transact 

C.A.R. members now have access to Transact, a new transaction management platform that will eventually replace zipForm®. For now, both zipForm® and Transact will run side-by-side, giving you time to explore and transition at your own pace.

Transact is designed to simplify transactions, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance. Be sure to check the CCAR calendar for upcoming Transact training sessions to get comfortable with the new system before it becomes the default.

REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale

Laptop Doc

All laptops purchased from CCAR come with a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup included. Reminder: Support for Windows 10 ends on Oct. 14, 2025.
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
  • LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36  >>

From Rentals to Revenue: Insider Secrets From Top Agents

Join three top-producing agents at 9am on Nov. 6 for a complimentary fireside chat packed with proven strategies to help you generate steady income, grow your client base, and stay competitive in any market.

This RentSpree webinar will share insider tips on strengthening client relationships, maximizing your rental pipeline, and turning rentals into future sales—all straight from experienced agents who’ve done it successfully.

Seats are almost full—register now to finish 2025 strong and set yourself up for an incredible 2026!

Register Here >>

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