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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     November 18, 2025
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Top News

•  Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!
•  Join a 2026 CCAR Committee
•  Member Benefits – Unlock New Opportunities
•  C.A.R. 2026 New Laws Webinar – This Thu.
•  Master Landlord/Tenant Laws & ICE Compliance
•  Save the Date – IMAGINE: CCAR Inaugural

MLS Updates

•  50% Off Birdhouse Annual Plan!
•  Strengthen Your Digital Defense Course

•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale

 LAPTOP DOC

Upcoming Education

Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Nov. 12  |  10:00am – 11:00am

MLS: Set It & Forget It using Paragon’s Collaboration Center
Wed., Nov. 12  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

The Renter’s Agent Advantage: Maximize Leads, Listings & Future Buyers
Thu., Nov. 13  |  10:00am – 11:00am

New Laws for 2026
Thu., Nov. 13  |  1:30pm – 2:30pm

Transact: Create a Transact
Fri., Nov. 14  |  7:00am – 7:45am

dotloop: Basic Training
Fri., Nov. 14  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Transact: Navigation

Mon., Nov. 17  |  7:00am – 8:00am

Intro to RPR – Your 1-Stop Shop (with CCAR)

Mon., Nov. 17  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Supra Showing Management (BrokerBay)

Tue., Nov. 18  |  8:00am – 9:00am

Unlocking RPR Commercial: From Property Search to Prospecting Power

Tue., Nov. 18  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Transact: Agent Templates

Wed., Nov. 19  |  7:00am – 8:00am

RPA: Learn the CA Residential Purchase Agreement ($35)

Wed., Nov. 19  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Transitioning From an Individual to a Business in the Eyes of the IRS

Wed., Nov. 19  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Building Relationships in the Digital Age

Wed., Nov. 19  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Intro to zipForm – Transaction Management System (with CCAR)

Thu., Nov. 20  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

DRE License Renewal Crash Course

Fri., Nov. 21  |  9:30am – 12:00pm

C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers

Fri., Nov. 21  |  11:00am – 12:30pm

Realtor.com – Dashboard Essentials
Tue. Nov. 25  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Transact: Create a Transaction
Wed., Nov. 26  |  7:00am – 7:45am

Intro to Cloud CMA (with CCAR)
Wed., Nov. 26  |  10:00am – 11:30am

 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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West County Marketing Meeting – This Thu.

Join us at the West County Marketing Meeting this Thu., Nov. 20, from 8:45–10:00am at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265, Hercules. This month’s featured speaker is Maureen Toms, former Mayor of the City of Pinole, who will share updates on current events, developments, and the city’s budget.

Enjoy a light, complimentary breakfast while you learn something new, connect with peers, share upcoming listings, and have a little fun.

Affiliates interested in contributing a small giveaway item for the end-of-meeting drawing—while promoting their business—are encouraged to reach out to Steve Kendall.

Shutdowns and Elections: What’s Next for Real Estate?

Recorded live at the NXT Conference in Houston, this episode of Advocacy Scoop breaks down the new government funding deal that ends the shutdown, what it means for housing programs and the real estate market, and how recent election results will guide NAR’s advocacy priorities heading into 2026.
Listen Here >>

Save the Dates  – 2025 Holiday Events

18th Annual Coats & Cocktails
Fri., Dec. 5  |  5:00pm – 10:00pm
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CCRIM: Channel the Flannel Holiday Breakfast
Tue., Dec. 9  |  8:00 – 10:00am
View the Flyer  |  Buy Tickets

RMA: Mingle & Jingle Holiday Breakfast
Thu., Dec. 11  |  8:00 – 11:00am
View the Flyer  |  Buy Tickets

Save the Date – January 31, 2026
IMAGINE: CCAR Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration

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.

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

Purchase Inaugural Tickets >>
More Sponsor Information >>

NAR Adopts New 2026-2028 Strategic Plan:

NAR has officially adopted its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, following approval from the NAR Executive Committee. The plan focuses on rebuilding trust and modernizing the association, outlining clear commitments and measurable goals to ensure accountability to members, industry partners and consumers.

Key Focus: Building the Future Member Experience

  • Commitment to Members: NAR will deliver improved tools, training and support to help REALTORS® thrive in their daily business, enhance well-being and confidently serve clients.
  • Commitment to Partners: The association will strengthen collaboration by co-creating programs, aligning messaging and sharing resources to reinforce REALTOR® value across the ecosystem.
  • Commitment to the Real Estate Industry: NAR plans to proactively shape legal protections that safeguard REALTOR® priorities and support a resilient industry.
  • Commitment to Consumers: Advocacy for property ownership remains central, with policies promoted at all levels of government to foster a strong real estate economy.

Key Focus: Modernizing the Association

  • Commitment to Members: NAR will evolve its financial and operational systems to deliver faster, smarter and more proactive support.
  • Commitment to Partners: The association aims to rebuild foundational partnerships with greater transparency and aligned goals.
  • Commitment to the Real Estate Industry: A renewed focus on professionalism will strengthen ethical standards, deepen technical expertise and elevate leaders.
  • Commitment to Consumers: NAR will work to reinforce trust in the REALTOR® brand as a symbol of integrity, service and expertise.

To bring these commitments to life, NAR has outlined 24 strategic initiatives that will guide its work over the next three years—ensuring progress is transparent, measurable and aligned with the needs of members and the marketplace.

READ MORE >>

Recognize Excellence:
CCAR Award Nominations Due Dec. 1

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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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!

Read More >>

Strengthen Your Digital Defense: A Course for REALTORS®

Stay safe in today’s digital world with C.A.R.’s OnDemand course, “Cyber, Social, Identity, and Personal Protection for Real Estate Professionals,” available anytime for just $79 for C.A.R. members. This essential course gives you the tools to protect yourself, your family, and your business from attackers, hackers, and identity thieves.

As our professional and personal lives increasingly move online, this training helps reduce the risk of data breaches, enhance confidentiality, and build a unified defense against cyber threats. You’ll learn the fundamentals of:

  • Cyber Protection
  • Social Protection
  • Personal Protection
  • Identity Protection

Gain the confidence and practical know-how to safeguard your information and your reputation.

Register Here >>

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 ended on Oct. 14, 2025.
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
  • LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36  >>

Exclusive Offer for CCAR Members:
50% Off Birdhouse Annual Plan!

We’re thrilled to announce that CCAR has partnered with Birdhouse, a new local company offering a simple, powerful platform built specifically for real estate agents.

As a busy agent, keeping transactions organized and clients informed can be challenging. Birdhouse brings everything together in one place — so you always know what’s happening, and so do your clients.

Every CCAR member now gets 50% off an Annual Subscription — that’s full access for just $50 per year!

Birdhouse Helps You:
   • Stay organized and collaborate seamlessly with clients
   • Get automatic reminders so nothing falls through the cracks
   • Keep your clients informed at every step
   • Boost productivity and focus on what matters most — closing deals!

How to Get Started
   • Create your free Birdhouse account at mybirdhouse.app
   • Go to Account Settings (upper right corner) and upgrade to the Annual Plan
   • Enter the discount code CCAR at checkout to receive your 50% discount

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