CCAR Offices Closed: FRI, JulY 3 in observance of independence day
• REALTORS® Deliver Major Victory: AB 736 Stopped
• West County Marketing Meeting – This Thu
• Drive with the NAR Podcast
• Navigate NHDs with Confidence | Live + Lunch! – July 15
• WCR: Healthcare Highlights – July 9
• MLS Rules Update – Effective July 6
• Upcoming MLS Change: CDOM Relocation
• REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale
All laptops purchased from CCAR come with a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup included.
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
• LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36 >>
New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Wed, July 1 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Transactions: dotloop – Basic Training
Wed, July 1 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Thu, July 2 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Transactions: dotloop – Basic Training
Thu, July 2 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Residential Property Management (PMC)
Tue, July 7 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Transactions: Getting Started with zipForms & Transact
Tue, July 7 | 10:00am – 11:00am
1031 Exchange Basics
Tue, July 7 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
RealReports: Find & Convert More Listings with AI
Wed, July 8 | 10:00am – 11:00am
CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Free & Easy Floorplans
Wed, July 8 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
5 Steps to Building a Brand That Delivers
Wed, July 8 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
From Tenant to Homeowner: Nurturing the Renter Market
Thu, July 9 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Intro to Listing Input in Paragon with CCAR
Thu, July 9 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (virtual)
Fri, July 10 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
C.A.R. Industry Townhall for Brokers & Managers
Fri, July 10 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
OnlineEd Offers CA Salespersons
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Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Featured Course: Navigate NHDs with Confidence (Includes Lunch) – July 15
Join CCAR and JCP/First American for a member-exclusive live presentation on Natural Hazard Disclosures. High Risk, High Confidence: NHD Essentials for REALTORS® will help you better identify potential risks, protect your clients, reduce liability, and navigate disclosures with confidence. Register today for practical insights you can put to use right away. Lunch is included.
Register on the CCAR Calendar >>
WCR: Healthcare Highlights – July 9
Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS® for an update from John Muir Health on local healthcare trends, access, and resources impacting Contra Costa communities. Gain valuable insights to help inform conversations with your clients, neighbors, and community.
Register >>
REALTORS® Deliver Major Victory: AB 736 Stopped
Thanks to the quick action of REALTORS® across California, AB 736 will not move forward. The bill would have incentivized cities to raise transfer taxes on property sales, particularly on higher-value homes, adding another cost burden for homeowners, homebuyers, and communities already facing housing affordability challenges.
When the threat emerged, REALTORS® responded immediately. In just over 24 hours, more than 12,000 calls were made to members of the Legislature urging opposition to the bill. That strong response sent a clear message: increasing taxes on homeownership is not the solution.
This outcome is a powerful reminder that REALTOR® advocacy works. When REALTORS® speak up, lawmakers listen. Thank you to everyone who took action to help protect homeownership and property rights in California.
West County Marketing Meeting – July 2
Join us for the CCAR West Marketing Meeting this Thu, July 2, from 8:45–10:00am at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265, Hercules.
Featured speaker Natasha Dowdy from CalHFA will provide an update on CalHFA’s core homebuyer programs, flexible loan options, and what’s new with the Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program. This is a great opportunity to learn about valuable financing resources that may help you better support your clients.
Enjoy complimentary Noah’s breakfast bagels, fresh fruit, and beverages while sharing upcoming listings. Come learn something new, connect with fellow colleagues, and stay informed on programs and updates that can benefit your business.
Drive With NAR Podcast: From First-Year Struggles to Industry Leader
The NAR REALTOR® News Change Agents podcast brings REALTORS® candid conversations with industry leaders, market insight, and practical advice.
In this episode, Bennett Richardson talks with Ryan Serhant about the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind growing a successful real estate career. Ryan shares how he started in 2008, the same day Lehman Brothers collapsed, and how early challenges helped shape his path from a difficult first year to building a global brand.
The full episode offers Ryan’s advice on focus, resilience, AI, and what it means to go “all in” for long-term success.
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE >>
Upcoming MLS Change: CDOM Relocation to History Tab
Effective July 6, 2026, the Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) count will move from MLS reports to the History tab.
This change is intended to keep the listing’s current Days on Market (DOM) count prominently displayed within the MLS report, while encouraging subscribers to reference the History tab for additional listing context.
The History tab provides a more complete view of the property and listing lifecycle, including prior listing activity that may affect the CDOM count. Moving CDOM to the History tab allows subscribers to view the supporting details and better understand why the CDOM and DOM counts may differ.
The History tab can be found below the listing photos on the MLS report, represented as an ‘H’ icon.
MLS Rules Update – Effective July 6
11.5.3 Listing Photographs (IDX)
When a listing is changed to Sold, Expired, or Cancelled status, only the primary/main photo of the property will be authorized to display on IDX websites and syndicated portals.
All photos remain available within the MLS system for all Subscribers and Participants.
This update is intended to provide more consistency in public photo display while preserving full access within the MLS.
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