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In Memoriam: Jerry Kidd
CCAR is saddened to share the passing of former member, instructor, and friend Gerald “Jerry” Kidd. During his 40-year career as a real estate broker, manager, educator, and industry leader, Jerry shared his knowledge and passion for the profession with countless REALTORS® and affiliates, leaving a lasting impact on the local real estate community.
CCAR extends our heartfelt condolences to Jerry’s wife, Diane Gilfether, his family, friends, and colleagues. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 15 at 10:30am at St. Isidore Church in Danville.
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C.A.R. Town Hall: Proposition 37 & Homeownership – Sep. 15
Join C.A.R.’s Leadership Team on Sep. 15 for a one-hour member town hall on Proposition 37, a November ballot measure that would create homebuyer assistance for eligible middle-income Californians purchasing qualified newly constructed homes.
Learn how the program would work, who may qualify, and what it could mean for REALTORS® and their clients.
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Conquering Social Media & AI – Sep. 22
This virtual class, held Sep. 22 from 1–2pm, will cover practical strategies REALTORS® can use to improve their marketing. Attendees will learn how to generate referrals and repeat business, strengthen client relationships, use social media more effectively, and incorporate tools like ChatGPT, video, SEO, and blogging.
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Make an Impact with CCAR Committees
Serving on a CCAR committee is a great way to get more involved in your Association while building relationships, expanding your professional network, developing leadership skills, and staying connected to the issues shaping real estate. Your involvement also gives you an opportunity to share your perspective and help strengthen CCAR and the profession in our community. Ready to get involved? Explore the opportunities and submit your 2027 Committee Application today!
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Explore the Future of Fair Housing –
Free This Thursday
Join REALTORS®, housing professionals, policymakers, and community leaders from across the Bay Area this Thursday, September 10 from 9am – 2:30pm, for the 2026 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Symposium at the Millbrae Recreation Center.
Hear from speakers including Jordan Levine of C.A.R. and Bryan Greene of NAR, who will share updates on housing policy, market trends, fair housing, and the future of homeownership.
CCAR will also be represented by Past President Zina Hall, who will moderate a panel focused on organizations creating pathways to homeownership and leadership.
Topics throughout the day will include:
• Fair Housing updates from C.A.R. and NAR
• Housing legislation and policy changes
• Affordable housing and homeownership resources
• Down payment assistance, FHA, CalHFA, and BMR programs
• Best practices for serving diverse communities
• Resources for seniors and individuals with disabilities
• Opportunities to partner with local housing organizations
Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 23
Join us on Sep. 23 from 9am – Noon via Zoom for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar, free for CCAR members.
Leading real estate attorney Shannon B. Jones will cover current legal issues affecting REALTORS®, including emerging liabilities, recent case trends, and the types of claims and situations her office is seeing most often. You’ll walk away with practical guidance to help protect yourself and your business, along with important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, strengthen your risk management practices, and navigate today’s changing real estate environment with greater confidence.
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Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 7
CCAR REALTOR® Members: Join us for an evening of appetizers, drinks, raffles, and fun at St Stephen Church on Oct. 7, 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! Purchase a vendor table for $35 by contacting Jason Catalano at 925.295.9202 or [email protected].
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ETHICS CORNER:
A Practical Guide to Ethics in Every Transaction
The Code of Ethics includes 17 Articles, but finding the guidance that applies to a specific point in a transaction doesn’t have to be complicated. NAR’s “The Code of Ethics is Good Business” resource organizes relevant Standards of Practice around the way a real estate transaction actually unfolds.
With separate roadmaps for listing and buyer agents, REALTORS® can quickly review the ethical considerations that apply during stages such as listing presentations, marketing, showings, negotiations, inspections, closing, and more.
Rather than waiting for an ethics question to arise, this resource can be used as a practical reference throughout your day-to-day business.
Learn how to put the Code of Ethics to work throughout your next transaction.
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WCR: New Member Orientation – Sep. 10
REALTORS® Are You Vote Ready?
In 2024, 154 million Americans made their voices heard in the presidential election, but millions of eligible voters remained unregistered or did not cast a ballot.
National Voter Registration Day is September 15. It’s the perfect time to make sure you are vote ready.
Take a moment to:
- Confirm that you’re registered
- Check that your name and address are current
- Review upcoming election dates and requirements
- Share these resources with a colleague, friend or family member
Decisions made at every level of government, from Congress to your local community, help shape what happens next. Make sure you’re ready to have a say.
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Already registered? Pass this message along and help someone else get vote ready.
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