• Risk Management & C.A.R. Update – Tomorrow @ 9am
• The BIG Event Membership Meeting – Oct. 15
• Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 22
• Renew Your Real Estate License Fast – Oct. 10
• Save the Date – Elected Officials Reception – Oct. 23
• WCR Murder Mystery Dinner – Nov. 17
Risk Management Seminar with CCAR & Sharon B. Jones
Wed., Sep. 24 | 9:00am 12:00pm
Broker Power Hour
Wed., Sep. 24 | 10:00am 11:00am
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 zipForm: 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
Agent Safety: Tips & Tools Your Need
Tue., Sep. 30 | 10:00am 11:00am
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (In-Person)
Wed., Oct. 1 | 9:00am 12:00pm
Get to Know Transact: The Future of Transaction Management
Wed., Oct. 1 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Top 5 ways to Use AI in Your Everyday Life
Wed., Oct. 1 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success
Wed., Oct. 1 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm
MLS: How to Add & Maintain a Listing in Paragon with CCAR
Thu., Oct. 2 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
eKey & SupraWEB Q&A Essentials
Fri., Oct. 3 | 8:00am – 9:00am
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.
Renew Your Real Estate License Fast! – Oct. 1
- 100% Pass Guarantee through REVEI.com — or your money back
- Approved for California DRE continuing education credit
- Includes Ethics credit for NAR Cycle 8 (submit certificate to [email protected])
- Online finals are open-book and completed at your pace
Save the Date – Oct. 23
FREE: Elected Officials Reception
More Info Coming Soon
WCR – Murder Mystery Dinner – Nov. 7
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Risk Management & C.A.R. Update – Tomorrow @ 9am!
Join us tomorrow morning 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, Sep. 24 · 9:00am – 12:00pm
Strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce risk in today’s evolving real estate market. Don’t Miss it!
The BIG Event Membership Meeting – Oct. 15
CCAR Members (only), join us at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek on Oct. 15 from 8:30am – 12:30pm to stay informed about the rapid changes in the real estate market and get the latest legal tips to help keep you out of trouble!
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s top resources, Jordan Levine, C.A.R. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, as he discusses the 2026 Housing Market forecast and housing supply conditions. You’ll also get a legal update from Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R.’s Assistant General Counsel.
Please allow enough time for parking and to enjoy refreshments in the lobby before the program begins. Note: No food or drink is allowed inside the theater.
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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 Tomorrow
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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