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CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night at Primo’s: Play, Dine, and Give Back – June 18

CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night at Primo’s:
Play, Dine, and Give Back – June 18

Join CCAR Helping Hands for a fun-filled Bingo Night
at Primo’s Pizzeria in Danville on Wednesday, June 18th from 4pm – 7pm.

For $35, you’ll enjoy a slice of pizza, salad, a drink ticket (beer, wine, or soft drink), and five bingo sheets.

Even better, Primo’s will generously donate 20% of additional food and drink sales to support Helping Hands. It’s a great chance to have fun, win prizes, and give back to the community.

So grab your lucky charm, round up your favorite people, and let’s make it a night to remember—all for a great cause!

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Renew Your Real Estate License Fast! – June 3

Your time is valuable—and if you benefit from in-person, live training, this course is for you!

This crash course is the quickest and easiest way to renew your real estate license. In just one class, you’ll cover all required material—including the latest DRE updates—and get fully prepped to pass the open-book, online final exams at your own pace. It’s approved for California DRE credit, includes Ethics credit for NAR Cycle 8 (just send your certificate to [email protected]), and comes with a 100% Pass Guarantee through REVEI.com or your money back.

CCAR Members finish it all for just $110! Don’t waste time—pass the first time!

CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night at Primo’s: Play, Dine, and Give Back – June 18

Join CCAR Helping Hands for a fun-filled Bingo Night at Primo’s Pizzeria in Danville on Wed., Jun. 18, from 4pm – 7pm. For $35, you’ll enjoy a slice of pizza, salad, a drink ticket (beer, wine, or soft drink), and five bingo sheets.

Even better, Primo’s will generously donate 20% of additional food and drink sales to support Helping Hands. It’s a great chance to have fun, win prizes, and give back to the community.

So grab your lucky charm, round up your favorite people, and let’s make it a night to remember—all for a great cause!

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Need a Helping Hand During a Disciplinary Process? Meet Your Ethics Advocate

An Ethics Advocate (EA) is a FREE member resource available to anyone involved in a disciplinary proceeding—whether you’re the one filing a complaint or responding to one. These trained volunteers from our Professional Standards Committee are here to support you throughout the process.

Ethics Advocates can help you fill out forms clearly and efficiently, gather the right evidence, and even be there with you during the hearing if you’d like. While they’re not lawyers and can’t offer legal advice, they’re great at helping you stay organized and present your case effectively.

EAs don’t testify as witnesses during the hearing, you’ll still need to attend the hearing yourself—but having someone knowledgeable by your side can make a big difference. And don’t worry—working with an EA doesn’t stop you from hiring an attorney if you choose to do so.

In short, you don’t have to go through the process alone. CCAR’s trained Ethics Advocates are here to help every step of the way.

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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 Slim 5i 16″ – $935.51 >>
• Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ 2 in 1 – $935.51 >>

Enhance Your Listings with Free Floor Plans —
Take Advantage of CubiCasa Beginning June 10

We’re excited to announce a new exclusive member benefit! Starting June 10, all CCAR subscribers get FREE access to CubiCasa floor plans!

What’s CubiCasa?
It’s a powerful, easy-to-use mobile app that creates beautiful, detailed floor plans in minutes – all from a quick smartphone scan. No special equipment. No learning curve. Just fast, impressive results.

Why it matters:
According to NAR’s annual Homebuyers and Sellers Survey, floor plans are one of the most in-demand features for listings, right after photos and property data. They help buyers instantly understand layout and flow – making your listings stand out.

Your Member Perks:
• Free floor plans (up to 5,000 sq ft)
• 25% off Plus packages and add-ons (GLA floor plans, 3D products, rush orders & more)
• Access to a network of CubiCasa-certified photographers – or bring your own!

Whether you’re an agent, appraiser, or photographer, CubiCasa is the listing tool you didn’t know you needed — and beginning June 10 it’s FREE for members! Stay tuned for how to activate your access – and don’t miss the live training webinars to learn how to get the most out of it:

• Thursday, June 12 at 10:00am | Register >>
• Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00pm | Register >>
• Thursday, June 19 at 11:00am | Register >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MAY 20, 2025

CCAR Offices Closed: Mon., May 26 in observance of Memorial Day

Selling in Fire Zones – What Every REALTOR® Should Know – May 22

Join CCAR and Disclosure Source NHD on Thu., May 22 from 10:00–11:00am. for Selling in Fire Zones, a focused Zoom webinar featuring Laurel Housh, NHD Expert and C.A.R. Forms Certified Trainer.

Learn how to navigate disclosure requirements, interpret Fire Zone determinations in NHD reports, and properly use the Fire Hardening & Defensible Space (FHDS) form. You’ll also gain insights into legal responsibilities and best practices for preparing listings in Fire Zones—plus tips for turning this knowledge into business opportunities. Don’t miss this essential session to stay compliant, confident, and ready to guide your clients.

Space is limited – reserve your spot today on the ccartoday.com calendar >>

Learn How to Defer Capital Gains Tax with 1031 Exchanges – May 22

Are you a property owner or investor looking to maximize your real estate investments and defer capital gains taxes? Join CCAR Education and The 1031 Exchange Company for an informative and engaging Zoom webinar on Thu., May 22, from 11am to noon.

This session will explore key topics including an overview of 1031 Exchanges, the four levels of capital gains taxes, how to calculate capital gains on investment properties, and taxpayer options when deciding whether to hold, sell, or exchange. You’ll also learn about critical IRS time deadlines, “like-kind” requirements — including creative…

Space is limited – reserve your spot today on the ccartoday.com calendar >>

Need a Helping Hand During a Disciplinary Process? Meet Your Ethics Advocate

In short, you don’t have to go through the process alone. CCAR’s trained Ethics Advocates are here to help every step of the way.

Read More >>

REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale

Enhance Your Listings with Free Floor Plans —
Take Advantage of CubiCasa Beginning June 10

We’re excited to announce a new exclusive member benefit! Starting June 10, all CCAR subscribers get FREE access to CubiCasa floor plans!

• Thursday, June 12 at 10:00am | Register >>
• Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00pm | Register >>
• Thursday, June 19 at 11:00am | Register >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Strategies for Success

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Empowering Members, Protecting Consumers, and Championing Equal Access

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As a member of your Association’s Board of Directors, it’s both an honor and a priority to communicate clearly and transparently about the tools and resources that empower your success. Among the most critical of these tools is the MLS—an infrastructure built by and for real estate professionals to ensure trust, accuracy, and fairness in our industry.

UPCOMING COURSES

MAY 13

Maximize Your Social Security Benefits | VIRTUAL | May 13 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Free | Instructor: Kinley Wong, CRPC, of Bridges Wealth Strategies | You’ve paid into the Social Security program for so many years, doesn’t it make sense to learn how to get the maximum Social Security Benefits you’re entitled to? Learn what NOT to do when filing for Social Security Benefits. | REGISTER >

MAY 14

Your Network is Your Net Worth–Referral Strategies That Really Work | VIRTUAL | May 14 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Free | Panelists: Kama Burton, Broker-Owner, CMB Realty, and Brianna Ramirez, EQ1 Real Estate/ President, WCR Silicon Valley. | Join us for a session with two top agents who’ve mastered the art of turning relationships into business opportunities. In this intimate conversation, you’ll get insider strategies on how to leverage your existing connections and grow a referral network that drives consistent success. | REGISTER >

MAY 22

Selling in Fire Zones | VIRTUAL | May 22 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Free | Instructor: Laurel Housh. | This webinar will cover how to read the Fire Zone determinations on the NHD, what a seller needs to disclose in fire zones, how to understand the FHDS, helping sellers understand the legal obligations when selling in fire zones, and much more. | REGISTER >

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | MAY 13, 2025

Learn How to Defer Capital Gains Tax with 1031 Exchanges – May 22

C.A.R. Ombudsman Volunteers On Call to Answer Non-Legal Questions

If you’re a member looking to resolve a minor dispute or communication issue with another REALTOR®, a C.A.R. Ombudsman can help! C.A.R. Ombudsmen are REALTORS® who volunteer their time to answer non-legal questions and resolve non-legal disputes.

C.A.R. Ombudsman aim to enhance communication among REALTORS® and can propose resolutions for minor issues raised by clients or other members, avoiding escalation. Some common grievances include claims of possible ethics violations and communication issues, such as misrepresentation and lying, as well as complaints surrounding cancellation of a contract, listing, or escrow. The C.A.R. Ombudsman Hotline is standing by to help.

Please Note: Ombudsmen are not attorneys, and do not provide legal advice or answer legal questions.

Webinar: Selling in Fire Zones – What Every REALTOR® Should Know – May 22

Join CCAR and Disclosure Source NHD for an exclusive zoom webinar on May 22 from 10 – 11am, “Selling in Fire Zones,” featuring Laurel Housh, NHD Expert & C.A.R. Forms Certified Trainer. This informative session will give members a clear understanding of what’s required when listing or selling properties in designated Fire Zones.

Topics include:

How to read Fire Zone determinations in the NHD report
Seller disclosure requirements
Understanding the Fire Hardening & Defensible Space (FHDS) form
Legal responsibilities for both sellers and buyers
Best practices for preparing and presenting listings in Fire Zones
Turning NHD insights into new business opportunities

Don’t miss this essential class to stay compliant, informed, and ready to guide your clients through fire zone transactions.
REGISTER >>

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STEPS Towards Homeownership – Jun. 18

The C.A.R. STEPS Toward Homeownership program tackles housing affordability through the lens of financial literacy—equipping REALTORS® with tools to better serve and educate clients. Many renters still believe a 20% down payment is required to buy a home, but STEPS helps dispel these myths by highlighting programs with much lower requirements.

This newly streamlined and free program will be offered to members via Zoom on June 18, breaking down key topics into digestible sections focused on credit scores, financial planning, down payment assistance, and financing options for low- to moderate-income buyers. It’s designed to support REALTORS® working with renters, first-time buyers, those recovering from financial hardship, and even Baby Boomers helping the next generation purchase homes.

Attendees will gain insights on:

Financial health strategies
Economic trends
Buyer engagement
Mortgage product knowledge
Full-process client support

This is a fantastic event that will teach you everything you need to know about helping clients achieve affordable, sustainable homeownership—without requiring REALTORS® to take on additional roles.

We’re proud to share that CCAR Board Member Rolanda Wilson of the NID Housing Counseling Agency will be one of the featured panelists!
REGISTER FREE >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night at Primo’s: Play, Dine, and Give Back – June 18

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Renew Your Real Estate License Fast! – June 3

CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night at Primo’s: Play, Dine, and Give Back – June 18

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Selling in Fire Zones – What Every REALTOR® Should Know – May 22

Learn How to Defer Capital Gains Tax with 1031 Exchanges – May 22

Strategies for Success

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Learn How to Defer Capital Gains Tax with 1031 Exchanges – May 22

C.A.R. Ombudsman Volunteers On Call to Answer Non-Legal Questions

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