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When You’re in a Transaction, Which Parts of the Code of Ethics Apply?

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The Code of Ethics has 17 Articles—but when you’re in the middle of a transaction, you don’t need to search through all 17 to find what’s relevant.

NAR’s “The Code of Ethics is Good Business” resource organizes the related Standards of Practice according to how a real estate transaction actually unfolds. So, instead of searching by Article number, you can find what you need based on where you are in the transaction, making the Code much more practical.

Your Transaction Roadmap:

Listing Agents
  • Pre-listing
  • Listing presentation and agreement
  • Marketing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Financing and inspections
  • Pre-closing, closing and possession
  • Post-closing
Buyer Agents
  • Pre-counseling
  • Counseling and the buyer agreement
  • Showings
  • Purchase agreement and negotiation
  • Financing and inspections
  • Closing and possession
  • Post-closing

Why it Matters

Your ethical responsibilities can change depending on which side and where you are in the transaction.

Preparing for a listing presentation? What specific ethical considerations apply?

Marketing a property? What ethical duties need to be kept in mind?

Negotiating an offer or working through inspections? What ethical responsibilities come into play?

The resource provides separate checklists for listing and buyer agents, making it easier to connect the Code of Ethics to your role and the stage of the transaction.

Put it to Work

Don’t wait until an ethics issue comes up. Build the resource into your workflow.

  • Before a listing appointment, review the Pre-Listing
  • Before marketing a property, review the Marketing
  • Before negotiating an offer, review the Contract Negotiation

It takes the Code from something you’re required to follow and turns it into a practical tool you can actively use in your business.

Explore NAR’s “The Code of Ethics is Good Business” resource here.

NAR CODE OF ETHICS

NAR Ethics Complaints, Arbitration Requests & Related Information

C.A.R. ETHICS & ARBITRATION MANUAL

MLS RULES & REGULATIONS

CCAR BYLAWS

CODE OF ETHICS DEMYSTIFIED

ETHICS COMPLAINT
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
FILE AN
ETHICS COMPLAINT
ARBITRATION REQUEST
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
FILE AN
ARBITRATION REQUEST

Gail Hargis
Professional Standards
925.295.9220
[email protected]

District 99 Fondnazio – Sep 26

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Upcoming Safety Classes

Enhanced Experience For You and Your Clients

Whether you’re working with first-time buyers, seasoned sellers, or long-term prospects, your website becomes another place to build relationships while providing clients with a reliable, MLS-powered home search experience. Your new member benefit includes:

  • A branded property search website you can personalize with your business and contact information.
  • Access to listings throughout the NorCal MLS Alliance, giving clients a comprehensive regional search experience.
  • Direct consumer inquiries through your branded website, helping reinforce your relationship with prospective clients.
  • Integrated CRM and marketing tools to help organize contacts, stay in touch, and nurture opportunities over time.
  • Optional premium features for members who want to expand their marketing capabilities as their business grows.
LEARN MORE >

Customizable Marketing and Client Management Tool 

Every agent runs their business differently. Some are focused on growing their sphere of influence. Others want a professional online presence without building a website from scratch. Many simply want another way to stay connected with clients after the first conversation. This member benefit is designed to support all of those goals while giving you another trusted resource you can confidently share with buyers and sellers. | LEARN MORE >

A NEW MEMBER BENEFIT
To Support Your Business

MLS-Powered Search Portal Will Help Generate Leads, Manage Clients, Keep Your Brand Front and Center

Today’s consumers begin almost every home search online. As REALTORS®, one of the biggest challenges isn’t finding listings—it’s ensuring clients continue working with you throughout that search.

Beginning this month, CCAR is introducing a new member benefit designed to help strengthen your online presence and make it easier for consumers to connect directly with you.

Every CCAR member can activate a complimentary branded IDX website featuring listings from across the NorCal MLS Alliance, giving you another professional resource to support your business.

We’re Here to Help

CCAR will offer a live (virtual) training session on August 19 to help you activate your website, customize your branding, understand the CRM and marketing tools, and learn practical ways to incorporate the platform into your daily business.

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Weekly Jolt – 090826

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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Top News

•  2026 DEI Symposium – FREE This Thursday
•  Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 23
•  Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 7
•  In Memoriam: Jerry Kidd
•  C.A.R. Town Hall: Proposition 37 – Sep. 15
•  Conquering Social Media & AI – Sep. 22
•  Make an Impact with CCAR Committees
•  WCR Upcoming Events

MLS Updates
•  REALTORS® Are You Ready to Vote? •  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale All laptops purchased through CCAR include a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and Real Estate setup.     Online Continuing Education
ETHICS CORNER

•  A Practical Guide to Ethics in Every Transaction

    

+ Upcoming Education
+ REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)
+ CCAR CALENDAR

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.
READ MORE >>

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.
REGISTER HERE >>

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.
REGISTER HERE >>

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!
LEARN MORE >>

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

REGISTER HERE >>

risk management

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.

REGISTER HERE >>

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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].

REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS >>

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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.
EXPLORE THE TRANSACTION ROADMAP >>

WCR: New Member Orientation – Sep. 10

MORE INFORMATION & REGISTER >>

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.

CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION >>
Already registered? Pass this message along and help someone else get vote ready.

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Weekly Jolt – 090126

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
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CCAR Offices Closed: Mon., SEP. 7
in observance of Labor Day

Top News

•  YPN Trivia Night FREE This Thursday
•  Risk Management Seminar – Sep. 23
•  Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 7
•  West County Marketing Meeting This Thu
•  2026 DEI Symposium – Sep. 10
•  The BIG Event Membership Meeting – Oct. 28

•  WCR Upcoming Events
•  Conquering Social Media & AI – Sep. 10
•  Are You Registered to Vote? 

MLS Updates

•  C.A.R. Market Minute: Inflation Keeps Rates in Focus
•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale


All laptops purchased through CCAR include a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and Real Estate setup.

    Online Continuing Education

+ Upcoming Education
+ REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)
+ CCAR CALENDAR

West County Marketing Meeting This Thu.

Join us this Thu, Sep. 3, from 8:45–10:00am at the CCAR Hercules office. Our featured speaker, Jalene Drew of the East Bay Rental Housing Association, will present “The First 90 Days of Rental Property Ownership,” covering key compliance requirements, rent programs, documentation, local ordinances, and other essentials REALTORS® should know when working with investment clients.

Enjoy bagels, fresh fruit, and beverages while networking, sharing upcoming listings, and connecting with fellow real estate professionals.

2026 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Symposium – Sep. 10

Join REALTORS®, housing professionals, policymakers, and community leaders from across the Bay Area for the 2026 DEI Symposium on Thu, Sep. 10, from 9am–2:30pm at the Millbrae Recreation Center.

Hosted by nine Bay Area REALTOR® Associations, the event will feature expert speakers, panel discussions, and networking focused on fair housing, housing policy, homeownership resources, affordable housing programs, and serving diverse communities. Hear from industry leaders including Jordan Levine of C.A.R., Bryan Greene of NAR, and CCAR Past President Zina Hall, and gain practical information and resources you can use with your clients.
REGISTER HERE >>

The BIG Event Membership Meeting – Oct. 28

CCAR Members are invited to a free, exclusive 2027 Economic Forecast and Legal Update featuring two leading industry experts.

Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR, will share his outlook for the 2027 economy and housing market, including key trends affecting housing supply and real estate. Neil Kalin, Assistant General Counsel for C.A.R., will also provide a timely legal update covering important issues REALTORS® need to know.

CCAR Members only—advance registration required. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
REGISTER HERE >>

This Thursday: YPN Trivia Night
Free + 2 Drink Tickets!

CCAR YPN’s 4th Annual Real Estate Trivia Night is this Thursday! Join us at Side Gate Brewery in Concord from 4:30–7:30pm, grab your friends and colleagues, and put your real estate knowledge to the test during a casual night of friendly competition and networking.

Registration (required) is FREE and includes two drink tickets. There will also be raffles throughout the evening, with food available for purchase from the P&B Smash Burger Food Truck.

Come for the trivia, stay for the drinks, food, and a fun night with fellow industry pros! 

Sponsored by:
Andrew Waite
Commander Moving Inc.
First American Home Warranty
JCP-LGS Hazard Disclosures
Sanctuary Energy Solutions
Stokley Properties
First American Home Warranty
JCP-LGS Hazard Disclosures

REGISTER FREE >>

risk management

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.

REGISTER HERE >>

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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].

REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS >>

Read More >>

Women’s Council of REALTORS® Upcoming Events

 

MORE INFORMATION & REGISTER >>

Conquering Social Media & AI – Sep. 10

This virtual class, held Sep. 10 from 10–11am, 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.
REGISTER HERE >>

Are You and Your Clients Registered to Vote?

Residents must be registered by Oct. 19th to vote in Nov.
REGISTER TO VOTE >>

C.A.R. Market Minute: Inflation Keeps Rates in Focus

Inflation and interest rates continue to play a major role in the housing market, with mortgage rates recently moving higher and adding to affordability challenges for buyers. New home sales declined in July, while the rental market showed signs of stabilizing and foreclosure activity remained well below historical levels.

Looking ahead, the direction of the housing market will depend heavily on inflation trends, Federal Reserve policy, and whether borrowing costs begin to ease. C.A.R.’s latest Market Minute breaks down these key economic indicators and what they could mean for real estate in the months ahead.

READ THE FULL MARKET MINUTE >>

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September Education & Events

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AI / DATA / SOCIAL MEDIA

Wed - Sep 9 | Fake, Fraudulent, or AI? Outsmarting Wire Fraud, Deepfakes...

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Safety in real estate extends beyond REALTOR® safety to protecting everyone involved in a transaction. As generative AI fuels increasingly sophisticated scams—with the FBI reporting more than $893 million in AI-related losses in 2025—REALTORS® need stronger verification and cybersecurity practices. By educating clients and making safety part of the client experience, REALTORS® can protect transactions, build trust, demonstrate their value, and earn lasting loyalty and referrals. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 9 | AI's Legal & Ethical Pitfalls

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | AI can streamline real estate marketing and operations, but it also creates serious legal and ethical risks. Learn how to use AI safely while avoiding Fair Housing violations, misrepresentation, NAR Code of Ethics issues, and client data/privacy breaches. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - Sep 10 | Conquering Social Media & AI: Strategies That Work

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am |$20 |  Energize your business with this high-energy, motivational course featuring expert coaching and practical strategies for today’s real estate professional. Explore ChatGPT and other leading AI tools, social media best practices, video marketing, Facebook advertising, SEO, blogging, Stories, Reels, and more—all designed to help you grow your business and stand out online. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - Sep 29 | RPR Mobile AI CMA

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Learn how RPR Mobile AI CMA helps you create professional, client-ready CMAs from your phone in minutes. Use AI-scored comps, apply your own market expertise, develop pricing strategies, and send branded reports—all without opening a laptop. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 30 | Building A Digital-First Real Estate Business

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Learn how to modernize your real estate business with digital-first workflows that improve efficiency and the client experience. Explore scalable processes for lead management, communications, paperless transactions, marketing, and smarter technology adoption. | MORE + REGISTER >

BROKERS & OFFICE MANAGERS

Fri - Sep 18 | C.A.R. Industry Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers, Principals

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE | The California Association of REALTORS® hosts Industry Leader Town Halls twice a month to provide brokers and key brokerage staff to meet virtually with C.A.R. Leadership, C.A.R. staff and brokers throughout the state to discuss the latest information impacting real estate brokerages and transactions. Rotating list of guest speakers provides updates on the latest issues including transactional, legal, market and legislative issues. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 23 | NAR Broker Power Hour

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Learn how to protect clients and transactions from increasingly sophisticated real estate fraud. This session covers emerging fraud threats, best practices for reducing risk, tools to help agents prevent scams, and ways your brokerage can support disaster recovery through the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. | MORE + REGISTER >

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Tue - Sep 8 | Intro to RPR Commercial

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Discover how RPR’s commercial tools can help you find listings, analyze demographics and consumer spending, access traffic and tenant data, identify business opportunities, and create professional client reports. Whether you’re new to commercial real estate or an experienced practitioner, learn how to leverage RPR data and AI-powered insights to better serve clients and grow your business. | MORE + REGISTER >

CMAs

Tue - Sep 15 | Intro to Cloud CMA

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to create professional CMA reports, property flyers, and buyer tour packets with Cloud CMA. This class also covers lead generation tools, virtual listing presentations, and strategies to help you demonstrate your value and win more listings. | MORE + REGISTER >

FINANCING / MORTGAGE

Wed - Sep 9 | STEPS To Financing the Dream of Homeownership

Virtual | 10:00 – 12:45 1m | FREE | Learn how to help clients achieve affordable, sustainable homeownership through financial literacy, financing options, down payment assistance programs, and homebuyer education. This program provides REALTORS® with practical tools and resources to better serve first-time buyers, renters, past homeowners, and families planning for future homeownership. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - Sep 17 | Mortgage - The Truth Behind The Headlines

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 1m | FREE | Join Padi Goodspeed once a month to learn the truth behind the headlines and interpret the news in a way that matters most, for you and your clients! | MORE + REGISTER >

FORMS / REPORTS

Thu - Sep 10 | Intro to zipForms

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn the fundamentals of Lone Wolf Transactions zipForm Edition, including setting up your profile, creating buyer and seller transactions, building templates, managing tasks and checklists, adding forms, and sending documents for e-signatures. Gain the skills to create and manage real estate contracts more efficiently. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - Sep 15 | zipTips + Lone Wolf Transact Q & A by C.A.R. zipGuys

Virtual Live Q & A | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Get your zipForm and Transact questions answered live, troubleshoot functionality issues, and learn helpful tips in this interactive Q&A session. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - Sep 24 | Transact: Creating A Transaction

Virtual | 9:00 – 9:40 am | FREE | Learn the fundamentals of Lone Wolf Transact, including how to create and navigate a transaction, add parties and paperwork, manage tasks and timelines, and work with property phases. This class is also available OnDemand. | MORE + REGISTER >

LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT

Tue - Sep 8 | C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar - Structural Pest Control Board

Live Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 pm |  California’s Structural Pest Control Board regulates and licenses the structural pest control industry to protect the public. The seven-member Board includes four public representatives and three licensed industry members. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 16 | All About Disclosures: Close Deals & Stay Out of Court

Live Virtual | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | $79 | Learn essential C.A.R. disclosure forms and requirements for residential transactions, including when disclosures are required, possible exemptions, and how proper disclosure can better serve clients and reduce liability. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 23 | CCAR Risk Management with Shannon B. Jones

Live Virtual | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | FREE to Members | Attorney Shannon B. Jones joins us once again to bring us all up to speed on current legal issues that impact REALTORS® every day—from new liabilities to the kinds of actions and cases her office is seeing the most in recent months. You’ll also get quick updates from CCAR staff and leadership. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 30 | CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by Law

Virtual | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | FREE | Strengthen your understanding of California disclosure requirements for 1–4 unit residential property sales. Review the C.A.R. Sales Disclosure Chart, current forms and resources, Residential Purchase Agreement requirements, and the differences between residential and commercial disclosures while learning how to use C.A.R.’s Forms Advisor and Forms Tutor. | MORE + REGISTER >

LICENSE RENEWAL

Fri - Sep 18 | CA Real Estate Compliance & Industry Update

Virtual | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | $85 | Stay current and compliant with updates on California real estate laws, forms, buyer representation, compensation, disclosures, Fair Housing, ethics, risk management, and other essential topics for today’s real estate professional. | MORE + REGISTER >

MARKETING

Wed - Sep 9 | Intro to CubiCasa - Learn to Create Free and Easy Floorplans

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE |  Learn more about CubiCasa, the go-to app used by thousands of real estate professionals every day to create floor plans in only 5 minutes. Greatly improve your listings and listing presentations – FOR FREE! We’ll talk about the benefits of adding a floor plan to your listing media, and how the technology works. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - Sep 11 | Realtor.com Profile Mastery

Virtual | 8:00 – 9:00 am | FREE |  Learn how to optimize your free Realtor.com profile to boost visibility, showcase your brand and reviews, connect social media, and turn agent searches into new business opportunities. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 16 | Stop Over-Editing - CapCut Hacks to Edit Real Estate Videos in Minutes

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE |  Learn how to quickly create polished real estate videos with CapCut. Master easy editing, auto-captions, trending audio, transitions, and time-saving techniques for engaging Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - Sep 17 | Free Tools, Reporting & Resources from Realtor.com

Virtual | 8:30 – 9:00 am  | FREE |  Learn how to use Realtor.com’s free agent tools to build your brand, navigate the agent dashboard, share local market reports, and attract new clients. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - Sep 17 | Win Q2 Before It Starts

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am  | FREE |  Build a numbers-backed Q4 business plan with clear income goals, lead-generation strategies, and daily action steps, while learning how the California Rental Listing Service and Rental Beast PRO can help generate leads and finish the year strong. | MORE + REGISTER >

Mon - Sep 28 | Realtor.com Profile Mastery

Virtual | 8:00 – 9:00 am | FREE |  Learn how to optimize your free Realtor.com profile to boost visibility, showcase your brand and reviews, connect social media, and turn agent searches into new business opportunities. | MORE + REGISTER >

MLS

Tue - Sep 8 | Intro to Paragon

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE |  Get started with Paragon MLS for property searches, client collaboration, and business management. Learn how to customize your profile and settings, navigate the system, search properties, manage contacts, use the Collaboration Center, access integrations and member benefits, and work efficiently from any device. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - Sep 24 | Set It and Forget It with Paragon's Collaboration Center

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE |  Learn how to use Paragon’s Collaboration Center to enhance client communication and automate listing alerts. This course covers setting up client portals, managing buyer searches, tracking client feedback, receiving real-time notifications, and collaborating with buyers online from any device to deliver a more responsive, personalized experience. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - Sep 30 | LIVE Intro to Paragon

Live | CCAR, Walnut Creek | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE |  Build a strong foundation in Paragon MLS with this introductory, hands-on course. Learn how to customize your profile and settings, navigate the platform, search and manage results, organize contacts, use Collaboration Center, explore integrations and member benefits, and access Paragon Connect for mobile MLS. | MORE + REGISTER >

RPR – REALTORS PROPERTY RESOURCE

Fri - Sep 11 | Search Smarter with RPR - Advanced Search

Virtual | 9:00 – 10:00 am| FREE |  Learn how to use RPR’s advanced search tools to find properties that better match your clients’ needs, including drive times, flood zones, custom areas, traffic data, nearby amenities, property status, occupancy, and more. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - Sep 17 | Intro to RPR - Your 1-Stop Shop for Real Estate

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm| FREE |  Learn how to use RPR® to access exclusive property data, search listings, create branded reports and CMAs, analyze comps, prospect neighborhoods, and use RPR Mobile. | MORE + REGISTER >

REALTOR SAFETY

Fri - Sep 11 | C.A.R. REALTOR Safety

Virtual | Anytime | $49 | Learn simple, practical safety strategies to reduce risk when working with buyers and sellers, hosting open houses, and marketing online—helping protect both you and your clients. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - Sep 18 | Putting REALTOR Safety First - Safety Strategies for the Modern REALTOR

Virtual | Anytime | $30 | Learn practical strategies to reduce risk and protect yourself and your clients, including safe property showings, open houses, situational awareness, data security, social media practices, and creating a culture of safety. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - Sep 25 | C.A.R. REALTOR Safety

Virtual | Anytime | $49 | Learn simple, practical safety strategies to reduce risk when working with buyers and sellers, hosting open houses, and marketing online—helping protect both you and your clients. | MORE + REGISTER >

WOMEN+

Wed - Sep 23 | WomanUp! Live - Your Monthly Dose of Inspiration and Connection

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE | Connect with fellow professionals, gain practical insights from industry leaders, and find inspiration through shared experiences at this engaging WomanUP!® community event. | MORE + REGISTER >

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