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Education Highlights – Mar 2026

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Tony Robbins: Discover Your Next Level Peak Performance 

Wednesday, March 11th, from 10:00 – 11:30 am

What could you achieve at your peak? Discover your next level with Tony Robbins’ top national trainer. Tony’s elite group of national trainers advise and consult with Fortune 500 companies, executives, managers and sales professionals in the areas of Peak Performance, leadership, organizational behavior, psychology of achievement and sales.

During this event you will improve your performance by integrating a three step process for creating lasting change and clearly identifying what is holding you back from reaching your true potential by closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Learn the three strategies to immediately start achieving amazing results in any area of your life, plus:

  • Discover the five habits of effective communication.
  • Discover the success cycle and learn how to apply it to every situation.
  • Develop an unshakeable mindset that will give you a more fulfilling life.
  • Determine a clear target of what you want in every area of your life.

March 2026 Classes

Click on any listing below to view course summaries and link to more information + registration. 

Mon - Mar 2 | Realtor.com Profile Mastery

Virtual | 8:00 – 9:00 am | FREE | Instructor: Michael McCall | Over 1 million people search Realtor.com for an agent every month—make sure they find you. Learn how to claim and optimize your free profile and turn it into a lead magnet. You’ll discover how to showcase your brand with a strong bio, highlight reviews and testimonials, make your profile shine in search results, and how to connect your profile. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Mon - Mar 2 | dotloop Basic Training

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Whether you’re new to dotloop or need a refresher, this webinar will help you navigate your account and close deals more efficiently. In this session, you’ll learn overall account navigation, how to create a transaction, how to edit, share, and eSign documents, how to create tasks, and how to submit files for review. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Mon - Mar 2 | Core Skills Training: Intro to MLS Listing Input

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Specific topics covered in this Intro to Listing Input class include staying in compliance with MLS Rules and Regulations; understanding pre-marketing through COMING SOON listings and Clear Cooperation; using input tips and tools such as CRS Tax Autofill and the Pricing Analysis Tool; knowing the difference between Partial and Live listings; uploading and editing listing photos; sharing listings via social media, email, or text; leveraging syndication options to maximize visibility and exposure; resolving listing errors and warnings; maintaining your listing from NEW to SOLD; and adding or maintaining listings from your mobile device. | MORE – REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 3 | Level Up with RPR Fundamentals

Virtual | 9:00 – 10:00 am | FREE | In this introductory webinar, we’ll tour the RPR platform and showcase top features, including how to view a property’s ownership and listing history, access local and national market trends, explore neighborhood and school data, monitor recent market activity, use AI-powered tools to communicate key insights, integrate marketing resources for prospecting, and create customized client reports that elevate your professional image. | INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 3 | zipForm & Transact Basics

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Learn the fundamentals of both zipForm and Transact in this easy-to-follow training session. We will guide you through navigation, key features, and basic workflows so you can start a transaction, organize your documents, and work efficiently. This class is for anyone new to the platforms or just needing a refresher course. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 4 | New Construction: Builders Update

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Learn to set up and utilize the patented tools that are provided to  you at NO COST: 24 Hour Concierge (Automated Search Tool), My New Home Spotlight (No Cost Lead Gen Tool), and Builder Registration (Protect Your Commission). | MORE INFO + REGISTRATION >

Wed - Mar 4 | RealReports: Client for Life

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | This course is for you if you want to move beyond isolated features and learn how RealReports works as a complete ecosystem for prospecting, presentations, and retention. You’ll walk away with a structured framework for deploying the platform at every stage of the client lifecycle to win more business now and create clients for life. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 5 | Hidden Listings - Have You Looked in Reverse?

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | In this session, you’ll learn why older homeowners decide to sell, including the cash flow, tax, and estate planning issues that influence their decisions. We’ll cover reverse mortgages, refinancing strategies, and how today’s interest rates impact retired homeowners. You’ll also gain insight into heirs, trusts, and title concerns—and how positioning yourself as a resource can lead to future listings. Finally, you’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies to win more listings and grow your business without adding more to your workload. | MORE INFO + REGISTRATION >

Thu - Mar 5 | Marki Lemons: Do You Really Need Ai for Your Business?

Virtual | 4:00 – 5:30 pm | FREE | Join Marki Lemons Ryhal and Christian Dwiggins for a practical masterclass created specifically for agents. Marki will show how agents are using AI in realistic, everyday ways to uncover better leads, show up where clients are already searching, and communicate more clearly without losing their voice, values, or credibility. She will also walk through how pairing AI with RPR supports a Blue Ocean approach, helping agents uncover overlooked opportunities, reduce competition, and grow market share with more confident, targeted outreach. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 5 | Hidden Listings - Have You Looked in Reverse?

Virtual | 6:00 – 7:00 pm | FREE | In this session, you’ll learn why older homeowners decide to sell, including the cash flow, tax, and estate planning issues that influence their decisions. We’ll cover reverse mortgages, refinancing strategies, and how today’s interest rates impact retired homeowners. You’ll also gain insight into heirs, trusts, and title concerns—and how positioning yourself as a resource can lead to future listings. Finally, you’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies to win more listings and grow your business without adding more to your workload. | MORE INFO + REGISTRATION >

Fri - Mar 6  | C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers & Managers

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Meet with C.A.R. Leadership, staff, and brokers throughout the state to discuss the latest information impacting real estate brokerages legal, market and legislative issues. | VIEW – REGISTER >

Mon - Mar 9 | OnDemand: Cybercrime & Transactional Fraud Certification

Online | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | FREE | Cybercriminals don’t just hack emails, they hack trust. In real estate, where every deal hinges on communication and timing, fraudsters have found creative ways to target transactions, divert money, and steal property titles. The Cybercrime & Transaction Fraud Certification (CTF) gives you practical tools and knowledge to spot scams, prevent fraud, and protect your clients throughout the transaction process. | MORE INFO + REGISTRATION >

Tue - Mar 10 | Mold: You Must Protect Yourself & Your Clients

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:30 am | $49 | Mold is everywhere and so are the potential liabilities for agents, property managers, sellers and landlords from failing to disclose mold, failing to prevent mold, and failing to properly address mold in a property. This course will provide real estate agents, property managers, landlords and sellers with the information necessary to assure that they are fulfilling their obligations to their clients, tenants, buyers and sellers when addressing mold in a real estate sale or lease. | MORE INFO + REGISTRATION >

Tue - Mar 10 | CMA: RPR's CMA Secrets Unlocked

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE | When it comes to pricing a property, your clients are counting on you to lead the discussion. It’s important that you understand how to take various dynamics into consideration when creating a CMA report. In this class, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of using RPR to create a professional report that gives your clients the information they need to make fully informed decisions. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 10 | RPA Bloopers - Part II

Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | FREE | Wondering what common mistakes agents make when preparing an RPA or responding to offers—and how to avoid them? In this one-hour webinar, C.A.R. attorneys Olivia Van and Jeff Abu-Onu highlight additional real-world RPA bloopers and share practical guidance on how to prevent or properly respond to them, offering the same insight you’d receive from the C.A.R. Legal Hotline. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 10 | 1031 Exchange Basics

Virtual | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | FREE | Instructor: Leonard Spoto | Learn how to properly structure a tax deferred exchange. Each of the four basic 1031 Exchange guidelines is covered in detail: property qualifications, reinvestment requirements, timeline, identification rules. Also discussed is the role of the Qualified Intermediary and alternative ways to structure a 1031 Exchange. | INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 11 | Supra eKEY Basic & Professional

Virtual | 8:00 – 9:30 am | FREE | Learn how to properly structure a tax deferred exchange. Each of the four basic 1031 Exchange guidelines is covered in detail: property qualifications, reinvestment requirements, timeline, identification rules. Also discussed is the role of the qualified intermediary and alternative ways to structure a 1031 Exchange. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 11 | Tony Robbins: Your Next Level - Kickoff Strong!

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:30 am | FREE | During this event you will improve your performance by integrating a three step process for creating lasting change and clearly identifying what is holding you back from reaching your true potential by closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Learn the three strategies to immediately start achieving amazing results in any area of your life, plus a lot more. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 11 | CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Free & Easy Floorplans

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE |Virtual | CubiCasa is the go-to app used by thousands of real estate pros. In this class you’ll learn about the benefits of adding floor plans to your listing media, and how the technology works. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 11 | Google's Nano Banana is Bananas!

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE | Instructor: Craig Grant | Virtual | There are a lot of options to choose from for generating and editing AI images, but none come close to the capabilities of Google’s Nano Banana. It might sound like a silly or even ridiculous name, but you can do some pretty ridiculous things with it. In this webinar Craig will provide a basic overview of Nano Banana and then showcase some of its mind blowing capabilities. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 12 | Relationships CRM: Create Automations

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Virtual | Turn more relationships into clients with powerful tools in Relationships, including automations, AI-powered email templates, an all-in-one inbox, and simplified lead setup. This session will show you how to boost productivity by creating, customizing, duplicating, enabling, disabling, and managing automations—so you can streamline follow-up and elevate your client nurture strategy with ease. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 12 | Core Skills Training: Intro to Cloud CMA

Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | FREE | Virtual | There are a lot of options to choose from for generating and editing AI images, but none come close to the capabilities of Google’s Nano Banana. It might sound like a silly or even ridiculous name, but you can do some pretty ridiculous things with it. In this webinar Craig will provide a basic overview of Nano Banana and then showcase some of its mind blowing capabilities. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 13 | 1031 Exchange - Advanced Strategies

Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | FREE | Instructor: Leonard Spoto | Virtual | This workshop delves deeper into the concepts of 1031 Exchange Basics, exploring in more detail holding requirements, partial exchanges, the concept of ‘boot,’ LLCs, partnerships and trusts , as well as reverse and construction exchange structures, plus more. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 17 | Negotiation Basics for REALTORS

Virtual | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | FREE | Virtual | Learn the fundamentals of negotiation with different theories of how to negotiate. The class includes factors that affect the negotiation process, how to overcome difficult situations, and how to work with difficult people. You will also learn how to identify factors affecting the negotiation process, such as cultural/economic differences, morals, personal traits, and environmental factors; how to effectively prepare for a negotiation by identifying and evaluating goals; and how to utilize, identify, and successfully respond to common negotiation strategies and tactics. | MORE INFO – REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 17 | 1031 Exchange - Avoiding Disaster

Virtual | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | FREE | Instructor: Leonard Spoto | Virtual | Even experienced investors can make costly mistakes in a 1031 Exchange. This essential webinar highlights the most common pitfalls—such as missed deadlines, identification errors, title and ownership issues, partnership and LLC complications, accidental tax triggers, and IRS red flags—and shares practical strategies to protect yourself and your clients when deals get complicated. Ideal for real estate pros and investors, this session will help you avoid surprises, IRS challenges, and lost tax savings. | INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 18 | Work Smarter On-the-Go! RPR Mobile Made Easy

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE | Virtual | The RPR Mobile™ app gives you powerful tools on the go, whether you’re next door, across town, or across the country. With instant access to property data, listing details, market trends, AI-powered insights, and customizable client reports, you can quickly respond to buyers, follow up with sellers, and even enhance your social media presence. This webinar highlights the app’s top features so you can stay productive and ready to close deals anytime, anywhere. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 18 | WomanUp! Live Show

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE | Virtual | Connect, inspire, and share your journey and learn from the stories of others. Each session promises a unique blend of inspiration, learning, and community spirit. Stay tuned for this month’s theme and special guests – we promise it’s an event you won’t want to miss! | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 19 | Core Skills Training: Intro to Paragon MLS

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Paragon’s Collaboration Center lets you manage your business and work with clients in real time from any device. In this class, you’ll learn how to set up and customize client portals, receive instant feedback and notifications, and help buyers interact with listings so you can build stronger, more responsive relationships. | VIEW – REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 19 | RPR Mobile Ai CMA

Virtual | 9:00 – 10:00 am | FREE | Create a client-ready CMA in minutes—right from your phone—with RPR’s Mobile AI CMA. The tool surfaces and scores comps, suggests pricing strategies, and lets you stay in full control by adjusting selections and adding properties, all while delivering a professional, branded report to your client. Ideal for listing appointments, buyer consultations, and quick calls that turn into opportunities, this session will show you how to generate seller and buyer CMAs, refine AI-scored comps with your market expertise, present data-backed pricing strategies, and send polished reports directly from your phone—no laptop required. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 19 | Climate Change & California Housing: Land, Water & Risk

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:15 am | FREE | Join the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) for a virtual discussion exploring how climate-related pressures — including wildfire risk, water scarcity, and coastal erosion — are reshaping California’s housing landscape. This CCRE conversation will examine what housing professionals should understand as climate considerations become increasingly embedded in California’s housing framework. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 19 | Mortgage: The Truth Behind the Headlines

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Instructor: Padi Goodspeed | FREE | This webinar helps agents nationwide stay in tune with current headlines, tackle common objections in the market, ease fears, and reiterate the value in buying real estate in every market. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Fri - Mar 20 | DRE License Renewal Crash Course

Virtual | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | $85* | Learn everything you need to know to pass online final exams – or your *money back! This is an optional course that provides the quickest/easiest way to renew any real estate license. Includes a review of correspondence course study material to prep for finals. | MORE INFO +  REGISTER >

Fri - Mar 20 | Conquering Social Media and Ai: Real Estate Strategies That Work

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:30 am | FREE | Learn how to effectively nurture relationships; generate quality R&R leads; Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X; advertise on social media; video marketing; ChatGPT and other top AI platforms; SEO, blogging and more. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Fri - Mar 20 | C.A.R. Town Hall Meeting for Brokers/Managers

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE | 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. We have a rotating list of guest speakers providing updates on the latest issues including transactional, legal, market and legislative issues. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Mon - Mar 23 | Create Trust with RPR's Ai Tools

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | In this webinar, we’ll work with marketing and industry experts to provide you with guidance in integrating AI resources into your 2026 business plans. By using RPR’s various AI tools, we’ll provide you with concrete suggestions focused on three important business tools: best practices related to AI, regular outreach client outreach using local market trend data, and sharing residential and commercial property details with clients. | INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 24 | Relationships CRM: Get Your Business Up and Running

Virtual | 10:00 – 10:45 am | FREE | New to Relationships? Discover everything you need to know from nurturing leads to managing connections. This session will go over some of the quick basics to get your Relationships account set up and ready to go! | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 24 | Commercial: Intro To RPR Commercial

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE | This course explores how RPR supports commercial real estate professionals with tools to find listings, analyze consumer and demographic data, evaluate points of interest, and guide informed client decisions. Learn how to use RPR’s commercial data, AI tools, public records, and client-ready reports to grow your commercial business—whether you’re new to the sector or an experienced practitioner. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 24 | Core Skills Training: Set It! and Forget It! Paragon's Collaboration Center

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Paragon’s Collaboration Center lets you manage your business and work with clients in real time from any device. In this class, you’ll learn how to set up and customize client portals, receive instant feedback and notifications, and help buyers interact with listings so you can build stronger, more responsive relationships. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 25 | Commercial: Advanced RPR Commercial

Virtual | 9:00 10:00 am | FREE | Power up your commercial real estate playbook with RPR’s advanced tools. From site selection and consumer data insights to researching leased and sold comps through CompStak, analyzing investments with Valuate, and assessing natural disaster risks using Climate Check and First Street, RPR helps you guide clients in making smart, strategic business decisions beyond just listing information. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Mar 25 | Broker Power Hour: Turning Ai Innovation into Business Results

Virtual | 10:00 11:00 am | | Instructor: Dave Garland | FREE | Explore AI and proptech trends having the greatest impact on the industry today and explain why now is the moment for brokers to pay attention. Rather than spotlighting individual tools, this session centers on leadership—helping brokers evaluate technology strategically and guide adoption across their firms. | INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Mar 26 | Transactions: Intro to zipForms

Virtual | 2:00 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to easily create California Association of REALTORS® contracts using Lone Wolf Transactions – zipForm Edition. This introductory class covers setting up your profile, starting buyer and seller transactions, building time-saving templates, managing details with checklists and tasks, adding forms from libraries or external sources, sending documents for e-signature, and securely sharing transactions with clients. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Mon - Mar 30 | Core Skills Training: Intro to RPR - Your 1-Stop Shop for Real Estate

Virtual | 2:00 4:00 pm | FREE | This introductory class gives you access to powerful property data clients cannot find on their own. You’ll learn how to use RPR® tools to create branded reports, build compelling CMAs, research properties and neighborhoods, and leverage mobile features to support stronger listing presentations and prospecting. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Tue - Mar 31 | Cloud CMA: Getting Started

Virtual | 10:00 11:00 am | FREE | Learn how to set up, navigate and connect to a variety of tools in your Cloud CMA account. Stand out with sellers, buyers, and homeowners. With Cloud CMA, ditch the generic printouts and bring the most compelling CMA reports in real estate to your next appointment and prove your value to WIN more listings! | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

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CCAR Education logoChris Dickson
Education Coordinator
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
(925) 295-9210
[email protected]

core skills training

CCAR provides a complete series of FREE core curriculum courses to help you build a solid foundation for your growing real estate business. You will learn to navigate all the necessary technical tools and applications + master important skills in an easy step-by-step process:

intro to zipform

Your Transaction Management System
Write C.A.R. contracts with ease using Lone Wolf Transactions zipForm Edition. The course includes information on how to set up your profile, start new transactions for buyers and sellers, create time-saving templates, manage transaction details, send forms to clients, and more.
| Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to cloud cma

Cloud CMA helps you stand out with polished, compelling Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) reports that showcase your value and help you win more listings. This FREE CCAR member class teaches you how to create professional CMA reports, set listing and offer price ranges, and use CMAs for valuation needs. Plus additional features, including quick property reports and flyers, advanced search tools, impressive Buyer Tour packets, and CMA Live for virtual listing presentations. | Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to rpr

Your 1-Stop Shop to Property Searches, Stats, Reports & More

Learn how REALTORS® Property Resource provides you with the data you need to meet the demands of clients in today’s “age of information” market. You will learn how to brand your Profile/reports, search, filter, utilize mapping tools and layers, create cutting edge CMA reports, winning listing presentations, and more. | Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to paragon

Specific topics covered in this Intro to Paragon MLS class include:

  • Customizing your profile and settings to reflect your branding and preferences
  • Homepage navigation
  • Different ways to search, and working with the results
  • Customization
  • Adding and managing your contacts
  • Collaboration Center
  • Integrations & Additional Benefits
  • Paragon Connect (mobile MLS)

| Check the Calendar for the next training session >

intro to listing input +

Specific topics covered in this How to Add & Maintain Your Listing class include:

  • Staying in compliance with MLS Rules and Regulations
  • Pre-marketing with COMING SOON listings and Clear Cooperation
  • Input tips and tools: CRS Tax Autofill and Pricing Analysis Tool
  • Partial vs. Live Listings: what’s the difference?
  • Uploading and editing listing photos
  • Sharing via Social Media, Email or Text
  • Syndication options to maximize listing visibility and exposure
  • Resolving listing errors and warnings
  • Maintaining your listing from NEW to SOLD
  • Add/Maintain listings from your mobile device

| Check the Calendar for the next training session >

Set It & Forget It!

Using Paragon’s Collaboration Center

Need a Client Concierge? Paragon’s Collaboration Center is a feature-rich MLS portal that enables you to manage your business and collaborate with clients online in real time from any device. In this class you’ll learn how to set up your Collaboration Center in Paragon so your clients will be automatically notified of new listings. The Collaboration Center keeps you and your client in touch and allows you to build responsive relationships with buyers and sellers.

Specific topics covered in this Collaboration Center class include:

  • How to create a Collaboration account for your clients
  • Allow your buyers to interact with their search results, marking them as favorites, possible, or rejected
  • Receive immediate notifications of buyers reactions, comments, or showing requests to your emails
  • Personalize each buyers portal and be aware of their property searches   
  • Learn to navigate the buyers personal website to better assist them when they have questions
  • Allow your buyers to create their own searches, and be notified when they do.

The Collaboration Center also includes seller-personalized portals so agents can stay in constant communication with clients about listing activity. Sellers get the transparency, information and communication they want with:

  • Activity notifications
  • Agent recommendations
  • Buyer-search matches
  • Social shares
  • Broker Tours & Open Houses
  • Views of competing properties

| Check the Calendar for the next training session >

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MLS Updates

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CRMLS Listings Temporarily Removed from IDX

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The change applies only to the IDX data feed and public website displays. It does not affect access to listing data or photos, including sold listings, within the Paragon MLS system.

Feb. 23, 2026 — California Regional MLS (CRMLS), which maintains a data share agreement with CCAR MLS/NorCal MLS, has adopted a rule requiring that only the primary photo be displayed for sold listings in the IDX data feed. The rule takes effect March 2nd, and applies to all IDX displays that include CRMLS data.

Because we are not currently able to suppress only non-primary photos for sold listings within the CRMLS portion of the IDX feed while continuing to provide the remaining listing data, CRMLS listings will be temporarily removed from the IDX data feed effective March 2, 2026, until further notice.

The change applies only to the IDX data feed and public website displays. It does not affect access to listing data or photos, including sold listings, within the Paragon MLS system.

The action is being taken to ensure compliance with CRMLS rules and the data share agreement. Technical solutions are under review, and updates will be provided as they become available.

If you have any questions, please contact the IDX team at [email protected].

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    FEBRUARY 24, 2026
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•  CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night! – Tomorrow!
•  CCAR Annual Crab Feed – Mar 6
•  Tony Robbins: Discover Your Next Level – Mar 11
•  Partition Law: How to Sell Property when Co-Owners
   Disagree (Zoom) – Tomorrow

•  Register to Vote
•  WCR: Monthly Coffee Social – Mar 4

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Education Highlights

MLS Tax Suite: The Basics & Beyond
Wed, Feb 25  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Partition Law: How to Sell House When Co-owners Disagree
Wed, Feb 25  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Commercial: RPR Advanced Commercial
Wed, Feb 25  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

WomanUp!®Live Show
Wed, Feb 25  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Community, Content & Becoming the Go-To Local Expert
Thu, Feb 26  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to RPR®: Your 1-Stop for Real Estate Needs with CCAR
Thu, Feb 26  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Transact: Create a Transaction
Fri, Feb 27  |  7:00am – 7:30am

DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri, Feb 27  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

MLS Tax Suite: CMAs & Prospecting
Fri, Feb 27  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Realtor.com Profile Mastery
Mon, Mar 2  |  8:00am – 9:00am

dotloop: Basic Training
Mon, Mar 2  |  10:00am – 11:00am

MLS: Intro to Listing Input with CCAR
Mon, Mar 2  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Level Up with RPR Fundamentals
Tue, Mar 3  |  9:00am – 10:00am

zipForm & Transact Basics
Tue, Mar 3  |  10:00am – 11:00am

New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Wed, Mar 4  |  10:00am – 11:00am

RealReports: Client for Life
Wed, Mar 4  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Hidden Listings – Have You Looked in Reverse
Thu, Mar 5  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Marki Lemons: Do You Really Need AI for Your Business?
Thu, Mar 5  |  4:00pm – 5:30pm

Hidden Listings – Have You Looked in Reverse
Thu, Mar 5  |  6:00pm – 7:00pm

New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Fri, Mar 6  |  10:00am – 11:00am

C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri, Mar 6  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)

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.

 






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Tomorrow @ 10am: Partition Law – How to Sell Property When Co-Owners Disagree (Zoom)

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Co-ownership disputes are becoming a common roadblock in today’s residential and commercial markets—and they often stop a sale before it starts. When one owner wants to sell and the other refuses, a partition action can be the legal solution that unlocks the deal by forcing the sale of the property (this is not about lot splits).

In this practical, Realtor-focused class, you’ll learn the straightforward basics of the partition process and how it can help you serve a growing group of homeowners who feel stuck in shared ownership—whether with a sibling, an ex-partner, or a co-investor. Many agents turn these leads away simply because they don’t know the options. After this class, you’ll know how to spot these opportunities, speak confidently about the path forward, and turn “impossible” situations into closed transactions.

Key Takeaways

  • Discover a real estate opportunity many agents overlook
  • Convert leads other agents are turning away
  • Build advanced, market-relevant real estate knowledge
  • Learn strategies for listings where one ex-partner wants out and the other won’t budge
  • Learn how to handle property owned by business partners when the relationship has soured

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Bingo Night is TOMORROW — Pizza, Prizes & a Great Cause

Get ready for a night of bingo, pizza, and community fun — tomorrow!

CCAR Helping Hands is hosting Bingo Night at St. Stephen Church in Walnut Creek on Feb. 25, 4–7 PM, and we’d love to see you there.

Tickets are $35 and include:
• Pizza + salad
• One drink ticket (beer, wine, or soft drink)
• Five bingo sheets

Come for the bingo (and raffle prizes), stay for the laughs — and feel good knowing you’re supporting the community at the same time. Bring your bingo buddies, your lucky charm, and your best “BINGO!” voice.

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Crab, Champagne & a Great Cause – Help Support CCAR Scholarships & Helping Hands – Mar. 6

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh crab, tri-tip, and pasta, plus a complimentary glass of champagne to kick off the evening. The night also includes music from DJ Stallion, raffle and auction prizes, and the always-popular cake auction.

This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!

All tickets must be purchased in advance—no tickets will be sold at the door.

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CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Discover Your Next Level with Stu Massengill! – Mar. 11

Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom Wed., Mar. 11, from 10 – 11:30am, for an exclusive FREE session designed to help you create lasting change and reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and an expert in Peak Performance, leadership, and the psychology of achievement, Stu will guide you through a transformative three-step process to overcome obstacles and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn powerful strategies, develop an unshakable mindset, and define clear goals for a more fulfilling life!

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WCR: Monthly Coffee Social – Mar. 4

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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  >>

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Cybercriminals Are Targeting Real Estate –
Here’s How to Stay Safe

Real estate is a lifelong dream for clients and a career for you—but for hackers, it’s a prime chance to intercept transactions and steal sensitive data. As AI makes scams more convincing and more targeted, security awareness should be part of every buying and selling conversation, especially when fraudsters use urgent calls and texts to push last-minute changes. Today’s threats can include deepfakes, identity fraud, and sophisticated malware designed to impersonate trusted partners in the deal, raising the stakes for everyone involved.

The best protection is simple habits: slow down when money or personal information is involved, verify requests using known contact information (not what’s in the message), and strengthen your logins with long, complex passwords plus multi-factor authentication—small steps that can make a major difference in protecting your business, your clients, and your community.

Watch the videos below for quick, practical tips to stay protected.

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District 99 Fondnazio – Feb 26

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Welcome to your first District update of the year. I am John Fondnazio, your CCAR President and Board Liaison, representing those of you who conduct business outside of Contra Costa County. I serve as your direct connection to CCAR leadership, and will share key updates with you, as well as bring your feedback to the Board.

In this first email of the year, you’ll find timely insights on insurance considerations, new California real estate laws taking effect in 2026, and practical information to support your business.

I look forward to staying connected with you throughout the year. I am here to listen, share updates, and bring your feedback forward. Feel free to reach out to me any time—we always want to hear from you. | MEET YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS >

Warm regards,

John

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Weekly Jolt – 021726

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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Top News

•  CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night! – Feb 25
•  CCAR Annual Crab Feed – Mar 6
•  Code of Ethics Violators
•  In Memoriam: Jerry Feagley
•  West County Marketing Meeting This Thursday
•  Partition Law: How to Sell Property when Co-Owners
   Disagree (Zoom) – Feb 25

•  WCR: 2026 Vision Board Experience – Feb 20

MLS Updates

•  Take Control of Your Listing Photos with “Mark as Private”
•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale
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REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)

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In Memoriam: Jerry Feagley

CCAR mourns the passing of member Jerry Feagley, who died on January 7, 2026. Licensed since 1966, Jerry built a six-decade career defined by integrity, personal service, and deep local knowledge. He was the Broker/Owner of Feagley Realtors, the Point Richmond boutique office he founded in 1974 with his wife, Jan, and served as President of the West County Board in 1985. He also helped develop 300+ residential and commercial properties across West Contra Costa County.

Guided by his motto, “After all, it is at the pleasure of our clients that we serve,” Jerry leaves a lasting legacy of professionalism and community commitment. Service information is pending and will be shared when available.

West County Marketing Meeting this Thursday

Join us for the CCAR West Marketing Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 8:45–10:00am, at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265, Hercules. Our guest speaker is Marilyn Cunningham—CCAR Past President, newest Realtor of the Year, and a professional photographer—sharing tips for better MLS listing photos.

Enjoy breakfast burritos, plus fruit and beverages. Network, share upcoming listings, and learn something new!

Affiliates: To donate a drawing prize and promote your business, contact Steve Kendall at [email protected].

FEATURED COURSE: Partition Law – How to Sell Property When Co-Owners Disagree – Feb 25

Join us Tue, Feb. 25 at 10:00am (Zoom) for a class on partition actions—a legal process that can force the sale of jointly owned property when co-owners can’t agree. Often overlooked (and not a lot split), partition law can help resolve disputes between siblings, former partners, business associates, and other co-owners—and is increasingly relevant as co-ownership rises, especially among unmarried buyers. Ideal for real estate sales professionals looking to handle tough leads and gain an edge. Register on the CCAR Calendar >>

CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night: Play, Dine, and Give Back – Next Wednesday!

Get ready for a night of bingo, pizza, and community fun next Wednesday! CCAR Helping Hands is hosting Bingo Night at St. Stephen Church in Walnut Creek on Feb. 25, from 4–7 PM, and you won’t want to miss it!

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

This night isn’t just about bingo and raffle prizes — it’s about coming together, having fun, and supporting the community. So grab your bingo buddies, bring your lucky charm, and join us for a great cause!

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

Crab, Champagne & a Great Cause – Help Support CCAR Scholarships & Helping Hands – Mar. 6

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh crab, tri-tip, and pasta, plus a complimentary glass of champagne to kick off the evening. The night also includes music from DJ Stallion, raffle and auction prizes, and the always-popular cake auction.

This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!

All tickets must be purchased in advance—no tickets will be sold at the door.

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

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Code of Ethics Violators

In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, C.A.R. is publishing the names of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics as well as summaries of the members’ unethical behavior.

Member publication is triggered only if the discipline imposed is a reprimand, fine, suspension or expulsion – anything other than a letter of warning or stand-alone education. The information will be published on the members-only section of car.org. 

Past decisions of ethics hearing panels, including the decisions published on C.A.R.’s website, cannot be used as authority by complainants or respondents and cannot…

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WCR: 2026 Vision Board Experience – Feb 20

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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  >>

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Take Control of Your Listing Photos with the
“Mark Private” Feature

We encourage you to retain photos on your listings until they are marked Sold in the MLS. Photos are an important part of a listing’s history and serve several key purposes.

Did you know that CCAR MLS Participants and Subscribers have the ability to mark listing photos as “Private” – giving you more control over how your listing images are shared. When photos are marked as Private, they remain visible within the MLS but are not distributed to public-facing websites.

This feature is especially valuable for members who rely on listing photos for comparables, appraisal, and research purposes, allowing you to preserve MLS access while protecting seller privacy and marketing strategy.

How to Mark Photos as Private:

  1. Go to your listing under LISTINGS → Maintain Listing
  2. Click on Add/Edit Pictures
  3. Select the photos you want to mark as Private
  4. Click ‘Mark Private’ in the top menu bar
  5. Click Save and exit your listing

For questions or assistance, please contact CCAR Member Services at 925.295.1270.

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