• Instagram Treats, Not Tricks Giveaway Winners Announced!
• Join a 2026 CCAR Committee
• Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!
• Save the Date – IMAGINE: CCAR Inaugural
• Induction Cooking Class – Nov. 12
• Control How Your Listing Photos are Shared
Transact: Navigation
Wed., Nov. 5 | 7:00am – 8:00am
State of Social Media for 2026
Wed., Nov. 5 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success (Session 6)
Wed., Nov. 5 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Master the Rental Market & Grow Your Real Estate Business
Thu., Nov. 6 | 9:00am – 10:00am
MLS: Intro to Paragon MLS with CCAR
Thu., Nov. 6 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Transact: Agent Templates
Fri., Nov. 7 | 7:00am – 8:00am
DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Nov. 7 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Nov. 7 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
AI-Powered Real Estate: Unleashing Practical Strategies for Success
Mon., Nov. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Become the “Go-To” Expert: Share Local Market Insights w/ RPR
Mon., Nov. 10 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Intro to SupraWEB eKEY Service
Tue., Nov. 11 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Transform Local Data Into Social Media Success w/ RPRs AI ScriptWriter
Tue., Nov. 11 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Nov. 12 | 10:00am – 11:00am
MLS: Set It & Forget It using Paragon’s Collaboration Center
Wed., Nov. 12 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Renter’s Agent Advantage: Maximize Leads, Listings & Future Buyers
Thu., Nov. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am
New Laws for 2026
Thu., Nov. 13 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Transact: Create a Transact
Fri., Nov. 14 | 7:00am – 7:45am
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.
Save the Date – January 31, 2026
IMAGINE: CCAR Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration
Save the Date! CCAR’s 2026 Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration happens Sat., Jan. 31, 2026, at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. This annual event honors our incoming leadership team, celebrates excellence within our membership, and brings our REALTOR® community together for an unforgettable evening.
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Sponsorship opportunities are also available—don’t miss this chance to align your business with one of CCAR’s most anticipated events of the year.
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Bring a Favorite Client!
Induction Cooking Class – November 12
REALTORS®, treat your clients to a fun and flavorful experience at our Induction Cooking Class! Learn to make creamy chicken pesto while exploring the benefits of induction cooking—fast, efficient, safe, and great for indoor air quality.
Join us on Wed., Nov. 12, from 11am – 2pm at the Solano Economic Development Center, 5050 Business Center Drive, Suite 200, Fairfield, CA.
The class is led by Ying Shipman, ECC, a graduate of the Building Decarbonization Coalition’s Chefluencer Program and an Accredited Certified EcoChef Culinarian. Ying brings her passion for food, sustainability, and community to every dish she creates.
Each REALTOR® may bring one client, so invite your favorite foodie and share in this engaging cooking experience.
Register Here >>
Control How Your Listing Photos Are Shared
Did you know CCAR MLS Participants and Subscribers can now mark listing photos as Private? This gives you more control—photos stay visible within the MLS but are not shared on public websites. We recommend keeping photos on your listings until they are marked Sold in the MLS. Photos are vital for property history, comparables, appraisals, and research—helping preserve MLS data while protecting seller privacy and marketing strategy.
To Mark Photos as Private:
1. Go to LISTINGS → Maintain Listing
2. Click Add/Edit Pictures
3. Select photos to mark as Private
4. Click Mark Private in the top menu
5. Click Save and exit
Instagram Treats, Not Tricks Giveaway Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped us celebrate the official launch of our new Instagram account, @contracostarealtors! Between October 28th and today, CCAR members followed, liked, shared, and tagged to spread the word — and your enthusiasm made our debut sweet indeed.
We’re thrilled to announce the three lucky winners of our “Treats, Not Tricks — Your Membership. Your Power.” giveaway!
$250 Visa Gift Card Winners:
Fareed Tawasha – Tawasha Realty
Inguss Strikaitis – Keller Williams
Kiersten Fouts – Coldwell Banker
Winners were randomly selected from a list of all those who fulfilled giveaway criteria. Each will receive a $250 Visa gift card — a well-deserved treat for helping us launch CCAR’s newest platform!
If you haven’t already, make sure to follow @contracostarealtors and engage with our posts for the latest REALTOR® news, events, and member highlights. Share our content with your network to help us grow and stay connected. Stay tuned for more exciting giveaways and member features coming soon!
Join a CCAR Committee and Make a Difference in 2026!
Are you a REALTOR® member eager to make an impact in your association? CCAR is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our 2026 committees! This is your chance to contribute, learn, and connect with colleagues while helping shape our association’s future.
Opportunities include:
Affiliate and Events
CCAR Helping Hands
Local Government Relations
MLS and Technology
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Professional Standards
Grievance
Applicants for our Grievance and Professional Standards Committees must meet eligibility requirements, including roles as mediators and ethics advocates on sub-committees. Be a part of something meaningful—apply now to help drive CCAR’s success!
Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!
Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 31, 2026.
2024 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Ron Mintz
Affiliate of the Year:
Martha Echols
President’s Community Service Award:
Jamie Gaines
Emeritus Member:
Mary Beall-Neighbor
REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>
What Does the Grievance Committee Do?
CCAR has three groups that help uphold professional standards:
1. The Grievance Committee
2. The Professional Standards Committee
3. The Board of Directors
This week we’ll describe the role of the Grievance Committee. If someone believes a REALTOR® member of CCAR has acted unethically or has violated a membership or MLS duty, they can file a complaint — but it has to be submitted within 180 days of when they knew (or should’ve known) about the behavior. The complaint should cite the specific Article(s) of the Code of Ethics that may have been violated and include a brief description of what happened that supports the allegations that the cited Article(s) were violated.
The Grievance Committee reviews the complaint to decide if, assuming everything in it is true, it could be an ethics violation. They don’t decide who’s guilty or innocent — their role is to see whether the complaint deserves a hearing by the Professional Standards Committee. The parties are not present during the review. Sometimes, the Grievance Committee might dismiss a complaint. That doesn’t mean they don’t believe the Complainant — it just means that, as written, the complaint wouldn’t support a finding of a Code violation. If the committee dismisses a complaint, the Complainant can file an appeal to the Board of Directors. If the committee does move a complaint to a Professional Standards hearing, that doesn’t mean they think the Respondent is guilty — only that the concerns deserve a closer look by the hearing panel.
In short, the Grievance Committee acts as an important gatekeeper — ensuring that all complaints are properly filed, substantiated, and appropriate to advance to a formal hearing.
Apply to Serve on the Grievance Committee >>
From Rentals to Revenue:
Insider Secrets From Top Agents – This Thu., Nov. 6
Join three top-producing agents this Thursday at 9am for a complimentary fireside chat packed with proven strategies to help you generate steady income, grow your client base, and stay competitive in any market.
This RentSpree webinar will share insider tips on strengthening client relationships, maximizing your rental pipeline, and turning rentals into future sales—all straight from experienced agents who’ve done it successfully.
Seats are almost full—register now to finish 2025 strong and set yourself up for an incredible 2026!
CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS
Microsoft has stopped providing security updates, technical assistance, and feature updates, making computers running Windows 10 more vulnerable to viruses and malware. As a result, CCAR is unable to support members with computer issues using Windows 10.
Save the Date! CCAR’s 2026 Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration happens Sat., Jan. 31, 2026, at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. This annual event honors our incoming leadership team, celebrates excellence within our membership, and brings our REALTOR® community together for an unforgettable evening.
At the Big Event last week, members had fun testing their knowledge of the Code of Ethics with question cards from the Professional Standards and Grievance Committees. More than 150 cards were submitted! Everyone who participated was entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card, and our 
CCAR is saddened to announce the passing of longtime member Juanita Whitney-Harding. Juanita joined CCAR in 1970 and served the Association and her colleagues with dedication for more than five decades.
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