As a part of the nation’s largest trade association, CCAR has a proud legacy of service. Over the years, thousands of members have unselfishly contributed their time and talents to this great Association, and in so doing, have given something back to the industry! Serving as a CCAR Director is a wonderful opportunity to continue this tradition of excellence. The election for the 2025 Board of Directors is coming soon, apply now to get your name on the ballot!

6 Open Positions:
     • President-Elect (1 year-term)
     • Treasurer (2 year-term)
     • 4 Directors-at-Large (2 year term)

2025 CCAR BOD Application Due: April 16, 2024 by 5pm
Nomination by Petition Due: April 30, 2024 by 5pm

Email completed application including: candidate’s statement, photo, and signed position description to Gail Hargis at [email protected] or mail to: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®, 1870 Olympic Blvd., Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

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CCAR’s election for the 2025 Board of Directors is coming soon! Be nominated by petition or fill out an application to get your name on the ballot.

In accordance with the CCAR Bylaws Article X, Section 7, Nomination by Petition: Additional candidates for the offices to be filled may be placed in nomination by petition signed by at least 2% or fifty (50) of the REALTOR® members eligible to vote, whichever is less.

The petition shall be filed with the Chief Executive Officer/Secretary at least ten (10) days prior to the mailing deadline identified in Article XI, Section 1(d). The Secretary shall send notice of such additional nominations to all members eligible to vote at least fourteen (14) days before the election.

2025 CCAR BOD Application Due: April 16, 2024 by 5pm
Nomination by Petition Due: April 30, 2024 by 5pm
Date of Election Notice: May 10, 2024

If you are interested in Nomination by Petition contact Gail Hargis at 925.295.9220 or [email protected] for the Nomination by Petition form.

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Members of CCAR, BayEast, and bridgeMLS are invited to an exclusive NAR Legal Update and Q&A session with Charlie Lee, NAR’s Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs. This Zoom meeting will be held on April 24 at 12pm and attendance is limited to members of the three associations. Join us for invaluable insights and an interactive discussion.
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NAR also continues to provide timely updates on litigation settlement details. Visit competition.realtor to access the latest information on these topics and more:
  • Settlement Briefing Videos
  • Updated FAQ
  • Who Is Covered
  • Correcting Media

In recent weeks, misinformation has been pervasive in the media over real estate commissions. If you’re working with clients who have questions about what they’re hearing in the media, click here for some facts to set the record straight.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced late last week an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The settlement, which is subject to court approval, would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® associations, all association-owned MLSs, and all brokerages with an NAR member as principal that had a residential transaction volume in 2022 of $2 billion or below.

To provide additional clarity on the issue, please join C.A.R. President Melanie Barker, C.A.R. General Counsel Jenny Li and members of C.A.R.’s legal team to get your questions answered at a live virtual townhall session this Thursday, March 21, 10:30 – 11:30am as they cover what you need to know about the settlement, its potential effect on the real estate industry and how it may impact your business and consumers.

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Members feasted on a sizable catch at CCAR’s annual crab feed last month and raised $11,000 for CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation as well as $2,000 from a special auction for the Bay Area Rescue Mission. More than 250 CCAR members, affiliates, staff, and their guests enjoyed a buffet of crab and tri-tip while bidding on amazing auctions, raffles, and delicious desserts!

Very special thanks go out to all those who planned and worked the event as well as all those who donate so generously to these important CCAR charities, helping make our events a success!

CCAR Affiliates & Events Committee: Jessica Evans, Maria Kopf, Abdullah Al-Hadeethi, Cameron Chatterton, Jayne Combs, Tracy Harrington, Donna Davis, Annemarie Drosos, May Farley, John Fondnazio, Tracy Harrington, Danny Levitt, Art Lotti, and Cherry Wade

Helping Hands Committee: Rachael Hand, Jennifer Newton, Desiree Bilich, Marilyn Cunningham, Diane Gilfether, Victoria Haket, Sue Kuehn, Dean Langston, Ashley Provost, and Jim Walberg

Event Sponsors: Hometown Insurance, Custom Moving + Hauling, Ashley Provost Design, Mutual of Omaha, Family Matters, Green Escrow Services, Hall & Hall Associates, Lawn Doctor, eXp Realty, Twin Oaks Real Estate, and CCAR’s annual sponsor: LeadHax/Bay Area Newsgroup. A great big thanks to all that helped make this event a success!

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Thank you to Marilyn Cunningham for photographing the event.