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District 99 Fondnazio – Jun 25

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John Fondazio Masthead with link to email

Smarter Tools, Stronger Agents: AI Trends Reshaping Real Estate

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As our industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, I want to personally invite you to explore the transformative role artificial intelligence is playing in real estate today. In this newsletter, you’ll learn how AI-powered tools are already enhancing property valuations, streamlining marketing strategies, and improving client engagement through virtual assistants and predictive analytics.

Embracing innovations in AI can give you a competitive edge, improve client experience, and help you work more efficiently.

These are no longer tools of the future—they are shaping our profession now. I encourage you to read this newsletter and see how your business can benefit from adopting these technologies. To learn more you can also participate in CCAR’s upcoming AI education courses including a free virtual session on June 25, “Become Irreplaceable – Make AI Work For You.” You’ll gain real-world insights from industry leaders on using AI while strengthening the most important asset in real estate: your relationships.

Let’s lead the way together.
Best Regards,

John

Unlock Your Potential with AI

Marki Lemons AI Mastery book ad + link to purchase

Take your real estate career to the next level with Marki Lemons’ ultimate guide to mastering the skills that drive success. Learn powerful techniques for prospecting, lead generation, and client acquisition, and gain the confidence to negotiate and close deals with ease. Discover how to craft compelling marketing materials that captivate buyers and set you apart from the competition.

This book also dives deep into digital marketing, social media engagement, and AI-driven tools that will streamline your workflow and maximize your reach. 
|  LEARN MORE >

AI computer graphic

2025 AI Forecast for Agents and Brokers

As AI continues to evolve, its integration into real estate is expected to deepen, further transforming how properties are bought, sold, and managed. Following are just a few of the most exciting innovations being used today:

Personalized Property Search: AI-powered platforms are now delivering hyper-personalized property suggestions by analyzing user preferences, behaviors, and historical data to match buyers with properties that align closely with their desires, streamlining the search process. 

Customer Engagement: The integration of AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants has revolutionized client interactions in real estate. These tools provide 24/7 support, managing inquiries, filtering leads, and scheduling appointments, thereby enhancing customer service and allowing agents to focus on more complex tasks.

Virtual Staging & Tours: AI technologies are being employed to create realistic virtual staging and immersive property tours. These tools generate professional-quality photos and 3D walkthroughs, allowing potential buyers to visualize properties remotely, which is especially beneficial in today’s digital-first market.

Auto Document Management: AI is streamlining the management of real estate documents by automating the review and analysis of lease agreements, loan documents, and service contracts. This automation reduces errors, ensures compliance, and accelerates transaction processes.

Marketing: AI is transforming real estate marketing by analyzing customer data to run targeted advertising campaigns. These AI-powered tools evaluate website visitor behavior, social media engagement, and email responses to identify promising leads, optimize marketing strategies, and attract serious buyers while minimizing unnecessary advertising costs. 
|  LEARN MORE >

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CCAR AI Tools Available Now, Plus More Coming Soon

RPR Residential Market Trends Script Writer enables  agents to create digestible market summaries based on hyper-local market data. Users can:

Choose from different tones, including professional, engaging, conversational or friendly/casual.

Target messages to buyers, sellers, both, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, investors, luxury sellers and more.

Receive video scripts and social media posts, based on local market trends stats, that can be quickly shared on social channels, emails, websites or presentations.

RPR Residential Market Trends Script Writer is a game-changer for market updates and neighborhood expertise.
| TRY IT NOW >

AI Property Insights in RPR Mobile App: The AI button in any Property Details page brings professional polish and insight directly to your clients in seconds, right from your phone and allows you to instantly generate a property summary based on property data; pull from RPR’s Market Trends stats to give a basic understanding of market type, pricing comparisons and monthly inventory levels; choose from several tones and client types’ and share quick insights while on tours, at open houses or in initial conversations.
| GET APP >

RealReports is an AI-driven platform that delivers instant, in-depth property reports by pulling data from over 60 trusted sources. Think permits, climate risk, zoning, liens, valuations, and more—all consolidated in one clean, comprehensive report.
| MORE >

UPCOMING AI COURSES & EVENTS

JUN 12

AI-Powered Real Estate: Unleashing Practical Strategies for Success  |  VIRTUAL  |  Jun 12  |  10:00 – 11:00 am  |  Free  |  This session will guide you through a simplified and easy-to-understand overview of AI technologies and their applications in the real estate sector. We will specifically dive into how AI can revolutionize your marketing strategies, empowering you to reach wider audiences, attract qualified leads, and achieve unparalleled success. | REGISTER >

JUN 12

YPN Lunch & Learn: Master the Market – Strategic Pricing, Persuasive Presentation & the Power of AI  |  LIVE  |  Jun 12  |  11:00 am – 2:00 pm  |  $25 Online/$35 @ Door  |  Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette  |  CCAR YPN is bringing together two of the industry’s most dynamic voices — Keith Robinson, Co-CEO of NextHome, and Anthony Young, Certified RE Appraiser and educator — for a deep dive into what’s really happening in today’s market. Get fresh insight on navigating pricing and commission conversations, and discover practical ways to use AI that actually help you close more deals. It’s real talk from real pros. | REGISTER >

JUN 25

Become Irreplaceable – Make AI Work For You  |  VIRTUAL  |  Jun 25  |  1:00 – 2:00 pm |  Free  | Instructor: Warren Dow  | This session will explore practical use cases for agents to provide value to clients, generate leads, and mitigate risk. Now is the time to get ahead and embrace the new tools and technology that will permanently widen the gap between you and the competition.  |  REGISTER  >

ANYTIME

Getting Started w/ Generative AI to Improve Your Real Estate Business  |  ON-DEMAND VIDEO |  Anytime  |  $25 Member | Artificial Intelligence is here and it’s going to do everything. We can just relax and somehow, we’ll make money faster, right? RIGHT? Not quite. Robots aren’t ready to run 100% of anything yet but maybe they can help! This is an introductory course designed to explain the basics of what Generative AI is, how it can be used, and what real estate professionals need to look out for. |  REGISTER  >

CCAR CALENDAR >
24/7 VIDEO TRAINING >
LICENSE RENEWAL >

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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District 99 Hall – Jun 25

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Zina Hall June 2025 email masthead

Smarter Tools, Stronger Agents: AI Trends Reshaping Real Estate

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As our industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, I want to personally invite you to explore the transformative role artificial intelligence is playing in real estate today. In this newsletter, you’ll learn how AI-powered tools are already enhancing property valuations, streamlining marketing strategies, and improving client engagement through virtual assistants and predictive analytics.

AI computer graphic

2025 AI Forecast for Agents and Brokers

Technology tools image

CCAR AI Tools Available Now, Plus More Coming Soon

Embracing innovations in AI can give you a competitive edge, improve client experience, and help you work more efficiently.

These are no longer tools of the future—they are shaping our profession now. I encourage you to read this newsletter and see how your business can benefit from adopting these technologies. To learn more you can also participate in CCAR’s upcoming AI education courses including a free virtual session on June 25, “Become Irreplaceable – Make AI Work For You.” You’ll gain real-world insights from industry leaders on using AI while strengthening the most important asset in real estate: your relationships.

Let’s lead the way together.

Best Regards,

Zina

Unlock Your Potential with AI

Marki Lemons AI Mastery book ad + link to purchase

Take your real estate career to the next level with Marki Lemons’ ultimate guide to mastering the skills that drive success. Learn powerful techniques for prospecting, lead generation, and client acquisition, and gain the confidence to negotiate and close deals with ease. Discover how to craft compelling marketing materials that captivate buyers and set you apart from the competition.

This book also dives deep into digital marketing, social media engagement, and AI-driven tools that will streamline your workflow and maximize your reach.  |  LEARN MORE >

As AI continues to evolve, its integration into real estate is expected to deepen, further transforming how properties are bought, sold, and managed. Following are just a few of the most exciting innovations being used today:

Personalized Property Search: AI-powered platforms are now delivering hyper-personalized property suggestions by analyzing user preferences, behaviors, and historical data to match buyers with properties that align closely with their desires, streamlining the search process. 

Customer Engagement: The integration of AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants has revolutionized client interactions in real estate. These tools provide 24/7 support, managing inquiries, filtering leads, and scheduling appointments, thereby enhancing customer service and allowing agents to focus on more complex tasks.

Virtual Staging & Tours: AI technologies are being employed to create realistic virtual staging and immersive property tours. These tools generate professional-quality photos and 3D walkthroughs, allowing potential buyers to visualize properties remotely, which is especially beneficial in today’s digital-first market.

Auto Document Management: AI is streamlining the management of real estate documents by automating the review and analysis of lease agreements, loan documents, and service contracts. This automation reduces errors, ensures compliance, and accelerates transaction processes.

Marketing: AI is transforming real estate marketing by analyzing customer data to run targeted advertising campaigns. These AI-powered tools evaluate website visitor behavior, social media engagement, and email responses to identify promising leads, optimize marketing strategies, and attract serious buyers while minimizing unnecessary advertising costs.  |  LEARN MORE >

RPR Residential Market Trends Script Writer enables  agents to create digestible market summaries based on hyper-local market data. Users can:

Choose from different tones, including professional, engaging, conversational or friendly/casual.

Target messages to buyers, sellers, both, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, investors, luxury sellers and more.

Receive video scripts and social media posts, based on local market trends stats, that can be quickly shared on social channels, emails, websites or presentations.

RPR Residential Market Trends Script Writer is a game-changer for market updates and neighborhood expertise.| TRY IT NOW >

AI Property Insights in RPR Mobile App: The AI button in any Property Details page brings professional polish and insight directly to your clients in seconds, right from your phone and allows you to instantly generate a property summary based on property data; pull from RPR’s Market Trends stats to give a basic understanding of market type, pricing comparisons and monthly inventory levels; choose from several tones and client types’ and share quick insights while on tours, at open houses or in initial conversations. | GET APP >

RealReports is an AI-driven platform that delivers instant, in-depth property reports by pulling data from over 60 trusted sources. Think permits, climate risk, zoning, liens, valuations, and more—all consolidated in one clean, comprehensive report. | MORE >

UPCOMING AI COURSES & EVENTS

JUN 12

JUN 12

AI-Powered Real Estate: Unleashing Practical Strategies for Success  |  VIRTUAL  |  Jun 12  |  10:00 – 11:00 am  |  Free  |  This session will guide you through a simplified and easy-to-understand overview of AI technologies and their applications in the real estate sector. We will specifically dive into how AI can revolutionize your marketing strategies, empowering you to reach wider audiences, attract qualified leads, and achieve unparalleled success. | REGISTER >

YPN Lunch & Learn: Master the Market – Strategic Pricing, Persuasive Presentation & the Power of AI  |  LIVE  |  Jun 12  |  11:00 am – 2:00 pm  |  $25 Online/$35 @ Door  |  Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette  |  CCAR YPN is bringing together two of the industry’s most dynamic voices — Keith Robinson, Co-CEO of NextHome, and Anthony Young, Certified RE Appraiser and educator — for a deep dive into what’s really happening in today’s market. Get fresh insight on navigating pricing and commission conversations, and discover practical ways to use AI that actually help you close more deals. It’s real talk from real pros. | REGISTER >

JUN 25

Become Irreplaceable – Make AI Work For You  |  VIRTUAL  |  Jun 25  |  1:00 – 2:00 pm |  Free  | Instructor: Warren Dow  | This session will explore practical use cases for agents to provide value to clients, generate leads, and mitigate risk. Now is the time to get ahead and embrace the new tools and technology that will permanently widen the gap between you and the competition.  |  REGISTER  >

ANYTIME

Getting Started w/ Generative AI to Improve Your Real Estate Business  |  ON-DEMAND VIDEO |  Anytime  |  $25 Member | Artificial Intelligence is here and it’s going to do everything. We can just relax and somehow, we’ll make money faster, right? RIGHT? Not quite. Robots aren’t ready to run 100% of anything yet but maybe they can help! This is an introductory course designed to explain the basics of what Generative AI is, how it can be used, and what real estate professionals need to look out for. |  REGISTER  >

CCAR CALENDAR >
24/7 VIDEO TRAINING >
LICENSE RENEWAL >

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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CCAR YPN Master the Market Lunch & Learn – June 12

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CCAR YPN Lunch & Learn: Master the Market – June 12

This high-impact event is designed to equip real estate professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in today’s evolving market.

You’re invited to CCAR YPN’s Master the Market: Strategic Pricing, Persuasive Presentations, and the Power of AI — happening Thursday, June 12, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall.

Join us as we welcome two of the industry’s most dynamic voices: Keith Robinson, Co-CEO of NextHome, and Anthony Young, Certified Real Estate Appraiser and educator. Together, they’ll lead a candid and practical discussion about what’s really happening in the market and how to tackle the challenges agents face every day.

You’ll gain strategies to confidently navigate client conversations about pricing and commissions, learn how to present a compelling three-tiered commission structure, and walk away with a structured method for discussing home values. Plus, discover how to harness AI-powered tools to refine your valuations and differentiate yourself from the competition. You’ll also get a fresh perspective on interpreting macro-economic trends and applying them locally to better serve your clients.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and there will be raffles with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Plus, help kick off YPN’s annual Back to School fundraiser — bring a donation and help local students gear up for success! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear real talk from real pros — and leave with actionable tools to grow your business. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

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

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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!

Register Here

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 CALENDAR >
24/7 VIDEO TRAINING >
LICENSE RENEWAL >

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