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CCAR YPN: Timeless Systems, Modern Strategies – Apr. 2

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Thu., Apr. 2, 2026  |  Noon - 3:00pm
Lafayette Library: Don Tatzin Community hall
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. | $25 Includes Lunch & Refreshments

 Join YPN to discover how successful agents balance proven business strategies with modern tools. Hear from three experienced professionals as they share their distinct prospective on managing systems, building a sustainable real estate business, and adapting to today’s market.

Triple Threat!
Learn From 3 Top Agents with 3 Winning Strategies:

  • Joe Kehrig, Kehrig Real Estate Team
  • Lynda Dimond, The Dimond Team
  • Jorge Martinez, eXp Realty

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Upcoming MLS Updates – April 15, 2026

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Upcoming MLS Updates – April 15, 2026

We’re updating the MLS to give you more control when adding your listings. These improvements help create better search results and give your property details the attention they deserve.

  • Directions to Property: Character limit increased from 50 to 70 to allow for clearer, more complete directions.
  • Public Remarks: Character limit increased from 1,000 to 2,500 characters.
  • Listing Photos: Maximum number of photos increased from 60 to 99.
  • Water and Sewer Features: These will now appear as separate feature categories for more accurate data entry and search results.
  • New Selectable Features:
    • “Taxiway Properties” added to X – Lot Description in the Residential class and H – Lot Description in the Lots & Land
    • “Aircraft Hangar” added to N – Garage/Parking in the Residential class

New MLS Status: Sold Off MLS
This status is designed to improve data accuracy and provide a clearer picture of market activity. It allows subscribers to enter a property that was sold before being submitted to the MLS, ensuring it is captured for comparable and reporting purposes. Meaning, at the seller’s request, the property was never entered into the MLS prior to the sale.

Benefits of “Sold Off MLS” Status:
More Accurate Market Reporting
By capturing off-MLS sales in a structured way, we improve the completeness of our data. This results in more reliable market statistics and reporting across the MLS. 

Stronger Comparable Data
Off-MLS transactions can play an important role in pricing analysis. Including these sales ensures that CMAs and appraisals reflect a more comprehensive view of actual market activity.

Improved Transparency and Historical Records
Adding these listings creates a more accurate historical record of sales activity within our marketplace, supporting brokers, agents, and their clients with better information.

We encourage brokers and agents to use this status when appropriate to help maintain the integrity and value of the MLS.

Important Details

  • Available at listing entry (Coming Soon, New, and Sold Off MLS)
  • List Date, Pending Date, and Closing Date can be backdated
  • “For Comp Purposes Only” remains required in Confidential Remarks
  • Listings that were not input into the MLS as a result of the seller’s instructions may be input into the MLS “Sold Off MLS” data at the listing broker’s option within 30 days after the closing date.

Spring Into Success This April with CCAR Education

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Unlock the Secrets to Online Success

Wednesday, April 22nd – 10:00 – 11:00 am

This high-energy webinar will help you master modern lead generation strategies. Attendees will learn how to attract and convert leads using both paid and organic sources, leverage platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, and enhance visibility through SEO, video marketing, blogging, and AI tools like ChatGPT. 

With expert coaching and practical insights, this session will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to stay top of mind, manage leads effectively, and drive consistent growth. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

April 2026 Classes

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

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Boost your business by mastering modern lead generation strategies. Attendees will learn how to attract and convert leads using both paid and organic sources, leverage platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, and enhance visibility through SEO, video marketing, blogging, and AI tools like ChatGPT. With expert coaching and practical insights, this session equips agents with the tools and techniques needed to stay top of mind, manage leads effectively, and drive consistent growth. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Join Josh Tayloe of Rental Beast for an in-depth look at the current state of the California rental market and what it means for C.A.R. members working with renters, investors, and landlords. This session will break down key trends, affordability challenges, highlight emerging opportunities, and provide practical insights to help you navigate the rental landscape with confidence. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE |  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 >

Virtual | 2:00 pm | FREE |  This introductory class highlights how to use RPR as a powerful agent-only tool to search properties nationwide, prepare for listings, generate CMAs, prospect neighborhoods, and easily share client-ready reports. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

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 >

Virtual | 2:00 pm | FREE |  This class will teach you how to prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Report, using tools in Cloud CMA, provided to you as a free, CCAR-member benefit. A CMA is useful for determining a Listing Price range, fine-tuning an Offer Price, and establishing value for attorneys and property tax reductions. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Virtual | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Free | Meet your newest member benefit:: Realtor.com+ that brings client searches, listings, and messages into one protected, branded, and collaborative space — so you can stay in sync with your clients from click to close. Attend our official kickoff event. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Live/Virtual | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Sac Convention Center | As housing costs rise across California, entry-level homeownership is becoming harder to achieve—especially for first-time buyers. This CCRE panel brings together industry experts to explore current challenges and viable pathways to ownership, examining how economic, financial, and regulatory factors impact affordability and highlighting practical solutions to expand access to lower-cost housing options. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Virtual | 9:00 – 10:00 am – Noon | $$ | Fast-track your commercial leasing career with this practical course covering target market analysis, key listing and leasing agreements, CAM and expense structures, and RFP development. You’ll gain the skills to negotiate effectively, manage risk, and confidently represent clients, leaving with a strong foundation to succeed in commercial leasing. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Virtual | 1:00 2:00 pm | FREE | Ready to leverage YouTube to grow your real estate business? This beginner-friendly webinar with social media expert Heather Haase covers how to set up and optimize your channel, create engaging content, and position yourself as a local expert to attract long-term visibility and inbound leads. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Virtual | 9:00 10:00 am | FREE | You’ve gathered the data—now learn how to present it effectively with RPR Reports. This class shows you how to create customizable, client-ready reports that showcase your insights, using templates, real-time updates, and tailored formats to communicate value and meet your clients’ needs. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

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CONTACT

Chris Dickson
Education Coordinator
(925) 295-9210
[email protected]

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Spring Forward with CCAR Education

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Conquer Social Media & AI – Real Estate Strategies That Work

Friday, March 20th, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for this high energy class that will propel your skills and knowledge to new heights! You’ll learn how to energize and grow your business through effective relationship-building strategies; how to generate quality R&R leads on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X; and bolster your advertising on social media and video marketing. You will learn how to improve your skills using ChatGPT and other top AI platforms, SEO, blogging and more. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

March 2026 Classes

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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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Education AT Your Fingertips

Post and Present like a Pro: Video calls. Phone calls. Or no calls at all. No matter how you stay connected with your clients, these tools make it simple and fun to communicate when you’re not in-person. Visit Share University >

YPN Lunch & Learn  |  Thu – Apr 2

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

weekly MARKETING MEETINGS

CCRIM Marketing Group Ad + link to site
Rossmoor Marketing Meeting ad + link to email contact
West County Marketing Group ad + link to contact email
RMA Marketing Group Ad + link to website

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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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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