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Don’t Miss! Wed – May 13:

May 2026 Classes

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Fri - May 1 | Transact: Create A Transaction

Virtual | 7:00 – 7:35 am | FREE | In this fundamentals session, you will learn how to create a transaction in (LoneWolf) Transact. You will learn how to login and navigate the platform, create a transaction, add parties, paperwork, property phases, and To-Do Timelines. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - May 1 | 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 + REGISTER >

Mon - May 4 | Transact: Navigation

Virtual | 7:00 – 7:35 am | Free | In this session you will learn how to login and navigate the platform; how to use filters and search, manage contacts, and how to use the Help Center. | MORE + REGISTER >

Mon - May 4 | New Construction: Builders Update

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Learn why BuildersUpdate is the resource for agents interested in selling new home construction. In this course, you will learn how to set up and utilize free tools including automated search and lead generation tools, and get set up on the Builder Registration. | MORE + REGISTER >

Mon - May 4 | Core Skills Training: Intro to Listing Input

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | CCAR’s core curriculum helps you build a strong foundation for your real estate business, guiding you through essential tools and skills step by step. This Intro to Listing Input class covers MLS compliance, listing setup and management, marketing tools, syndication, error resolution, and maintaining listings from new to sold—including mobile access. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - May 5 | All About Disclosures: Close Deals & Stay Out of Court

Virtual | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | $79 | Do you know all of California’s disclosure requirements? Make sure you know which C.A.R. forms are going to be the most helpful. One of the most important areas to understand in real estate, attend this class and review crucial disclosure requirements commonly seen in a residential 1-4 transaction. Understand the reasons behind the forms, when disclosures must be made, and possible exemptions. Serve your buyers and sellers better and protect yourself from personal liability. This course counts towards earning the CTC (Certified Transaction Coordinator) Certification. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - May 5 | Realtor.com+ Dashboard Essentials for Agents

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Free | Essentials for Agents is your starting point on realtor.com® to grow your business and stay central to the real estate journey. Learn to use your free dashboard to manage leads, listings, and your profile, access reporting, and share content that positions you as a local expert This overview is valuable for any realtor.com® professional looking to get the most out of the new Dashboard and Essentials for Agents. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - May 5 | 1031 Exchange Basics

Virtual | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Free | Teaches agents and investors how to structure a tax-deferred exchange, covering key rules like property qualifications, reinvestment, timelines, and identification. It also explains the role of a Qualified Intermediary and alternative exchange strategies. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 6 | RealReports: Q2 Product Update

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Free | This course is for you if you want a deep dive into all the latest features we released in Q2, including the brand new Pro tier RealReport, custom reports, and our product Marketplace. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to leverage the full RealReports ecosystem to generate leads, provide value, and grow your business.  | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 6 | Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success - Session I

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:30 pm | Free | Interested in learning more about local government and how to get involved in politics at the local level? In partnership with Pepperdine University’s Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership, C.A.R.’s Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) presents an educational opportunity for C.A.R. members with an opportunity to earn a professional certificate. This series will be offered virtually and is free for C.A.R. members. This is a 6-part series and attendees must attend all 6 to receive the certification (May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10) | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 6 | CCAR Cinco de Mayo Affiliate Fair

LIVE! | 5:00 – 7:00 pm | St. Stephen Catholic Church | REALTORS®, meet Affiliate Members, explore their booths, and discover new products and services that can help support your business. Enjoy festive bites, cold beer, wine, raffle prizes, and a lively evening with fellow industry pros. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - May 7 | Negotiation Basics for REALTORS®

Virtual | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | $79 | This course covers the fundamentals of negotiation, including key theories, strategies, and how to handle difficult situations and people. Learn how to negotiate everyday decisions and build skills to prepare for and navigate successful outcomes. (4-hour course, no CE credit) | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - May 7 | RealScout Basic Training

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Free | This webinar shows how to use RealScout to effortlessly nurture and convert your database. Learn to import contacts, engage clients with listing and home value alerts, automate follow-up with Auto Nurture, and track activity through your dashboard and mobile app. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - May 8 | Pest Prevention Certification

On-Demand | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | $79 | The Pest Prevention Certification (PPC) gives you the inside scoop on the kinds of critters (cockroaches, termites, carpenter ants, rodents, snakes, spiders, fireants) that can show up in homes (or around them) and how to deal with them before they spook your buyers or stall a sale. It’s designed to make you smarter, not squeamish, so you can walk into a showing, spot the red flags, and offer helpful advice that clients actually appreciate. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - May 8 | 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 + REGISTER >

Mon - May 11 | Stand Out with Market Trends from RPR

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use RPR’s Market Trends to track monthly data and share insights with clients. This class covers key metrics, local market activity, and how to use charts and reports to position yourself as a market expert and boost your social media presence. | MORE + REGISTER >

Mon - May 11 | Core Skills Training: Transactions - Intro to zipForm

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to create and manage C.A.R. contracts using Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition). This class covers setup, starting transactions, using templates, managing tasks, adding forms, and sending documents for e-signatures. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - May 12 | Relationships CRM: Get Your Business Up & Running

Virtual | 8:00 – 8:40 am | FREE | Learn how to turn more relationships into clients using Relationships. This session covers setup basics, lead nurturing, and tools like automations, AI email templates, and an all-in-one inbox to streamline your workflow. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - May 12 | From Numbers to Narratives AI Tools for Real Estate

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use RPR’s AI tools to enhance your real estate business. This webinar covers using AI to interpret market data, create customizable content, simplify complex insights, and share valuable information with clients across residential and commercial markets. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 13 | CubiCasa 101: Create Free/Easy Floorplans

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Learn more about CubiCasa, the go-to app used by thousands of real estate professionals every day to create floor plans in only 5 minutes. Greatly improve your listings and listing presentations – FOR FREE! We’ll talk about the benefits of adding a floor plan to your listing media, and how the technology works. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 13 | Video Rockstars of Real Estate - Vol. 2

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE | Instructor: Brad McCall | In this session, Brad will share the strategies he uses to help real estate professionals create authentic, engaging video content that works across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more. You’ll learn how to overcome the fear of being on camera, develop a consistent video strategy, and create content that positions you as the trusted expert in your market. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - May 14 | Transact: Authentisign Advanced Tools

Virtual | 11:00 – 11:30 am | FREE | In this session, you will learn how to use Standalone Authentisign and the Forms Editor, along with how to create and apply clauses and layouts. We’ll also cover markup and slicer tools, advanced signature options, and available help resources to support your workflow. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - May 14 | Core Skills Training: Intro to Paragon

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | CCAR’s core curriculum builds a strong foundation for your real estate business with step-by-step guidance on essential tools and skills.

This Intro to Paragon MLS class covers profile setup, navigation, searching and results, contact management, collaboration tools, integrations, and mobile access with Paragon Connect. | MORE + REGISTER >

 

Fri - May 15 | Short Term Rental Specialist Certification

On-Demand | $49 | Learn how to evaluate STR markets with data-driven tools, spot red flags that others might miss, and advise clients on where (and where not) to invest. We’ll explore how tourism patterns, local laws, accessibility, competition, and even seasonal demand impact income and risk. By the end, you’ll set yourself apart as a go-to expert in this fast-moving market. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - May 15 | Green Home & Energy Incentives Specialist

On-Demand | $49 | The GHE certification helps agents stand out by becoming a trusted resource on energy efficiency. Learn how to explain cost-saving features, highlight green upgrades, and navigate California rebates and programs for eco-conscious clients. | MORE + REGISTER > 

Mon - May 18 | Core Skills Training: Intro to RPR

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE |  In this Introduction to RPR® class, you’ll learn how to set up your profile for branded reports, search and filter properties effectively, and use mapping tools for deeper insights. You’ll also create powerful CMA reports, leverage historical data, prospect neighborhoods efficiently, and integrate RPR® Mobile into your workflow. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - May 19 | Relationships CRM: Get Your Business Up & Running

Virtual | 8:00 – 8:40 am | FREE | Learn how to turn more relationships into clients using Relationships. This session covers setup basics, lead nurturing, and tools like automations, AI email templates, and an all-in-one inbox to streamline your workflow. | MORE + REGISTER >

Tue - May 19 | Commercial: Intro to RPR Commercial

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use RPR’s commercial tools and data to better serve your clients. This webinar covers accessing listings, analyzing demographics and consumer data, using AI insights, and creating client-friendly reports to support informed decision-making. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 20 | Intro to Instagram REELS for Real Estate

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE | If you’ve been thinking about using Instagram more strategically but weren’t sure where to start, this webinar will give you the confidence and practical steps to begin creating content that attracts attention and grows your real estate business. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 20 | High Risk, High Confidence NHD Essentials for REALTORS®

Virtual | 1:00 – 1:30 pm | FREE | Join us for High Risk, High Confidence – NHD Essentials for Realtors, a focused class designed to help real estate professionals better understand Natural Hazard Disclosures (NHD) and their impact on transactions. Learn how to identify potential risks, protect your clients, and navigate disclosures with confidence. Whether you’re looking to reduce liability or add value to your service, this session will equip you with practical insights you can use right away. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - May 21 | AI-Powered Real Estate Unleash Practical Strategies

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | We’ll break down AI in a simple, easy-to-understand way and explore how it’s being applied across the real estate industry today. You’ll learn how AI can enhance your marketing efforts, help you reach the right audiences more effectively, attract higher-quality leads, and work more efficiently without adding complexity to your workflow. This webinar focuses on practical, real-world strategies you can start using right away to support your business goals. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - May 21 | Core Skills Training: Intro to Cloud CMA

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 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 + REGISTER >

Fri - May 22 | Indoor Health & Safety Specialist

On-Demand | $79 |  The Indoor Health & Safety Specialist (IHS) certification helps agents stand out by addressing growing buyer concerns around health and safety in the home. It covers key environmental risks—like lead, asbestos, mold, air quality, radon, and pesticides—so you can guide clients confidently and prevent deal issues.

Focused on hazard awareness and healthier living, this designation positions you as a trusted resource. (Certification valid for 2 years.) | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - May 22 | 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 + REGISTER >

Tue - May 26 | Transact: Create A Transaction

Virtual | 11:00 – 11:35 am | FREE | In this fundamentals session, you will learn how to create a transaction in (LoneWolf) Transact. You will learn how to login and navigate the platform, create a transaction, add parties, paperwork, property phases, and To-Do Timelines. | MORE + REGISTER >

Wed - May 27 | WomanUp! Live Show

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 + REGISTER >

Thu - May 28 | Community, Content & Becoming the Go-To Local Expert

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | In this live session, we’ll focus on how to establish yourself as the go-to local expert by combining community involvement with purposeful content. You’ll discover how to showcase your market knowledge, build trust both online and offline, and stay top of mind with buyers and sellers who want to work with someone who truly understands their neighborhood. | MORE + REGISTER >

Thu - May 28 | Core Skills Training: Set It! and Forget It! Property Email Drip Campaign

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use Paragon’s Collaboration Center to automate property email alerts and strengthen client relationships. This class shows you how to set up client portals, enable real-time interaction with listings, receive instant feedback and notifications, and personalize searches—so you can stay connected, responsive, and better support your buyers and sellers from any device. | MORE + REGISTER >

Fri - May 29 | Transact: Authentisign Advanced Tools

Virtual | 7:00 – 7:35 am | FREE | In this session, you will learn how to use Standalone Authentisign and the Forms Editor, along with how to create and apply clauses and layouts. We’ll also cover markup and slicer tools, advanced signature options, and available help resources to support your workflow. | MORE + REGISTER >

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