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Wed - Apr 15 | Video Rockstars of Real Estate - Vol. 1

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE | Instructor: Darren Kriz | Ready to elevate your real estate marketing with video? This session offers a clear roadmap to help you get started or level up your strategy, featuring insights from top industry creators. Learn how to turn simple videos into powerful tools that attract attention and grow your business. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Apr 16 | Mortgage: The Truth Behind the Headlines

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 >

Thu - Apr 16 | 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 INFO + REGISTER >

Fri - Apr 17 | 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 INFO + REGISTER >

Fri - Apr 17 | AREAA SF Peninsula's Crab Feed for Welcome Home Grant

Live | 5:00 – 8:30 pm | Milbrae Rec Center | $$ | Join us for an evening of fresh crab, great company, and community at the AREAA SF-Peninsula Crab Feed. Enjoy networking in a lively atmosphere while supporting the Welcome Home Grant and other causes, including first-time homebuyer assistance, the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and MHS NJROTC students. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Mon - Apr 20 | On-Demand: Working with Other Agents - C.A.R. Forms for Teams

Online | Anytime | FREE | This one-hour webinar, led by C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel Neil Kalin, provides an overview of key agreements for agents working in or considering a team environment. You’ll gain insight into essential forms—including team agreements, commission sharing, and referral contracts—while learning how to confidently review, understand, and apply them in real-world scenarios. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Mon - Apr 20 | Core Skills Training: Intro to zipForm (Lone Wolf Transactions)

Virtual | 2:00 pm | FREE | zipForm® is real estate’s leading transaction solution offering digital forms, MLS and eSignature integration, compliance tools, and much more. Learn how to generate your California Association of REALTORS® contracts using Lone Wolf Transactions – zipForm® Edition during this class. You will discover tips and tricks that will help you write contracts with ease. | MORE INFO + REGISTRATION >

Tue - Apr 21 | The RPR Prospecting Playbook

Virtual | 11:00 am – Noon | FREE | Building a strong pipeline requires a clear plan and consistent client engagement. This class highlights RPR’s prospecting tools and strategies to help you effectively reach potential clients, communicate your value, and grow your sphere of influence for long-term success. | MORE INFO + REGISTER >

Wed - Apr 22 | Lead Gen Blueprint: Secrets to Master Top Platforms

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 >

Wed - Apr 22 | The CA Rental Market: Data, Demand, Opportunity

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 >

Wed - Apr 22 | 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 INFO + REGISTER >

Thu - Apr 23 | Core Skills Training: Intro to RPR

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 >

Fri - Apr 24 | 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 INFO + REGISTER >

Mon - Apr 27 | Core Skills Training: Intro to Cloud CMA

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 >

Tue - Apr 28 | Realtor.com+ Kickoff Webinar

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 >

Tue - Apr 28 | Rebuilding the CA Dream: Pathways to Entry-Level Homeownership

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 >

Wed - Apr 29 | Intro to Commercial Real Estate Leasing

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 >

Wed - Apr 29 | Intro to YouTube for Real Estate

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 >

Thu - Apr 30 | RPR's Dynamic Client Reports: Fast, Smart, Customizable

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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