• NEW: Education & Events Highlights Newletter
• City of San Pablo Mobile Home Assistance Program
• You’re Invited: 2026 Inaugural – Jan. 31
• Message From 2026 CCAR President: John Fondnazio
• Conquering Social Media & AI – Jan. 29
• CCAR Annual Crab Feed – Save the Date: Mar. 6
FEATURED: Conquering Social Media & AI
Thu., Jan. 29 | 10:00am 11:00am
RealReports: Pulse
Wed., Jan. 7 | 10:00am 11:00am
Top 10 Social Media Strategies Influencers Love!
Wed., Jan. 7 | 10:00am 11:00am
Transact/zipForm: Explore Advanced Tools
Thu., Jan. 8 | 1:00pm 2:00pm
MLS: Intro to Paragon w/ CCAR
Thu., Jan. 8 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
Transact: Agent Templates
Fri., Jan. 9 | 7:00am 8:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Mon., Jan. 12 | 10:00am 10:40am
Digital Signatures in Transact & zipForm
Tue., Jan. 13 | 11:00am 12:00pm
MLS: Intro to Listing Input w/ CCAR
Tue., Jan. 13 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
NAR’s Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) 2- Day Designation Course
Wed., Jan. 14 | 9:00am 4:00pm
CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Quick & Easy Floorplans
Wed., Jan. 14 | 11:00am 12:00pm
Stop Chasing Buyers – Start Closing Rentals
Thu., Jan. 15 | 9:00am 10:00am
Transform Local Data Into Social Media Success w/ RPR ScriptWriter
Thu., Jan. 15 | 11:00am 12:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (Virtual)
Fri., Jan. 16 | 9:30am 12:30pm
New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Fri., Jan. 16 | 10:00am 11:00am
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California Salespersons now have a new path to becoming Brokers with OnlineEd’s fully interactive, online courses. These textbook-free courses are designed to be mobile-friendly and comprehensive, offering a convenient way to advance to a Broker Licensee.
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Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Thank you for making CCAR your primary membership resource. Your success is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with the resources you need to achieve the highest levels of professionalism.
2026 CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR membership dues are now payable and must be submitted by 5pm on Jan. 6, 2026.
Your membership dues give you access to thousands of dollars in benefits and services, along with the political backing and collective buying power of one of the most influential professional trade associations in the United States.
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The RAF supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® the financial resources needed to advocate for policies which protect property rights and REALTORS® ability to effectively conduct their business.
Message from 2026 CCAR President: John Fondnazio
Conquering Social Media & AI: Real Estate Strategies That Work! – January 29
Take your real estate marketing to the next level in this high-energy, one-hour virtual class packed with practical strategies you can put to work immediately.
Our rock-star coaches will show you how to generate quality referrals and repeat business, nurture client relationships, and effectively use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. You’ll also learn how to leverage ChatGPT and other leading AI tools, create impactful video content, and boost your visibility through SEO and blogging. Fun, motivating, and results-driven—this is a session you won’t want to miss.
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Start 2026 Strong: Introducing CCAR’s New Education & Events Highlights Newsletter
Kick off the new year with focus, momentum, and opportunity. We’re excited to introduce our brand-new Education & Events Newsletter—your go-to resource for staying informed, inspired, and ahead in 2026.
January is packed with classes and events designed to help you refresh your skills, sharpen your expertise, and get your business moving with purpose. Inside the newsletter, you’ll find our full lineup of January education offerings, complete with easy, direct registration links, plus access to a convenient education dashboard that puts all CCAR learning opportunities at your fingertips—anytime you need them.
Whether you’re setting new goals, brushing up on technical skills, or looking to build long-term momentum, CCAR education is here to support your success in 2026 and beyond. Stay connected, stay prepared, and start the year strong with CCAR.
READ THE EDUCATION & EVENTS NEWSLETTER >>
(Newsletter originally sent January 2nd)
City of San Pablo Mobile Home Assistance Program Now Open
On December 15, 2025, the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Pablo approved the establishment of a Mobile Home Assistance Program. The Program will provide one-time grants to help pay for rental space to San Pablo residents who own and occupy a mobile home in incorporated City of San Pablo.
The application window begins on January 6, 2026 until January 20, 2026. Click the link below for the program flyer, which provides an overview and eligibility requirements.
VIEW THE FLYER >>
VIEW THE APPLICATION >>
Celebrate the Past Year & Welcome a New Year of Leadership – January 31
Join us for a very special evening at our annual Inaugural Dinner and Award Celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo.
We’ll recognize this year’s distinguished award recipients, install 2026 President John Fondnazio and our Board of Directors, and enjoy a night that brings our community together over great food and good company.
Come dressed to impress as we look back on a year of accomplishments and get ready for the exciting possibilities to come. Together, we’ll honor the people and partnerships that continue to strengthen our real estate community.
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Upcoming MLS Updates – Feb 10
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
CCAR Annual Crab Feed
Save the Date – March 6
REALTOR Optimized Laptops For Sale
All laptops purchased from CCAR come with a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup included.
Reminder: Support for Windows 10 ended on Oct. 14, 2025.
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
• LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36 >>
MLS Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2026
New Law: AB 723 – Disclosure Required for
Digitally Altered Property Images
Effective January 1, 2026, California Assembly Bill 723 requires real estate professionals to clearly disclose when images used in advertising or listings have been digitally altered and to provide access to the original, unaltered images when those altered images are made public.
Two new sections will be added to the CCAR MLS Rules and Regulations Effective Jan. 1. 2026
- 11.5.1 Definition of Digitally Altered Images – Defines digitally altered images as provided under California law.
- 11.5.2 Digitally Altered Images – Explains how digitally altered images must be treated when inputted in the MLS.
How Does this Affect Photograph Requirements in the MLS?
To support compliance with California’s new law regarding digitally altered property images (AB 723), CCAR will be implementing a standardized approach within the MLS.
Going forward, when a digitally altered image is used in a listing:
- The digitally altered image must be displayed first,
- The original, unaltered image must immediately follow, and
- The altered image must include a photo label clearly disclosing that the image has been digitally altered.
To add a photo label within the MLS, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to ‘Maintain Listing’;
- Go to the ‘Add/Edit Pictures’ module;
- Add listing photos and select ‘Add Label’ for the digitally altered images;
- Type into the ‘Label’ field that the photo is digitally altered (i.e. “altered,” “digitally altered,” “AI altered,” or some accurate substantially similar term).
This approach allows the MLS to clearly present both versions of the image while maintaining transparency for consumers and consistency for Participants and Subscribers.
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