Master the Essentials: Inventory, Applications & More for Rentals
Wed., Feb. 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Tax Advantages for Agents Investing in Real Estate
Wed., Feb. 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Feb. 19 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Intro to zipForm – Transaction Management System
Thu., Feb. 20 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Buyer Representation & Residential Listing Agreement Bundle
Fri., Feb. 21 | On-Demand
Mobile MLS: Collaboration Center App
Tue., Feb. 25 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Tax Time Simplified: Essential Updates for REALTORS® in 2025
Wed., Feb. 26 | 10:00am – 11:00am
The Future of Rentals: From A to (Generation) Z
Wed., Feb. 26 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Feb. 26 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
1031 Exchange: Growing Your Business (with Leonard Spoto)
Thu., Feb. 27 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
RPR: Intro to RPR (a Member Benefit)
Thu., Feb. 27 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Maximize Your Social Security (Only for CCAR Members!)
Mon., Mar. 3 | 10:00am 11:00am
New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Mon., Mar. 3 | 10:00am 11:00am
Showing Management: Intro to BrokerBay
Tue., Mar. 4 | 8:00am 9:00am
Welcome to Realtor Property Resource (NAR Benefit)
Tue., Mar. 4 | 9:00am 10:00am
Tech: Using Capcut to Edit Video
Wed., Mar. 5 | 1:00pm 2:00pm
1031 Exchange Basics
Thu., Mar. 6 | 10:00am 11:00am
MLS: Intro to Paragon MLS
Thu., Mar. 6 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course ($85)
Fri., Mar. 7 | 9:30am 12:00pm
OnlineEd Offers CA Salespersons
A Fast Track to Becoming Brokers
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.
Get Ready to Connect at YPN’s First-Ever
SPEED Networking Event!
Coming this April, YPN is turning up the energy with fast-paced, high-impact networking designed to help you make connections, share insights, and level up your real estate game—FAST!
It’s going to be fun, interactive, and packed with industry tips & tricks you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for details!
Looking for Sponsorship Opportunities? Call Chris Dickson: 925.295.9210.
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.
West County Marketing Meeting – Feb. 20
Kickstart your Thursday morning at the West County Marketing Meeting on Feb. 20, from 8:45 – 10:00am at the CCAR Hercules office. We’re excited to welcome Jean Shrem, Attorney at Law, who will cover new real estate laws for 2025 and share key legal insights from her practice. Stay informed and gain valuable knowledge to protect and grow your business. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while networking with colleagues. It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and promote your listings!
WCR’s The Future of Marketing: Mastering AI with Anthony Young – Feb. 21
Ready to elevate your marketing game? Join WCR for “Marketing Mastery with AI & Anthony Young” on Wed., Feb. 12, from 10:30am – 1pm at 1220 Concord Ave. in Concord.
This hands-on workshop, led by AI enthusiast Anthony Young, will show you how to leverage AI and data-driven strategies to market yourself effectively. Bring your laptop for interactive learning! Tickets are $25 for members and $40 for future members or at the door, brunch is included.
Reserve your spot now >>
CCAR Scholarship Foundation’s Puppies & Poker – A Night of Fun for a Great Cause! – Mar. 22
Join the CCAR Scholarship Foundation on Sat., Mar. 22 at Back Forty Texas BBQ in Pleasant Hill for a night of poker, great food, and fundraising! Doors open at 4:30pm, with a buffet dinner at 5:00pm and cards flying at 6:00pm.
$40 – Dinner Only | $100 – Dinner & Poker | $1000 – Table of 10
Limited seating – reserve early! No poker experience needed—just bring your game face! Sponsorships are also available.
Details & Tickets
Bill Erb: 925.698.4495 | [email protected]
Michael Moore: 925.289.8930 | [email protected]
Governor Signs Executive Order For Fire Prevention
This month Governor Newsom signed an executive order to launch key initiatives to continue adapting to future extreme firestorm events in urban communities. The executive order includes a directive to the State Board of Forestry to accelerate its work to adopt regulations known as “Zone 0,” which will require an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones in the state.
Other key actions include:
- Updated Fire Hazard Maps – Adding 1.4M acres to higher fire severity tiers, expanding building and planning regulations.
- Investment in Wildfire Prevention – Over $2.5B invested since 2020, with another $1.5B committed this year.
- Expanding Firefighting Resources – More personnel, AI-powered tools, and the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet.
- Prepositioning Resources for Faster Response – Ahead of fire-prone seasons, the state is pre-deploying engines, crews, and equipment across high-risk regions to respond immediately when disaster strikes.
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Social Security Benefits – May 13
Are you prepared to make informed decisions about your Social Security benefits? Understanding key strategies can help you maximize the benefits you’ve earned through years of hard work. Many people miss out simply because they’re unaware of important factors that impact their benefits.
Join us for a virtual Social Security Benefits workshop on May 13 at 2pm, where you’ll learn how to avoid the costly mistake of claiming benefits too early, plan for widow’s and divorced spousal survivor benefits, and identify key factors to help maximize your income.
Space is limited – reserve your spot today on the ccartoday.com calendar >>
Lights, Camera, Traction! Live Interactive Workshop
– Tomorrow
Learn how to create high-quality, engaging videos for social media using just your smartphone!
Join us for a FREE interactive workshop in the CCAR Boardroom tomorrow, Mar. 12 from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Learn how to produce visually appealing content that resonates with your audience, helping you attract new homebuyers and grow your businesses. You will also learn camera tricks for high-quality video, lighting tricks to boost your confidence on camera, and time-saving techniques for rapid editing!
Only 10 spots remain—sign up now and take your video skills to the next level!
REGISTER HERE >>
MLS Rule Update – IDX Display of Sold Listing Photos
Effective Tuesday, March 11, an update to MLS Rule 12.16(s) will allow additional photos of sold listings to be displayed on IDX websites. Previously, only the main photo could be shown, but this change aligns with NAR, C.A.R., and most California MLSs.
What You Need to Know:
If you do not want specific photos to appear on IDX sites after a sale, you must mark them as Private while your listing is in Pending Status—before it becomes Sold.
Updated MLS Rule 12.16(s) – Use of Listing Information on Internet – IDX
(s) Sold Listings:
Only the main photo can be displayed; no additional photos
are permitted.
(This line/restriction on additional photos will be removed as of March 11)
REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale
All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
• HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41 >>
• LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40 >>
California Latest Market Data
The market has been very fluid since the fires began in the first week of January. Closed sales in the 6 primary cities affected by the fire have dropped considerably from nearly 15 per week in the weeks ending January 4 and January 11, to just 5 over the past two weeks. That represents a nearly 70% cumulative decline in weekly sales volume from the start of January. Winter is typically a slow time for the housing market in general, but this compares with sales that were up 2% cumulatively over the past two weeks in the rest of the state (i.e. excluding Los Angeles County).
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