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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    FEBRUARY 24, 2026
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Top News

•  CCAR Helping Hands Bingo Night! – Tomorrow!
•  CCAR Annual Crab Feed – Mar 6
•  Tony Robbins: Discover Your Next Level – Mar 11
•  Partition Law: How to Sell Property when Co-Owners
   Disagree (Zoom) – Tomorrow

•  Register to Vote
•  WCR: Monthly Coffee Social – Mar 4

MLS Updates

•  Cybercriminals are Targeting Real Estate – Here’s How to Stay Safe
•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale
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Education Highlights

MLS Tax Suite: The Basics & Beyond
Wed, Feb 25  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Partition Law: How to Sell House When Co-owners Disagree
Wed, Feb 25  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Commercial: RPR Advanced Commercial
Wed, Feb 25  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

WomanUp!®Live Show
Wed, Feb 25  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Community, Content & Becoming the Go-To Local Expert
Thu, Feb 26  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to RPR®: Your 1-Stop for Real Estate Needs with CCAR
Thu, Feb 26  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Transact: Create a Transaction
Fri, Feb 27  |  7:00am – 7:30am

DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri, Feb 27  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

MLS Tax Suite: CMAs & Prospecting
Fri, Feb 27  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Realtor.com Profile Mastery
Mon, Mar 2  |  8:00am – 9:00am

dotloop: Basic Training
Mon, Mar 2  |  10:00am – 11:00am

MLS: Intro to Listing Input with CCAR
Mon, Mar 2  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Level Up with RPR Fundamentals
Tue, Mar 3  |  9:00am – 10:00am

zipForm & Transact Basics
Tue, Mar 3  |  10:00am – 11:00am

New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Wed, Mar 4  |  10:00am – 11:00am

RealReports: Client for Life
Wed, Mar 4  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Hidden Listings – Have You Looked in Reverse
Thu, Mar 5  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Marki Lemons: Do You Really Need AI for Your Business?
Thu, Mar 5  |  4:00pm – 5:30pm

Hidden Listings – Have You Looked in Reverse
Thu, Mar 5  |  6:00pm – 7:00pm

New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Fri, Mar 6  |  10:00am – 11:00am

C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri, Mar 6  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)

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.

 






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Tomorrow @ 10am: Partition Law – How to Sell Property When Co-Owners Disagree (Zoom)

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Co-ownership disputes are becoming a common roadblock in today’s residential and commercial markets—and they often stop a sale before it starts. When one owner wants to sell and the other refuses, a partition action can be the legal solution that unlocks the deal by forcing the sale of the property (this is not about lot splits).

In this practical, Realtor-focused class, you’ll learn the straightforward basics of the partition process and how it can help you serve a growing group of homeowners who feel stuck in shared ownership—whether with a sibling, an ex-partner, or a co-investor. Many agents turn these leads away simply because they don’t know the options. After this class, you’ll know how to spot these opportunities, speak confidently about the path forward, and turn “impossible” situations into closed transactions.

Key Takeaways

  • Discover a real estate opportunity many agents overlook
  • Convert leads other agents are turning away
  • Build advanced, market-relevant real estate knowledge
  • Learn strategies for listings where one ex-partner wants out and the other won’t budge
  • Learn how to handle property owned by business partners when the relationship has soured

Register >>

Register to Vote >>

Bingo Night is TOMORROW — Pizza, Prizes & a Great Cause

Get ready for a night of bingo, pizza, and community fun — tomorrow!

CCAR Helping Hands is hosting Bingo Night at St. Stephen Church in Walnut Creek on Feb. 25, 4–7 PM, and we’d love to see you there.

Tickets are $35 and include:
• Pizza + salad
• One drink ticket (beer, wine, or soft drink)
• Five bingo sheets

Come for the bingo (and raffle prizes), stay for the laughs — and feel good knowing you’re supporting the community at the same time. Bring your bingo buddies, your lucky charm, and your best “BINGO!” voice.

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

Crab, Champagne & a Great Cause – Help Support CCAR Scholarships & Helping Hands – Mar. 6

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh crab, tri-tip, and pasta, plus a complimentary glass of champagne to kick off the evening. The night also includes music from DJ Stallion, raffle and auction prizes, and the always-popular cake auction.

This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!

All tickets must be purchased in advance—no tickets will be sold at the door.

PURCHASE TICKETS >>

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CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Discover Your Next Level with Stu Massengill! – Mar. 11

Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom Wed., Mar. 11, from 10 – 11:30am, for an exclusive FREE session designed to help you create lasting change and reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and an expert in Peak Performance, leadership, and the psychology of achievement, Stu will guide you through a transformative three-step process to overcome obstacles and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn powerful strategies, develop an unshakable mindset, and define clear goals for a more fulfilling life!

REGISTER NOW >>

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WCR: Monthly Coffee Social – Mar. 4

Register Here >>

REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale

All laptops purchased from CCAR come with a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup included.
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
  • LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36  >>

Online Continuing Education

Cybercriminals Are Targeting Real Estate –
Here’s How to Stay Safe

Real estate is a lifelong dream for clients and a career for you—but for hackers, it’s a prime chance to intercept transactions and steal sensitive data. As AI makes scams more convincing and more targeted, security awareness should be part of every buying and selling conversation, especially when fraudsters use urgent calls and texts to push last-minute changes. Today’s threats can include deepfakes, identity fraud, and sophisticated malware designed to impersonate trusted partners in the deal, raising the stakes for everyone involved.

The best protection is simple habits: slow down when money or personal information is involved, verify requests using known contact information (not what’s in the message), and strengthen your logins with long, complex passwords plus multi-factor authentication—small steps that can make a major difference in protecting your business, your clients, and your community.

Watch the videos below for quick, practical tips to stay protected.

  • Important Real Estate Cybersecurity Basics for Agents >>
  • Buying or Selling a Home? Important Cybersecurity Tips! >>
  • The Rise of AI Crime and Real Estate >>
  • Practice Better Password Habits >>

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