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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    MARCH 17, 2026
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Top News

•  YPN: Timeless Systems, Modern Strategies – Apr. 2
•  Spring Forward with CCAR Education
•  West County Marketing Meeting This Thu.
•  Code of Ethics Violators
•  Climate Change & CA Housing – Mar. 19
•  Conquering Social Media & AI – Mar. 20
•  Rossmoor Marketing Meeting – Mar. 24
•  WCR Marketing Mastery with Anthony Young – Mar. 27
•  WCR Coffee & Networking – Apr. 1
•  Register to Vote By May 18

MLS Updates

•  Upcoming MLS Updates – April 15
•  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  >>

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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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2027 CCAR Board of Directors Election

Watch for details next Tue, Mar. 24, and learn how to apply for nomination as a 2027 CCAR Officer or Director.

West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Join us this Thu, Mar. 19, at the West County Marketing Meeting for an important MLS update you won’t want to miss. CCAR’s Director of MLS Services, Joey Masters, will walk you through upcoming changes to the MLS designed to give you more control when adding listings. These updates are all about improving how your properties are presented—helping your listings stand out and making search results more accurate and effective.

Enjoy free breakfast burritos, fresh fruit and beverages. Come learn something new, connect with your peers, share upcoming listings, and have some fun. Hope to see you there!

Affiliates: if you’d like to donate a small item for the end-of-meeting drawing (and promote your business), please contact Steve Kendall at [email protected].

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Proven Systems + Modern Strategies = Real Results
YPN Lunch & Learn – Thu, Apr. 2

Join CCAR YPN on Thu, Apr. 2 from noon – 3:00pm at the Don Tatzin Community Hall to hear from three highly successful agents who have built strong, sustainable businesses by combining proven systems with modern tools and strategies. Each speaker brings a different approach and perspective, offering practical insights you can actually use in today’s market.

This triple threat panel features:
  • Joe Kehrig, Kehrig Real Estate Team
  • Lynda Dimond, The Dimond Team
  • Jorge Martinez, eXp Realty.

YPN Lunch & Learn events are all about sharing what works, sparking new ideas, and helping you take your business to the next level. Come ready to learn, connect, and leave inspired. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and refreshments.

REGISTER NOW >>

Spring Forward with CCAR Education

Spring into March with fresh energy, new opportunities, and powerful ways to grow your business. Our latest Education & Events Newsletter is packed with classes and events designed specifically for you.

Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your skills, stay on top of industry changes, or connect with fellow REALTORS®, we’ve made it easy to find what you need.

Inside, you’ll find our full lineup of March offerings with direct registration links, plus access to the CCAR education dashboard—so you can quickly see what’s coming up and plan ahead.

Take time to invest in yourself this month. We’re here to support your success every step of the way.

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Code of Ethics Violators

In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, C.A.R. publishes the names of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics as well as summaries of the members’ unethical behavior.

Member publication is triggered only if the discipline imposed is a reprimand, fine, suspension or expulsion – anything other than a letter of warning or stand-alone education. The information will be published on the members-only section of car.org. 

Past decisions of ethics hearing panels, including the decisions published on C.A.R.’s website, cannot be used as authority by complainants or respondents and cannot provide guidance for current or future hearing panels. Instead…

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Rossmoor Marketing Meeting – Mar. 24

Join the Rossmoor Marketing Meeting on March 24 at 9:00am for a presentation by Joe Ottolini, Fire Prevention Captain with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, on defensible space.

Residents must be registered by May 18th to vote in June.
Register to Vote >>

Women’s Council of REALTORS Upcoming Events

March 27  |  11:00am – 2:00pm  |   Register >>

April 1  |  10:00am  |   Register >>

Upcoming MLS Updates – April 15

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

New MLS Status: Sold Off MLS
This status is designed to improve data accuracy and provide a clearer picture of market activity. It allows subscribers to enter a property that was sold before being submitted to the MLS, ensuring it is captured for comparable and reporting purposes. Meaning, at the seller’s request, the property was never entered into the MLS prior to the sale.

CCAR’s Director of MLS Services, Joey Masters, will walk you through upcoming changes at the West County Marketing Meeting this Thursday, March 19 at the CCAR Hercules Office.

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VIEW APRIL 15 MLS RULES CHANGES >>
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