CCAR WIll be closed Fri., Mar. 29
Enjoy your Easter weekend!
• Member Only NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates
and Q&A
• Apply Now to Serve On CCAR Board of Directors
• Free Tony Robbins “RESULTS” Workshop – Apr. 17
• Updated Hercules Office Hours
• Save the Date: CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10
• Upcoming Local Events
• MLS Rule Change 10.1.1 – Effective April 8th
• New CCAR MLS Benefit InfoSparks – Coming in April
• RE Optimized Laptops for Sale
WomanUp®LIVE Show
Wed., Mar. 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
New Homes: Show & Sell New Homes-Best Practices
Wed., Mar. 27 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Intro to RPR® – CMA Reports and More
Thu., Mar. 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Brokerbay: Supra Showing Management
Mon., Apr. 1 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Paragon Connect: The Home Page
Mon., Apr. 1 | 10:00am – 10:20 AM
Zipform Basics: Navigating Lone Wolf Transactions
Tue., Apr. 2 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
UPDATED HERCULES OFFICE HOURS
Beginning next week, the CCAR Hercules office will only be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 5pm. Members can still get in-person assistance Monday – Friday at the Walnut Creek office from 9am – 5pm, or may contact Member Services by email: [email protected], phone: 925.295.1270, or online: www.ccartoday.com.
SAVE THE DATE: Fri., May 10
CCAR Charity Golf Tourney
Boundary Oak Golf Course
3800 Valley Vista Rd., Walnut Creek
More information & registration coming soon!
WCR: Community Leadership
Forum – Apr. 5
CCAR Scholarship Foundation: Poker Party – Apr. 20
Member Only NAR Lawsuit & Settlement Updates + Q&A
with Charlie Lee, NAR Senior Council – Apr. 24
Members of CCAR, BayEast, and bridgeMLS are invited to an exclusive NAR Legal Update and Q&A session with Charlie Lee, NAR’s Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs. This Zoom meeting will be held on April 24 at 12pm and attendance is limited to members of the three associations. Join us for invaluable insights and an interactive discussion.
REGISTER FOR NAR LEGAL UPDATE >>
NAR also continues to provide timely updates on litigation settlement details. Visit competition.realtor to access the latest information on these topics and more:
• Settlement Briefing Videos
• Updated FAQ
• Who Is Covered
• Correcting Media
In recent weeks, misinformation has been pervasive in the media over real estate commissions. If you’re working with clients who have questions about what they’re hearing in the media, click here for some facts to set the record straight.
Nominate by Petition for the 2026 CCAR Board of Directors
As part of the nation’s largest trade association, CCAR has a proud legacy built by members who step up to lead, serve, and inspire. Now, it’s your opportunity to be part of that legacy.
The election for the 2026 CCAR Board of Directors begins on June 16, 2025, and we want YOU to help shape the future of our Association.
Missed the initial application window? Qualified candidates may still be able to get on the ballot! In accordance with CCAR Bylaws Article X, Section 7, additional candidates may be nominated by petition signed by at least 50 CCAR REALTOR® members eligible to vote.
Petitions must be submitted by 5:00pm on May 6, 2025. To request a Petition by Nomination form, contact [email protected].
CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12
Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom next Wed., Feb. 12, 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 >>
NEW CCAR MLS BENEFIT: InfoSparks – Coming this April
- Investigate important market metrics by county, city, postal code, neighborhood and other geographies.
- Compare up to four geographies by a variety of housing variables, market metrics and time calculations.
- Personalize market charts with your headshot, company name and contact information.
- SSO (Single-Sign-On) links on your MLS Homepage and Paragon Resources menu
- Action Icon on the agent detail report or spreadsheet views.
- Link on your “Action” pop up menu
RE OPTIMIZED LAPTOPS FOR SALE
All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
LG Gram 15.6″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 13.3″ Touchscreen – $990.24 >>
MLS Rule Change 10.1.1 – Effective April 8th
The following MLS Rules & Regulation change will go into effect April 8th. This change is being made to further clarify the already existing business rules and functionality of the MLS.
10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings.
It shall be the responsibility of the Broker Participant (Section 4.1.1) and Real Estate Subscriber (Section 4.2.1) to follow said rules when placing a property in the Coming Soon section of the multiple listings service (MLS). Broker Participant and Real Estate Subscriber shall only place a property in the Coming Soon secton of the MLS if the Participant/Subscriber has met the necessary criteria for MLS input as described in Sections 7.5, 7.6, and 8.1. Participant/Subscriber is required to enter a proposed list date to proceed in placing a listing in the Coming Soon section of the MLS. Once the listing moves from Coming Soon to any Active status it cannot revert back to Coming Soon with that same broker. Open House or Broker Tour is not allowed while in coming soon status.
CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS
Platinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program
CCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.
