• Now Accepting Applications: 2026 CCAR Board of Directors
• Streghtening CA’s Insurance Market (Sacramento) – Apr. 29
• Sexual Harassment Training Required Every 2 Years
• Fair Housing Forward – Facebook Live Event – Apr. 10
• How to be Fair in Fair Housing – Apr. 17
• RAF: Help Bail Out Barry!
Supra eKEY® Basic Training
Wed., Apr. 9 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Social Media in Real Estate: The DO’S & DON’TS
Wed., Apr. 9 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Reel Estate: Your Basic Guide to IG Reels
Wed., Apr. 9 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Realtor.com® – The Latest Tools & Free Resources
Thu., Apr. 10 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Intro to zipForm: Transaction Management Software
Thu., Apr. 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Manager
Fri., Apr. 11 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
AI-Powered Real Estate
Mon., Apr. 14 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Showing Management: Intro to BrokerBay
Tue., Apr. 15 | 8:00am – 9:00am
The Ultimate Real Estate CRM: Why Agents Are Switching
Tue., Apr. 15 | 8:00am – 9:00am
RPR: Intro to Realtor Property Resource (Your 1-Stop Shop)
Tue., Apr. 15 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
RPR: Transform Local Data Into Social Media Success w/ RPR ScriptWriter
Wed., Apr. 16 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Mortgage Loan Types & Tips for Down Payment Assistance
Wed., Apr. 16 | 10:00am – 11:00am
CCAR presents: How to Be Fair in Fair Housing (CCAR Member Exclusive)
Thu., Apr. 17 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
The Truth Behind the Headlines w/ Padi Goodspeed
Thu., Apr. 17 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Unlocking Real Estate Opportunity in Your Neighborhood
Thu., Apr. 17 | 10:00am – 11:00am
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (Online)
Fri., Apr. 18 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
New Construction: BuildersUpdate (CCAR Member Benefit)
Fri., Apr. 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am
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.
REGISTER NOW >>
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Build Repeat Business and Referrals
By: Lawrence Bellido
As a new real estate professional who is a REALTOR®, you’re stepping into a competitive world where success goes beyond closing a deal—it’s about earning trust that brings clients back and inspires them to refer you. The numbers tell the story. In 2023, the National Association of REALTORS® reported that 20% of an agent’s business comes from repeat clients and 21% from referrals. That’s a powerful opportunity for young professionals like you to build a thriving career.
To turn that opportunity into results, I recommend focusing on three key areas that drive lasting relationships. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I encourage you to put into practice.
Leverage Social Media with Purpose
Social media isn’t just a tool, it’s where your reputation takes shape. For new agents, it’s a chance to…
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.
Facebook Live: Fair Housing Forward – Apr. 10
How to Be Fair in Fair Housing – Apr. 17
*does not satisfy NAR’s Fair Housing Requirement.
Register on the CCAR Calendar >>
When Hall of Fame Goes Hall of Shame –
Help Bail Out Barry!
Help Shape the Future of CCAR —
Apply for the 2026 Board of Directors!
As part of the nation’s largest trade association, CCAR has a proud legacy of service. For decades, thousands of members have contributed their time, insight, and leadership to make our Association what it is today. Now, it’s your turn to help lead the way.
Serving as a CCAR Director is your chance to make a lasting impact on our industry, represent your fellow REALTORS®, and help guide the future of our Association.
The election for the 2026 Board of Directors begins June 16, 2025 — and we want YOU on the ballot! To get started, simply submit your application and signed position description by 5:00pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Want to nominate someone outside of the initial application process? In accordance with CCAR Bylaws Article X, Section 7, additional candidates may be nominated by petition signed by at least 2% or fifty (50) of the REALTOR® members eligible to vote, whichever is less. Petitions must be submitted by 5:00pm on May 6, 2025. Contact [email protected] for the Petition by Nomination form.
Don’t miss your chance to step up, get involved, and help shape the future of CCAR. Apply today and be the voice that leads us forward!
Strengthening CA’s Insurance Market: Expanding Access & Stability – Apr. 29
Join the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) on Tuesday, April 29, from 3:00 to 4:30pm at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento for a timely and solutions-focused panel discussion on California’s evolving homeowners insurance market. In the wake of devastating wildfires and growing pressure on both private insurers and the FAIR Plan, industry leaders, policymakers, and consumer advocates will come together to explore strategies for expanding access and creating long-term stability in the market.
Don’t miss this important conversation about the future of insurance in California. This event is free and open to all C.A.R. members.
REGISTER FREE >>
CA Law – Sexual Harassment Training Required Every 2 Years
Reminder: State law requires Designated Brokers to complete supervisory sexual harassment training and provide employees with access to training.
Additionally, salespeople, brokers, broker associates, and independent contractors are now personally liable for sexual harassment in professional relationships with clients—even if the relationship has ended.
To stay compliant, C.A.R. strongly recommends completing 1-hour of sexual harassment training immediately and every 2 years thereafter.
Risk Management Tip:
The responsible broker and anyone supervising agents or employees—including those who hire, fire, reward, or discipline—should also complete supervisory training.
WCR Bowling Tournament – May 16
REALTOR® Optimize 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 ends on Oct. 14, 2025.
• Lenovo Slim 5i 16″ – $935.51 >>
• Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ 2 in 1 – $935.51 >>
NAR’s New “Dream Home” Ad Spotlights REALTORS®
as Trusted Protectors
The National Association of REALTORS® has unveiled a touching new ad, “Dream Home,” as part of its ongoing “Right by You” consumer advertising campaign. While the first two commercials in the series, released in March, leaned into humor, this latest spot shifts gears and strikes an emotional chord.
“Dream Home” follows a young couple as they imagine a lifetime of cherished memories in their perfect home. Just as the dream begins to feel real, the ad brings them—and viewers—back to reality, underscoring how easily that vision can slip away without expert guidance. That’s where a REALTOR® comes in: not just as a trusted real estate professional, but as someone who helps protect clients from missteps that could turn a dream into a nightmare.
The message is clear—having a REALTOR® by your side means having someone who’s right by you every step of the way.
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