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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     APRIL 15, 2025
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CCAR Offices Closed: FRI., APR. 18. Have a Wonderful Easter Weekend! 

Top News

•  Now Accepting Applications: 2026 CCAR Board of Directors
•  Streghtening CA’s Insurance Market (Sacramento) – Apr. 29
•  Your CCAR Member Benefits, Unlock New Opportunities
•  West County Marketing Meeting – Apr. 17
•  How to be Fair in Fair Housing – Apr. 17
•  C.A.R. Forum On Forms – Apr. 29

MLS Updates

• New Member Benefit Coming Soon – RealReports!
•  RAF – Help Bail Out Barry!
•  WCR Bowling Tournament – May 16
•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale

Upcoming Education

FEATURED CLASS:
Leveraging Social Media Marketing – Strategies that Work!
Wed., Apr. 30  |  9:30am 10:30am

RPR: Transform Local Data Into Social Media Success w/ RPR ScriptWriter
Wed., Apr. 16  |  9:00am – 10:00am

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

CCAR’s How to Add & Maintain Your Listing
Mon., Apr. 21  |  2:00pm 4:00pm

zipForms: Create a Purchase Transaction
Tue., Apr., 22  |  10:00am 10:30am

RPR Mobile: Take Your Skills to the Next Level
Tue., Apr., 22  |  11:00am 12:00pm

Commercial: Property Search & Prospecting
Wed., Apr. 23  |  9:00am 10:00am

Buyer Rep, Broker Comp (BRBC) & Residential Listings Agreement
Wed., Apr. 23  |  10:00am 1:00pm

Generational Marketing for Real Estate Agents
Wed., Apr. 23  |  1:00pm 2:00pm

Mobile MLS: Collaboration Center in Paragon Connect
Thu., Apr. 24  |  11:00am 11:30am

1031 Exchange: Growing Your Business
Thu., Apr. 24  |  2:00pm 3:00pm

CCAR’s Intro to Paragon MLS
Thu., Apr. 24  |  2:00pm 4:00pm

C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Apr. 25  |  11:00am 12:30pm

Lead Generation w/ Dynamic Market Activity Reports
Mon., Apr. 28  |  10:00am 11:00am

The Forum on Forms: sponsored by Standard Forms Advisory Committee
Tue., Apr. 29  |  8:00am 10:00am

NEW CCAR member benefit: Intro to RealReports
Tue., Apr. 29  |  10:00am 11:00am

zipForms: e-Signatures
Tue., Apr. 29  |  10:00am 11:00am

NEW CCAR member benefit: Intro to RealReports
Tue., Apr. 29  |  1:00pm 2:00pm

Strengthening California’s Insurance Market: Expanding Access & Stability
Tue., Apr. 29  |  3:00pm 4:30pm

CCAR presents…Leveraging Social Media Marketing – Strategies that Work!
Wed., Apr. 30  |  9:30am 10:30am

WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Apr. 30  |  11:00am 12:00pm

Top 5 Browser Extensions for Real Estate Agents in 2025
Wed., Apr. 30  |  1:00pm 2:00pm

 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.
REGISTER NOW >>

 Online Continuing Education

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

YPN Spotlight

YPN’s Bites, Beats & Breakthroughs was a success! Thanks to our speakers, sponsors and all those who attended.

Keep an eye out for YPN’s Lunch & Learn event coming in June.

If you are a CCAR affiliate & interested in sponsoring a YPN event please contact CCAR YPN Liaison, Chris Dickson at [email protected]

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.

 






Contribute Today >>

+ CCAR CALENDAR

West county marketing meeting – Apr. 17

Join us this Thursday, April 17th, at the West County Marketing Meeting from 8:45 to 10:00am at the CCAR Hercules Office.

The featured speaker is Kristin Connelly, County Clerk, Registrar, and Recorder for Contra Costa County. Kristin will offer a non-political post-election analysis and share fascinating insights from the 2024 election. She’ll also discuss an important initiative to remove discriminatory language from public records like property deeds.

Enjoy a light breakfast with bagels, fresh fruit, and beverages, connect with colleagues, share upcoming listings, and learn something new.

How to Be Fair in Fair Housing – Apr. 17

*does not satisfy NAR’s Fair Housing Requirement.
Register on the CCAR Calendar >>

Special Event: Standard Forms Advisory Committee – Forum on Forms – Apr. 29

Join us for the Forum on Forms via Zoom on April 29 from 8:00 – 10:00am, this is a special opportunity to engage directly with the C.A.R. Standard Forms Advisory Committee. This session is open to all C.A.R. members—not just Directors.

Whether you’re curious about how forms are developed, want a preview of upcoming new and revised forms, or have questions or feedback for the committee, this is your chance to get involved and make your voice heard.
Register >>

Step Up and Lead —
CCAR Board of Directors Needs You!

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 fifty CCAR REALTOR® members eligible to vote. 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!

View Eligibility Requirements and Apply Now >>

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 >>

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Member Benefits – Unlock New Opportunities

Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned professional, CCAR membership provides exclusive resources, cutting-edge tools, powerful legislative advocacy, and career development opportunities to help you reach new levels of success.

As a member, you gain the unique advantage of a three-way Association membership—CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR—delivering the most comprehensive professional support in the industry.

To help you make the most of your membership, we’ve created a detailed directory of benefits and services. This resource provides direct access to tools, resources, and money-saving opportunities offered by CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR. Explore it to discover new ways to grow your business. (Note: most resource links require login.)

Read More >>

When Hall of Fame Goes Hall of Shame –
Help Bail Out Barry!

REALTOR® Action Fund >>

WCR Bowling Tournament – May 16

More Information & Register >>

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  >>

Laptop Doc

New Member Benefit Coming Soon –
RealReports: The “Carfax” for Homes

We’re excited to announce a powerful new member benefit: RealReports is coming to the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®!

RealReports is an AI-driven platform that delivers instant, in-depth property reports by pulling data from over 60 trusted sources. Think permits, climate risk, zoning, liens, valuations, and more—all consolidated in one clean, comprehensive report.

At the core is Aiden, your built-in AI property advisor. Aiden can read and interpret documents like inspection reports and seller disclosures, answer detailed questions about any property, and offer real-time, actionable insights. It’s like having a research assistant for every listing!

To help you get started, RealReports will be hosting two introductory webinars for CCAR Members where you’ll:

  • See a live product demo
  • Explore real-life use cases
  • Learn how to maximize your new CCAR member benefit

Intro to Real Reports 
Tue., Apr. 29  |  10am 
Register >>


Intro to Real Reports 
Tue., Apr. 29  |  1pm
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