CCAR Offices Closed: Mon., May. 25 in observance of Memorial Day
• Live & In-person: Learn Paragon Essentials at CCAR
• Meet the Candidates for the 2027 CCAR BOD
• June 2 Primary Election: Candidates, Measures & Voting
Resources
• Navigate NHDs with Confidence – Tomorrow
• West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday
• WCR June Events: Monthly Coffee Social & Mindset In
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• C.A.R. Leadership Academy Application Due May 29
• Coming Soon: Paragon Connect Listing Workflows
• C.A.R. April Sales & Price Report
• 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 >>
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.
Featured Course: Navigate NHDs with Confidence – Tomorrow, May 20
Join CCAR and JCP/First American for a member-exclusive webinar on Natural Hazard Disclosures. High Risk, High Confidence: NHD Essentials for REALTORS® will help you identify potential risks, protect your clients, reduce liability and navigate disclosures with confidence. Register today for practical insights you can use right away.
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West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday, May 21
Join us this Thu from 8:45–10:00am at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265 in Hercules for the West County marketing meeting.
Featured speaker Monty Tincher, Founder of Tincher Consulting & Inspection Services, will share practical tips for creating smoother inspections, clearer communication, and more manageable transactions for agents and clients. Topics will include inspection preparation, common issues that cause stress or delays, reading and explaining inspection reports, pre-listing repair strategies, and managing client expectations.
Come learn something useful, connect with peers, share upcoming listings, and enjoy free breakfast burritos from BearClaw Bakery, fresh fruit, and beverages. Affiliates who would like to promote their business and donate a modest gift for the end-of-meeting drawing are encouraged to reach out to Steve Kendall at [email protected].
Live & In-Person: Learn Paragon Essentials at CCAR
Join CCAR Education & Training Coordinator Chris Dickson for Intro to Paragon MLS, a live, in-person class designed to help you build confidence with one of the most important tools in your real estate business.
⏰ Wednesday, May 27 | 10:00am – Noon
📍 CCAR Boardroom | Walnut Creek
This hands-on core curriculum class will walk you through the essentials of the Paragon MLS platform in a clear, step-by-step format. You’ll learn how to navigate the system, customize your settings, search effectively, manage contacts, use Collaboration Center, explore integrations, and get familiar with Paragon Connect for mobile MLS access.
Whether you’re new to Paragon or looking for a refresher, this class will help you work smarter, serve your clients better, and make the most of your MLS tools.
💻 Optional: Bring your laptop to follow along
☕ Refreshments will be served
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your MLS skills in person at CCAR! Space is limited.
REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>
Meet the Candidates for the 2027 CCAR BOD at RMA this Thursday
The CCAR Board of Directors election is coming up, and members have several opportunities to meet the candidates before voting begins.
Join us at RMA in Danville this Thu, May 21, or CCRIM in Walnut Creek on Tue, May 26, from 8:00 to 9:30am to hear from the candidates and learn more about their vision for CCAR.
Voting-eligible members are also invited to the Meet the Candidates Forum on Wed, June 3, from 1:00 to 2:15pm on Zoom for another chance to ask questions and get informed.
Don’t miss these opportunities to get engaged and be ready to vote on June 15.
June 2 Primary Election: Candidates, Measures & Voting Resources
The June 2, 2026 Primary Election is an important opportunity for you to help shape representation and policy at the federal, state, county, and local levels. Contra Costa residents have already received ballots by mail. If you have not received yours, go to Where’s My Ballot? or click here to find your polling place. To help members and residents prepare, CCAR has created a nonpartisan election guide with essential voting information, context on key contests and ballot measures, and links to official resources.
Whether voting by mail, returning a ballot in person, or heading to the polls on Election Day, this guide is designed to make it easier to understand what’s on the ballot and participate with confidence.
Women’s Council of REALTORS® Upcoming June Events
Wed, June 3 | 10am Thu, June 4 | 11:30 – 1:30pm
Register & More Info >> Register & More Info >>
C.A.R.: April Sales & Price Report
The C.A.R. Leadership Academy helps California REALTORS® build the skills, confidence, and connections to lead in the real estate industry and beyond. Through mentorship, coaching, monthly training, and a group project, participants grow alongside emerging leaders committed to shaping the future of C.A.R. and the profession. Applications for the Class of 2027 are due May 29, 2026.
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Coming Soon: Paragon Connect Listing Workflows
Paragon will begin surfacing Paragon Connect listing maintenance workflows directly within the existing Paragon listings experience. You’ll notice updated menu paths and a new “Explore New” prompt that invites users to try the modernized listing maintenance. Existing Paragon listing maintenance tools will remain available to users. This release is about introducing and encouraging a more user-friendly and modern listing experience in the Paragon Connect platform.
Key Highlights:
- A new area in the Paragon listings menu will highlight modern listing maintenance options
- Key listing workflows can be launched in Paragon Connect directly from Paragon
- Experiences open in a new browser tab, so users never lose their place
As ICE continues to encourage users to adopt Paragon Connect; a more modern, user-friendly MLS platform, this update represents another step in the gradual, intentional transition to the future of listing maintenance. Users will be able to explore new workflows at their own pace while continuing to rely on the tools they know.
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