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

YPN Spotlight

Building Confidence as a New Agent
By: Khalid N. Byron

Real Estate Sales can be one of the most challenging yet most rewarding careers out there. Passing the state exam is hard enough but once you’re in the career it’s like, “WELL NOW WHAT?!” Granted you can choose a brokerage and hope you get a strong head start, but mostly, we’re independent contractors and in charge of our own careers. Our successes and failures are largely in our hands.

The beginning years, I must say, are the hardest. No one in the industry knows who you are. Those around you don’t know what you do. You might be afraid to…

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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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+ MLS & Key Fees Due July 1

+ CCAR CALENDAR

CRS Data MLS Tax Suite: 4 Part Series – June 27 & 30

Join us for a four-part training series designed to boost your MLS Tax Suite skills.

On June 27 from 10:00–11:00am, kick off the series with Parts 1 and 2 and learn how to access and navigate the platform with confidence – from basic to advanced searches and property reports.

Then, on June 30 from 10:00 – 11:00am, wrap up with Parts 3 and 4 and take your skills further with custom CMAs and prospecting strategies to help you connect buyers and sellers with ease.

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WCR: Leadership and Referral Business with
Kay Merg – July 11

We Need Your Vote – Help Us Reach Quorum

Voting is now open for CCAR’s 2026 President-Elect and four Directors-at-Large, positions that play a key role in guiding the direction of our Association. To validate the election, we need participation from at least 537 members, representing 15% of our REALTOR® membership.

The election opened June 16 at 9am and will close on Monday, June 23 at 9am. Look for your unique voting link in the email or text message sent to you on June 16 and 17 at 9am. If you can’t find the link, we’re happy to help, just reach out to Chris D’Apice at [email protected].

Your vote helps ensure that CCAR’s leadership reflects the voices and perspectives of our full membership. It only takes a minute and it makes a difference.

Remember: Vote using the unique link emailed and texted to you from Election Buddy at 9am on June 16 and 17. Please DO NOT share your link, you can only vote once.

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C.A.R. Housing Matters Podcast

The Housing Matters Podcast is your go-to source for market analysis, economic trends, and housing news from C.A.R. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify to hear expert insights on the week’s top real estate stories – and what they mean for you.

This week’s episode: Slow Start for the Season as Price Hits New High discusses how California home sales have declined for the second time in four months year-over-year, as high interest rates and economic uncertainty weigh on the market. Condo sales, once a foothold for first-time buyers, have also slowed due to worsening affordability. While the tariff situation has eased slightly, the recent U.S. credit downgrade has pushed rates higher, potentially stalling the market further in the months ahead.

Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

A new survey from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals growing concern over title fraud and deed theft, especially in urban and suburban markets.

63% of REALTOR® association advocates reported awareness of scams in the past year—most involving vacant land, not owner-occupied homes.

Efforts to combat fraud are active in 76% of areas, with strong support (83%) for electronic alerts to notify property owners of title changes.

Stay vigilant—learn how prevention efforts are evolving across the country…

C.A.R. Housing Matters Podcast

Title Fraud on the Rise: What You Need to Know

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