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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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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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West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Because of the Juneteenth Freedom Day holiday last week, we’re meeting this Thursday at 8:45 – 10:00am at the CCAR Hercules office, and we’d love for you to join us! Our guest speaker will be Jim Becker, President and CEO of the Richmond Community Foundation. He’ll be sharing valuable insights on down payment assistance programs available through the foundation.

We’ll have hot breakfast bagels, fresh fruit, and beverages to get your day started right. It’s a great opportunity to learn something new, connect with peers, share upcoming listings, and enjoy a welcoming, engaging atmosphere.

Affiliates: If you’d like to donate a modest gift for our end-of-meeting drawing and promote your business, please contact Steve Kendall at [email protected].

CCAR YPN Back to School Supply Drive

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

The Results Are In!
Congrats to the Newly Elected 2026 Board Members

Thank you to everyone who voted in the election for the 2026 CCAR Board of Directors! Your participation makes a real difference, and we appreciate your continued engagement and support.

Congratulations to the newly elected board members, we’re excited to see your leadership in action! And a sincere thank you to all the candidates who ran. It takes real commitment to step up and serve, and we’re grateful for your dedication to our members and our mission. Here’s to a great 2026 board, shaped by the strength of our community!

Total Eligible Members: 3578
Total Members Voted: 788, 22%
(Green = Elected)

President-Elect (1 Position) Director-At-Large (4 Positions)
362 Ron Mintz 420 Brendan Moran
371 Donna Souza 317 Diane Ramirez
352 Victor Reyes
361 Joe Stokley
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MLS Tax Suite Series Classes – June 27 & 30

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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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.

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.)

REimagine! early-bird savings end at midnight

Hurry and save before prices increase at midnight. We can’t wait to see you at C.A.R.’s REimagine!® Conference & Expo this September! Make your event experience even better by upgrading your pass with event add-ons before rates increase. Upgrade now to include a Pre-Conference Educational Track (Sep. 15) and the popular Keynote Lunches (Sep. 16 & Sep. 17) AKA more targeted content, insights and conversations that will strengthen your business and help you succeed in today’s market!
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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.
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• Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ 2 in 1 – $935.51 >>

MLS Rules & Regulations Update – Effective June 23

We’re pleased to announce a recent MLS rule update that provides more flexibility and clarity when including information about seller credits and concessions for buyers in your listings.

What’s Changed?
Previously, MLS rules prohibited any mention of seller credits or concessions in Public and Confidential Remarks. Under the updated rule, remarks regarding seller credits, incentives, or concessions to a buyer are permitted in the Public or Confidential Remarks fields, provided it meets the following guidelines:

The remarks specifically identify the intended use of the credits, incentives, or concessions.
The remarks do not include a dollar amount or percentage.
The credits, incentives, or concessions are not offered for payment, directly or indirectly, of buyer broker compensation.
The remarks are otherwise compliant with all MLS Rules.
For additional information, contact the listing agent.

Examples of Permitted:

Offering credits towards closing costs.
Seller offering credit towards repairs.
Includes 1-year home warranty provided by seller.

Examples of Not Permitted:

Seller offering 2.5% to buyer’s agent.
Seller to provide $5,000 towards closing costs.
Buyer broker compensation being offered.

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