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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER    |    AUGUST 18, 2026
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Top News

•  Learn to Use Your Branded IDX Website – Tomorrow
•  YPN RE Trivia Night – Sep 3
•  Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 7
•  Congratulations Heather Schiffman!
•  West County Marketing Meeting – This Thu
•  Giving Back Through C.A.R. CARES
•  Discover Realtor.com+ Training – Aug 19 & 24
•  WCR Mixer, Mingle & Vote – Aug 26

MLS Updates

•  Get Ready for the Next Phase of RealReports
•  REALTOR® Optimized Laptops For Sale


All laptops purchased through CCAR include a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and Real Estate setup.

    Online Continuing Education

+ Upcoming Education
+ REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)
+ CCAR CALENDAR

CCAR’s Heather Schiffman Honored as Advocate of the Year

Congratulations to Heather Schiffman, CCAR’s Chief Industry Advocacy Officer, on being named the East Bay Leadership Council’s 2026 Advocate of the Year!

Heather’s dedication to expanding homeownership opportunities, advancing thoughtful housing policy, and building stronger communities continues to make a meaningful impact throughout Contra Costa County and the East Bay. We’re proud to see her leadership and advocacy recognized with this well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Heather!
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West County Marketing Meeting – Thu, Aug. 20

Join us for the West County Marketing Meeting this Thu, from 8:45–10:00am at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265 in Hercules.

Featured speakers Ron Johnson and Jim Cowen will discuss key insurance issues affecting homeowners and REALTORS®, including availability, rising costs, and the upcoming California Insurance Commissioner election. 

Enjoy complimentary breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, and beverages while sharing listings and connecting with fellow members.

Giving Back Through C.A.R. CARES

CARES brings C.A.R.’s four charitable causes together under one philanthropic umbrella: housing affordability, scholarships, REALTOR® education and disaster relief. Together, these efforts help REALTORS® strengthen communities and make a lasting difference across California.
LEARN MORE >>

Get More From Your New CCAR Member Benefit – Training Tomorrow at 10am

Your complimentary, branded MLS IDX website from CCARHomes.com, powered by SaleCore, is now available—and tomorrow you can learn how to put it to work for your business.

Join us Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00am on Zoom for a live training designed for brokers, teams, and agents. You’ll learn how to:

  • Get the most from your SEO-optimized IDX website
  • Capture and manage leads using the built-in CRM
  • Stay connected with clients and prospects
  • Create email marketing campaigns
  • Use social media marketing tools to expand your reach
  • Build stronger referral opportunities and generate more business

Whether you’re just getting started with your new website or want to explore everything included with this CCAR member benefit, this training will help you make the most of the tools available to you. Don’t miss it, register today and join us tomorrow at 10:00am!

REGISTER  |  AUG 19 TRAINING >>
EXPLORE CCARhomes.com >>

YPN 4th Annual Real Estate Trivia Night! – Sep. 3

Get ready for a night of fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition at CCAR YPN’s 4th Annual Real Estate Trivia Night!

Put your real estate knowledge to the test, team up with friends and colleagues, and enjoy a fun night out with the industry. Best of all, registration is FREE and includes 2 drink tickets!

We’ll also have raffles throughout the evening, plus food available for purchase from the P&B Smash Burger Food Truck.

Come ready to compete, connect, and have a great time!

REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS >>

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Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 7

CCAR REALTOR® Members: Join us for an evening of appetizers, drinks, raffles, and fun at St Stephen Church on Oct. 7, from 5pm – 7pm! Discover the wide range of services offered by local industry partners while supporting two amazing causes—the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands.

CCAR Affiliates: The Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to CCAR REALTORS®. Think of it as a trade show, but more fun– and it’s all for a great cause! Purchase a vender table for $35 by contacting Jason Catalano at 925.295.9202 or [email protected].

REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS >>

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Discover Realtor.com+ at an Upcoming Live Training Webinar – Aug 19 & 24

Meet Realtor.com+, a new member benefit now available in the Bay Area. The platform brings client searches, listings, and messages into one secure, branded, and collaborative space, helping REALTORS® stay connected with clients from the first search through closing.

Live training and product demonstrations will be offered on Aug 19th and the 24th, with session times varying by date.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER >>

WCR Mixer, Mingle, & Vote – Aug 26

LEARN MORE & REGISTER >>

Get Ready for the Next Phase of RealReports

A new RealReports experience is coming on Monday, August 24. This next phase is designed as to help you move more naturally from property intelligence to action. You’ll see a clearer desktop and mobile experience, a reimagined RealReports platform, and an Aiden experience that works alongside you across the platform.

RealReports is hosting two general sessions during launch week to walk through the changes, show the new experience, and explain how to begin using it.

• Session #1: Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am  |  REGISTER HERE >> 
• Session #2: Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am  |  REGISTER HERE >> 

(Both sessions will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recording and slide deck afterward.)

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