• YPN Real Estate Trivia Night – Aug. 28
• Own the Rental Market with RentSpree – Aug. 27
• Earn Your Green Designation FREE – Sep. 17 & 18
• Save the Date: CCAR Broker Townhall & The Big Event
Membership Meeting
• WCR: Celebrate, Connect & Collaborate – Aug. 21
• C.A.R.: Financing the Dream of Homeownership – Sep. 4
Insurance
Wed., Aug. 20 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Intro to Cloud CMA
Wed., Aug. 20 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Truth Behind the Headlines
Thu., Aug. 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
dotloop: Advanced Training
Thu., Aug. 21 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Developing Your Commercial Real Estate Business
Fri., Aug. 22 | 12:00am – 12:00am
Supra Showing Management Q&A Essentials
Fri., Aug. 22 | 8:00am – 9:00am
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Aug. 22 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Paragon Connect: Collab Center App
Mon., Aug. 25 | 11:00am – 11:45am
Intro to zipForm: Transaction Management Software
Mon., Aug. 25 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Blueprint for a Memorable Real Estate Brand
Tue., Aug. 26 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Cloud CMA: Navigate Pre-Built Pages & Templates
Tue., Aug. 26 | 10:00am – 11:00am
CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Free & Easy Floorplans
Tue., Aug. 26 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Own the Rental Market: Streamline, Scale & Succeed w/ RentSpree
Wed., Aug. 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Aug. 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Paragon Connect: Hotsheets
Thu., Aug. 28 | 11:00am – 11:45am
Intro to RPR – Searches, Stats, Reports & More!
Thu., Aug. 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Aug. 29 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
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.
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Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
CCAR 3rd Annual YPN Trivia Night!
August 28 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Side Gate Brewery • Concord
Food, Beer, Wine, and FUN!
Featuring Hotcock Chicken Food Truck
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.
CCAR Broker Townhall | Virtual via Zoom
Wed., Sep. 10 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
CCAR’s BIG EVENT! | Lesher Center for the Arts Wed., Oct. 15 | 8:30am – 12:30pm
WCR: Celebrate, Connect, & Collaborate – Aug. 21
Join WCR this Thursday from 3–6pm at Side Gate Brewery in Concord for their Mix & Mingle: Celebrate, Connect, and Collaborate event. Network with REALTORS® and industry leaders, enjoy refreshments, and grab delicious bites from La Kura Food Truck. Don’t miss this fun afternoon of connections and community!
Free Tickets >>
C.A.R.: Financing the Dream of Homeownership – Sep. 4
Unlock the keys to homeownership at Steps toward Homeownership: Financing the Dream on Sep 4 from 10am – 12:45pm! Learn how to guide buyers through financing expectations, down payment assistance, and loan options—while gaining REALTOR® insights to support clients without taking on extra roles.
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Beer, Bites & Bragging Rights!
YPN Trivia Night is Back – Aug. 28
Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition as CCAR YPN hosts its 3rd Annual Real Estate Trivia Night on Thu, Aug 28, from 5 – 8pm at Side Gate Brewery in Concord. This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to put your real estate knowledge to the test, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a lively night out. Advance tickets are just $25 and include two complimentary drink tickets to kick off the evening. Enjoy delicious eats from the Hotcock Chicken Food Truck—famous for its mouthwatering fried chicken—and compete for exciting prizes with your team.
With Side Gate Brewery’s welcoming atmosphere, great food, cold beer, and the chance to meet new people while having a blast, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a fun night with fellow industry pros, we hope to see you there!
Own the Rental Market: Streamline, Scale, & Succeed with RentSpree – Aug. 27
Join us on Tue, Aug. 27 at 11:00am for an exclusive webinar designed for Contra Costa REALTORS® members. This session will show you how RentSpree can simplify your leasing process and help you succeed in today’s competitive rental market. You’ll learn how to streamline workflows with automated applications and secure tenant screening, attract higher-quality tenants while keeping pace with rising rent expectations, and integrate RentSpree with local MLS tools to centralize leasing activity. Whether you’re managing a few rentals or scaling a larger portfolio, this webinar will give you the tools to adapt, grow, and thrive in a high-demand, high-reward market.
Don’t miss this opportunity—reserve your spot today!
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Earn Your NAR Green Designation – FREE Training Sep. 17–18
Stand out with specialized knowledge in energy-efficient, sustainable homes! Join us for a FREE two-day NAR Green Designation Training on September 17–18, 9am – 4:30pm, at CCAR in Walnut Creek. Learn how to help clients identify green features, access rebates and certifications, and market resource-efficient homes.
Day one focuses on The Resource-Efficient Home, covering retrofits, remodels, renovations, and new home construction.
Day two centers on Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource-Efficient Homes, with practical strategies for marketing and advocacy.
Attendees must complete both full days to earn the NAR Green Designation.
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ETHICS CORNER:
Code of Ethics Article 15
Article 15: REALTORS® shall not knowingly or recklessly make false or misleading statements about other real estate professionals, their businesses, or their business practices. This includes not knowingly or recklessly publishing, repeating, retransmitting, or republishing false or misleading statements made by others.
Code of Ethics >>
Upcoming Paragon Changes – Effective Aug. 25
Beginning Aug. 25, several enhancements will be introduced in Paragon to improve search functionality and ensure more accurate listing input.
Key Updates:
District/Neighborhood/Sub Field Requirement:
This field, currently required for Residential and Lease Rental listings, will now be required for all property classes to ensure uniform data entry.
New Building Type Option:
A new option, “Detached Leased Land,” will be added to the Residential property class under Building Type.
New Utility on Site (Features) Option:
For the Lots and Land property class, “Septic System” will be added to the Utility on Site features category.
New Terms (Features) Option
A new entry, “Potential Loan Rate Buydown,” will be added under the Terms feature category.
Upcoming MLS Rule Changes – Effective September 24
On September 24, several important updates to the MLS Rules will take effect, reflecting the July revisions from C.A.R.’s model MLS rules. These updates are being made to bring California’s rules into alignment with recent policy changes adopted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
The upcoming revisions include:
- Seller Options Policy Compliance: Updates will ensure compliance with NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Policy. Most changes are mandatory for MLSs, though the option to incorporate Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings remains optional.
- IDX and VOW Rule Updates: Revisions will address new NAR requirements on the co-mingling of MLS and non-MLS data, as approved by the NAR Board of Directors at the 2025 Midyear Meeting. These changes are mandatory.
- Other Updates:
- Section 5.1.4 (Book Fees) will be removed, as MLSs no longer produce physical listing books.
- Section 7.20 (Auction Listings) will be revised to eliminate an inaccurate reference and clarify the definition of a reserve auction.
These revisions are designed to ensure consistency, compliance, and clarity across MLS operations statewide while aligning with national policy.
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