• Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24
• REALTOR® Safety Day Live Stream Event – This Fri.
• Earn Your Green Designation FREE – Sep. 17 & 18
• Save the Date: CCAR Broker Townhall, The Big Event
Membership Meeting, and Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire
• C.A.R.: Financing the Dream of Homeownership – Sep. 4
• WCR September Events
CCAR Brokers and Office Managers: please check your email from Mon., Aug. 25 ~3:30pm OR Tue., Sept. 2 ~9:30am
for the Broker Town Hall registration and survey links.
Spotting Misinformation & Scams – Your Expert Guide
Wed., Sep. 3 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
RealReports – Product Update
Thu., Sep. 4 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Steps to Financing the Dream of Homeownership
Thu., Sep. 4 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
MLS: Intro to Paragon MLS
Thu., Sep. 4 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Modern Mortgages for Modern Clients
Fri., Sep. 5 | On-Demand
CCAR Safety Day with Real Estate Revive
Fri., Sep. 5 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Welcome to RPR! Tools, Tips, & Skills Every Agent Needs
Mon., Sep. 8 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
MLS: How to Add & Maintain a Listing in Paragon
Mon., Sep. 8 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
zipForm – Create a Purchase Transaction
Tue., Sep. 9 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Legal Webinar – A Conversation with the DRE
Tue., Sep. 9 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
10X Your Business: The Fastest Way to Turn Lookers Into Closers
Wed., Sep. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Sep. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Finish Strong: 4th Quarter Strategies for Real Estate Success
Wed., Sep. 10 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Tech Savvy Agent: Streamline, Automate, and Close More Deals
Wed., Sep. 10 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Crack to Code of Pricing: Nail CMAs w/ RPRs Data-Driven Tools
Thu., Sep. 11 | 9:00am – 10:00am
MLS: Set It & Forget It! Auto Emails Using Collab Center
Thu., Sep. 11 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Sep. 12 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Sep. 12 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
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.
REGISTER NOW >>
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
We had an amazing time at YPN Trivia Night last week!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success.
We love seeing our REALTOR® community come together!
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 Brokers and Office Managers: please check your email from Mon., Aug. 25 ~3:30pm OR Tue., Sept. 2 ~9:30am
for the Broker Town Hall registration and survey links.
CCAR’s BIG EVENT! | Lesher Center for the Arts
Wed., Oct. 15 | 8:30am – 12:30pm
Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire | Lafayette Library
Wed., Oct. 22 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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.
Register Here >>
Women’s Council of REALTORS® September Events
Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24
Join us on Tue, Sep. 24 for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update via Zoom.
Featuring: Leading real estate attorney Shannon B. Jones on the most current legal issues impacting REALTORS®, including:
- Emerging liabilities and recent case trends
- The most frequent actions her office is seeing
- Practical steps to protect yourself and your business
You’ll also receive important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.
Cost: Free for CCAR members · $35 for non-members
Format: Live Zoom · 9:00am – 12:00pm
Don’t miss it. Strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce risk in today’s evolving real estate market.
REALTOR® Safety Day Live Stream Event – This Fri.
Your safety matters. Join us this Fri., Sep. 5 from 10:00am – noon via Zoom for a special REALTOR® Safety Day session focused on practical strategies to protect yourself and your business.
September is REALTOR® Safety Month, and CCAR is proud to support NAR’s efforts to build a stronger safety culture in real estate. This isn’t just another webinar—it’s your opportunity to learn from experts and strengthen your confidence in protecting yourself, your clients, and your business.
This engaging presentation will cover how to spot online scams, protect your personal information, and stay alert during in-person interactions, giving you practical tools you can use immediately.
REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>.
Earn NAR’s Green Designation – 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 Sep. 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.
REGISTER >>
REALTOR® Optimized 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.
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
• LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36 >>
Upcoming MLS Rule Changes – Effective Sep. 24
On Sep. 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.
Read More >>
Take Control of Your Listing Photos with the
“Mark Private” Feature
Did you know that CCAR MLS Participants and Subscribers have the ability to mark listing photos as “Private” – giving you more control over how your listing images are shared. When photos are marked as Private, they remain visible within the MLS but are not distributed to public-facing websites.
We encourage you to retain photos on your listings until they are marked Sold in the MLS. Photos are an important part of a listing’s history and serve several key purposes.
This feature is especially valuable for members who rely on listing photos for comparables, appraisal, and research purposes, allowing you to preserve MLS access while protecting seller privacy and marketing strategy.
How to Mark Photos as Private:
- Go to your listing under LISTINGS → Maintain Listing
- Click on Add/Edit Pictures
- Select the photos you want to mark as Private
- Click ‘Mark Private’ in the top menu bar
- Click Save and exit your listing
For questions or assistance, please contact CCAR Member Services at 925.295.1270.
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