• Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 22
• Earn Your Green Designation FREE – Sep. 17 & 18
• Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24
• Save the Date: CCAR Broker Townhall and The Big Event
Membership Meeting
• Renew Your Real Estate License Fast – Oct. 10
• WCR September Events
CCAR Brokers and Office Managers: please check your email from Mon., Aug. 25 ~3:30pm,
Tue., Sept. 2 ~9:30am,
or Tue., Sept. 8 ~9:00am
for the Broker Town Hall registration link.
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
Interim Forms Release for September 2025
Wed., Sep. 10 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
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
REimagine! Conference & Expo (9/15 – 9/17) Chula Vista CA
Mon., Sep. 15 | 9:00am – 4:05pm
Become the “Go-To” Expert: Share Local Market Insight w/ RPR Market Trends
Mon., Sep. 15 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Tue., Sep. 16 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Intro to RPR – Searches, Stats, Reports & More!
Tue., Sep. 16 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
FREE NAR’s Green Designation 2-Day Course at CCAR
Wed., Sep. 17 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Disclosures: CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by LAW
Wed., Sep. 17 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Email is Not DEAD! You’re Just Using It Right
Wed., Sep. 17 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Mortgage: The Truth Behind the Headlines
Thu., Sep. 18 | 10:00am – 11:00am
1031 Exchange: Problems & Pitfalls w/ Leonard Spoto
Thu., Sep. 18 | 11:00am – 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.
REGISTER NOW >>
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
We had an amazing time at YPN Trivia Night!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. We love seeing our REALTOR® community come together! Stay tuned for information about our next event!
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,
Tue., Sept. 2 ~9:30am,
or Tue., Sept. 8 ~9:00am
for the Broker Town Hall registration link.
CCAR’s BIG EVENT! | Lesher Center for the Arts
Wed., Oct. 15 | 8:30am – 12:30pm
Renew Your Real Estate License Fast! – Oct. 10
In just one class, you’ll review all required material, including the latest DRE updates, and get fully prepared to pass the open-book, online final exams.
- 100% Pass Guarantee through REVEI.com — or your money back
- Approved for California DRE continuing education credit
- Includes Ethics credit for NAR Cycle 8 (submit certificate to [email protected])
- Online finals are open-book and completed at your pace
Women’s Council of REALTORS® Upcoming Events
Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 22!
(Not a CCAR Affiliate? Now’s a Great Time to Join!)
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, and get ready for an evening of fun, networking, and plenty of gemütlichkeit at CCAR’s Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire!
CCAR REALTOR® Members:
Join us on October 22nd from 5pm to 7pm at the Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, raffles, while connecting with local industry partners. Plus, your attendance supports CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation.
CCAR Affiliate Members:
This is your chance to showcase your business to CCAR REALTORS®! Think of it as a lively trade show with a fun Oktoberfest twist—all while contributing to two great causes!
How to Participate:
Secure your vender table for just $35 (non-affiliate members $75) by contacting Jason Catalano at 925.295.9202 or [email protected].
What to Bring:
1. Your marketing materials
2. A raffle prize (e.g., gift basket, gift card, wine)
3. An appetizer to feed at least 20 people (e.g., veggie tray, cheese plate, hors d’oeuvres)
REALTOR® Members Register FREE Here >>
Affiliates Contact [email protected] >>
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 >>
Risk Management Seminar & C.A.R. Update – Sep. 24
Join us on Sep. 24 from 9am – noon for an exclusive Risk Management Seminar and C.A.R. Update via Zoom.
Leading Real Estate attorney Shannon B. Jones will cover the most current legal issues impacting REALTORS®, including emerging liabilities, recent case trends, and the types of actions her office is seeing most frequently. You will gain practical insights to better protect yourself and businesses, while also receiving important updates from CCAR staff and leadership.
This seminar is free to CCAR members and available to non-members for $35.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, stay compliant, and reduce your risk exposure in today’s evolving real estate market.
REGISTER ON THE CCAR CALENDAR >>
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 >>
Windows 10 Support Ends – Oct. 14
Microsoft will soon stop providing security updates, technical assistance, and feature updates, making computers running Windows 10 more vulnerable to viruses and malware. As a result, CCAR will be unable to support members with computer issues using Windows 10.
We recommend contacting your IT department or CCAR to check if your computer is eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11. CCAR can also assist with a new laptop transition.
For details, contact CCAR Member Services at 925.295.1270 or [email protected].
The CE Shop Discounts
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.
CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS
Platinum Partner, NAR Corporate Ally Program
CCAR is proud to be a RESO Platinum Certified MLS, the highest level of certification available.
