• Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire Tomorrow! – Oct. 22
• Elected Officials Reception This Thu., Oct. 23
• Thank You For Joining Us at the Big Event!
• Code of Ethics Gift Card Winner – Lynne Keefer!
• WCR Upcoming Events
WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Oct. 22 | 11:00am 12:00pm
Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success (Session 4 of 6)
Wed., Oct. 22 | 2:00pm 4:30pm
Wise Agent: How to Create Content & Email Drip Campaigns
Thu., Oct. 23 | 9:00am 10:00am
Intro to Cloud CMA with CCAR
Thu., Oct. 23 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (Online)
Fri., Oct. 24 | 9:30am 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Oct. 24 | 11:00am 12:30pm
Transact: Navigating the System
Mon., Oct. 27 | 7:00am – 8:00am
Paragon Connect: My Content – Listing Carts & Property Watches
Mon., Oct. 27 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Intro to Zipforms – Transaction Management Software
Mon., Oct. 27 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
RPR: Next Gen Reports
Tue., Oct. 28 | 9:00am – 10:00am
CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Free & Easy Floorplans
Tue., Oct. 28 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
StoryTelling Magic: Elevate Your Brand with Video
Wed., Oct. 29 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Local Government & Community: Partnering for Success (Session 5 of 6)
Wed., Oct. 29 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Wise Agent Overview & Demo
Thu., Oct. 30 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Realtors: Grow Your Business with 1031 Exchanges
Thu., Oct. 30 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
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.
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.
Thank you for joining us at the big event!
We want to extend a sincere thank you to the 350+ CCAR members who joined us at the Lesher Center for the Arts last week! Your participation helped make this year’s event a tremendous success.
From insightful economic forecasts to essential legal guidance, our speakers shared valuable perspectives to help members navigate the evolving real estate landscape with confidence.
Special thanks to our featured speakers:
- Jordan Levine, C.A.R. Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, for his in-depth 2026 Housing Market Forecast
- Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel, for providing a comprehensive legal update and answering members’ questions
We’d also like to recognize Zina F. Hall, CCAR President, for leading the program and celebrating our members’ leadership, volunteerism, and REALTOR® Action Fund efforts — along with Barry Zwahlen, Joey Masters, and Chris Dickson for their key updates throughout the morning. Thank you again for your engagement, enthusiasm, and commitment to professional growth.
View CCAR Meeting Slides >>
View Jordan Levine’s Slides >>
View Photos from the Event >>
(Thank you for the photos Marilyn Cunningham!)
A Little Ethics, a Lot of Fun — See Who Won!
At the Big Event last week, members had fun testing their knowledge of the Code of Ethics with question cards from the Professional Standards and Grievance Committees. More than 150 cards were submitted! Everyone who participated was entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card, and our lucky winner is CCAR member Lynne Keefer (BHHS Drysdale Properties) — Congratulations!
Women’s Council of REALTORS® Upcoming Events
Prost to Fall Fun at the Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire! – Tomorrow, Oct. 22
Dust off your lederhosen and join us tomorrow, October 22nd from 5pm – 7pm at the Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall for a FREE evening of fall fun and fellowship!
Raise a stein and unwind with beer, wine, and delicious appetizers that pair perfectly with the season. Test your luck in our exciting raffles for a chance to win fantastic prizes, including a $250 Best Buy gift card — and more surprises!
Mingle with local industry partners and fellow CCAR members while enjoying lively conversation, great company, and plenty of festive Oktoberfest vibes.
Best of all, your participation supports CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation — two great causes making a difference in our community.
O’zapft is! The keg is tapped, the steins are raised, and the good times are waiting!
Annual Elected Officials Reception – Thu., Oct. 23
Enjoy hosted cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation with local elected officials and community leaders this Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5pm – 7pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center!
Officials from cities across Central and West Contra Costa County have been invited- giving you the chance to personally thank them for their continued support of homeownership and discuss the issues that matter most to you.
This relaxed networking event is a wonderful way to build connections, share ideas, and strengthen relationships with those shaping our communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with colleagues and local leaders in a welcoming, social setting!
REGISTER >>
Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!
Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 31, 2026.
2024 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Ron Mintz
Affiliate of the Year:
Martha Echols
President’s Community Service Award:
Jamie Gaines
Emeritus Member:
Mary Beall-Neighbor
REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>
CCAR Windows 10 Support Has Ended— Must be On Windows 11 To Use Laptop Repair Benefit
Microsoft has stopped providing security updates, technical assistance, and feature updates, making computers running Windows 10 more vulnerable to viruses and malware. As a result, CCAR is 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].
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 >>
Goodbye zipForm® — Hello Transact
Take the Intro Class Mon., Oct 27
C.A.R. members now have access to Transact, a new transaction management platform that will eventually replace zipForm®. For now, both zipForm® and Transact will run side-by-side, giving you time to explore and transition at your own pace.
Transact is designed to simplify transactions, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance. Be sure to check the CCAR calendar for upcoming Transact training sessions to get comfortable with the new system before it becomes the default.
Transact: Navigating the System
Mon., Oct. 27 | 7:00am – 8:00am
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