• CCAR Big Event Membership Meeting – Nov. 18
• Join a CCAR Committee
• CCAR Award Nominations
• CCAR Inaugural Save the Date – Jan. 11
• RealCare Open Enrollment
• Complete Ethics Training by December
FEATURED: Legal Live Webinar: New Laws for 2025
Tue., Nov. 12 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Transaction Management: dotloop: Basic Training
Wed., Nov. 6 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Marketing: Google Gemini Can Do What?!
Wed., Nov. 6 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
zipForm Advanced Class
Thu., Nov. 7 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Intro to zipForm – Transaction Management
Thu., Nov. 7 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
OnDemand: The CCIM Institute-Developing Your Commercial RE Business
Fri., Nov. 8 | 12:00am – 12:00am
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Nov. 8 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
RPR: CMA Advanced Tools and Valuations
Mon., Nov. 11 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Paragon Connect: Seller Side of Collaboration Center
Mon., Nov. 11 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Supra eKEY® Basic Training
Tue., Nov. 12 | 8:00am – 9:00am
Legal Live Webinar: New Laws for 2025
Tue., Nov. 12 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Consultative Selling in a Competitive Market
Wed., Nov. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am
MLS: Getting to Know Paragon
Wed., Nov. 13 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
RPR: How to Prospect New Clients (great for new agents!)
Thu., Nov. 14 | 10:00am – 11:00am
zipForm: Creating a Purchase Transaction
Thu., Nov. 14 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
OnDemand: 1st Time Buyer Specialist Certification – Course Bundle
Fri., Nov. 15 | 12:00am – 12:00pm
Marketing: How to Create a Memorable Real Estate Brand
Fri., Nov. 15 | 10:00am – 11:00am
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Nov. 15 | 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.
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.
Election Day is today! We’ve gathered some key ballot information to help you prepare.
Take the time to familiarize yourself with the critical issues at stake, including the potential repeal of Costa-Hawkins (Prop 33) and various proposed tax increases that will affect our cities, county, and state.
Save the date | Inaugural – Jan. 11, 2025
Radiating Real Estate Excellence
Honoring President Zina Hall
and the 2025 Board of Directors
Blackhawk Auto Museum | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Sponsorship Opportunities >>
REALTOR® Member Health Insurance
Open Enrollment Begins Now
It’s time to shop for your 2025 health insurance, and RealCare is here to help. Navigating the health insurance marketplace can be overwhelming, but with RealCare by your side, you’ll get expert guidance every step of the way. Open Enrollment started November 1st, and only RealCare offers access to all three coverage options: C.A.R. Group, Individual, and Covered CA.
Visit RealCare online or call 800.939.8088, Option 2, to find the right plan for you today!
Don’t Risk Suspension: Complete Your
Ethics Training by December!
As part of your REALTOR® membership, you are required to complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years. The current cycle ends this December, and the training must meet the learning objectives and criteria set by NAR. Failure to complete the required training will result in the suspension and eventual termination of your CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR memberships.
Wondering if you’re due for the training? It’s easy to check! Simply log into your NAR account, click your name in the upper right corner, select “Manage Account,” and go to the “My Education” tab to view your status.
If you still need to complete your Ethics requirement, don’t miss this opportunity! Join the National Real Estate Ethics Day® “Revisited” Stream with Leigh Brown on Thu., Nov. 21, from 12:50 to 4:10pm and fulfill your NAR triennial Code of Ethics requirement for FREE – no test required! The video is fast, engaging, and an entertaining way to stay compliant.
More Information & Register >>
Less Than 2 Weeks Away!
CCAR’s Annual ‘Big Event’ Membership Meeting
CCAR Members (only), join us on Monday, November 18, from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek to gain valuable insights into the evolving real estate market and the latest legal guidance to keep you out of trouble!
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear directly from industry leader Jordan Levine, C.A.R. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, as he presents the 2025 Housing Market forecast and discusses housing supply conditions. We’ll also feature a legal update from Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R.’s Assistant General Counsel, sharing critical compliance tips.
This FREE members-only event includes breakfast and coffee so please allow time to park and enjoy refreshments in the lobby before the program begins. Remember, food and drink are not permitted in the theater.
When registering, if you’re reserving tickets for other CCAR Members, please check the ‘Email tickets to attendees’ box so they receive a confirmation too. Secure your spot today—registration is required!
Register Here >>
Join a CCAR Committee and Make a Difference in 2025!
Are you a REALTOR® member eager to make an impact in your association? CCAR is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our 2025 committees! This is your chance to contribute, learn, and connect with colleagues while helping shape our association’s future.
Opportunities include:
Affiliate and Events
Budget and Finance
CCAR Helping Hands
Local Government Relations
MLS and Technology
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
We’re also accepting applications from qualified REALTOR® members for our Grievance and Professional Standards Committees, including roles as mediators and ethics advocates on sub-committees. Be a part of something meaningful—apply now to help drive CCAR’s success!
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 11, 2025.
2023 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Tyra Wright
Affiliate of the Year:
Kim Falahati
President’s Community Service Award:
Ruthie Abelson Olivas
Emeritus Member:
Carylon Dopp
REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>
Judge Approves Gibson Commission Lawsuit Settlements
Judge Stephen Bough last week granted final approval for nine settlements involving Compass, Douglas Elliman, The Real Brokerage, @properties, Redfin, Realty ONE Group, Engel & Völkers, HomeSmart and United Real Estate. The companies will pay $110 million collectively.
Known as the Gibson case filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the suit targeted NAR’s Participation Rule, which requires listing brokers to make an offer of compensation to buyer brokers in order to submit a listing to a REALTOR®-affiliated MLS.
The court granted preliminary approval of settlements in April, finding the proposed settlements “fair, reasonable and adequate.”
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REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale
All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
• HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41 >>
• LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40 >>
California Market Update
While Americans are heading to the polls to vote for the next President, state and local representatives, and a range of crucial local issues, the economy remains strong. The Federal Reserve, meanwhile, is ready to cut rates for the second time this year during their upcoming November FOMC meeting. Mortgage rates, after last week’s surge, stabilized while remaining above 7%. As a result, mortgage applications trended downward. The October jobs report was a mixed bag, with low job creation and significant data issues; other positive economic indicators meant the market did not react strongly to the weak report.
The labor market slowed more than expected in October, with the economy only adding 12,000 new jobs, after three months through September when the economy added an average of 148,000 jobs a month. The low figure is largely due to distortions in the data due to weather events, the now-resolved port strike, and the Boeing strike. Also balancing the low figure…
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