• NAR Adopts New Strategic Plan
• Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!
• Join a 2026 CCAR Committee
• West County Marketing Meeting – This Thu.
• Shutdowns & Elections: What’s Next For Real Estate?
• Save the Dates – 2025 Holiday Events
• WCR Board Installation – Jan. 9, 2026
• CCAR Inaugural Dinner & Awards – Jan. 31, 2026
Transact: Agent Templates
Wed., Nov. 19 | 7:00am – 8:00am
RPA: Learn the CA Residential Purchase Agreement ($35)
Wed., Nov. 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Transitioning From an Individual to a Business in the Eyes of the IRS
Wed., Nov. 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Building Relationships in the Digital Age
Wed., Nov. 19 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Intro to zipForm – Transaction Management System (with CCAR)
Thu., Nov. 20 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Nov. 21 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Nov. 21 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Realtor.com – Dashboard Essentials
Tue. Nov. 25 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Transact: Create a Transaction
Wed., Nov. 26 | 7:00am – 7:45am
Intro to Cloud CMA (with CCAR)
Wed., Nov. 26 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Real Reports 101
Tue., Dec. 2 | 10:00am 11:00am
Welcome to RPR! Tools, Tips & Skills Every Agent Needs
Tue., Dec. 2 | 11:00am 12:00pm
Steps to Financing the Dream of Homeownership
Wed., Dec. 3 | 10:00am 12:45pm
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.
West County Marketing Meeting – This Thu.
Join us at the West County Marketing Meeting this Thu., Nov. 20, from 8:45–10:00am at 500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 265, Hercules. This month’s featured speaker is Maureen Toms, former Mayor of the City of Pinole, who will share updates on current events, developments, and the city’s budget.
Enjoy a light, complimentary breakfast while you learn something new, connect with peers, share upcoming listings, and have a little fun.
Affiliates interested in contributing a small giveaway item for the end-of-meeting drawing—while promoting their business—are encouraged to reach out to Steve Kendall.
Shutdowns and Elections: What’s Next for Real Estate?
Recorded live at the NXT Conference in Houston, this episode of Advocacy Scoop breaks down the new government funding deal that ends the shutdown, what it means for housing programs and the real estate market, and how recent election results will guide NAR’s advocacy priorities heading into 2026.
Listen Here >>
Save the Dates – 2025 Holiday Events
18th Annual Coats & Cocktails
Fri., Dec. 5 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm
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CCRIM: Channel the Flannel Holiday Breakfast
Tue., Dec. 9 | 8:00 – 10:00am
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RMA: Mingle & Jingle Holiday Breakfast
Thu., Dec. 11 | 8:00 – 11:00am
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WCR Board Installation – January 9, 2026
Join WCR to celebrate elegance, empowerment, and leadership on Jan. 9 at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center as they honor their members, recognize outstanding leaders, and celebrate the installation of incoming President QuyNitta McDade and the 2026 Governing Board.
CCAR Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration –
January 31, 2026
Join us on Sat., Jan. 31, 2026, at Round Hill Country Club, Alamo for the 2026 CCAR Inaugural Dinner & Award Celebration. This annual event honors our incoming leadership team, celebrates excellence within our membership, and brings our REALTOR® community together for an unforgettable evening.
NAR Adopts New 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
NAR has officially adopted its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, following approval from the NAR Executive Committee. The plan focuses on rebuilding trust and modernizing the association, outlining clear commitments and measurable goals to ensure accountability to members, industry partners and consumers.
Key Focus: Building the Future Member Experience
- Commitment to Members: NAR will deliver improved tools, training and support to help REALTORS® thrive in their daily business, enhance well-being and confidently serve clients.
- Commitment to Partners: The association will strengthen collaboration by co-creating programs, aligning messaging and sharing resources to reinforce REALTOR® value across the ecosystem.
- Commitment to the Real Estate Industry: NAR plans to proactively shape legal protections that safeguard REALTOR® priorities and support a resilient industry.
- Commitment to Consumers: Advocacy for property ownership remains central, with policies promoted at all levels of government to foster a strong real estate economy.
Key Focus: Modernizing the Association
- Commitment to Members: NAR will evolve its financial and operational systems to deliver faster, smarter and more proactive support.
- Commitment to Partners: The association aims to rebuild foundational partnerships with greater transparency and aligned goals.
- Commitment to the Real Estate Industry: A renewed focus on professionalism will strengthen ethical standards, deepen technical expertise and elevate leaders.
- Commitment to Consumers: NAR will work to reinforce trust in the REALTOR® brand as a symbol of integrity, service and expertise.
To bring these commitments to life, NAR has outlined 24 strategic initiatives that will guide its work over the next three years—ensuring progress is transparent, measurable and aligned with the needs of members and the marketplace.
Recognize Excellence:
CCAR Award Nominations Due Dec. 1
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 >>
Join a CCAR Committee and Make a Difference in 2026!
Are you a REALTOR® member eager to make an impact in your association? CCAR is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our 2026 committees! This is your chance to contribute, learn, and connect with colleagues while helping shape our association’s future.
Opportunities include:
Affiliate and Events
CCAR Helping Hands
Local Government Relations
MLS and Technology
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Professional Standards
Grievance
Applicants for our Grievance and Professional Standards Committees must meet eligibility requirements, including roles as mediators and ethics advocates on sub-committees. Be a part of something meaningful—apply now to help drive CCAR’s success!
ETHICS CORNER:
What Exactly Is the Professional Standards Committee?
If you’ve ever wondered who helps safeguard fairness, professionalism, and ethical practice within our association, look no further than the Professional Standards Committee. While they may work quietly behind the scenes, their role is fundamental to maintaining the integrity of our organization.
So, what do they actually do?
At its core, the Professional Standards Committee is responsible for hearing and resolving matters related to membership duties, ethical conduct, and compliance with MLS rules. When a complaint is filed—whether it’s about an alleged Code of Ethics violation or an MLS rules issue—members of this committee step in as panelists for disciplinary hearings. Confidentiality of all matters pertaining to a complaint is paramount.
These panelists are unpaid volunteers. They give their time as a true act of public service. Their job isn’t to take sides—it’s to ensure that everyone involved gets a fair, unbiased, and respectful hearing.
The Professional Standards Committee plays a crucial role in maintaining trust—within our membership and with the public. Their work helps ensure that our association remains a place where professionalism is expected, ethics are honored, and everyone has a voice.
Read More >>
Steps to Financing the Dream of Homeownership
Thu. Dec 3 | 9:45am – 1:00pm | Via Zoom
Featuring CCAR’s own Rolanda Wilson, Senior Housing Counselor, NID HUD Counseling Agency
Learn the essential tools to help your clients achieve affordable, sustainable homeownership. This streamlined STEPS Toward Homeownership program delivers practical, easy-to-follow guidance for educating renters, first-time buyers, those recovering from foreclosure or short sale, and Baby Boomers looking to support the next generation.
Register Here >>
Exclusive Offer for CCAR Members:
50% Off Birdhouse Annual Plan!
We’re thrilled to announce that CCAR has partnered with Birdhouse, a new local company offering a simple, powerful platform built specifically for real estate agents.
As a busy agent, keeping transactions organized and clients informed can be challenging. Birdhouse brings everything together in one place — so you always know what’s happening, and so do your clients.
Every CCAR member now gets 50% off an Annual Subscription — that’s full access for just $50 per year!
Birdhouse Helps You:
• Stay organized and collaborate seamlessly with clients
• Get automatic reminders so nothing falls through the cracks
• Keep your clients informed at every step
• Boost productivity and focus on what matters most — closing deals!
How to Get Started
• Create your free Birdhouse account at mybirdhouse.app
• Go to Account Settings (upper right corner) and upgrade to the Annual Plan
• Enter the discount code CCAR at checkout to receive your 50% discount
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.
