Happy New Year! CCAR Offices Closed:
Wed. – Fri., Dec. 31 – Jan. 2
New Construction: BuildersUpdate
Wed., Dec. 31 | 10:00am 11:00am
dotloop: Basic Training
Fri., Jan. 2 | 10:00am 11:00am
Realtor.com Profile Mastery!
Sun., Jan. 4 | 10:00am 11:00am
Transact: Create a Transaction
Mon., Jan. 5 | 7:00am 8:00am
Transactions: Intro to zipForm w/ CCAR
Mon., Jan. 5 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
CA Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA)
Tue., Jan. 6 | 9:00am 1:00pm
Welcome to RPR! Tools, Tips & Skills Every Agent Needs
Tue., Jan. 6 | 9:00am 10:00am
RealReports: Pulse
Wed., Jan. 7 | 10:00am 11:00am
Top 10 Social Media Strategies Influencers Love!
Wed., Jan. 7 | 10:00am 11:00am
Transact/zipForm: Explore Advanced Tools
Thu., Jan. 8 | 1:00pm 2:00pm
MLS: Intro to Paragon w/ CCAR
Thu., Jan. 8 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
Transact: Agent Templates
Fri., Jan. 9 | 7:00am 8:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Mon., Jan. 12 | 10:00am 10:40am
Digital Signatures in Transact & zipForm
Tue., Jan. 13 | 11:00am 12:00pm
MLS: Intro to Listing Input w/ CCAR
Tue., Jan. 13 | 2:00pm 4:00pm
NAR’s Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) 2- Day Designation Course
Wed., Jan. 14 | 9:00am 4:00pm
CubiCasa 101: Learn to Create Quick & Easy Floorplans
Wed., Jan. 14 | 11:00am 12:00pm
Stop Chasing Buyers – Start Closing Rentals
Thu., Jan. 15 | 9:00am 10:00am
Transform Local Data Into Social Media Success w/ RPR ScriptWriter
Thu., Jan. 15 | 11:00am 12:00pm
DRE License Renewal Crash Course (Virtual)
Fri., Jan. 16 | 9:30am 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.
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Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Thank you for making CCAR your primary membership resource. Your success is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with the resources you need to achieve the highest levels of professionalism.
2026 CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR membership dues are now payable and must be submitted by 5pm on Jan. 6, 2026.
Your membership dues give you access to thousands of dollars in benefits and services, along with the political backing and collective buying power of one of the most influential professional trade associations in the United States.
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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.
WCR Board Installation – January 9
The Women’s Council of REALTORS® welcomes members and guests to a meaningful evening dedicated to celebrating the people behind the progress. The night will honor WCR members, recognize inspiring leaders, and welcome incoming President QuyNitta McDade along with their 2026 Governing Board.
Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, music, and great company alongside REALTORS®, affiliates, and community leaders. More than an installation, the evening is a heartfelt celebration of leadership, growth, and the connections that make the Women’s Council of REALTORS® so powerful.
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Conquering Social Media & AI: Real Estate Strategies That Work! – January 29
Take your real estate marketing to the next level in this high-energy, one-hour virtual class packed with practical strategies you can put to work immediately.
Our rock-star coaches will show you how to generate quality referrals and repeat business, nurture client relationships, and effectively use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. You’ll also learn how to leverage ChatGPT and other leading AI tools, create impactful video content, and boost your visibility through SEO and blogging.
Fun, motivating, and results-driven—this is a session you won’t want to miss.
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Celebrate the Past Year and Welcome a New Year of Leadership: CCAR Inaugural – January 31
Join us for a very special evening at our annual Inaugural Dinner and Award Celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo.
We’ll recognize this year’s distinguished award recipients, install 2026 President John Fondnazio and our Board of Directors, and enjoy a night that brings our community together over great food and good company.
Come dressed to impress as we look back on a year of accomplishments and get ready for the exciting possibilities to come. Together, we’ll honor the people and partnerships that continue to strengthen our real estate community.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of recognition and celebration!
Senate Confirms Frank Cassidy for Federal Housing Role
The United States Senate confirmed Frank Cassidy to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In this role, Cassidy will lead HUD’s Office of Housing and oversee the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Single Family, Multifamily, and Healthcare mortgage insurance programs.
Cassidy joined HUD in April 2025 as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for HUD’s Office of Housing and FHA, where he carried out Secretary Turner’s directive to streamline processes, strengthen risk management, and improve how FHA serves its borrowers and private-sector partners.
CA Law – Sexual Harassment Training Required Every 2 Years
Reminder: State law requires Designated Brokers to complete supervisory sexual harassment training and provide employees with access to training.
Additionally, salespeople, brokers, broker associates, and independent contractors are now personally liable for sexual harassment in professional relationships with clients—even if the relationship has ended.
Risk Management Tip:
The responsible broker and anyone supervising agents or employees—including those who hire, fire, reward, or discipline—should also complete supervisory training.
Don’t Miss the 2025 REALTOR® Store Winter Sale!
Now through Dec. 31, save up to 25% on select products to help you finish the year strong. From best-selling publications to revenue-boosting webinars, your REALTOR® Store has everything you need—at exclusive member pricing. Don’t wait, shop now!
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REALTOR® Member Health Insurance
Open Enrollment
There’s still time to secure your 2026 health insurance, and RealCare is here to make the process simple and stress-free. Navigating the health insurance marketplace can feel overwhelming, but with RealCare’s expert guidance, you’ll have the support you need every step of the way. Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31 for most coverage plans, and RealCare continues to offer access to two great options: Individual Plans and Covered CA.
Don’t wait—visit RealCare online or call 800.939.8088 (Option 2) to find the perfect plan for you today!
All laptops purchased from CCAR come with a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup included.
Reminder: Support for Windows 10 ended on Oct. 14, 2025.
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – $850.36 >>
• LG Gram 17 – Ai Ready – $1,845.36 >>
CCAR Annual Crab Feed
Save the Date – March 6
MLS Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2026
New Law: AB 723 – Disclosure Required for
Digitally Altered Property Images
Effective January 1, 2026, California Assembly Bill 723 requires real estate professionals to clearly disclose when images used in advertising or listings have been digitally altered and to provide access to the original, unaltered images when those altered images are made public.
Two new sections will be added to the CCAR MLS Rules and Regulations Effective Jan. 1. 2026
- 11.5.1 Definition of Digitally Altered Images – Defines digitally altered images as provided under California law.
- 11.5.2 Digitally Altered Images – Explains how digitally altered images must be treated when inputted in the MLS.
How Does this Affect Photograph Requirements in the MLS?
To support compliance with California’s new law regarding digitally altered property images (AB 723), CCAR will be implementing a standardized approach within the MLS.
Going forward, when a digitally altered image is used in a listing:
- The digitally altered image must be displayed first,
- The original, unaltered image must immediately follow, and
- The altered image must include a photo label clearly disclosing that the image has been digitally altered.
To add a photo label within the MLS, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to ‘Maintain Listing’;
- Go to the ‘Add/Edit Pictures’ module;
- Add listing photos and select ‘Add Label’ for the digitally altered images;
- Type into the ‘Label’ field that the photo is digitally altered (i.e. “altered,” “digitally altered,” “AI altered,” or some accurate substantially similar term).
This approach allows the MLS to clearly present both versions of the image while maintaining transparency for consumers and consistency for Participants and Subscribers.
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