CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … U.S. households feel much better about their personal finances, job security, and future economic prospects than they have at any point since mid-2009, according to a recent survey conducted by Absolute Strategy Research (ASR). More consumers say they...

New Thought Leadership Report Features

C.A.R.’s Center for California Real Estate – a new institute launched by the trade association dedicated to intellectual engagement in the field of real estate – has released a new executive report titled “Disrupting Real Estate: The Impact of Technology and the...

New 2015 Laws Affecting REALTORS®, Part Two

Team Names and Fictious Business Names This C.A.R. sponsored law provides that team names are now authorized for use under the California Business and Professions Code. The use of a team name does not require application to CalBRE for a separate license to be issued...

Updating Listings is Agent’s Responsibility

Recently, the number of Agents that have been notified about data in their Pending and Withdrawn listings have tripled. It is an Agent’s responsibility to make sure all listing data is accurate – including estimated closing dates and status. Missing or...