Dear CAR Member,
I hope by now you’re familiar with the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE), an institute of C.A.R. dedicated to advancing housing industry knowledge and innovation among different audiences through roundtables, panel discussions, and summits. In just a couple of months, CCRE will present its third Real Estate Summit, a half-day event that will serve as a catalyst for meaningful solutions to California’s housing affordability crisis. The Summit will feature leaders from real estate, finance, academia, public policy, and government agencies.
This is an exclusive opportunity to see moderators such as publishing giant, Brad Inman, UC Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation Faculty Director Carol Galante, and C.A.R. CEO Joel Singer ask the hard questions on issues such as future living, upcoming ballot initiatives, and tackling housing supply.
The Real Estate Summit, held Sept. 6 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Century City, in Los Angeles, is a must-see for all REALTORS® concerned about the future of housing. As a free member benefit, you’ll want to secure your spot now. But wait, there’s more; your free ticket will also secure your spot at a lunch session with a keynote speaker. If you can’t attend in person, stay tuned to the Summit website to get instructions on how to access livestream coverage. If you want your local association to host a Summit viewing party, get in touch with us to see how we can help.
We’re only a few weeks into summer, but October will be here before you know it. That means REimagine! is just around the corner. REimagine! is the biggest and newest California real estate event packed with networking, learning, and fun experiences. You’ll ignite your business with powerful takeaways, form meaningful connections with other real estate pros, and gain access to over 200 vendors with products to transform your business. Best of all, it’s FREE! Take advantage of this free member benefit on Wed., Oct. 10, and Thurs., Oct. 11, and help kick it all off at the Party Tuesday evening, Oct. 9.
Agents needing a comprehensive business plan, teams that want to dominate, brokers who are redefining their brokerage, new agents looking to kick-start their career, and anyone looking for their aha moment should register for the Pre-conference on Tues., Oct. 9. Your Pre-conference pass includes a day of targeted content, two keynote speakers, relationship building at a networking lunch, the Party and access to all free REimagine! sessions. Be bold and turn it upside down, California REALTORS®. Register for Pre-conference and for REimagine! at reimagine.car.org.
Lastly, I spent this past week at Inman Connect in San Francisco and was proud to be in the audience when C.A.R. received the top award as an Inman Innovator in the MLS, Association or Industry Organization category. The annual Inman Innovator Awards honor the creative companies, organizations, and individuals pushing the boundaries of the real estate industry and achieving new feats. Among C.A.R.’s innovative ideas that Inman noted include the association’s commitment to help elevate women in the industry through its WomanUP!® Initiative and events promoted through clever use of social media. It also noted C.A.R.’s CCRE efforts to educate the real estate industry about the future of housing with live-streamed panels featuring renowned experts who share their insights. Additionally, C.A.R.’s Leslie Appleton-Young and Sara Sutachan both received the Nate Ellis Award, an honor given to individuals who have been devoted to giving more than they take from the industry. Congratulations to C.A.R., Leslie, and Sara!
Sincerely,
Steve White
2018 President
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®