Open Houses in a Post-NAR Settlement World
A practice change required by the NAR settlement is that all MLS participants working with a buyer must enter into a written agreement before the buyer tours any home. This FAQ addresses questions about how agents should handle visitors to open houses. Q: Can a...
The Basics of Seller Concessions
As a result of the practice changes stemming from the NAR settlement, MLSs may (but are not required to) adopt an input field for “seller concessions” for the listing. This field may simply be a yes/no box, or it may allow a listing agent to input a specific...
That’s a Wrap on REimagine! Conference & Expo 2024
If you missed last week's REimagine! Conference & Expo, you missed a lot! More than 7,200 California REALTORS® heard from 100+ impactful speakers covering the changing market, AI, social media, wealth building and other big issues impacting REALTORS® and your...
California REALTORS® Commend Passage of C.A.R.-sponsored AB 2992 (Nguyen)
Last week, C.A.R. issued the following statement on the passage of C.A.R.-sponsored bill AB 2992 (Nguyen): “The California Association of REALTORS® applauds Gov. Newsom for signing C.A.R.-sponsored bill AB 2992 (Nguyen) into law as part of a package of bills that will...
A Message from C.A.R. President Melanie Barker
Dear Heather, Thank you to everyone who attended the No on Prop 33 virtual townhall last week. Your involvement will truly make a difference, and we’re so grateful for your time and dedication. As I mentioned last time, this ballot measure seeks to repeal the...
Industry Leader Town Halls
Brokers from across the state meet virtually twice each month with C.A.R. Leadership, Member Legal, C.A.R.’s Legislative Team, and others to share the latest information impacting real estate brokerages. If you are a broker and interested in joining us on...
October Legislative Update
Vote No on Proposition 33 Protecting homeowners and property rights starts here! Proposition 33 on the state ballot this November would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, allowing cities and counties to impose extreme rent control measures, without...
October Legal Update
Open Houses in a Post-NAR Settlement World A practice change required by the NAR settlement is that all MLS participants working with a buyer must enter into a written agreement before the buyer tours any home. This FAQ addresses questions about how agents should...
Legislative Update
Ballot Measures Since our last update ballot initiatives have been assigned numbers. The following is a quick recap on C.A.R.’s positions on upcoming ballot initiatives: Proposition 3 – Repeal of Proposition 8 (2008) – SUPPORT Proposition 5- Lowers the vote...
Legal Update
Stay informed with the latest updates on the NAR Settlement and the new C.A.R. Forms. The C.A.R. Forms Release is packed with crucial information, including important dates, links to resources, and a comprehensive list of new and revised forms effective from July 24....