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License Renewal

Easily renew your real estate license with the FREE 45 hour online license renewal package from C.A.R.


Designations / Certifications

Distinguish yourself by learning how to build a business that specializes in niche markets to nearly double your earning potential in various real estate sectors

Transaction Coordinator Directory
Course Calendar

Browse our class schedule to find when and where to take real estate courses.

Classes by Topic Online Bundles Harassment Prevention Courses
Pre-License Training

Prepare to earn your real estate license with our online courses


NMLS Approved Education for California Mortgage Licensees

Complete your eight-hour NMLS license renewal requirement through our NMLS-approved provider, OnlineEd


C.A.R. Board of Directors and Committees

The main Business Meetings page includes important links for Directors and Committee Members. The next regularly scheduled C.A.R. Business Meeting takes place September 19-22, 2023 in Anaheim. 


NAR Meetings

Check out NAR's upcoming meetings and conference schedule.


REimagine! Conference & Expo

REimagine! Real Estate Conference & Expo is where learning takes center stage and where business solutions and connections are at the forefront of the real estate industry.


Outreaches

Learn how to schedule a C.A.R. outreach speaker for your next event and access presentations from previous outreaches.


Virtual Events

View C.A.R's upcoming and past virtual events.


For Your Clients

A one-stop shop for tools and and resources to educate consumers about the intricacies of buying and selling a home and how a REALTOR® can help.

Down Payment Resource Directory Infographics One Cool Thing Tax Reform One Sheets Fire Insurance
Digital Tools

Marketing tools from C.A.R.'s consumer advertising campaign


For Brokers/Managers

This information is designed for Real Estate Brokers and Office Managers to assist you in supporting your real estate business. 


Center for California Real Estate

CCRE's mission is to advance industry knowledge and innovation with an emphasis on convening key experts and influence-makers.


Tax Reform FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act


Multimedia Library

From webinars to videos and podcasts to blogs, C.A.R. keeps you in the know.

Videos Webinars Podcasts
Publications

C.A.R. publishes eight magazine issues and various newsletters throughout the year.

Newsletters California Real Estate Magazine
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Ombudsman Hotline
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many real estate disputes are likely to arise as Californians adjust to the “new normal.” Thankfully, the C.A.R. Ombudsman Hotline is here to help! The hotline is a free service that C.A.R. offers to assist both the public and REALTORS®. C.A.R. ombudsmen are REALTORS® who volunteer their time to answer non-legal questions and resolve non-legal disputes. C.A.R. ombudsmen receive and respond to questions and complaints about members; can contact members to inform them that a client or another REALTOR® has raised a question or issue; and can provide an informed response to the person complaining.

However, keep in mind that an ombudsman is NOT an attorney and CANNOT give legal advice or answer legal questions. Online requests for a C.A.R. ombudsman can be submitted at car.org/helplines/ombudsman, and telephone inquiries can be made by calling (213) 739-7227. 



C.A.R. Consumer Mediation Center Offers Online Filing and Mediation Services

The C.A.R. Consumer Mediation Center handles real estate transaction mediations throughout the year. Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, your chosen mediator may not be able to offer in-person mediation services at this time, but we have expanded the number of panel mediators available to offer their services online.  Most of our panel mediators are now equipped to mediate matters via teleconferencing and videoconferencing solutions, such as Zoom.   The parties can either agree to an online mediation or delay the mediation until an in-person meeting is permissible.  Further information and online filing of mediation is available here.

 

Transaction Rescue

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing a huge rise in issues related to closing and appraisal timelines, county recorders office closures, concerns around rate locks and change in employment status. C.A.R.’s Transaction Rescue™ is your free member benefit providing one-on-one assistance with these as well as any other finance related issues in the transaction.

zipForms® Webinars

American Land Title Association (ALTA) Coronavirus Resources


Legal 

Legal Hotline If you have legal questions regarding COVID-19 or any other real estate issue please call the CAR Legal Hotline for free, one on one legal advice. The CAR attorneys will advise on contracts, transactional problems, disclosures, landlord/tenant matters, tax issues, fair housing and other topics.



Financial 

C.A.R. COVID Relief Hotline - Closed

The C.A.R. COVID Relief Hotline is intended to provide general answers regarding coronavirus-related federal and state relief programs available to REALTORS®. It is not intended as a substitute for individual legal, financial or tax advice. Advice in specific situations may depend on a wide variety of factors, and members who require review of a relief application or information about their specific legal or financial situation should consult the attorney, accountant or other advisor of their choice. These issues are beyond the scope of those provided by this Hotline. 


California Employment Development Department (EDD) Coronavirus Resources
 
California Labor & Work Development Agency Coronavirus Resources
 
UI Work Sharing Program – allows employers to seek alternatives to layoffs

Facebook Small Business Grants

California IBank’s Small Business Finance Center

California Treasurer’s CalCAP


Local Resources:

 California Land Title Association Updates on County Recorder Operations
California Apartment Assn.

California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

COVID-19 L.A. County Response Fund

City of Oakland Outlines Small Business, Workforce Support to Mitigate Impacts of COVID-19

San Francisco Assistance & Guidance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19
 
San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund


For Property Owners/Managers

C.A.R.'s Property Management and COVID-19 Resources NEW 4/24

 

From the National Association of REALTORS®

Coronavirus: Resources for Property Owners

Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS®
 
Coronavirus: Resources for Property Owners
 
Coronavirus: Resources and Guidance for Employers
 
Transaction Guidance After Natural Disaster



Health & Safety 

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
World Health Organization (WHO)
 
Find your local health department

 

 


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