Realtor® Secure Transaction is your place to discover, access and master the essential tools for a modern, efficient and secure transaction.
Transaction management and forms software with all the must-have features, including current statewide contracts, local forms, and more.
Transaction Products zipForm® Edition Service Providers Forms Libraries Transactions, zipForm® Edition SupportFree advice to help you understand the form you're using with Forms Tutor® and identify which form you need for your transaction with Forms Advisor™
C.A.R. Standard Forms are developed by the C.A.R. Legal Department which gathers input from real estate professionals and attorneys to create user-friendly, comprehensive, and dependable forms.
Become certified as a Home Inspector or connect with a certified Inspectors and Transaction Coordinator.
C.A.R. Home Inspector Certification Program Transaction Coordinator DirectoryEverything you need for a successful property management & leasing business
A collection of educational and technology resources designed to help you achieve profitability and better prepare for your financial present and future.
Download the latest C.A.R. mobile apps, including CARmojis & Stickers, C.A.R., Legal Hotline, CA REALTOR® EXPO, and zipForm Mobile.
Legal articles, many in question and answer format, are currently available on over 150 subjects in 50-plus categories.
The Legal Action Fund advocates the REALTOR® point of view and assists in lawsuits pivotal to the real estate industry. Learn more about how the Legal Action Fund supports you in your business.
Wish you could catch up on California real estate law without having to read even more documents? Relax and watch a video as C.A.R.’s Legal Live Webinars bring you up-to-date on the hottest topics in real estate law.
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Explore the implications of the landmark Burnett v NAR antitrust lawsuit's outcome for REALTORS®, the industry, and your business.
If you're a member looking to resolve a minor dispute or communication issue with another REALTOR®, a C.A.R. ombudsman may be able to help!
C.A.R. REALTOR® volunteers are specifically trained and are available to answer questions from other members about the Code of Ethics, and can provide information and limited counseling concerning its proper interpretation.
Your lifeline to the lending community formerly known as the Finance Helpline and Mortgage Rescue™. Find contacts and answers to all mortgage related questions, and problems that arise in your real estate transaction. Get assistance today!
Lending ResourcesNeed assistance on Transactions – zipForm Edition, purchasing a course, or other general membership questions? The Customer Contact Center is only a phone call away.
The C.A.R. Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers has mediators available to assist buyers and sellers (as well as other parties to real estate transactions) in resolving their disputes.
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C.A.R.'s Member Legal Services Department provides C.A.R. members with the latest in legal information to give our members a competitive edge and minimize legal exposure. This legal information is available through a variety of resources:
C.A.R's Legal Department offers legal articles, some in question and answer format, on over 200 subjects. The articles are organized alphabetically and also by category. We also provide legal updates.
Members may call the C.A.R. Legal Hotline at (213) 739-8282, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for professional and confidential real estate legal advice from C.A.R. attorneys. Due to limited staffing the Saturday Hotline service is only for questions regarding active transactions. C.A.R. members who are broker-owners, office managers, or Designated REALTORS® may contact the Member Legal Hotline at (213) 739-8350. Legal questions may also be submitted by fax at (213) 480-7724 or email to [email protected]. THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY SERVICE!
New member of C.A.R.? Please read the following legal article: Member Legal Hotline.
Legal Action Fund
C.A.R. proactively defends your real estate profession in the appellate courts. C.A.R.'s Legal Action Fund contributed to favorable decisions in many landmark cases in which C.A.R. had filed amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs. For questions about the Legal Action Fund, please contact, Neil Kalin, Assistant General Counsel, at [email protected].
Magazine Legal Column California Real Estate
Each month there appears a legal column in California Real Estate magazine discussing the latest cases and statutes impacting REALTORS® and property owners. This legal column includes an Ask An Attorney feature providing answers to commonly-asked legal questions and issues. For questions about the Legal Column in the magazine, please contact Robert Bloom, Supervising Senior Counsel, at [email protected].
C.A.R. attorneys provide their valuable legal expertise in the creation and revision of all the C.A.R. standard legal forms. For questions or comments regarding C.A.R.'s standard legal forms, please send an email to the Standard Forms Department.
Sample Letter Library
REALTORS® with C.A.R. now have instant access to more than 20 sample letters written by C.A.R. attorneys. These letters are in response to the most common situations that C.A.R.’s Legal Hotline receives as requests from members to help them prepare a document that can be used to address certain issues arising in a real estate transaction.
Attorney Access Form
Annual paid access to restricted information. For attorney members of C.A.R.'s referral panel and Legal Affairs Forum only.
Realegals®
All members who have provided us with an e-mail address will receive e-mail messages containing breaking legal information and legal liability prevention tips.
Webinars
C.A.R.’s Legal Live Webinars are online legal presentations conducted by C.A.R. attorneys generally on the first Tuesday of every month (except holidays) and as needed. From the ease of your own computer, you can participate in a live, interactive webinar on recent legal developments, get answers to your legal questions, and find out what legal challenges other REALTORS® may be facing. Legal Live Webinars are offered as a member benefit, free of charge, to California REALTORS® only.
For any questions regarding this web page, please contact Legal Editor, Neil Kalin, Esq. Please be sure to include your full name, office, and your member number in your e-mail. We do not provide legal services to non-members.
