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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™
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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.
Practice tips for how to comply with the new broker compensation rules. Learn how to use forms, talk to clients, and meet your legal and other obligations.
Legal articles, many in question and answer format, are currently available on over 150 subjects in 50-plus categories.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 ResourcesThe helpline offers your clients resources on insurance carriers, escrow impounds, CA Fair Plan, inspections, disaster relief, and closing transactions assistance .
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Find every leasing and property management resource offered by C.A.R., all in one spot. With resources such as tools for tenant screening , property management software, courses and events, and a wide variety of free legal guidance, you will find all the materials you need to be successful in property management and leasing right here.
All-in-one rental tools to help you rent faster, earn more, and build your buyer pipeline, free for C.A.R. members. Whether searching for a home among the 42,000+ listings or screening tenants with Apply Now, this platform empowers you to close deals more efficiently. Learn more and create your free account here.
Simplify and speed up the entire leasing process with tenant verification, secure document collection, and electronic signature all in one place. You can even access the C.A.R. Application to Rent and Lease Agreement directly from RentSpree. Learn more and access.
Livable Pro is the first DIY Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) platform that helps housing providers recover master-billed utilities, including water, trash, and sewer. C.A.R. members get 3 months free with code CAR3ForFree. Learn more here.
Secure your rental income with TheGuarantors, covering everything from unpaid rent to damages—at zero cost to you. Partner with the nation’s top lease guarantor to ensure you get paid, even if you renter fails to pay. Peace of mind guaranteed. Visit theGuarantors for more information.
With Landlord or Tenant Pay starting at $19.95, TenantAlert provides the largest offering of background screening reports including credit, criminal, eviction, income estimator, SSN verification, NSF checks, address history, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, and more. Registration is free, start screening tenants today. Learn more and access here.
Offer your renters more data privacy by providing their personal identifying information directly to TransUnion. Fast, convenient and mobile friendly with criminal, eviction and full credit reports available. TransUnion is a trusted credit reporting company that safely houses data for more than 500 million people worldwide. Click to register for your free account.
Property Management Master (PMM)
The PMM Certification Bundle teaches you how to successfully manage residential and commercial real estate as an additional source of income. Learn how to manage day-to-day operations for various properties from single family homes to larger apartments and commercial buildings. You'll review which forms are needed to remain compliant with Fair Housing, State and Federal laws, including Acts protecting tenants and laws protecting pets and animals. Learn the skills needed to successfully sell apartment buildings, manage vacation rentals and negotiate with real estate investors.
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Residential Property Management (PMC1)
Understand your responsibilities, functions, and skills when working with property management. Learn how to distinguish between off-site and on-site property managers and their duties, positions, training, and expertise, as well as developed some practical application guidelines that you can apply immediately to your business. Significantly supplement your income when you decide to add the residential property manager to your real estate profession.
Single Family Homes and 2-4 Unit Residences (PMC2)
This course will provide real estate professionals with a thorough understanding of the single-family rental housing market. Learn the fundamental concepts and forces that drive the rental marketplace along with the requirements, responsibilities, procedures, and processes involved in establishing a successful property management business.
Apartment buildings and Commercial Properties (PMC3)
This course is designed to provide real estate professionals a comprehensive overview specific to large apartment and commercial buildings including all facilities and equipment, tenant profiles, agreements, improvements by tenants, specialty properties and policies. This course will review the many opportunities and challenges that come with managing commercial properties and larger apartment buildings.
Fair Housing, Trust Funds & Legal Aspects (PMC4)
This course will provide real estate professionals with a thorough understanding of the federal and state laws regarding fair housing, delinquency resolution, trust fund handling and other legal issues property managers may experience. Explore the various laws that every property manager and real estate licensee must understand to protecting your life and your business.
Working with Investors (PMC5)
This course is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the real estate investment property market. During the class, you will learn how to work with every type of investor by guiding you through the acquisition and sales process for both residential and commercial properties. Take this course to begin working with the fastest growing segment of real estate.
Vacation Rental Management (PMC6)
Unlock the secrets to successfully managing vacation rental properties. This course is intended to provide you with a fundamental understanding of the legal issues, concepts, strategies, and contracts that are involved in vacation rental management. This exciting class will also offer valuable resources, techniques, and suggestions to assist even the experienced vacation rental manager.
Selling Apartment Buildings (PMC7)
This course will provide licensees with a thorough understanding of the process involved in the physical and financial evaluation of an income property, with the emphasis on apartment buildings. You will acquire the tools and skills necessary to identify and achieve a realistic selling price based on the results of the evaluation. You will learn to employ effective strategies for evaluating, and improving as appropriate, the financial condition of the property in order to assist a seller or buyer in achieving their respective investment objectives.
All Creatures Great and Small: Rules About Assistance Animals (PMC8)
An extensive presentation of federal, state fair housing and other anti-discrimination laws regarding assistance animals. Learn the rights and obligation homeowner owner associations, individual unit owners, landlords, and tenants have when living with animals. This course offers guidance regarding pets in assisting landlords and tenants of rental properties, buyers and sellers of condominiums along with other common-interest-development properties which govern them.
Real Estate Investing Made Clear (PMC9)
You’ll laugh as you learn from Tom Lundstedt, CCIM who will enthusiastically lead you through real-world rental property examples. When you’ve completed this course, you’ll be able to comfortably “talk the talk” with your investor clients about such items as cash flow, NOI, depreciation, the rate of return, income tax savings and much more. This course will increase your confidence when working with investor clients and open your eyes to many new opportunities.
Beneath the Surface: Understanding the Anatomy of a Home (PMC10)
A course designed to help you better serve your clients while increasing your confidence when asked questions regarding the construction of a home. You will learn about the structure of houses, both new and existing, and focus on how floors, walls, and roofs are built. This course will empower you to give accurate generic construction information to your clients without taking on personal liability while recognizing when to defer to the assistance of qualified experts.
C.A.R.'s Guide to Property Management
Learn how to manage rental properties easily and make this a new source of income for your business with this informative guide.
Master the Essentials: Inventory, Applications, & More for Rentals
View this webinar to learn how to master Rental Beast Gateway, your free C.A.R. member benefit, and gain access to exclusive inventory, collect tenant applications, and manage clients seamlessly.
Tenant Representation: Agreements, Value Propositions, and Commission Negotiation
In this webinar, you will discover strategies for approaching agreements, handling client misconceptions, and avoiding common mistakes. Gain insights on effectively negotiating commissions with PO/PMs during tours and listings.
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Confidently Navigating Rentals: Essential Strategies for Showing Properties, Managing Applications, and Handling Leases
This webinar is designed to address concerns about the rental process head-on, offering practical strategies for effectively showing rental properties, guiding clients through the application process, and managing lease agreements with confidence.
How to Generate Renter Leads and Maximize Your Qualification Process
This webinar will not only teach you how to effectively generate renter leads, but also how to use a lead response process to qualify them like a pro. You’ll learn how to ensure you’re engaging with individuals who are genuinely interested in your services.
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Property Management Virtual Conference - February 27, 2025
Your Blueprint for Property Management Excellence is a half-day virtual conference designed to equip property managers with essential insights, legal updates, and best practices to navigate 2025 successfully. Featuring expert speakers and interactive discussions, this event covers critical topics such as new landlord/tenant laws, eviction updates, trust accounting, fair housing, and more. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to grow their business, mitigate risks, and enhance tenant relationships—all from the convenience of a virtual platform.
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New Year, New Leases: Boost Your Rental Business with Seamless Tenant Screening
Watch this webinar to discover how to streamline tenant screening, generate screening links, and collect detailed applicant packages - all at no cost. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, gain actionable insights to grow your rental business efficiently.
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The Untapped Money Potential of the Rental Market
Misconceptions about rentals can prevent agents from helping landlords and tenants, causing them to lose potential lifelong clients and miss out on significant financial opportunities. View this webinar to learn common misconceptions about the rental market, why overlooking rentals is costly, and how to capitalize on rental opportunities with prop tech solutions like RentSpree.
Navigating Affordability: Empowering Agents with Rental Technology in a Market Favoring Renters
In this webinar, RentSpree discusses how to tap into the rental market so you can discover new income streams and build relationships with potential future buyers. They also cover their 2024 rental marketing predictions and how technology like theirs can help.
Expand Your Sphere of Influence: Turn Renters Into Buyers
This webinar focuses on 2024 rental market predictions and explores topics such as current insights and opinions regarding renting vs. buying, the state of the market for home prices and inventory, capitalizing on the rental opportunity, and more.
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Quick Guides
AB 3088 - Tenant Relief Act Unpaid Rent Eviction Guide During COVID Protected and Transition Periods
AB 3088 - Tenant Relief Act Unpaid Rent Eviction Guide For Pre and Post COVID Periods
Abandoned Personal Property After Termination of Tenancy
Balcony Inspection Laws: Deadline January 1, 2025
Cannabis (Marijuana) Issues: Rental of Residential Property
Changing the Terms of a Tenancy
CARES Act 30-Day Notice to Vacate When Demanding Rent
Documenting Property Condition Before and After a Tenancy: A Good Idea for Both Tenant and Landlord
End of the California Eviction Moratorium
Fair Housing Advertising Rules
July 1 Expiration of the State Rent Moratorium and State Preemption
Landlords and Proposition 65 Warnings
Landlord-Tenant Notices to Terminate Tenancy (Residential)
Landlord-Tenant Security Deposits (Residential)
Marijuana (Cannabis) Issues for REALTORS®
Miscellaneous Landlord Tenant Laws for 2020
Mold Disclosures: Leases and Sales
Potential Repeal of the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act
Practical Steps to Website Accessibility
Property Management and Covid-19: Essential Services and Entering Units
Property Management and Covid-19: Eviction Rules and Limitations
Senate Bill 9: Residential Lot Splits and 2-Units
State Rental Assistance Program for Landlords
Tenant Protection Act of 2019 – Part 1 – Statewide Rent Cap Law
Tenant Protection Act of 2019 – Part 2—Just Cause Eviction Law
The COVID19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act -- The Statewide Rent Moratorium Law (Extended through June 30, 2021)
The Seven C's of Tenant Screening
Quick Guide - Unpaid Rent Eviction Guide For Pre and Post COVID Periods
Use this reference guide to determine the applicability of disclosure laws to common lease and rental transactions.
Legal Q & As
Abandoned Personal Property After Termination of a Tenancy
Abandoned Rental Real Property
Foreign Investor Property Owner Withholding
Homeowners Associations: A Guide for REALTORS®
Landlord-Tenant Guide for REALTORS®
Landlord-Tenant Law: Pets and Assistance Animals
Landlords and Employee Notice of Asbestos
Marijuana Issues for REALTORS®
Mandatory Section 8 and Source of Income Discrimination
Nonresident Property Owner Withholding
Option Contracts and Leases with Option to Purchase
Property Managers and the Contractor’s Licensing Law
Property Management Frequently Asked Questions
Rental Property and Foreclosure
Requirements When Using Consumer Reports Credit Scores to Screen Tenants
Residential Rent Control Relief Law
SB 9: Ministerial Urban Lot Splits and Duplexes
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020
Unlawful Detainer: The Eviction Process in California
Presentation Decks
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
SB 91 - Tenant Relief Act Extension and State Rental Assistance Program
Service and Emotional Support Animals
Tenant Protection Act (Rent Cap and Just Cause Eviction)
The Power of a Rental: How One Deal Turned Into Endless Opportunities by Rental Beast
This article examines the process of converting a renter to a buyer by leveraging leads such as the ones Rental Beast offers and why it's important to treat every lead, rental or sale, with care, attention, and professionalism. Read the full article here.
Rentals: The Key to Expanding Your Business and Thriving in 2025 by Rental Beast
In an evolving real estate market, rentals have become a cornerstone for real estate professionals seeking to expand their services, increase profitability, and build long-term client relationships. As market dynamics continue to shift, integrating rentals into your strategy is more crucial than ever. Here's how rentals can unlock new opportunities for your business in 2025.
Breaking Down Income Verification vs. Income Insights by RentSpree
Instead of making an educated guess about an applicant's income, get accurate information when you order an income verification report. In this article, we're taking a closer look at which tools you can use to verify income, which tools are most accurate, and why you can't afford to confirm the legitimacy of an applicant's financial documents. Read the full article here.
AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Housing Providers Facing Rising Energy Costs by Liveable
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized countless industries, but its impact on energy consumption and costs is a complex issue. For housing providers, AI presents both opportunities and challenges as they grapple with rising energy bills. Read this article to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of AI in energy consumption.
Unlocking Efficiency: The Role of Ratio Billing for Accessory Dwelling Units by Liveable
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as a practical and sustainable approach to address housing challenges while making the most of available space to create small, affordable housing opportunities. But with the inclusion of ADUs on a property comes the challenge of fairly recovering utility costs. Ratio Utility Billing is the answer! Read on to learn more about how you can make the most of this opportunity.
Guide to Standard Rental Application Forms by RentSpree
It’s not enough to glance at the income listed on a standard rental application form and mark it approved. You need a thorough tenant verification and vetting process that takes into account all of the moving parts and information provided on the application. Read this guide to find out what information should be included on a well-designed rental application and how to ensure that you’re evaluating it properly.
5 Step Guide to Screening Tenants by TenantAlert
It is important to remember that it is a much easier task to screen out a risky or difficult tenant than it is to evict one. This 5-step guide for tenant screening will help you to ensure that your prospective tenant qualifies for your property.
Top Five Questions You Must Ask Prospective Tenants by TenantAlert
It is important to have consistent qualifying standards for all tenants to avoid issues of discrimination. This article covers the top five questions you should ask prospective tenants.
