The AAR has compiled a list of resources to help those affected by the wildfires. Some of the resources are specific to the real estate family. Please feel free to share this link with your family and friends as needed.
Wildfire Disaster Relief Resources
C.A.R.’s SmartZone web-site
DONATE to CAR Disaster Fund! 100% of donations received provide direct support to REALTORS® and staff affected by the fires: https://www.calfund.org/funds/california-association-of-realtors-disaster-relief-fund/
DONATE to CAR Disaster Fund! 100% of donations received provide direct support to REALTORS® and staff affected by the fires: https://www.calfund.org/funds/california-association-of-realtors-disaster-relief-fund/
Timely Member Information and Events
2025 Caravan / Open House 11AM – 2PM
Masonic Center, Arcadia
Caravan Submission Form
Caravan Sheet – APRIL 16
Online Anytime. FREE to C.A.R. Members
Use Code: FREE25 at Checkout
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
Latest Information on the NAR Settlement
and Resources for Realtors®
CRMLS Resources
- To view a recording of the latest CRMLS update featuring CEO Art Carter and legal counsel, Ed Zorn, please click here. This presentation gives great information about the rule changes, how to avoid costly fines, what forms to use and more. You will need to fill out a quick form and then you will be directed to the video link.
- To view the CRMLS resources page with videos, FAQs and more you can click here
- Concessions in price (CiP) fields for CRMLS Listing Input: These fields allow Listing Agents to market their clients’ willingness to consider concessions. More details can be found here
- Starting August 13, following the settlement of the NAR commissions lawsuit, new Rules and Policies updates will remove mentions of compensation in the MLS. You can find more information in our Rules & Policy Changes summary.
NAR Resources
- To read the NAR Fact Sheet, you can click here.
- To review all the settlement resources offered by NAR you can visit facts.realtor
- Guide on written buyer agreements 101 can be found here
- A broker’s guide to upcoming practice changes. These slides provide an overview of the settlement, information on corresponding practice changes and implementation, and guidance on how to help consumers understand what these changes mean for them and their homebuying or selling transactions.
- A template compensation disclosure for active listing or buyer agreements as of Aug. 17. The template disclosure can be used for active agreements as of Aug. 17 that will need to be amended or supplemented with a separate disclosure to conspicuously note that compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. For more information on requirements for amending active listing or buyer agreements, please see FAQs #52, #53, #71, and #72.
NAR Resources for Consumers
Fact sheets on what the practice changes mean for home buyers and home sellers. These resources—one for sellers and one for buyers—outline what buyers and sellers should expect after Aug. 17 and the value agents who are REALTORS® provide to consumers in these transactions.
CAR Resources
This site will help you, the REALTOR®, with answers to your questions, and allow you to be prepared to answer questions from your seller or buyer client, or other agents in the field.
Here are additional resources related to the July 24 C.A.R. Forms Release that are now available:
- EVERYTHING you need can be found here – Forms, Training, Tools & Tips, etc. (you will need your CAR login to access this page)
- FREE C.A.R. Education Classes: C.A.R. Buyer Representation and Residential Listing Agreement Bundle – this new 2-course package allows C.A.R. Members to take the courses online at their own pace, free of charge. Detailed instructions on how to claim these free courses are provided on the site.
- FAQ on July 2024 Forms Release – this document addresses the most commonly asked questions related to the upcoming July Forms Release. We will continue to update this document on an ongoing basis.
- July 2024 New & Revised Forms – view each new and revised form that will be released into zipForm® and other platforms on 7/24. All form changes are notated in red. Additionally, you can access the Quick Summary Guide, which highlights each form change in a chart.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 17: Deadline to implement practice changes pursuant to NAR settlement.
AAR Resources
- Visit our upcoming events page for the latest BRBC, RLA and other forms classes offered at no charge to AAR members
Helpful Videos for our Valued Members
Learning Center by Product
California Association of Realtors
Supra Agent Training
Legal Update video series.
Links to Frequently Asked Questions
License Renewal Package!
now required every 3 years!
to the Ethics course!
Realtor® Quick Links
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