AAR Education Class Suggestions
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Submit suggestions for future educational topics you would like to see scheduled.
Understanding Mold
Online
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Understanding Mold: What it means for your transaction.
• Mold inspections vs. Mold Assessment
• Indoor Air Quality
• How to read a Mold Report
• What happens next?
Legal Update
MLS Marketing Meeting
Masonic Center
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
Bank Loans For Foreign Nationals
IN-PERSON
Thursday, May 15, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Speakers:
Ester Chow, HSBC
Kevin Yang, CTBC
William Wang, United Midwest Saving Bank
Ivan Choi, Axos Bank
Lights, Camera, Traction: Video Creation for REALTORS
ONLINE
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: The agents learn how to shoot and edit videos directly on their phones. They’ll learn camera and lighting tricks to make themselves feel more confident on camera. They’ll also learn how to easily edit on their phones using easy, free tools. At the end of the workshop, they’ll have a video that is ready to post on social media!
New Tax-Deferral of Capital Gains Annuity
Online
Thursday, May 29, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Help your clients who are selling a property defer and potentially reduce taxes by allowing them to keep more of their sales proceeds. Convert sales proceeds into a guaranteed annuity income stream with a competitive rate of return and no management fees while deferring and possibly lowering their capital gains taxes. PRIMARY RESIDENCE eligible! Also ideal for seniors looking to downsize or move into assisted living type arrangement.
CRMLS Training: Down Payment Resource
Online Virtual Training
Friday, May 30, 2025 – 1:00PM
Cost: FREE to CRMLS Members
Description: Down Payment Resource
C.A.R. Buyer Representation and Residential Listing Agreement Bundle
OnLINE ANYTIME TRAINING
Cost: FREE to C.A.R. Members – Use Code FORMS49
Description: This is a 2-course package that you take at your own pace. The course is available 24/7 and will be available in users’ Assigned Courses for 1 year.
FREE 45-HOUR CE Package
OnLINE ANYTIME TRAINING
Ongoing Courses
Cost: FREE to C.A.R. Members
Description: 45-Hour Package of Online CE Courses for your License Renewal. All packages meet DRE requirements for mandatory subjects and course categories. All packages below include an ethics course that also fulfills the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training Requirement for NAR.
CRMLS Training: Matrix Managing Listings
Online Virtual Training
Monday, June 2, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to CRMLS Members
Description: Matrix Managing Listings
Financial Tax Strategies for REALTORS
Online
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – 2:00PM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10.00 Non-Members
Description: Maximizing deductions and setting up for success with Nicole Green, a Tax Advisor from Robert Hall & Associates.
Commercial Mixer: 1031 Exchange
IN-PERSON
Thursday, June 5, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FREE MONTHLY MARKETING MIXER: Education | Lunch | Share Your Properties | Network Lunch sponsor: Diane Balsamo | The Money Store
Thrive Broker Summit
IN-PERSON
PaSEA Hotel, Huntington Beach
June 8-9, 2025
Cost: $349.00 +11.76 (Fee)
Description: Thrive Broker Summit is a conference powered by CRMLS.
Attendees can expect to engage with thought leaders, gain actionable insights, and adapt to profit in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.
Avoid traffic, arrive early and Thrive at our Sunday networking events (included in conference ticket):
-Arrive & Thrive Stride
-Thrive & Sip Soiree
YPN Coffee Mixer
IN-PERSON
Monday, June 9, 2025 – 8:30AM – 10:30AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Network, Socialize, Mingle and Have Fun! Everyone is welcome.
Speakers: David Chen, 2025 AAR President and Todd Goldsworthy
Coffee Provided by: Klatch Coffee
Pastries Provided by: Corner Bakery
AI Made Easy
IN-PERSON
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description:
• Master AI Tools for Real Estate Success
• Create Video Content with AI Twin Technology
• Boost Engagement with Cutting-Edge Strategies
Legal Update
MLS Marketing Meeting
Masonic Center
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
Sip and Paint
IN-PERSON – AAR
Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM -8:00PM
Cost: $45 per person – Registration closes June 5
Description: A creative evening hosted by the AAR Affiliates.
Step away from the usual social calendar and join us for a relaxed and fun evening designed to connect and create.
Instructor: Monica Gioeli, AAR Co-Chair Affiliate and founder of Studio 33 Design Concepts.
- Choose from two beautiful painting options
- Canvases will be pre-sketched and ready to go
- All tools and paint included—just show up and let your creativity flow
- Appetizers, wine, and soft drinks will be provide/sponsored
- Optional frames available for purchase—framing your piece makes a huge difference in showcasing your work!
CRMLS Training: Realist Tax
Online Virtual Training
Friday, June 27, 2025 – 1:00PM
Cost: FREE to CRMLS Members
Description: Realist Tax
Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Reverse Mortgage
In-PERSON – LUNCH & LEARN
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: REALTORS® are still learning about reverse mortgages…
• Why Older Homeowners Are Selling
• Loans, Reverse Mortgages, Financing
• Heirs, Trusts and Title Issues
• Tools and Strategy
Legal Update
MLS Marketing Meeting
Masonic Center
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members
Description: Legal Update with Paul Cheng, Esq.
Legal Update
MLS Marketing Meeting
Masonic Center
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members
Description: Legal Update on Eaton Fire with Mark Potter, Attorney
Commercial Mixer: How Do I derive NOI?
IN-PERSON
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FREE MONTHLY MARKETING MIXER: Education | Lunch | Share Your Properties | Network Lunch Sponsor: David Fu | David Fu and Associates
Understanding the “New” RPA-CA
online
Monday, August 11 , 2025 – 10:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Understanding the “New” RPA-CA
Understanding the “New” RPA-CA
online
Thursday, August 21 , 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Speaker, Stephanie Kelsey. The presentation will cover: IRC SECTION 1033 – Involuntary Conversion IRC SECTION 1031 – Investment for Investment
1031 Exchange
online
Tuesday, September 9 , 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: 1031 Exchange with speaker Adrineh Betcheri
Legal Update
MLS Marketing Meeting
Masonic Center
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
The 50+ “Standard” Disclosures Required
online
Tuesday, September 23 , 2025 – 10:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: The 50+ “Standard” Disclosures Required
Legal Update
MLS Marketing Meeting
Masonic Center
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
BRBC Buyer Representative – Broker Compensation
online
Tuesday, October 21 , 2025 – 10:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: BRBC Buyer Representative – Broker Compensation
Stayin’ Alive in 2025 Reverse Mortgage
In-PERSON – LUNCH & LEARN
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: REALTORS® are still learning about reverse mortgages…
• Why Older Homeowners Are Selling
• Loans, Reverse Mortgages, Financing
• Heirs, Trusts and Title Issues
• Tools and Strategy
Legal Update
MLS Marketing Meeting
Masonic Center
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney