AAR Education Class Suggestions
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Legal Update
IN-PERSON
Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
Making the Leap…Homes to Commercial
IN-PERSON – AAR Building
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – 10:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members and Non-Members
Description: Join us for an Introduction to Commercial Real Estate, where you’ll discover the essentials of the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, including its data-driven approach to guiding client decisions through financial and market analysis. Learn why pursuing the CCIM designee status is valuable. The session will compare the commercial real estate market to residential, highlighting differences in scale, value, and processes. A real-world case study using exclusive tools for CCIM designees will show how CCIM tools help their clients make more informed decisions on their commercial investments.
Legal Update with L.A. County Assessor Jeffrey Prang and C.A.R. Attorney
IN-PERSON – ARCADIA HILTON
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – 3:30PM
Cost: FREE with Code AAR031226
Description: The AAR in partnership with AREAA – the Asian Real Estate Association of America Greater Los Angeles chapter, is hosting a legal update with CAR a lead attorney from C.A.R. and also with Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang on Thursday, March 12 starting at 3:30pm. A networking mixer is also a part of this event. The location is the brand-new Arcadia Hilton Hotel. Admission is FREE using the special discount code: AAR031226 (All Caps)
Global: Spain and Portugal Iberia
IN-PERSON – AAR Building
Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 10:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: François Carrière is the CEO of Coldwell Banker Spain and Andorra and an Ambassador for Coldwell Banker Global Luxury. With over 30 years of professional experience in Spain, he is a leading figure in the luxury real estate sector.
António Barbosa is a seasoned REALTOR® with 25 years of experience in real estate. He is a proud member of FIABCI-USA, AREAA, CREA, and NAR®, and holds the CRS, CIPS, and ABR designations.
Michael Bianchi is committed to continuous, high-level professional development, holding internationally recognized certifications including CRS (Council of Residential Specialists), CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), SRS, GREEN, and RE/MAX Collection.
Industry Insight Institute: Prop 10 & More!
IN-PERSON – AAR Building
Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 1:00PM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Prop 19 — what changed, what stayed, and how it impacts homeowners & real estate
The roles and functions of the Assessor-Recorder-
County Clerk’s office
How these processes affect real estate transactions
Live Q&A session with the Assessor
This class will give agents the clarity and
confidence they need to speak on Prop
19 with accuracy.
The Power of the 1031 Exchange
IN-PERSON – AAR Building
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Stephanie Kelsey is the Division Manager for Southern California with Asset Preservation. We are a Qualified Intermediary/ 1031 Exchange Accommodator and Educator.
Lunch Sponsor: Nikki Felix, The Money Store
Cloud CMA
CRMLS VIRTUAL TRAINING
Friday, March 27, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to CRMLS Members
Description: Virtual Training on Cloud CMA for Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
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.
Commercial Mixer: Property Insurance – Tips to keep insurance from holding up your closing
IN-PERSON – AAR Building
Thursday, April 2, 2026 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FREE MONTHLY MARKETING MIXER: Education | Lunch | Share Your Properties | Network
What’s happening with the insurance market in 2026 and what should realtors know to help their clients close deals faster.
Speaker: Dana Dattola, Weaver & Associates, Inc.Lunch sponsor: Alfredo Mejia, CIBA Real Estate
Matrix: Managing Listings
CRMLS VIRTUAL TRAINING
Monday, April 6, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to CRMLS Members
Description: Virtual Training on Matrix Managing Listings for Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
Legal Update
IN-PERSON
Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
AAR Paper Shredding Event
IN-PERSON
AAR Parking Lot
601 S First Ave., Arcadia
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 8:30AM – 12:00PM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Up to 4 standard file-size boxes/bags are FREE! Each box/bag thereafter is $5 each with funds going to our E4C charity fundraising auxiliary
Standard Box Sizes are as follows:
Small Box: 10″ x 12″ x 15″
Large Box: 10″ x 12″ x 24″
If a box size exceeds the standard box sizes listed above, additional charges may apply.
Please remove all non-paper items prior to the Paper Shredding Event, such as binders, accordion folders, hanging folders, pictures, film or x-rays, vhs tapes, plastic bags, plastic cd / dvd cases, etc.
Acceptable items to have mixed in with paper are paper clips, fasteners, binder clips and staples.
YPN Charioke Event
IN-PERSON – VFW Post 2070
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 6:30pm – 8:30PM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Compassion Through Action is a non-profit organization with a purpose and mission to help those experiencing homelessness in our communities by providing goods and services to those most in need. Thank you for your consideration in participating in this charity event.
FOLLOWED BY PIZZA AND KARAOKE!
Understanding the “New” RPA-CA
ONLINE
Monday, April 13, 2026 – 10:00am – 1:00PM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Joel Carlson is the owner/broker of MJC Realty in Newport Beach, CA. He is an Instructor and Author for the California Association of Realtors for over 20 years and a Designated Real Estate Instructor (DREI) from the National Association.
Mandatory EPA Updates Home Warranties (Protect Your Expense)
ONLINE
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 11:00am
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: The class focuses on the EPA refrigerant mandate that started last year and will affect repairs and replacements of air conditioners moving forward. Join us as we discuss the new law, the reasons behind it, how this new mandate differs from past refrigerant phase outs, and discusses strategies for Realtor’s in upcoming negotiations.
Instructor: Brad Sterling, Director of Educational and Technical Development of Choice Home Warranty
E4C Bingo Night
IN-PERSON – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Friday, April 17, 2026 – 5:30pm – 9:00PM
Cost: Adults – $40, Children – $20
Description: Join us for Bingo Night — an evening of fun for the whole family! Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children (ages 4–10) and include bingo card(s), dinner, dessert, and a non-alcoholic drink (no-host bar available). Adults receive 2 bingo cards; children receive 1. Plus, enjoy multiple chances to win $100 gift cards! All proceeds going to local charities in the SGV!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact alanna@theaar.com
Event Flyer and Sponsorship Information (PDF)
Getting Started with zipForm – Basics
Virtual
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Learn the fundamentals of zipForm in this easy-to-follow training session. We will guide you through navigation, key features, and basic workflows so you can start a transaction, organize your documents, and work efficiently. This class is great for anyone new to the platform or just needing a refresher course.
We’ll cover creating templates with checklists and tasks, create a transaction using your templates, and basic functions inside your zipForm transaction.
We would like to thank the Arcadia Association of Realtors for providing this member-only training. Training sessions like these make it possible for REALTORS® to see their member benefits and tools in action.
Can’t make it? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording.
Sign up today for this FREE training!
FINCEN’S New Reporting Rule
In-PERSON – AAR
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 11:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: FinCEN’s new nationwide real estate reporting rule takes effect March 1, 2026. This training delivers a clear, practical playbook for covering reporting triggers, filing requirements, and operational readiness. Prepare early. Compliance isn’t optional.
Lunch Sponsor: Linda Gutierrez of Somerset Escrow
Realist Tax
CRMLS VIRTUAL TRAINING
Monday, May 4, 2026 – 1:00PM
Cost: FREE to CRMLS Members
Description: Virtual Training on Realist Tax for Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
Legal Update
IN-PERSON
Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Speaker: Jeff Faller, President Apartment Owners Association of CA
Electrification and Induction for Realtors
IN-PERSON – AAR Building
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 10:00AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: How to understand the benefits of electrification to homeowner’s health and pocketbook Myth-busting common misconceptions about electric appliances like heat pump HVAC and water heating How induction cooking works and can make for better indoor air quality, faster meals, and easier clean up John and Ying Shipman would be bringing their Ford Lightning electric truck and preparing a meal for attendees using the induction kitchen Ying’s set up in the truck. Where to find rebates and incentives to lower the cost of switching to electric
Matrix: Creating a CMA
CRMLS VIRTUAL TRAINING
Monday, June 1, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to CRMLS Members
Description: Virtual Training on Matrix: Creating a CMA for Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
Stayin’ Alive in 2026: Reverse Mortgage
IN-PERSON
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – 10:30AM
Cost: FREE to AAR Members | $10 Non-Members
Description: Learn all about how the reverse mortgage works, how the current loan market is impacting buying and selling for older homeowners, AND how all this works for YOUR business!
Legal Update
IN-PERSON
Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
Legal Update
IN-PERSON
Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
Wednesday, August 13, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
Legal Update
IN-PERSON
Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney
Legal Update
IN-PERSON
Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 – 9:00AM
Cost: FREE to Everyone
Description: Legal Update with Kelly Richardson, Attorney