Californians for Homeownership was founded in response to the California Legislature’s call for public interest organizations to fight local anti-housing policies on behalf of the millions of California residents who need access to more affordable housing.
The Champions of Home Impact Awards honor California REALTORS® who have made a significant impact on their communities through volunteer efforts.
HAF plays an active role in addressing the ongoing housing affordability challenges facing California.
Make A Donation to HAFC.A.R. stands ready to assist REALTORS® who have been impacted by wildfires through its Disaster Relief Fund and NAR's REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
California Disaster ResourcesScholarships for California students planning to pursue a career in real estate.
Find out more information on key diversity and inclusion programs and projects available.
Fair Housing Latino Professionals Network C.A.R. Women's InitiativeNew to the industry? YPN is a network to sharpen your skills, heighten your leadership, and connect with fellow REALTORS®.
Rising Star AwardDownload and share the official 2024 C.A.R. Member Benefits Guide.
NAR Member Discounts C.A.R. Insurance ProductsAs a C.A.R. member you may have questions about your association and the industry. Find the answers here.
New Member FAQs Glossary Service ProvidersC.A.R. provides tremendous member value through its innovative tools, services and education. Learn more about C.A.R. membership and dues and NAR membership and dues.
C.A.R.'s annual consumer advertising campaign creates awareness of the REALTOR® brand and demonstrates the many benefits of the consumer-REALTOR® relationship.
Smart Zone provides tools and insights necessary to convey your unique value proposition, effectively market your services, keep your clients abreast of current real estate market trends and help you achieve success in a dynamic industry.
C.A.R. is a statewide trade association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate.
Annual ReportThe CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is committed to bring you tools and information to help you succeed. Here are some of the innovative tools, services and education C.A.R. provided to help you achieve your professional goals.
C.A.R.'s Media Center houses the Association's news releases, media guidelines, and logos.
News ReleasesLooking for additional assistance? The Customer Contact Center is looking forward to serving you Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Need help finding the right person? Try searching through our various rosters & directories.
Have a question? Need assistance? Not sure who offers what? Make searching for resources simple. This tool enables members to easily identify the providers of some of the most common resources, business tools, and services that REALTORS® may use in their practice. See whether C.A.R., Local Associations, NAR, your MLS, DRE, your broker, and/or an outside vendor will always or sometimes be a point of contact for or provide a specific resource. Friendly tip: sort columns or search content to find the info you need!
✓ = Always | S = Sometimes
| I need help with... | Local Association | C.A.R. | NAR | MLS | DRE | Broker | Outside Vendor | Resources/Notes |
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| Member Benefits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | S | C.A.R. Benefits | NAR Benefits | |||
| Member Discounts | S | ✓ | ✓ | C.A.R. Discounts | ||||
| Transactional/Business Tools | S | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | S | C.A.R. Business Products | |
| Health Insurance | ✓ | ✓ | C.A.R. Insurance Products | |||||
| Technology Support | S | S | S | C.A.R. Customer Service | ||||
| Updating Member Information | ✓ | Find Your Local Association | ||||||
| Forms/zipForm® | S | ✓ | Transactions, zipForm® Edition Support | |||||
| Housing Market Statistics | S | ✓ | ✓ | S | S | Housing Statistics | Market Data | ||
| Local Market Information | S | ✓ | S | S | Interactive Market Data | |||
| Marketing Materials & Resources for Clients | S | ✓ | S | ✓ | Marketing Materials | |||
| Lead Generation | S | ✓ | S | |||||
| Advertising Guidelines | ✓ | S | ✓ | Advertising Legal Q&A | ||||
| Negotiating commissions | S | ✓ | Legal Quick Guides (search "Commission") |
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| Listing appointment strategies | ✓ | |||||||
| Antitrust | S | S |
NAR Antitrust Resources | |
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| Financial Literacy and Education | ✓ | S | S | STEPS Toward Homeownership | ||||
| Tour Meetings/Caravan | ✓ | |||||||
| Multiple Listing Service (MLS) | S | S | ||||||
| Lockboxes (Buying/Leasing) | S | S | More information on lockbox companies: SentriLock | Supra |
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| Lockboxes (Tech Support) | S | S | S | Local AOR/MLS may provide basic support. Otherwise, reach out to vendor | ||||
| Sign riders and flyer boxes | ✓ | Find Your Local Association | ||||||
| REALTOR® Safety | S | S | ✓ | S | NAR Resources | |||
| Legal Advice | ✓ | S | S | Legal Hotline | Legal Q&A's | ||||
| Lender Assistance | ✓ | ✓ | Transaction Rescue™ | |||||
| Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O) | S | S | S | E&O Insurance | ||||
| Fair Housing Legal Questions and Information | ✓ | ✓ |
Legal Hotline | |
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| Fair Housing Complaints (lending, appraising, FHA violations, etc.) |
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FHEO Complaint & Investigation Process | |
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| DEI Resources (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) | S | S | S | NAR Resources | C.A.R. Resources | ||||
| Dispute Resolution Center (Overview of dispute services) |
✓ | Dispute Resolution Center | ||||||
| Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline | ✓ | Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline | ||||||
| Ethics Complaints | ✓ | Find Your Local Association | ||||||
| Ombudsman Assistance | S | ✓ | Ombudsman Hotline | |||||
| Real Estate Mediation Center (For Consumers) | ✓ | Consumer Mediation | ||||||
| REALTOR® Mediation/Arbitration (Brokers share a local AOR membership in common) | ✓ |
Find Your Local Association | |
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| REALTOR® Mediation/Arbitration (Brokers don't share a local AOR membership in common) | ✓ | C.A.R. Interboard Arbitration | ||||||
| Educational Opportunities | S | ✓ | ✓ | S | S | Designations & Certifications | C.A.R. Education Calendar |
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| Continuing Education (CE) and Renewing Your License | S | ✓ | ✓ | S | 45 Free CE C.A.R. Benefit | DRE License Renewal Info |
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| How to Become a Real Estate Agent in California (formerly Pre-License Courses) | ✓ | S | How to Become a Real Estate Agent in California | |||||
| Licensing (i.e. exams, update broker/contact info, license certificate) | ✓ | DRE eLicensing System | ||||||
| Political Advocacy | S | ✓ | ✓ | C.A.R. Resources |
