CCAR Member Benefits

CCAR is committed to technological innovation that will lead the way in a challenging real estate environment. CCAR is, and will be a productivity resource - developing and aggregating a growing family of powerful web-based tools that enable REALTORS®' efficiency and success.

“I literally had no idea how many genuinely useful products and services are available to CCAR Members for nothing more than the cost of membership.”
     - Dianne McNeill, REALTOR®

CCAR Technology Products and Services Now and for the Future

CCAR REALTOR® Members have access to one of the most comprehensive sets of high-tech productivity tools in the nation…

• HOT - Homes Open Today - Developed inhouse by CCAR, the only definitive source for open homes in the East Bay, gets traffic through the door of your listing.
• Mobile Products and Services (and iPad too!) - CCAR is working hard to keep you ahead of the curve with powerful tools that save you time and help you close deals, wherever you are.
• StreetURLs - List a property through CCAR and it becomes its own website. Automatically. Instantly. And for Free. The listing is immediately indexed by Google and other search engines and sent to you by email.
• Listing and Photo Augmentation - Augment your listings with as many as 25 additional photos to each listing, for a total of 34. Gives CCAR Members a great value add for their clients and a leg up on the competition.
• CCAR SiteBuilder - Professional, flexible and cost-effective websites tailored to your needs. No set up charges, just modest monthly service costs. Let CCAR help you build a website. Easily. Quickly. Just for you.
• Free Laptop Repair and Support - CCAR will help with not only laptop repairs, but also optimize your computer’s software and operation, then help get the right replacement when needed.
• MORE - Now CCAR gives Members access to four MLS sites: Metrolist, San Francisco MLS, BAREIS, and MLS Listings. Just log into Paragon and single sign on to all these MLS services at no extra cost. Even more, Paragon’s Expanded Tax Counties coincides with the four MLS services.
• Communication and Social Networking - The Weekly Jolt E-Newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, and the CCAR LIVE blog. CCAR Members get the latest information from the communication channel of choice.

CCAR Legacy Services

• CCAR brings world class customer service to the huge list of legacy services as well. Members can still count on receiving the best in education, legal, information, and many other services - including the latest from CAR and NAR.
• Our extensive list of Education and Training options provide home study, online and live classes for license renewal, self improvement, marketing, professional development, technology, risk management, and more!
• Discounted access to CCAR meeting facilities.
• Legislative Advocacy on your behalf at the local, state, and federal level protects your business!
• Convenience and affordability merge in our Real Estate Shoppe where members can purchase forms, supplies, and business tools.
• Legal services allow members to use the free CAR legal hotline, keep abreast of laws and regulations and avoid risk situations.
• Take advantage of our outstanding Technical Support staff available to Members during regular business hours.
• zipForm® alone saves CCAR members over $500 per year. Take advantage of the easy integration of online zipForm® for always up-to-date forms, on any platform, anywhere you are.
• Discounts from auto rentals to wireless carriers. Members can also take advantage of many insurance options including guaranteed health, dental, vision, and more!
• Networking and Events - CCAR hosts numerous professional networking events each year, including the annual Big Event, the CCAR Golf Tournament, The Inaugural Ball, Taste of Nations, Crab feed, Young Professional Network Mixers, GreenFEST, and more!