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Californians for Homeownership

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. 


Champions of Home Impact Awards

The Champions of Home Impact Awards honor California REALTORS® who have made a significant impact on their communities through volunteer efforts. 


Housing Affordability Fund Program

HAF plays an active role in addressing the ongoing housing affordability challenges facing California.

Make A Donation to HAF
C.A.R. Disaster Relief

C.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 Resources
Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships for California students planning to pursue a career in real estate.


Education Foundation

Grants for California REALTORS® and residents pursuing real estate education.


Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Find out more information on key diversity and inclusion programs and projects available.

Fair Housing Latino Professionals Network C.A.R. Women's Initiative
Young Professionals Network

New to the industry? YPN is a network to sharpen your skills, heighten your leadership, and connect with fellow REALTORS®.

Rising Star Award
Guide to Benefits

Download and share the official 2024 C.A.R. Member Benefits Guide.

NAR Member Discounts C.A.R. Insurance Products
For New Members

As a C.A.R. member you may have questions about your association and the industry. Find the answers here.

New Member FAQs Glossary Service Providers
Membership Dues and Value

C.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.


Consumer Ad Campaign

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

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.


2025 C.A.R. Officers

Meet the 2025 C.A.R. Leadership Team


C.A.R. Mission Statement

C.A.R. is a statewide trade association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate.

Annual Report
C.A.R. Impact Report

The 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.


Media Center

C.A.R.'s Media Center houses the Association's news releases, media guidelines, and logos.

News Releases
Careers

C.A.R. and its subsidiaries are currently recruiting for the following job opportunities.


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Customer Service

Looking 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.


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Dispute Resolution Center

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C.A.R. offers multiple services to help its members and their clients resolve real estate related disputes.

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Ombudsman Assistance
 

Free help for clients of REALTORS® to resolve disputes with their REALTORS®
C.A.R. Ombudsmen receive and respond to questions and complaints about members; can contact members to inform them that a client has raised a question or issue; and can provide an informed response to the person complaining

Real Estate Mediation
 

Professional mediation services for disputes between parties to a real estate transaction.
Specially trained, objective, and highly qualified mediation professionals to assist the parties to resolve their real estate disputes.

Real Estate Arbitration
 

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Professional arbitration services for disputes between parties to a real estate transaction.

Arbitration is like a privately conducted trial – the parties will be able to present evidence and witness testimony, and the arbitrators will reach a decision as to whether the complainant is entitled to money from the respondent.

 

FOR REALTORS®

 

Ombudsman Assistance
 

C.A.R. Ombudsmen receive and respond to questions and complaints about members; can contact members to inform them that a client or another member has raised a question or issue; and can provide an informed response to the person complaining.

Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline
 

A free referral service to connect with a Code of Ethics specialist volunteer to answer non-legal ethics questions. Members can ask about their own actions or whether the actions of another REALTOR® member might violate the Code of Ethics.

Procuring Cause Disputes
 

Members who have a dispute with another REALTOR® who is a member of a different local association of REALTORS® may seek resolution of their dispute using C.A.R.'s Interboard Arbitration. Interboard Arbitration is only available when the parties' brokers do not share membership in any local associations in California.


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