Realtor® Secure Transaction is your place to discover, access and master the essential tools for a modern, efficient and secure transaction.
Transaction management and forms software with all the must-have features, including current statewide contracts, local forms, and more.
Transaction Products zipForm Edition Service Providers Forms Libraries Transactions, zipForm® Edition SupportFree advice to help you understand the form you're using with Forms Tutor® and identify which form you need for your transaction with Forms Advisor™
C.A.R. Standard Forms are developed by the C.A.R. Legal Department which gathers input from real estate professionals and attorneys to create user-friendly, comprehensive, and dependable forms.
Become certified as a Home Inspector or connect with a certified Inspectors and Transaction Coordinator.
C.A.R. Home Inspector Certification Program Transaction Coordinator DirectoryEverything you need for a successful property management & leasing business
A collection of educational and technology resources designed to help you achieve profitability and better prepare for your financial present and future.
Download the latest C.A.R. mobile apps, including CARmojis & Stickers, C.A.R., Legal Hotline, CA REALTOR® EXPO, and zipForm Mobile.
Practice tips for how to comply with the new broker compensation rules. Learn how to use forms, talk to clients, and meet your legal and other obligations.
Legal articles, many in question and answer format, are currently available on over 150 subjects in 50-plus categories.
Wish you could catch up on California real estate law without having to read even more documents? Relax and watch a video as C.A.R.’s Legal Live Webinars bring you up-to-date on the hottest topics in real estate law.
While you’re driving to your next meeting, would like our attorneys to update you on how to best protect yourself and your clients? Subscribe to our Legal Matters Podcast, and we’ll bring the most critical information right to your device.
The Legal Action Fund advocates the REALTOR® point of view and assists in lawsuits pivotal to the real estate industry. Learn more about how the Legal Action Fund supports you in your business.
Explore the implications of the landmark Burnett v NAR antitrust lawsuit's outcome for REALTORS®, the industry, and your business.
If you're a member looking to resolve a minor dispute or communication issue with another REALTOR®, a C.A.R. ombudsman may be able to help!
C.A.R. REALTOR® volunteers are specifically trained and are available to answer questions from other members about the Code of Ethics, and can provide information and limited counseling concerning its proper interpretation.
Your lifeline to the lending community formerly known as the Finance Helpline and Mortgage Rescue™. Find contacts and answers to all mortgage related questions, and problems that arise in your real estate transaction. Get assistance today!
Lending ResourcesNeed assistance on Transactions – zipForm Edition, purchasing a course, or other general membership questions? The Customer Contact Center is only a phone call away.
The C.A.R. Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers has mediators available to assist buyers and sellers (as well as other parties to real estate transactions) in resolving their disputes.
Did you know that for zero dollars and zero cents, you can speak with an attorney about your transaction? If you don't believe us, check it out yourself.
Below is a list of resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that the Finance Helpline has considered important and relevant.
Resources for Consumers
Know Before You Owe: The initiative - Provides consumers with resources to understand and navigate the mortgage process and loan options.
CFPB Tools & Resources - Learn More
CFPB Know Before You Owe: The real estate professional's guide
General Comparison of Ability-to-Repay Requirements with Qualified Mortgages - Resource to help consumers understand, implement, and comply with the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule.
The Final Rule on Simplified and Improved Mortgage Disclosures - Requires that lenders use the CFPB's new disclosures, puts in place rules about when the new forms are given to the consumer, and limits how the final deal can change from the original loan estimate. (The Final Rule is effective October 3, 2015).
Please feel free to visit the Finance Helpline's Tools You Can Use, Relevant News & Articles, Finance Q&As, Down Payment Assistance, and Finance Webinars page(s) for more helpful information or simply Contact Us.
