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Easily renew your real estate license with the FREE 45 hour online license renewal package from C.A.R.


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Distinguish yourself by learning how to build a business that specializes in niche markets to nearly double your earning potential in various real estate sectors


Course Calendar

Browse our class schedule to find when and where to take real estate courses.

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How to Get a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License in California

Prepare to earn your real estate license with our online courses. Get your California real estate license with OnlineEd. Price match guarantee. Mobile friendly. DRE-approved. Instructor Support. Start immediately!


NMLS Approved Education for California Mortgage Licensees

Complete your eight-hour NMLS license renewal requirement through our NMLS-approved provider, OnlineEd


C.A.R. Board of Directors and Committees

The main Business Meetings page provides key links for Directors and Committee Members. The next C.A.R. Business Meeting is scheduled for October 6-9, 2026 in Long Beach.

Business Meeting Program
NAR Meetings

Check out NAR's upcoming meetings and conference schedule.


REimagine!® Conference & Expo

REimagine!® Real Estate Conference & Expo is where learning takes center stage and where business solutions and connections are at the forefront of the real estate industry.


Events Calendar

Your one-stop calendar for C.A.R. and industry events.


For Your Clients

A one-stop shop for tools and and resources to educate consumers about the intricacies of buying and selling a home and how a REALTOR® can help.

Prop 19 Down Payment Resource Directory Infographics Tax Reform One Sheets
Digital Tools

Marketing tools from C.A.R.'s consumer advertising campaign


For Brokers/Managers

This information is designed for Real Estate Brokers and Office Managers to assist you in supporting your real estate business. 


Your AI Resource Hub

Resources to help you stay informed about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in real estate


Homeowners Insurance Resources

Discover homeowner insurance resources from C.A.R. to help navigate California's wildfire-related insurance crisis. Access expert-led webinars, podcasts, and support tools for both REALTORS® and consumers seeking guidance on maintaining or finding coverage.


Team Services Program

We provide information and resources to support Real Estate Team Leaders in navigating their roles and ensuring compliance.


Center for California Real Estate

CCRE's mission is to advance industry knowledge and innovation with an emphasis on convening key experts and influence-makers.


Multimedia Library

From webinars to videos and podcasts to blogs, C.A.R. keeps you in the know.

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C.A.R. publishes various newsletters throughout the year. Formerly, C.A.R. also published a magazine, for which past issues are still available. 


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OUTREACH SPEAKERS

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Housing Market/Industry

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Jordan Levine
Jordan Levine

Jordan is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Research and Economics and Chief Economist. Topics include market and policy analysis, forecasting, homeownership, and housing supply. Please note: in person outreaches require a minimum of 100 attendees.  Minimum of 50 for virtual outreach. Read more »

Oscar Wei
Oscar Wei

Oscar is C.A.R.’s Deputy Chief Economist. Topics include housing market and economic forecasts, economic and policy analysis, and consumer behavior in real estate. Read more »

Sara Sutachan
Sara Sutachan

Sara is C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement and Chief Strategy Officer. Topics include Diversity and Inclusion, Brokerage Industry Trends, Strategic Planning, Real Estate Finance, Consumer Insights, Housing Markets, WomanUP®, Industry Disruption & Threats, the Importance of Homeownership & Fair Housing, and the New Age Consumer. Read more »

Melanie McShane
Melanie McShane

Melanie is C.A.R.’s Director of Industry Relations . Topics include Woman UP!®, The Young Professionals Network, Global Real Estate, Property Management, New Members and Team Leaders. Read more »

Marc Farfel
Marc Farfel

Marc is the manager and lender liaison of C.A.R.’s Transaction Rescue® Helpline. Topics include real estate finance, the importance of sustainable homeownership and Fair Housing, lending programs, down payment and closing cost assistance, and other grant programs. Read more »

DeAnthony Nelson
DeAnthony Nelson

DeAnthony is the Strategic Partnerships & DEI manager. Topics include Diversity and Inclusion, homeownership disparities, and the importance of homeownership as related to Fair Housing history. Read more »

Government Affairs

Matt Bunch
Matthew Bunch

Matthew is the C.A.R. Director of Member Education and Mobilization. Topics include educating real estate professionals about proposed modifications to laws that govern how homes may be bought, sold, or used in the state of California. He also engages real estate agents and brokers in the political process to ensure that the rights of homeowners and the real estate industry are protected.

Ron Reyes
Ron Reyes

Ron is a C.A.R. Field Rep and serves parts of southern California. Topics include current legislation, how to promote and get politically involved, and how to develop local strategies to increase member participation in local government issues. Audiences include new member orientations, local committees such as LCRC and LGR, and other general sessions.

Sanjay Wagle
Sanjay Wagle

Sanjay is the C.A.R. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Lobbyist. Topics include legislative updates and public policy objectives that impact REALTORS® and their businesses.  Read more »

Kim Jo
Kimberly Jo

Kimberly (Kim) is a C.A.R. Field Rep who serves the greater Los Angeles area. Topics include current legislation, how to promote and get politically involved, and how to develop local strategies to increase member participation in local government issues. Audiences include new member orientations, local committees such as LCRC and LGR, and other general sessions.

Kristian Vazquez
Kristian Vazquez

Kristian is a C.A.R. Field Rep who serves the Central Valley area. Topics include current legislation, how to promote and get politically involved, legislative updates and public policy objectives that impact REALTORS and their businesses, how to develop local strategies to increase member participation in local government issues. Audiences include new member orientations, local committees such as LCRC and LGR, and other general sessions.

Legal

Amanda Byun
Amanda Byun

Amanda is a C.A.R. Senior Counsel. Topics include Fair Housing law.

Matt Gelfand
Matt Gelfand

Matt is Counsel for the C.A.R.-affiliated nonprofit Californians for Homeownership, which addresses California’s housing crisis through impact litigation. Topics include the enforcement of California’s housing laws.

Gov Hutchinson
Gov Hutchinson

Gov is the C.A.R. Vice President and Assistant General Counsel and manages C.A.R.’s Member Legal Hotline. Topics include legal updates, real estate law, and real estate contracts.

Neil Kalin
Neil Kalin

Neil is a C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel. Topics include legal updates, real estate laws and real estate contracts.

Jana Gardner
Jana Gardner

Jana is a C.A.R. Senior Counsel. Topics include legal updates, real estate law, and real estate contracts.

Officers


Tamara Suminski

Tamara Suminski is the 2026 C.A.R. President and is the broker and co-owner of BEACH Real Estate Group, located in Manhattan Beach, serving Greater Los Angeles. Topics include general C.A.R. updates as well as being involved in C.A.R. Leadership. Read more »

Mark Peterson
Mark Peterson

Mark is the 2026 C.A.R. President- Elect and REALTOR® from the Citrus Valley AOR. Topics include general C.A.R. updates as well as being involved in C.A.R. Leadership. Read more »

Nikki Coppa
Nikki Coppa

Nikki Coppa is the 2026 C.A.R. Treasurer. Topics include general C.A.R. updates as well as being involved in C.A.R. Leadership. Read more »

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Phil Hawkins

Phil is C.A.R. Chief Executive Officer. Topics include legislative and legal updates, housing market/economic trends, membership, fair housing and general C.A.R. updates. Read more »

REALTOR® Party

James Baiseri
James Baiseri

James is the 2026 C.A.R. Fundraising and Member Mobilization (FAMM) Advisory Chair and a REALTOR® from Citrus Valley AOR. Topics include engaging in the REALTOR® Party of California and the importance of advocacy, REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) and REALTOR® Action Assessment (RAA). Please note: Time and distance limitations may apply for in-person outreaches.  Read more »

Elizabeth Campbell Chase
Elizabeth Campbell Chase

Elizabeth is the 2026 C.A.R. California REALTOR® Party Director and a REALTOR® from Humboldt AOR. Topics include engaging in the REALTOR® Party of California and the importance of advocacy, REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) and REALTOR® Action Assessment (RAA). Please note: Time and distance limitations may apply for in-person outreaches.  Read more »

zipForm® Training

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Ed Charboneau

Ed is C.A.R.’s REALTOR® Training and Transaction Manager. Topics include training on zipForm, digital signatures, and paperless transactions.

Jackson Beaudelair
Jackson Beaudelaire

Jackson is the Transaction and Training Supervisor. Topics include training on zipForm, digital signatures, and paperless transactions.

Leslie Boone
Leslie Boone

Leslie is the zipForm Product Coordinator. Topics include training on zipForm, digital signatures, and paperless transactions.

Information Technology (IT)

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Gavin Zeff

Gavin is C.A.R.'s Technical Training Specialist. Topics include Emerging Technology. Audiences include new member orientations, local committees, and local associations. Read more »

 

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