Please Be Aware of CDAR’s Holiday Schedule of Closings

With the holidays fast approaching, please remember that the CDAR office will be closed on the following days:

• Wednesday, December 31st
• Thursday, January 1st

Thank you for your understanding. From all of us at CDAR, have a safe and happy holiday season!

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Awards Dinner & 2026 Installation

Join CDAR for the 2025 Awards Dinner & 2026 Board of Directors Installation on Friday, January 9th from 6 PM to 10 PM at the Agua Caliente Casino! Join us as we install the 2026 Board of Directors and Officers and present the 2025 REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year Awards.

The cost to attend is $65. It is cocktail attire and a plated dinner, with meal options: Chicken, Steak, or Vegetarian. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Prepare for the 2026 Market at the REALTOR® Economic Forecast!

Join us on Friday, January 23rd at 8:30 AM for the 2026 REALTOR® Economic Forecast with C.A.R. Chief Economist Jordan Levine! Get insights into the 2026 market so you can prepare for the year ahead!

This event is free for CDAR REALTOR® & Affiliate members. Click here for more info & to register!

Make 2026 Your Year to Shine & Join a CDAR Committee!

Be a part of the team in the new year and join a 2026 CDAR Committee! Bring your ideas, expertise, and energy to our committees. If you’d like to start the year on the fast track to success, then don’t wait!

Sign up for a 2026 Committee today and begin your journey towards a rewarding experience!

Holiday Hours Notice
2025 CDAR Awards Dinner & 2026 Installation
The 2026 REALTOR® Economic Forecast
Join a 2026 CDAR Committee

Events

Happy New Year – Association Closed

CDAR will be closed on Wednesday, December 31st, and Thursday, January 1st in observance of the New Year holiday. We will re-open Friday, January 2, 2026.

Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday!

2025 Awards Dinner & 2026 Board of Directors Installation

Agua Caliente Casino
32-250 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 United States

Join CDAR for the 2025 Awards Dinner & 2026 Board of Directors Installation on Friday, January 9th from 6 PM to 10 PM at the Agua Caliente Casino! Join us as we install the 2026 Board of Directors and Officers and present the 2025 REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year Awards.

The cost to attend is $65. It is cocktail attire and a plated dinner, with meal options: Chicken (Chicken Breast Piccata), Steak (Filet Mignon) or Vegetarian (Chef Jim’s Vegetarian Stack). To purchase your tickets, click the RSVP link below. Not a CDAR member? Click here to purchase a ticket! (Note: non-member ticket purchases will require account creation, which can be done from the link.)

Want to become a sponsor or donate an item for auction? Click here for sponsorship and silent auction opportunities!

The 2026 REALTOR® Economic Forecast

The Springs Country Club
1 Duke Drive
Rancho Mirage, 92270 United States

Join CDAR as we kick off the new year with one of our most anticipated events – the 2026 REALTOR® Economic Forecast on Friday, January 23rd from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Springs Country Club (1 Duke Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270). Join us for this massive event to delve into market dynamics, explore innovative strategies, and stay informed about emerging trends that will pave the way for your path to real estate success for the upcoming year and beyond.

Our keynote speaker is Jordan Levine, the California Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist. This event is free for CDAR REALTOR® and Affiliate members to attend. All attendees MUST have paid their 2026 CDAR Annual Dues to be eligible to attend this event. Seating will be limited, so don’t wait to register for this event!

NOTE: If you register before paying your 2026 CDAR Annual Dues (REALTOR® or Affiliate), your spot is NOT guaranteed until dues payment is confirmed. REALTOR®/Affiliate dues must be paid by Friday, January 16th or your spot will be released. Event date, time, speaker, and location are subject to change.

Education

Duane Gomer License Renewal

Renew your real estate salesperson license the Duane Gomer way on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM. All students will receive 3 hours for each of the following courses “Agency, Ethics, Trust Funds, Fair Housing, Risk Management, Management and Supervision. Students with licenses expiring on or after January 1st, 2023 are required to complete the 3 hours Fair Housing course with “Interactive Component” along with the 2 hours Implicit Bias course. All students will also receive 15 hours for Property Management Success and 10 hours for Mortgage Lending Update for the Real Estate Professional

Cost is $95 for online materials and $119 for Textbook. To register for this class, please click the RSVP link. This class is held through Duane Gomer Education.

RentSpree Webinar – Automate Your Rental Business in 2026

Join us in welcoming RentSpree for a webinar on Thursday, January 8th from 10 AM to 11 AM. Is your rental process ready for the new year? As we head into 2026, efficiency is key. We invite you to join our upcoming webinar, “Automate Your Rental Business in 2026 with RentSpree,” designed specifically to help CDAR members modernize their leasing workflow.

In this session, you will learn how to use your free member benefit to: Screen tenants instantly to get comprehensive TransUnion reports (credit, criminal, eviction) in minutes; Simplify applications and collect mobile-friendly applications without the paperwork; Reduce liability and ensure compliance and security with a fully standardized, digital process. To register, click the RSVP button below.

Forms Update Webinar

Join us Wednesday, January 4th from 1 PM to 4 PM for the Forms Update webinar with none other than Joel Carlson. This three-hour update on forms will cover existing forms, new forms, and everything in between! If you want an update on the forms you need, this is the webinar for you!

This class is $5 for CDAR REALTOR® members and $20 for non-members. To register, click the RSVP link below!

DISCLAIMER:  DO NOT PARTICIPATE in any CDAR Video Conferencing Committee Meetings or Events while operating a motor vehicle. California has various laws prohibiting distracted driving. (Vehicle Code Sections 27602, 23123, 23123.5, and 23125, among others). CDAR does not endorse the view, opinions, policies or activities of the person or entity by the use of our facility or marketing materials.

MLS Training – FLEXMLS Refresher

CDAR Corporate Office
44475 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260 United States

Whether you’re just starting out, have been in business for a while, or need a return to the essentials, our FLEXMLS REFRESHER course is here for you. Join us for this beginner-level in-person FLEXMLS training class on Thursday, January 15th, from 2 PM to 3 PM. This class is a quick overview of where everything is: quick search, contact management, help/support, the favorites bar, and more.

This is an in-person live session held at the CDAR office (44475 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260). The class is free for CDAR members to attend, but space is limited. Click below to register now, and remember to be a big fan of anything that is going to help you.

SMART START – New Agent Success Panel

CDAR Corporate Office
44475 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260 United States

Join us for the New Agent Success Panel, part of our Smart Start series, on Thursday, January 22nd, from 9 AM to 11 AM. This two-hour session will feature an expert panel of newer successful agents where you’ll hear their stories, their strategies, and their insights. You’ll learn what works, what doesn’t, and what you need to know to propel your business into the future and level up your game. There will also be a business card drawing for a special prize, so make sure to bring them along!

This is an in-person live session held at the CDAR office (44475 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260). The class is free for CDAR members to attend. Click below to register now.

The CDAR Smart Start series is a six-part FREE CDAR newer REALTOR® member education series, and all are welcome to attend regardless of experience level! Dates, times, and location of event is subject to change. CDAR does not endorse the view, opinions, policies or activities of the person or entity by the use of our facility or marketing materials.

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