Ask Questions & Share Feedback on the California Desert – Inland Gateway Merger at our Town Hall

Join us for an in-person REALTOR® Town Hall at the California Desert Association of REALTORS® Office (44475 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA, 92260) on Tuesday, May 12th at 10:30 AM

This session is part of the ongoing CDAR and TIGAR merger discussion and will include a detailed presentation of the proposed merger, key benefits, and next steps for members. This event will be in-person only and is currently limited to current CDAR or TIGAR REALTOR® members only. Click here to RSVP.

Honor our 2026 CDAR Scholarship Recipients & Enjoy FREE Tacos & Raspados at Tacos & Tassels!

Join us on Thursday, May 7th, from 4 – 6 PM at the CDAR Office as we honor this year’s CDAR Scholarship recipients. Enjoy free delicious tacos and refreshing raspados by Desert Fire Tacos n Bar, connect with fellow members, and help us recognize and celebrate the achievements of these inspiring students. Thank you to our sponsor, Kevin Budde with Monarch Coast Financial.

Come support and celebrate our local youth. Space is limited, click here to RSVP!

Get a SMART START on the New Year & Level Up Your Game!

Jump into 2026 and start your real estate career the right way with the new CDAR Smart Start series. These courses are designed to help you launch your career through expert panels, networking sessions and more! Though they are designed for newer REALTORS®, all are welcome regardless of experience.

GET YOUR SMART START HERE!

The Focus is on the Future at the 2026 CDAR Fall Summit!

CDAR returns to the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage this Fall, October 27, 2026 for the Fall Summit! Tickets to the Fall Summit are now on sale. General Admission tickets start at $75 for all attendees through Early Bird pricing (Early Bird discount ends on August 31, 2026).

With our series of expert panels and keynotes, the Summit will help you learn, thrive, and grow as you look into 2027 and beyond. For ticket options and more, visit cdarsummit.com.

CDAR Merger REALTOR® Town Hall
Tacos & Tassels Mixer
CDAR Smart Start Series
2026 Fall Summit

Events

Tacos & Tassels – CDAR Scholarship Mixer

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

Celebrate the next generation with us at Tacos & Tassels, a meaningful afternoon of connection, community, and celebration! Join us on Thursday, May 7th, from 4 – 6 PM at the CDAR Office (44475 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA, 92260) as we honor this year’s CDAR Scholarship recipients. This special event will take the place of our May Monthly Mixer, bringing together members, scholarship recipients, and their families for a heartfelt gathering. Enjoy free delicious tacos and refreshing raspados by Desert Fire Tacos n Bar, connect with fellow members, and help us recognize and celebrate the achievements of these inspiring students. Thank you to our sponsor, Kevin Budde with Monarch Coast Financial.

Come support and celebrate our local youth. Space is limited, RSVP below!

CDAR Merger Town Hall

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

Join us for an in-person Merger Town Hall hosted by CDAR at the California Desert Association of REALTORS® Office (44475 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA, 92260) on Tuesday, May 12th at 10:30 AM

This session is part of the ongoing CDAR and TIGAR merger discussion and will include a detailed presentation of the proposed merger, key benefits, and next steps for members. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share feedback and have their questions addressed directly by leadership.

This event will be in-person only and is currently limited to current CDAR or TIGAR REALTOR® & Affiliate members only.

The official voting period runs from May 14th at 10:00 AM through May 21st at 4:00 PM.

Click here for additional information regarding the CD-IG Merger

SMART START – Open House Fieldtrip

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

Join us for an Open House Fieldtrip, part of our Smart Start series, on Thursday, May 21st, starting at 9 AM and ending on tour. Open houses remain the most efficient way to gain valuable market exposure for listings. Learn the in’s and out’s of the Open House, including how to prepare and showcase your listing for maximum buyer appeal. The session closes with some on-site training at a listing on the CDAR Broker Tour for that day.

This event will start at 9 AM at the CDAR Office (44475 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260) and end at a listing on the CDAR Broker Tour. The session 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.

Education

Understanding Your Legal Duty to Your Client Webinar

Join CDAR Legal Counsel Tom Jacobson for the Understanding Your Legal Duty to Your Client webinar on Monday, May 4th from 9 AM to 10 AM. If you want to know what your legal duties are to your client, this is the webinar for you!

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

This class is a reschedule of the previous webinar on April 15th.

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.

Duane Gomer License Renewal

Renew your real estate salesperson license the Duane Gomer way on Tuesday, May 5, 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.

25 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit Webinar

Join CDAR Legal Counsel Tom Jacobson as he covers 25 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit on Wednesday, May 13th from 1 PM to 2 PM. If you’re looking at how to steer clear of any real estate-related litigation, this is a webinar you will not want to miss!

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, May 14th, 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, because we’d hate for you to say, “I knew exactly what to do… but in a more real sense, I had no idea.”

Ethics & Fair Housing Training Webinar

Join us on Friday, May 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a four-hour Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training webinar. Joel Carlson will lead you on a journey through the finer points of the Code of Ethics and Fair Housing. Full attendance for this class will count as credit for the NAR requirement for both Code of Ethics and Fair Housing. To receive this credit, you must be present for the entire four-hour webinar with your camera on. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the disqualification of credit towards the NAR requirement.

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.

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