2026 2nd Quarter MLS Fees have been Billed and are Due on March 31st

The 2026 2nd Quarter MLS fees have been billed. Payments are due by March 31, 2026. Accounts not paid by April 6th will be suspended. A $25 reactivation fee will be added if payment is not received by April 13th.

CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR BILL NOW!

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!

Learn to Master the AI Evolution on our March 25th Lunch & Learn!

How can you future-proof your business and learn about AI? Find out at our Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:30 PM to learn how to supercharge your strategic plan through AI and more. This class is $5 for members and will be held in-person at the CDAR office. Lunch is provided by Fidelity National Home Warranty.

SIGN UP FOR OUR LUNCH AND LEARN HERE!

2026 2nd Quarter MLS Fees
CDAR Smart Start Series
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Events

SMART START – Life of a Transaction Panel

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

Join us for the Life of a Transaction Panel, part of our Smart Start series, on Thursday, March 19th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. This two-hour session will cover the life of a transaction from start to finish with an expert panel. Learn best practices and delve into the core knowledge of lender, escrow, title, home inspection, insurance, and home warranty professionals so that your listing process goes as smoothly as possible.

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.

Who Wants to Be a State Director?

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

If you want to know what it takes to become a State Director and represent your association at the state level, then join us on Tuesday, March 24th, from 2 PM to 3 PM at the CDAR office for Who Wants to Be a State Director? This informative session is designed to walk you through the process and help you understand the role. We’ll cover qualification requirements, the application process, and what to expect during the interview. You’ll also gain insight into the responsibilities and opportunities that come with serving in this important leadership role.

If you are a REALTOR® member interested in leadership, professional growth, and getting more involved at the state level, then make sure to RSVP below! Following this main session, current State Directors will review the latest procedures from 3 PM to 4 PM and discuss updates and best practices. You are also welcome to attend this session.

Mastering the AI Evolution Lunch & Learn

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

Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:30 PM for the Mastering the AI Evolution Lunch and Learn. In this class, you will learn: AI-Powered Strategic Planning: how to use AI to build a proactive 12-month business plan, using AI to move you from reactive to proactive decision-making; The “Always-On” Marketing Engine: discover how to create a month’s worth of multi-platform marketing content in minutes; Team Building & Interviewing 2.0: how to use AI to draft precise job descriptions, interview and summarize candidate interactions; the 2026 Realtor Toolkit: 3 tools that will help make 2026 your best year ever.

This class will be held in-person at the CDAR Office (44475 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260) and is $5 for CDAR Members. Lunch will be available at 12:30, and the class will begin at 1 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop for a hands-on learning experience. Click below to RSVP. Lunch will be provided by Fidelity National Home Warranty.

Education

MLS Training – Photos and Documentation

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

Join us for PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTATION, an in-person FLEXMLS training class on Wednesday, March 18th, from 10 AM to 11 AM. This class will cover everything you need to know about adding photos, media, video, and documents to your listing in FLEXMLS.

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 after you learn about photos and documentation, head on over to JJ’s Diner for some waffles (and extra whipped cream, obviously).

Digital Signatures in zipForm Webinar

Streamline the signing process for you and your clients using the electronic signature tools inside your transaction with the Digital Signatures in zipForm webinar on Wednesday, March 18th from 10 AM to 11 AM. Transactions support two integrated e-Sign platforms, Authentisign and DocuSign®, giving you flexibility to track, edit, and manage digital signatures for your transaction documents.

This webinar is free for members, so register today! Can’t make it? Register anyway, and they’ll send you the recording.

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 – The One About Searching in the MLS

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

Join us for THE ONE ABOUT SEARCHING IN THE MLS, an in-person FLEXMLS training class on Thursday, April 2nd, from 2 PM to 3 PM. This class will cover everything you need to know about searching in FLEXMLS, including map tools, quick search, adding fields, 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 after you learn about searching, you can go on a break!

Duane Gomer License Renewal

Renew your real estate salesperson license the Duane Gomer way on Tuesday, April 7, 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.

Buyer Broker Agreement Webinar

Join us on Wednesday, April 8th from 1 PM to 4 PM as we welcome Joel Carlson for a two-hour Buyer Broker Agreement webinar. Learn about the Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation forms and everything you need to know about them.

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