The California Desert Association of REALTORS® (CDAR) and The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS® (TIGAR) are proud to announce a proposed merger that would create the California Desert-Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS® (CDIG). This merger represents a strategic opportunity to build a more powerful, efficient, and member-focused organization.
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.
2026 President Serena Leiterman and other Board of Directors members will be making themselves available for special Q&A sessions. You’ll be able to get your merger questions answered before and after the town hall, and during the voting period.
The 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman has written a message regarding the merger. We are making it available for you to read below, and to share with your fellow agents. The President’s message was also sent out as an e-mail to the membership, and addresses key points and topics regarding the merger. Click here to read the president’s message.
We know that you have questions about the proposed California Desert-Inland Gateway Merger. 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman and other members of the Board of Directors are making themselves available via Zoom to answer all of your questions. On Tuesday, May 5th from 2 PM to 4 PM, they will be available via Zoom. These Merger Question sessions will provide an additional 24 hours of time so members like you can get their questions or concerns addressed regarding the CDIG Merger.
This Zoom is open to all CDAR REALTOR® members and all other CDAR members who may want to know more about the proposed merger or have specific questions that you feel need addressing. To register for this Zoom, click the link below. (Please note that dates and times are subject to change.)
We know that you have questions about the proposed California Desert-Inland Gateway Merger. 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman and other members of the Board of Directors are making themselves available via Zoom to answer all of your questions. On Thursday, May 7th from 2 PM to 4 PM, they will be available via Zoom. These Merger Question sessions will provide an additional 24 hours of time so members like you can get their questions or concerns addressed regarding the CDIG Merger.
This Zoom is open to all CDAR REALTOR® members and all other CDAR members who may want to know more about the proposed merger or have specific questions that you feel need addressing. To register for this Zoom, click the link below. (Please note that dates and times are subject to change.)
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!
We know that you have questions about the proposed California Desert-Inland Gateway Merger. 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman and other members of the Board of Directors are making themselves available via Zoom to answer all of your questions. On Friday, May 8th from 2 PM to 4 PM, they will be available via Zoom. These Merger Question sessions will provide an additional 24 hours of time so members like you can get their questions or concerns addressed regarding the CDIG Merger.
This Zoom is open to all CDAR REALTOR® members and all other CDAR members who may want to know more about the proposed merger or have specific questions that you feel need addressing. To register for this Zoom, click the link below. (Please note that dates and times are subject to change.)
We know that you have questions about the proposed California Desert-Inland Gateway Merger. 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman and other members of the Board of Directors are making themselves available via Zoom to answer all of your questions. On Monday, May 11th from 2 PM to 4 PM, they will be available via Zoom. These Merger Question sessions will provide an additional 24 hours of time so members like you can get their questions or concerns addressed regarding the CDIG Merger.
This Zoom is open to all CDAR REALTOR® members and all other CDAR members who may want to know more about the proposed merger or have specific questions that you feel need addressing. To register for this Zoom, click the link below. (Please note that dates and times are subject to change.)
CDAR Corporate Office
44475 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert,
CA
92260
United States
Join us for an in-person/hybrid 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. Leadership will be staying at the Town Hall until all questions are answered.
This event will be limited to CDAR or TIGAR REALTOR® & Affiliate members only. Town Halls are held in person. Members may also attend via webinar in listen-only mode (chat and microphone are not available in webinar format). To register via Zoom, click the link here.
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
CDAR Corporate Office
44475 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert,
CA
92260
United States
We know that you have questions about the proposed California Desert-Inland Gateway Merger. 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman will be making herself available all afternoon on Thursday, May 14th from 1 PM to 5 PM. She will be answering your questions both in-person and via Zoom. These Merger Question sessions will provide an additional 24 hours of time so members like you can get their questions or concerns addressed regarding the CDIG Merger.
You do not need to register for this session. You can either stop by in-person at the CDAR Office during this time period, or use the Zoom link here to attend via Zoom. (Please note that dates and times are subject to change.)
CDAR Corporate Office
44475 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert,
CA
92260
United States
We know that you have questions about the proposed California Desert-Inland Gateway Merger. 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman will be making herself available all day on Friday, May 15th from 9 AM to 5 PM. She will be answering your questions both in-person and via Zoom. These Merger Question sessions will provide an additional 24 hours of time so members like you can get their questions or concerns addressed regarding the CDIG Merger.
You do not need to register for this session. You can either stop by in-person at the CDAR Office during this time period, or use the Zoom link here to attend via Zoom. (Please note that dates and times are subject to change.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.