The 2026 Spring Summit is Coming to you LIVE on March 10th!

The Season of Strategy is upon us at the 2026 Spring Summit on Tuesday, March 10th. Join world-renowned speaker Brian Buffini to build your prep strategy for the year ahead. Tickets start at $125 (Early Bird pricing ended on Tuesday, February 10th).

PURCHASE YOUR SPRING SUMMIT TICKETS HERE!

 The CDAR Office will be Closed on March 10th for the 2026 Spring Summit Event

A reminder that the CDAR office on Monterey Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, March 10th, as our staff will be supporting the 2026 Spring Summit event that day. We will re-open for business as usual on Wednesday, March 11th.

YOU CAN STILL PURCHASE SUMMIT TICKETS HERE!

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!

The 2026 Spring Summit
CDAR Office Closed on March 10th
CDAR Smart Start Series
Mastering the AI Evolution Lunch & Learn

Events

The 2026 Spring Summit

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

The preeminent real estate event in the Coachella Valley is coming to you on March 10, 2026 at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage. The 2026 CDAR Spring Summit is where you learn actionable strategies to elevate your sales performance and become an elite real estate agent. Hear from Brian Buffini, world-renowned speaker and coach, as he teaches you how to thrive in the Season of Strategy!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE 2026 SPRING SUMMIT!

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.

Mastering the AI Evolution Lunch & Learn

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

Join John Thompson on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:30 PM for a Lunch & Learn covering AI and how to Future-Proof your practice.

What You Will Master in This Class:

  • AI-Powered Strategic Planning: Learn how to use AI to build a proactive 12-month business plan. Use 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: Learn how to use AI to draft precise job descriptions, interview and summarize candidate interactions.
  • The 2026 Realtor Toolkit: We will explore 3 tools that will make 2026 your best year ever

This class will be held in-person at the CDAR Office (44475 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, 92260) and is $5 for CDAR Members, $10 for non-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.

RSVP below!

Education

Duane Gomer License Renewal

Renew your real estate salesperson license the Duane Gomer way on Tuesday, March 10, 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 – The Digital Guardrail

Join us in welcoming RentSpree for a webinar on Wednesday, March 11th from 11 AM to 12 PM. As a REALTOR®, you know that Fair Housing isn’t just a set of rules—it’s the foundation of our industry. But in a fast-paced market, manual compliance can feel like a constant source of stress. Join us for our upcoming webinar with RentSpree, where they’ll pull back the curtain on The Digital Guardrail. 

During this webinar, you will learn how RentSpree’s automated tools act as a built-in safety net, helping you minimize risk and maximize professionalism without the extra paperwork. This webinar is free to attend – use the registration link below!

RLA (Residential Listing Agreement) Webinar

Join us on Wednesday, March 11th from 1 PM to 4 PM for a Residential Listing Agreement webinar. This three-hour virtual session with Joel Carlson will cover the RLA form, including any updates for the form, how to use the RLA, and everything in between.

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.

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.

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