Mission Statement

The California Desert Association of REALTORS® is a trade association representing more than 3,000 REALTORS®, Commercial Practitioners and Affiliates throughout the Coachella Valley.

Mission

The California Desert Association of REALTORS® is the trusted source for real estate and the protection of private property rights.

Vision

Our vision is to provide market information, products and services, standards of practice, education and advocacy for our Members and the public.

Values

INTEGRITY – PROFESSIONALISM – COLLABORATION – KNOWLEDGE – VISION – LEADERSHIP

Events

CDAR VMM – “Ask the Experts” Affiliate Panel

Join CDAR on Thursday, July 18th for our next Virtual Marketing Meeting! Join us for our next “Ask the Experts” Affiliate Panel to learn directly about the real estate support industries from those who work there. Slated panelists include Art Alvarez with Mortgage Works, Patty Kekich with Fidelity National Title Company, and Michael St. Pierre with Grand Welcome.

Please e-mail Rickie@cdaronline.org if you have a property to pitch with the listing number no later than Wednesday, July 17th at 3 PM to be included in the week’s property pitches. This meeting is free for CDAR members to attend. To register for our virtual meeting, please RSVP 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.

YPN Speakeasy Soiree Mixer

Indio Tap House
82867 Miles Ave, Unit 1
Indio, CA 92201 United States

Join CDAR Desert Young Professionals Network as we kick off Month of Giving! It’s the Speakeasy Soiree Mixer on Thursday, July 25th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Sip and socialize at the Indio Taphouse ( 82867 Miles Ave Unit 1, Indio, CA 92201).

This mixer is free to attend (no-host bar). Remember, it’s a speakeasy, so there may be a password to get in! We are also holding a raffle, where entry into the raffle is by bringing a donation item. Click here to visit the Month of Giving page and find the list of donations needed!  Make sure to register to attend, and we hope to see you there!

Everything NAR Settlement Meeting

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

With the NAR settlement on everyone’s mind and major deadlines approaching for changes, we know that our members will have burning questions. That’s why all CDAR REALTOR® members are encouraged to attend the Everything NAR Settlement meeting on Monday, July 29th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. At this 90 minute meeting we will discuss everything happening through the NAR settlement, including form changes, MLS changes, and exactly what you need to know to prepare yourself and your business for the next steps in real estate.

This meeting is in-person only and will not be held hybrid or with a Zoom option. It will be held at the CDAR Corporate Office and light snacks will be provided to all attendees. To RSVP, please click on the link below.

2024 Bowling for Scholarship

Fantasy Lanes Bowling
84-245 Indio Springs Parkway
Indio, CA 92203 United States

Join CDAR on Friday, August 9th for a night of Bowling for Scholarship at Fantasy Lanes Bowling (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA 92203). From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, rack up strikes and spares to raise money for the CDAR Scholarship Fund.

It’s just $30 per person to bowl, and price includes two hours of bowling and shoes. Space is limited (only 60 overall bowlers), and all proceeds go to the CDAR Scholarship Fund. Bowling begins at 5:00 PM, so be sure to arrive early to get set up! To RSVP, contact Aubrey Tolbert at CDAR at Aubrey@CDAROnline.org to secure your spot!

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.

2024 REALTOR® Recognition Night

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

Join CDAR on Wednesday, November 13th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for the 2024 REALTOR® Recognition Night! We will honor and celebrate YOU, our exceptional REALTOR® members! There will be food, drink, networking and surprises galore! Our keynote speaker will be Heather Ozur, the 2024 President-Elect of the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.).

This live event is held at the CDAR Corporate Office (44475 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA). We invite all of our REALTOR® members to attend. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information. Mark your calendars now for this event – you won’t want to miss it! RSVP for this event today.