CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is a statewide trade association dedicated to advancing professionalism in real estate. Its core mission is to shape, promote, and protect an environment where California REALTORS® can successfully meet the real property needs of consumers. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

C.A.R. provides a comprehensive suite of products and services to its more than 200,000 members, including REALTORS®, REALTOR®-Associates, and affiliate members. These offerings encompass transaction management tools like zipForm®, legal articles and advice, continuing education (CE) training, marketing materials, and robust political advocacy. The association also operates a legal hotline for members and offers various member benefits designed to support real estate professionals across California.

In late 2024, C.A.R. installed its 2026 Leadership Team, with Tamara Suminski as President, Mark Peterson as President-elect, Nikki Coppa as Treasurer, and Phil Hawkins as Chief Executive Officer. A notable recent development includes C.A.R.'s July 2024 release of new transaction forms that removed references to broker-to-broker offers of compensation. This change was a proactive response to an inquiry from the U.S. Department of Justice concerning commission-sharing practices, aiming to adapt to evolving legal and regulatory landscapes in the real estate industry. C.A.R. maintains its position as one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, with a legacy spanning over a century in California real estate.