Monterey County Association of Realtors

10/12/2026

MCAR Members: A message from MLSListings.

Stay informed on the latest policy developments impacting California real estate with MLSListings' October Coffee Talk.

This month's conversation features Fernando Pena, Government Affairs Director for the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR), discussing local and state ballot measures, housing affordability, and proposed building electrification requirements across the Bay Area.

Watch a recording of the conversation for insights into the issues affecting homeowners, real estate professionals, and California's housing landscape.

🎥Watch the October Coffee Talk: https://youtu.be/Wcg5cAh-E-c

10/08/2026

MCAR Members: A message from MLSListings.

Your clients are searching, clicking, and making decisions. Now you can get a better view of what they’re doing along the way. 🏡

The new Realtor.com+ mobile-first collaboration tool gives MLSListings subscribers more insight into client activity—helping you spot changes in search behavior, recognize signs of increased interest and stay ready with relevant market information.

It’s all designed to make client management easier and create a more connected experience for you and your clients.

Ready to see what’s new? Visit the MLSListings Pro Homepage to try Realtor.com+, or log in directly to Realtor.com+.
https://www.realtor.com/plus/app/onboarding/welcome

Want to learn more? Visit the MLSListings Pro Support Center for details and helpful resources.
https://support.mlslistings.com/s/article/realtorcom-plus-dashboard

09/24/2026

Thank you for an unforgettable 42nd Civic Celebration! 🎉

To everyone who came out, celebrated with us, and made this year so special: thank you! Your energy and community spirit are what keep this tradition going strong!

A huge thank you to our sponsors, Monterey Rentals and MLSListings, for your generous support. This event wouldn't be possible without partners like you.

We're also grateful to the public officials who joined us and showed up for our community. Your presence meant a lot.

Here's to many more years of celebrating together! See you next year! 🙌

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors! ✨

We are incredibly grateful to Monterey Bay Property Management and MLSListings for sponsoring the 42nd Annual Civic Celebration! 🎉

Your generous support helps make this special event possible and allows us to come together to celebrate our community, recognize civic leadership, and honor the people who make a difference in Monterey County. 💙

Thank you for investing in our community and for being a valued part of this year’s celebration! 🌟

09/22/2026

A message from MLSListings:

What local government affairs topics should real estate professionals be following?

Join MLSListings on October 5 at 11:00 AM for Coffee Talk with Fernando Pena, SAMCAR Government Affairs Director.

The discussion will cover:

🏠Measure E and the Redwood City Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance

🗳️SAMCAR’s local candidate endorsements

⚡The upcoming 2027 Electrification Mandate

💬Live Q&A

Share this Coffee Talk with your members and encourage them to join the conversation.

👉Register today!

📅October 5th, 2026 | 11AM PT
👉Register: https://mlslistings.zoom.us/meeting/register/iP7FGIuVRaSB9Zw5sbOX1Q

09/21/2026

MCAR Members: Join us for the next Monterey Marketing Meeting!

Start your morning with fellow MCAR members, local real estate professionals, and valuable insights from our featured speaker, Jan Leasure of Monterey Bay Property Management.

📍 The Pearl Works
288 Pearl St, Monterey
📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

A special thank-you to our sponsor, Treehouse Mortgage Group, for supporting this month’s meeting! 🌳🏡

Come connect, learn, and stay up to date on what’s happening in our local real estate community. We’d love to see you there!

☕ Friendly reminder: Please use street parking — the Pearl Works parking lot is reserved for Pearl Works members.

Register here: https://mcar.com/eventdetails/093026MM/

09/18/2026

MCAR Members: MLS Compliance Q&A & Updates.

This month's Coffee Talk was packed with questions and answers from the MLSListings team.

Robert and Dave covered a range of topics, including:

📸Digitally modified and virtually staged photos

🤖AI and property image disclosures

🏡Listing status and keeping MLS data accurate

📋Clear Cooperation requirements

💬What can and can't be added in MLS remarks

🔐Account security and authorized MLS users

📊Listing advertising and AVM settings

They also discussed commonly asked questions and how MLSListings approaches
compliance as an educational resource for the MLS community.

▶️Watch the September Coffee Talk: https://youtu.be/__YimVp-1NA

09/17/2026

A big thank you to all of our MCAR members who joined us for our September Marketing Meeting at Digital NEST! We truly appreciate you taking the time to connect, learn, and engage with our REALTOR® community. 🏡💙

A special thank you to Steinbeck Mortgage for sponsoring and speaking at today’s meeting and for sharing valuable insights on the new rules of condo lending and what REALTORS® need to know before listing or writing. Your expertise and support help make these meetings possible!

We’re grateful for everyone who helped make today a great success. We look forward to seeing you at our next MCAR meeting! ✨

09/14/2026

MCAR Members: Join us for our September Marketing Meeting on Thursday, September 17, from 10–11 AM at Digital Nest in Salinas.

🎤 Speaker/Sponsor: Steinbeck Mortgage
📚 Topic: The New Rules of Condo Lending: What REALTORS® Need to Know Before You List or Write

This FREE in-person meeting is open to all MCAR members. Seating is limited, so registration is required!

📍 Digital Nest | 210 Salinas Street, Salinas
🔗 Register here: mcar.com/eventdetails/SM091726/

Come get informed, connect with fellow REALTORS®, and stay ahead of the latest lending changes!