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Looking for ways to save money on your 2026 marketing? OC REALTORS® can help you stay in front of Orange County real estate professionals all year long with one simple bundle that maximizes your visibility and your savings. From now until December 12, you can Bundle & Save when you reserve ad space
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Co-Facilitator
Our Canyon Areas Marketing Meeting & Preview has an opening for a new co-facilitator to serve with the current Facilitator, Jim Holder. Marketing Meeting Co-Facilitator Responsibilities: Support and uphold the Association's Mission Statement, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, and all programs, goals
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Agents transfer for free in 2025
Upgrade your REALTOR® membership and join the #1 largest local association in California! You can transfer now at no cost and start getting access to these premiere benefits immediately and much more. ■ Over 200 complimentary classes every year ■ Bi-monthly OC REALTOR® Magazine with industry news
Orange County REALTORS®’ Global Business Alliance has been awarded the Platinum Global Achievement Award for 2025 by the National Association of REALTORS®! This honor recognizes councils that demonstrate exceptional commitment to global real estate through education, networking, and international
Do you know a leading REALTOR ® or Affiliate member? Orange County REALTORS ® will recognize REALTOR ® and Affiliate members who exemplify professional excellence and service to the real estate community. Do you know someone—including yourself—who deserves to be honored in one of these ways
Janet Cain Herkelrath was born in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Altadena as a young girl. Her father, a talented cabinetmaker, mason and craftsman, and her mother, an entrepreneur, built a house in Eaton Canyon, that still stands today. As a Californian, Jan spent her youth in Pasadena and Laguna
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eKey Professional
Effective July 15, OCR members who subscribe to the Supra eKEY app will automatically receive the Supra Professional plan for the cost of the Basic plan, at no additional cost. If you were previously subscribed to the Professional plan, your monthly fee will be automatically lowered. No action is
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2026 Officers
The 2026 OCR Board of Directors held their election for next year’s officers on July 9, and we are proud to announce the newly elected leadership. Please join us in congratulating Eileen Oldroyd as 2026 Treasurer and Joyce Endo as 2026 President-Elect. Joyce Endo shared her heartfelt thoughts on the
2026 C.A.R. Appointment Timeline JULY 2025 Leadership Team reviews all committee recommendations for Leadership and Members on Specialized/Advisory positions. Members can submit recommendations ONLY for membership positions on Standing Committees. 2025 Regional Chairs to notify C.A.R. via the online
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2026 C.A.R. and NAR Director Applications
Applications are now available for those who wish to apply for State and National Director positions. State Director Application National Director Applicatio n Timeline for 2026 C.A.R. & NAR Committee and Director Appointments Deadline for submission for State Director Application and National
Five (5) REALTORS® were recently approved by acclamation to serve three-year terms as 2026–2028 Directors of Orange County REALTORS®. Ordinarily, the Board of Directors election process is one in which candidates file applications and statements in March. Then, if the Credentials Committee and the
The California Association of REALTORS®' (C.A.R.) Champions of Home Impact Awards are back and are ready to recognize REALTORS® who "have made a significant impact on their communities through volunteer efforts." The winner will receive: $5,000 donation to the non-profit organization 501(c)3 they
The fund was established in the wake of the devastating 2003 California wildfires, thanks to generous contributions from C.A.R., state and local REALTOR® associations and other contributors, and provides grants for REALTORS®, employees of REALTORS® and association staff. Please consider making a tax
STATE ALLOCATED NAR DIRECTOR APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW Candidate Application For 2026 State Allocated NAR Director The application and supporting materials must be submitted to C.A.R. by Friday, February 28th, 2025. Members who wish to apply will need an Acknowledgement letter from OCR. C.A.R
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Advertise in both OC REALTOR Magazine our Resource Guide
Looking for ways to save money on your 2026 marketing? OC REALTORS® can help you stay in front of Orange County real estate professionals all year long with one simple bundle that maximizes your visibility and your savings. From now until December 11, you can Bundle & Save when you reserve ad space
Nominate a Leader in Real Estate! Do you know someone—including yourself—who deserves to be honored in one of these ways? Nominations are closed as of January 31 at 5:00 PM. Award recipients will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on March 27. _____________________________________________
Congratulations to our newly elected 2025 President-Elect, Danielle Corliss, and our 2025 Treasurer, Eileen Oldroyd. The Orange County REALTORS® Board of Directors held an election on Wednesday, September 4 to elect our 2025 officers.
Open Board of Director Positions for 2026: Three Association Member-elected Directors: One for Senior Management, Owner, Principal (SOP) Two in the At-Large category One Board of Director-elected Directors: One for Senior Management, Owner, Principal (SOP) under 50 agents. The application can be
We are excited to introduce Collin Powers as the new Government Affairs Director for Orange County REALTORS®. Collin joins us with a wealth of experience in government affairs and the legislative process in California and Washington. Most recently, he served as the Local Government Relations
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Orange Alert
A message from President Ed Molina Dear Orange County REALTORS®: I’m Ed Molina, serving as your 2024 OCR President. As you are probably aware, there are many practice changes happening in the real estate industry, with more information to be found on OCR, CAR, and NAR’s site, but I want to break it
Patty Carpenter, Danielle Corliss, Matt Cortez, Brian Genovese, and Colleen Trujillo will serve on the 2025-2027 Board of Directors. Chandy Andre will serve on the 2025-2026 Board of Directors. Congratulations to our newly elected directors!
C.A.R. is working with the brokerage community to recognize up-and-coming agents with the Rising Star Awards program! The Rising Star Awards highlight elite, new talent in the industry and assists in boosting their careers by promoting both the REALTOR® and their firm. This is an opportunity to
California's affordability challenges are expected to persist, though there was recent growth in housing supply. Despite this, inventory remains tight, supporting high prices, which will likely to continue to climb. With mortgage rates rising throughout February, the California housing market lost
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Submit your application by April 2
Applications are now available for those who wish to apply for State and National Director positions. State Director Application National Director Application Please print, sign, and email back to Debby Ritter by Friday, August 2, 2024. To complete the application(s), please download each PDF and

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