Seems everyone I meet knows someone, or is related to someone, in real estate.  Well, the simple truth is that in the past five years the number of real estate licensees in California has nearly doubled.  That is why it is important to be certain to work with a REALTOR® - a real estate professional who is a member of the California Association of REALTORS® and is held to the highest ethical standards in the industry.

The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is sponsoring two important bills before the California State Legislature this year to further ensure the State of California promotes the highest standards of professionalism and supervision by brokers who can truly be mentors, counselors and leaders for their agents.  During the mid-year legislative update June 7-9 in Sacramento for C.A.R. members C.A.R. members are participating in meetings with legislators to promote C.A.R. sponsored legislation. 

Assembly Bill 2429 (Real Estate Licensure) proposes to eliminate the conditional license and, after October 1, 2007, and requires every salesperson applicant to complete all three of their pre-license courses prior to being issued a license.

Assembly Bill 1963 (Real Estate Brokers License) - Given that brokers are mentors for the future generations of REALTORS®, C.A.R. wants to ensure they all have the tools to lead.  Under the current rules provide that any applicant with a four year degree can get a brokers license without experience.  C.A.R. is sponsoring AB1963 to require two years of "general real estate" experience regardless of education.  This bill was authored by Assemblyman Tim Leslie, a former CA real estate broker prior to entering politics.

The California Association of REALTORS® legislative affairs team along with agents and brokers around the state are fighting to help REALTORS® succeed.  C.A.R. is raising the bar so all real estate licensees can become great REALTORS®.