C.A.R. Fall Business Meetings Recap: What’s New for California REALTORS®

October 7, 2025
|In Uncategorized
|By Corin Clement

C.A.R. has rolled out exciting updates and powerful tools to help REALTORS® work smarter, stay compliant, and embrace the future of real estate. Here’s a quick look at the key highlights from the Fall Business Meetings — including the all-new Transact platform, compliance updates, and the growing influence of AI and automation in our industry.

🧾 Introducing Transact – The Next Generation of zipForm®

C.A.R. has launched Transact, the modern evolution of zipForm®. It features:

  • A sleek, modern interface

  • CRM integration

  • Enhanced mobile tools

Members can access both zipForm and Transact until October 2026, allowing time to transition smoothly.
🎥 Most training sessions have been recorded — watch them here:
Transact Training Videos
Click on “Recording” to view each session.

🏡 Forms & Disclosure Updates

  • MLS Addendum (MLSA): Clarifies property marketing rules

  • Federal Reporting Requirement (FRR-PA): Ensures compliance with new anti–money laundering laws

  • BRBC Form: Expanded to include commercial transactions

  • Amendment to Prior Disclosures (APD): Addresses seller updates when conditions change

  • HOA Disclosures: Now must include balcony inspection reports

  • Fire Hardening & Defensible Space (FHDS): New tightened guidelines

🤖 Automation & AI Are Transforming Real Estate

  • Roughly 34% of real estate tasks can now be automated

  • AI tools showcased voice-powered listing creation and contract generation

  • Platforms like Evergreen Engine and Omada.ai demonstrated how to create video and social content in minutes

“REALTORS® who lean into AI and automation will stay ahead of the curve.”

🛡️ Insurance Hub Expansion

C.A.R. has expanded its Insurance Hub, offering fact sheets, Fair Plan resources, and ready-to-use social media content.