The CDIG Merger Voting Period Is LIVE: Voting Ends Thursday, May 21st at 4 PM
The California Desert-Inland Gateway Merger voting period is now open, and concludes on Thursday, May 21st at 4 PM. All eligible REALTOR® members will receive an e-mail to cast their vote regarding the CDIG Merger. Click the link below for more information about the voting process.
Get Your Merger Questions Answered with our Special Merger Q&A Sessions
2026 President Serena Leiterman and other Board of Directors members will be making themselves available for special Q&A sessions. You’ll be able to get your merger questions answered before and after the town hall, and during the voting period.
Message from the President on the California Desert – Inland Gateway Merger
The 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS® President Serena Leiterman has written a message regarding the merger. We are making it available for you to read below, and to share with your fellow agents. The President’s message was also sent out as an e-mail to the membership, and addresses key points and topics regarding the merger. Click here to read the president’s message.
Announcing the California Desert – Inland Gateway Merger
The California Desert Association of REALTORS® (CDAR) and The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS® (TIGAR) are proud to announce a proposed merger that would create the California Desert-Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS® (CDIG). This merger represents a strategic opportunity to build a more powerful, efficient, and member-focused organization.
Join us for an Open House Fieldtrip, part of our Smart Start series, on Thursday, May 21st, starting at 9 AM and ending on tour. Open houses remain the most efficient way to gain valuable market exposure for listings. Learn the in’s and out’s of the Open House, including how to prepare and showcase your listing for maximum buyer appeal. The session closes with some on-site training at Open House listings.
This event will start at 9 AM and will be primarily held at Open Houses. The location of these Open Houses will be provided to all registrants on the day before. The session is free for CDAR members to attend. Click below to register now.
The CDAR Smart Start series is a six-part FREE CDAR newer REALTOR® member education series, and all are welcome to attend regardless of experience level! Dates, times, and location of event is subject to change. CDAR does not endorse the view, opinions, policies or activities of the person or entity by the use of our facility or marketing materials.
Getting Started with zipForm & Transact Basics Webinar
Learn the fundamentals of both zipForm and Transact in this easy-to-follow training session on Wednesday, May 20th from 10 AM to 11 AM. They will guide you through navigation, key features, and basic workflows so you can start a transaction, organize your documents, and work efficiently. This class is for anyone new to the platforms or just needing a refresher course.
This webinar is free for members, so register today! Can’t make it? Register anyway, and they’ll send you the recording.
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT PARTICIPATE in any CDAR Video Conferencing Committee Meetings or Events while operating a motor vehicle. California has various laws prohibiting distracted driving. (Vehicle Code Sections 27602, 23123, 23123.5, and 23125, among others). CDAR does not endorse the view, opinions, policies or activities of the person or entity by the use of our facility or marketing materials.
Join CDAR Legal Counsel Tom Jacobson as he covers 25 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit on Wednesday, May 27th from 1 PM to 2 PM (NOTE: This is a rescheduled date). If you’re looking at how to steer clear of any real estate-related litigation, this is a webinar you will not want to miss!
This class is $5 for CDAR REALTOR® members and $20 for non-members. To register, click the RSVP link below!
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT PARTICIPATE in any CDAR Video Conferencing Committee Meetings or Events while operating a motor vehicle. California has various laws prohibiting distracted driving. (Vehicle Code Sections 27602, 23123, 23123.5, and 23125, among others). CDAR does not endorse the view, opinions, policies or activities of the person or entity by the use of our facility or marketing materials.