- 02October 2, 2026

Appraisals: What’s Changing & What Agents Need to Know
SCCAR Office2525 Main Street, Soquel, CABig changes to the appraisal process are coming November 1. Learn how the updates will affect costs, timelines, data collection, and your transactions, plus best practices to help agents prepare.
We’ll also tackle the appraisal challenges unique to Santa Cruz County, including micro-markets, difficult comps, ocean views and location, ADUs, acreage, unique properties, and low appraisals—and discuss what information agents can provide to help support an accurate valuation.
Speakers:
Kristina Campbell, Coast Home Appraisal
Andrea Silva, eXp Realty (REALTOR & Appraiser)
Steve McElyea, Monterey Bay Appraisal ServiceRegister ($15 members, $15 nonmembers)
- 05October 5, 2026
SCCAR Cultural Diversity & Fair Housing Committee Meeting
SCCAR Office2525 Main Street, Soquel, CACommitted to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion while fostering an environment where all SCCAR members feel welcome, supported, and valued regardless of their background. Through education and awareness, we aim to drive positive change and create a more inclusive Association that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve.
- 09October 9, 2026
SCCAR Local Government Relations Committee Meeting
Focuses on real estate related issues and concerns that pertain to SCCAR market areas. Coordinates communication between SCCAR membership and Federal, State, and local legislators, governmental agencies, and regulator entities. Promote exchange of information and SCCAR membership involvement, at all levels of government on issue affecting the membership and ownership of private real property. Develop programs to keep SCCAR members informed and updated on National, State, and local rules, bills (pending and enacted), and legislation. Makes recommendations to support or oppose ballot measures and other issue related campaigns. Meets monthly via zoom. Contact SCCAR’s GAD, Victor Gomez for more information, gad@mysccar.org
- 12October 12, 2026
SCCAR Office Closed
In observance of Indigenous People’s Day. Regular office hours will resume the following business day.
- 14October 14, 2026
Disclosures and Contracts
SCCAR Office2525 Main Street, Soquel, CAAttendees will get an overview of the RPA (Residential Purchase Agreement) as it related to mandatory disclosures and contractual timeframes; specifically the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) and Seller Property Questionnaire (SBQ).
Instructor:
Renee Mello, KW Thrive Santa CruzRegister ($30 members only)
