Membership

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR) conducted its second New Member Orientation program of the year, officially swearing in 27 new Realtor members and welcoming an informative roster of guest presenters. Read more to meet your newest Realtor colleagues.

Chicago (April 10, 2026) – The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced a settlement agreement that would resolve claims brought by homebuyers in the case of Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties et al., a class-action antitrust lawsuit related to buyer-agent commissions. In connection with this agreement, and given the substantially similar allegations, NAR will seek a stay in Batton et al. v. National Association of REALTORS® et al., since NAR's settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case.

On Thursday, March 19 at the 2026 Annual Meeting, SAMCAR recognized recipients of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) Honorary Member-for-Life status, acknowledging their achievement of this prestigious membership distinction. Read more for a brief recap of the meeting, photos, and the full list of 2026 C.A.R. Honorary Member-for-Life recipients.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR) conducted its first New Member Orientation program of the year, officially swearing in 22 new Realtor members and welcoming an informative roster of guest presenters. Read more to meet your newest Realtor colleagues.

The National Association of REALTORS' 2026 consumer ad campaign, More Than Opening Doors, launched February 24 and gives consumers a playful behind-the-scenes look at all you to do bring buyers and sellers to the closing table. NAR's consumer ad campaign to elevate the REALTOR brand is driven by data and now featured on video, audio and social channels. It shows how NAR members protect their clients with expertise and professionalism, well beyond the property search.

It is with sadness that we inform our members that Bill Haskins passed away. He joined the association on 04/05/82 and was broker associate with Omarshall, Inc. Bill obtained his salesperson license in 1976, broker license in 1979, and first joined the Pacific-Half Moon Bay Board of Realtors in 1982. He was a member of SAMCAR for 31 years and had achieved National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Realtor Emeritus status in 2018. SAMCAR was notified of Bill's passing by longtime friend and colleague, Frank Vella. A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 10 at 10:30 AM at St. Roberts Catholic Church.