Association News
Board of Director Nominations Now Open
The Association’s Nominating Committee meets each year for the purpose of nominating candidates for election to the Board of Directors for the next ensuing three-year term. Jeremy Davidson with Compass is serving as Chair of this year’s Nominating Committee. At the end of 2026, eight (8) directorship positions will become vacant and will need to be filled in…
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Calling All Applicants for 2027 CAR Region 8 Directors
Deadline to Submit Application is Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Each year, the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (acting as California Association of REALTORS® Region 8) appoints those REALTOR® members it believes will best represent the interests of the district on the State Association’s board of directors. When vacancies occur, REALTOR® members who show promise of…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Legislative Day 2026
Mark Your Calendar for C.A.R.’s Legislative Day Happening on Wednesday, April 29 Be sure to mark your calendar for this year’s C.A.R. Legislative Day. Every year members of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) travel to Sacramento for C.A.R.’s Legislative Day which will be live and in person on Wednesday, April 29th. Keep your…
Read MoreFinCen Rule Update – What REALTORS® Need to Know
Beginning March 1, 2026, a new federal FinCEN rule will require reporting for certain non-financed transfers of residential real estate. Who Does This Apply To? The rule applies when: This primarily affects: Who Is Not Affected? What Is Required? The designated reporting professional (typically the title or escrow company) must file a Real Estate Report with FinCEN that includes:…
Read MoreSprinkler Retrofit Mandate Update
On February 23, 2026, at the Board of Supervisors’ first fire sprinkler mandate hearing, we mobilized over 350 residents to make public comment. The message was clear: retrofit costs that can reach $300,000 per unit are unaffordable, especially during an affordability crisis where mandates like this risk displacing the very people they’re meant to protect.…
Read MoreIMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REVISED SAN FRANCISCO SELLER DISCLOSURE – ALL PROPERTIES (SFSD-ALL)
SFAR has released a revised San Francisco Seller Disclosure – All Properties (SFSD-All). Effective January 1, 2026, the Civil Code was amended with the addition of three new sections: Civil Code §1102.6(i) – generally requires sellers, or their agents, to provide a verbatim statement to buyers advising them to inspect electrical systems. Civil Code §1102.6(j) – generally…
Read MoreForm SRPS Update
The Seller Rental Property Statement (SRPS) has been revised with two changes in the introductory paragraph: 1) Going forward, SRPS form refers to the San Francisco Purchase Agreement “Rental Property” paragraph without specifically referencing the paragraph number. This will eliminate the risk of erroneous cross-references following future revisions of the San Francisco Purchase Agreement. 2)…
Read MoreZenlist Has Been Acquired — What This Means for You (Spoiler: Nothing Changes)
You may have seen the news: Zenlist has officially been acquired by Realtor.com. We wanted you to hear it directly from us — SFAR was one of the first to know, a reflection of the strong and trusted relationship we’ve built with the Zenlist team over the years. Here’s what matters most to you: ✅ Nothing changes with your free…
Read MoreCalling All Applicants for 2026 CAR Region 8 Directors
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