Who we are
The California Housing Collective is a professional community created by and for the people who drive California’s housing industry.
Our community brings together real estate agents, brokers, contractors, property managers, designers, lenders, inspectors, consultants, and other trusted professionals—all committed to collaborating, sharing knowledge, and elevating the quality of housing across the state.
WE > ME
We believe a more connected and collaborative housing industry benefits everyone—professionals and clients alike. By working together rather than in silos, we create opportunities, deliver better outcomes, and raise the standard of service across California’s housing market.
The California Housing Collective is designed to meet you wherever you are in your career. Everyone can join for free as a Community Member, gaining access to resources, networking, and the support of a thriving professional community. For those ready to take their growth further, our Collaborator and Insider tiers offer enhanced tools, premium connections, and exclusive opportunities to accelerate your business.
Members are encouraged to share referrals and resources, exchange knowledge, and learn across specialties. Whether you build, sell, finance, or maintain homes, there’s something to gain—and something to give—by participating in this dynamic, growing network.
If you’re a housing professional who values collaboration and wants to grow your business without doing it alone, we invite you to join the California Housing Collective today. It only takes a few minutes to sign up and start connecting, learning, and building opportunities—at your own pace.
Together, we’re creating a stronger, more unified future for housing in California.
FAQs
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We're a community connecting California housing professionals—real estate agents, lenders, contractors, developers, investors, and designers—who want to grow their businesses through genuine partnerships instead of paid ads or cold leads. We provide resources, networking opportunities, and education to help you build a sustainable, referral-based business.
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Any professional working in California's housing industry, including:
Real estate agents
Mortgage lenders and brokers
Contractors and builders
Developers
Real estate investors
Interior designers
Architects
And other related professionals
Whether you're in your first year or your 20th, if you believe in collaboration over competition, you'll fit right in.
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Yes. Our community is specifically designed for professionals working in California's unique housing market. We focus on CA-specific regulations, market dynamics, and regional networking opportunities.
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All of them! We have members across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Central Valley, Inland Empire, and everywhere in between. Our online community connects you statewide, and we're planning in-person meetups in major metros as we grow.
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Our community has three tiers:
Free Tier: Access to our resource library, monthly Q&As, YouTube videos, and community forum. Always free.
Collaborator ($297/year): Structured curriculum, weekly coaching calls, premium resources, and deeper networking.
Insider ($2,997/year): High-touch tier with monthly 1:1 coaching, quarterly in-person meetups, and direct access.
Most people start free and upgrade when they're ready.
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Yes! No credit card required, no bait-and-switch. We genuinely want to provide value to the California housing community. You get access to our resource library, monthly live Q&As, YouTube content, and networking forum—all free, forever.
Paid tiers offer more structured support, but you're never obligated to upgrade.
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Not for the free community! Just sign up and you're in.
For our paid tiers (launching in 2026), we'll have a brief conversation to ensure mutual fit, but it's not a formal application process. We want to keep the community high-quality and collaborative, not exclusive or elitist.
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Absolutely. That's the whole point of our free tier! Join the free community, attend a few Q&As, download our resources, and see if the vibe and value resonate with you. When paid tiers launch, you'll have firsthand experience to decide if upgrading makes sense.
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rrently available for free:
Referral Playbook (20-page guide to building a referral-based business)
Partnership Kickstart Checklist (Framework for finding and vetting partners)
YouTube video library (Weekly videos on networking, systems, and CA housing strategies)
Monthly live Q&As (Open forum to ask anything)
Community forum (Connect with other professionals)
Paid tiers (coming 2026) will include structured curriculum, weekly coaching calls, templates, scripts, and more.
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No. While we have a community forum for discussion, we're building something more structured:
Organized by profession so you can find the right partners
Searchable member directory to connect by location and specialty
Structured curriculum (paid tiers) with systems, not just random advice
Regular live calls for real-time learning and accountability
In-person meetups to build genuine relationships
Moderated and curated to maintain quality and focus
We're not against Facebook groups—they serve a purpose—but this is designed for serious professionals who want more than casual networking.
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If you implement the systems we teach, yes. But let's be clear: this isn't a "get rich quick" scheme or a lead-buying service.
What we provide: ✓ Proven frameworks for building referral relationships ✓ Access to potential partners across the housing ecosystem ✓ Accountability and support to stay consistent ✓ Education on what actually works in California
What you provide: ✓ Great work (you can't network your way out of bad service) ✓ Consistent implementation of the systems ✓ Genuine interest in collaboration ✓ Patience (referral businesses compound over time)
If you show up, do the work, and build real relationships, yes—you'll see results. But it takes months, not days.
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For the free tier:
5 minutes to join and download resources
1-2 hours to attend monthly Q&A (optional)
As much or as little forum participation as you want
For paid tiers (when they launch):
60-90 minutes per week for coaching calls and implementation
Additional time for curriculum (self-paced)
Quarterly in-person events (Inner Circle only)
This is designed for busy professionals. Everything is recorded if you miss a live call.
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Never. We send one email per week (our newsletter) plus occasional announcements about events or new resources. You can unsubscribe with one click anytime.
We respect your inbox and privacy. Your information is never sold or shared with third parties.
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For paid memberships, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you join and decide it's not for you within the first 30 days, just email us and we'll refund your payment—no questions asked, no hard feelings.
After 30 days, memberships are non-refundable, but you can cancel anytime to stop future charges.
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Yes, but they're simple:
✓ Be respectful and professional ✓ No spam or self-promotion without context (build relationships first) ✓ Share value, don't just extract it ✓ Keep client information confidential ✓ Give credit where credit is due ✓ Disagreements are fine; disrespect is not
We want this to be a place where everyone feels welcome and supported. If someone violates these guidelines repeatedly, we'll remove them to protect the community culture.
Full community guidelines are shared when you join.
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Yes, but with nuance.
✅ Encouraged: Introducing yourself, sharing what you do, offering help when relevant, participating in discussions, posting success stories
❌ Not allowed: Spamming links, DMing members unsolicited sales pitches, posting the same promotion repeatedly
Think of it like a networking event: You can tell people what you do, but leading with a sales pitch is off-putting. Build relationships first, business follows.