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Every real estate deal that closes cleanly has someone working quietly behind the scenes to make it happen. Most buyers never meet that person. Most new agents don't realize the job exists until they're starting a transaction without a clue as what's next. One of those people is the Transaction Coordinator - the TC - and in 2026 the role has never been more visible or more in demand. The timing is not an accident. The National Association of REALTORS opened the year projectin

Do you need a certification to be a transaction coordinator? The 2026 truth — what CAR’s CTC costs and what actually gets you hired.

The real estate market is shifting again. California's housing inventory climbed 10% heading into 2026, and national transaction volume is projected to tick upward for the first time in three years. That means more deals moving through the pipeline — and more demand for skilled Transaction Coordinators (TCs) to keep them on track. Remote TC job listings are surging on every major platform, and the career is being called one of the most accessible paths into real estate for pe