arrow

Education Roundup

NC REALTORS® wants to help you build skills and adapt to changing times. This list contains a roundup of broadcasts, webinars, courses, tools and programs to help you succeed.

Live Virtual Courses

At this time, all in-person courses have been suspended until further notice and have been moved to a virtual/synchronous learning format using Zoom.  A computer, laptop, or tablet may be used to access these courses. There is no cost to use Zoom. *A webcam/camera is required to receive course credit.

ABCs of Financing Feature Image

ABC’s of Financing

February 11-12 | 9AM-12:30PM
$69.00 (CE Included)

Want to be on top of your game with the best info on the latest financing and downpayment options in the marketplace? Think of all the clients you could service with this knowledge!

You’ll walk away OWNING everything there is to know about:

  • Unique home-buyer programs across the state that can help your clients finance their homes
  • Recent CFPB mandated changes to the loan closing process that could impact your real estate closings
  • What’s happening in the mortgage industry that could impact your clients’ ability to get approved

REGISTER

 

 

Technology Tools and Resources Feature Image

Tech Tools & Resources

February 16-17 | 9AM-12:30PM
$69.00 (CE Included)

We get it – technology changes every day and it can be hard to keep up. But, in order to stay relevant and best serve your clients, you’ve got to figure out a way to do it. Don’t worry – we can help! Join us for a two-day virtual course teaching you all the new and emerging technology tools you need to provide the best possible service to your clients.

Instructor Mark Saunders, known as the “tech guru,” will give you his list of tips, tricks and tools to better use technology to close more deals. Plus, he’ll walk you through:

  • How to encrypt and protect your client’s data
  • The dangers of copyright infringement
  • The latest federal, state and NAR policies and laws impacting how you interact with consumers

*This class is a requirement for the GRI Designation

REGISTER

 

 

02-18-20-SFR Featured Image

Short Sales & Foreclosures Certification Course

February 18 | 9AM-4:30PM
Class Registration: $99.00
Class Registration with CE: $115.00

Cape Fear REALTORS® members receive a $10.00 discount on registration fees.

This virtual course is specifically designed to show how you can serve as a resource for sellers and buyers in the brokerage of distressed properties. Real estate professionals play an invaluable role in helping homeowners and home buyers navigate these transactions and, as a result, real estate professionals can help contribute to the real estate recovery in their markets.

REGISTER

 

 

03-21 SRES Class featured image

Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation Course

March 3-4 | 9AM-4:30PM
Class Registration: $225.00
Class Registration with CE: $250.00

Land Of The Sky Association of REALTORS® members receive a $25.00 discount on registration fees.

Americans over the age of 50 make up the country’s largest group of homebuyers and sellers. By earning your SRES® designation via this 2-day virtual course, you gain the expertise to meet seniors’ unique needs and connect with a specialized referral network of more than 13,000 REALTORS®.

REGISTER

 

 

Business Risks and Ethics Feature Image

Business Risks & Ethics

March 16-17 | 9AM-12:30PM
$69.00 (CE Included)

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is more than a list of ‘thou shalts’ and ‘thou shalt nots.’ It’s a practical guide that can help you sell more real estate – and stay out of trouble.

This is a 2-day course that will teach you how to reduce risk in your business, when to involve qualified professionals to avoid unauthorized practice of law, and how to apply the Code to your everyday practice.

BONUS: This class counts toward your Code of Ethics training that you are required to take every three years.

Reduce your risk of claims, fines and lawsuits, and walk away with a better understanding of:

  • Disclosure and applicable laws in the area of Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Antitrust laws, & more
  • Your responsibilities to clients, the public and fellow REALTORS®
  • When to involve qualified professionals to avoid unauthorized practice of law

REGISTER

 

 

Business Planning Feature Image

Business Planning

March 23-24 | 9AM-12:30PM
$59.00

Creating a personal brand and establishing street credibility can be a daunting task. And one of the easiest ways to get lost in the process is not knowing where to start. We can help! Join us for a two-day virtual course teaching you how to develop your personal brand and set goals for the future. You’ll walk away with better tools to attract more leads and close more deals. That means more money in your pocket!

Walk away with an action plan for success and essentials tips to:

  • Develop business policies that avoid risk
  • Prospect successfully and tap into niche markets
  • Establish support structures using assistants and teams

*This class is a requirement for the GRI Designation

REGISTER

 

 

ABCs of Financing Feature Image

ABC’s of Financing

April 7-8 | 9AM-12:30PM
$69.00 (CE Included)

Want to be on top of your game with the best info on the latest financing and downpayment options in the marketplace? Think of all the clients you could service with this knowledge!

You’ll walk away OWNING everything there is to know about:

  • Unique home-buyer programs across the state that can help your clients finance their homes
  • Recent CFPB mandated changes to the loan closing process that could impact your real estate closings
  • What’s happening in the mortgage industry that could impact your clients’ ability to get approved

REGISTER

 

 

Cyber Security: Protecting Your Business and Your Clients – Virtual Course

May 6 | 9AM-4:30PM
$119.00 (CE Included)

This course empowers you with the strategies and tools you need to navigate your business and clients through the perilous legal, online, and social media world. Course participants also leave with actionable tips and strategies for personal security practices to help secure and protect you and your clients valuable information.

REGISTER

 

 

Business Risks and Ethics Feature Image

Business Risks & Ethics

May 18-19 | 9AM-12:30PM
$69.00 (CE Included)

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is more than a list of ‘thou shalts’ and ‘thou shalt nots.’ It’s a practical guide that can help you sell more real estate – and stay out of trouble.

This is a 2-day course that will teach you how to reduce risk in your business, when to involve qualified professionals to avoid unauthorized practice of law, and how to apply the Code to your everyday practice.

BONUS: This class counts toward your Code of Ethics training that you are required to take every three years.

Reduce your risk of claims, fines and lawsuits, and walk away with a better understanding of:

  • Disclosure and applicable laws in the area of Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Antitrust laws, & more
  • Your responsibilities to clients, the public and fellow REALTORS®
  • When to involve qualified professionals to avoid unauthorized practice of law

REGISTER

 

 

Technology Tools and Resources Feature Image

Tech Tools & Resources

June 2-3 | 9AM-12:30PM
$69.00 (CE Included)

We get it – technology changes every day and it can be hard to keep up. But, in order to stay relevant and best serve your clients, you’ve got to figure out a way to do it. Don’t worry – we can help! Join us for a two-day virtual course teaching you all the new and emerging technology tools you need to provide the best possible service to your clients.

Instructor Mark Saunders, known as the “tech guru,” will give you his list of tips, tricks and tools to better use technology to close more deals. Plus, he’ll walk you through:

  • How to encrypt and protect your client’s data
  • The dangers of copyright infringement
  • The latest federal, state and NAR policies and laws impacting how you interact with consumers

*This class is a requirement for the GRI Designation

REGISTER

 

 

Online Courses

Online Classes are available 24/7. All classes must be completed within 30 days of purchase.

*For CE Option, all classes must be completed within 30 days of purchase or by June 10th, whichever comes first.

  • Beneath the Surface: Understanding the Anatomy of a House
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    This course will empower real estate professionals to give accurate generic construction information to their clients without taking on personal liability while recognizing when to defer to the assistance of qualified experts.
    Register

 

  • Contract Law for Real Estate Professionals
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    Become more conscious of issues that can appear during the development of the legal relationship between a buyer and seller.
    Register

 

  • Fair Housing and Beyond
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    Review protected classes and scenarios to better avoid litigation and legal court cases for violations of federal housing regulations.
    Register

 

  • Mastering Real Estate Negotiations
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    This course will teach you negotiation style of others involved in a real estate transaction and how to adapt to balance the logic and emotions that are naturally a part of a negotiation.
    Register

 

  • Meeting the Needs of Buyers and Sellers
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    Learn techniques on how to establish productive relationships with buyers and sellers with less stress for all parties involved.
    Register

 

  • Meeting the Needs of Buyers and Sellers
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    Learn techniques on how to establish productive relationships with buyers and sellers with less stress for all parties involved.
    Register

 

  • Real Estate Investing Made Clear
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    Become more comfortable with investment terminology, strategies, and technicalities for increased success when working with real estate investor clients.
    Register

 

  • Successful Buyer Client Systems
    Class Only – $50.00, Class with CE – $60.00
    Discover hands-on systems and solutions to improve your productivity and manage the process of working with buyers to generate a higher return on your investment.
    Register

 

  • Successful Seller Client Systems– (Skill-Based Course – No CE Awarded)
    $50.00
    This course gives tips on managing your listing consultations, discovering the expectations of the sellers, and successfully navigating the sensitive issue of price reductions.
    Register

 

Center for Realtor Development logo

Center For REALTOR® Development – Individual Courses, Certifications, & Designations

  • Until January 31, 2021, all members can receive a 20% discount from the Center for REALTOR® Development on the ABR® Course, the RSPS Course and the Buyers by Generation Course.
Live Webinars

 

 

On Demand Webinars

Here is an archive of free webinars to watch when it is most convenient for you.

Featured:

Home is Where the Health Is

Resources

 

Really Brief History of Fair Housing

Resources

 

Managing Rentals under Executive Order 171: Assisting North Carolinians at Risk of Eviction

Resources

 

Archived:

BIC Talks

BIC Talks Webinar series for NC Brokers In ChargeIntroducing NC REALTORS® BIC Talks – a new webinar series just for BICs in North Carolina. Join us for a monthly discussion on industry hot topics with local, state and national experts. This is the place to hear the latest information on legal ​issues, risk management, diversity, ​business opportunities and other topics you mentioned were important to you and the way you operate and manage your team. We’re bringing the information directly to you and offering you a chance to engage, ask questions and walk away feeling better equipped to do your job.

Upcoming BIC Talks

Check back here for the 2021 BIC Talks.

Archives

Fair Housing Panel with Bryan Greene, NAR’s Director of Fair Housing Policy, and Nate Johnson, REALTOR® and Board President of the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council

 

Post-COVID Trends & Global Awareness with Christopher Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of NC

 

Facilitating a Safer Work Environment with Carl Carter, Jr., Founder/Executive Director, Beverly Carter Foundation

Archived:

Hot Topics in Broker Risk Reduction with Katie Johnson, General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer at the National Association of REALTORS®. Download the slides here.

Discounts
C2EX Program

c2exThe Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Program, from the National Association of REALTORS®, empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It’s not a course, class or designation—it’s an endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®.

Learn more about the program.

Resources

 

Got questions?

For Courses, Designations, & Certifications – Contact Savanna Reagin at sreagin@ncrealtors.org

For Webinars, Mobile Mondays, Speakers, & C2EX – Contact Rachel Branson at rbranson@ncrealtors.org


Categories


Be Epic. Be an NC REALTOR®.