In-Person: Planning & Zoning Resource: Advocating For Your Community’s Future
October 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Planning and zoning serve as the basis for all communities-the communities of your past and present, as well as communities of the future.
This certificate course will teach students to:
- Acquire a greater understanding of the visioning, planning, and zoning process to empower you as a community advocate and as a real estate professional.
- Learn to effect positive change in your community and gain a competitive advantage for your business by advocating for smart growth principles.
- Learn practical skills and strategies to strengthen your business by helping to create more environmentally sustainable, equitable, and financially resilient communities.
Lunch will be provided.
This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE
Member Registration (No CE): $65
Member Registration (with CE): $75
Non-Member Registration (No CE): $85
Non-Member Registration (with CE): $95
Presented by
Nate K. Johnson
2024 Vice President of Advocacy
National Association of REALTORS®
Nate K. Johnson (AHWD®, ABR, C2EX, CIPS, CRS, GRI, PSA, SRES®) is 2024 Vice President of Advocacy for the National Association of REALTORS®.
Johnson has been helping people achieve their real estate goals for over two dozen years. He is President of The Real Estate Solutions Group at Redkey Realty Leaders, a full-service residential group in St. Louis. Besides representing buyers and sellers, he also leads a sales staff while overseeing daily operations for Real Estate Solutions.
An expert instructor and public speaker, Nate helps people become the best version of themselves, Nate teaches and speaks on a variety of other topics, including fair housing, Code of Ethics, business planning, and leadership.
At the national level, Nate has served on the NAR Board of Directors and held dozens of governance positions, including Chair for both the Sustainability Advisory Group and Smart Growth Advisory Board; and Committee Liaison for the Business Issues Policy, Conventional Financing and Policy, and Fair Housing Policy committees. In 2020, he served as Public & Federal Issues Liaison under President Vince Malta.
Additionally, Nate serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council, which is working to end illegal housing discrimination in the metropolitan St. Louis area.
Cancellations: Cancellations may be processed online and will be accepted up to one (1) business day preceding each course. Course registration less a cancellation fee may apply. Refunds will not be granted to no-shows or last minute cancellations.
To cancel a class: Login to the NC REALTORS® website. Find your class under “Upcoming Events” on the Member Dashboard or by locating the class you want to cancel on the NC REALTORS® calendar. Under registration details, you will see an option to “Cancel”. On the following page, select “Submit Cancellation”.
NCR reserves the right to cancel/change any course at any time. If a course is canceled, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will receive either a full refund or, if rescheduled, you may transfer to the new date. NCR is not responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses (lodging, airfare, etc.) you may incur when a course is canceled or rescheduled.
Photography waiver: Portions of this course may be photographed, or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting/promotion. By registering, you agree that NCR and/or anyone acting on their behalf may photograph or record by audio/video your attendance and involvement in any portion of the course. Furthermore, you agree that the NCR may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission and without compensation.