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SUMMARY:In-Person | Real Estate Negotiation Expert
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to learn all about negotiation!! \nThe Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification is for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation skills. The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients. \n\nSnacks/meals will be provided. \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE \nCCAR Member Registration (No CE): $200\nCCAR Member Registration (with CE): $210\nNon-CCAR Member Registration (No CE): $225\nNon-CCAR Member Registration (with CE): $235 \n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n				\n		Presented by\n							\n								\n									\n					\n				Patrice Willetts\n														\n											\n							\n					Patrice began her real estate career in 1985. After 30+ years of volunteering and advocating for things she believes in\, her motto is “Been there\, Done That\, Got the T-shirt”.  She is a past President of both Cape Fear REALTORS® and President of NC REALTORS®.  She is a graduate of the NC REALTORS® & NAR’s Leadership Academy. \nPatrice is always looking for ways to raise the bar of professionalism for our members. She is an approved instructor for the NCREC and teaches NAR and REBI designation and certification courses.
URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/040325-real-estate-negotiation-expert/
LOCATION:Carteret County Association of REALTORS®\, 121 N 28th Street\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications
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SUMMARY:In-person | At Home With Diversity
DESCRIPTION:AHWD is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The At Home with Diversity course addresses the topics of diversity\, fair housing and business planning development. After successfully completing the course\, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification\, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers. AHWD Certification Requirements \n\nLunch/snacks will be provided. \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE \nLocal Association Member Registration (No CE): $25\nLocal Association Member Registration (With CE): $25 \n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n				\n		Presented by\n							\n								\n									\n					\n				Katherine Kirchner\n														Owner/Lead Instructor 	\n														\n														That’s My Instructor	\n											\n							\n					Katherine Kirchner is a dedicated real estate educator with roots across North Carolina that stretch back to 1985\, when she first moved to Wilmington. Beginning as a high school English teacher\, Katherine transitioned to real estate in 2015 and\, shortly thereafter\, briefly joined the North Carolina Real Estate Commission to redesign and deliver the 12-hour Broker-In-Charge course. From there\, Katherine began writing electives for other states while teaching Pre- and Post-licensing classes\, before starting her own school\, That’s My Instructor\, in 2023. Since that time\, she has been teaching virtually\, and crossing the state to bring Updates\, REALTORS’ courses\, and her own exclusive North Carolina Electives to the brokers who need them. Now\, she is excited to bring that expertise back to her first hometown in North Carolina.
URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/041125-at-home-with-diversity/
LOCATION:High Country Association of REALTORS®\, 4469 Bamboo Road\, Boone\, NC\, 28607
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,DEI,Designations & Certifications,Diversity,Fair Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T133000
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SUMMARY:In-Person | Future of Technology in Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Formerly “Protecting Yourself from the Cyber Enemy” \n“The Future of Real Estate Technology and Ethics” is an in-depth course aimed at empowering real estate professionals with the expertise required to adapt to the changing technological environment. It highlights the critical aspects of protecting both personal and client data\, comprehending the ethical considerations of AI in real estate\, and responsibly utilizing technological tools. Furthermore\, it delves into the progress in e-closings and their advantages for consumers. By course completion\, students will be proficient in incorporating technology while maintaining ethical standards and complying with Real Estate Commission regulations. \n\nHosted by: Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® \nDrinks and chips/cookies provided \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation \n\nWSRAR Member Price (with CE): $55.00\nNon-WSRAR Member Price (with CE): $60.00\n\nQuestions? Contact Amanda Hobbs. \n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n				\n		Presented by\n							\n								\n									\n					\n				Mark Saunders\n														\n														Real Estate Brokers Academy	\n											\n							\n					Mark Saunders is a graduate of Appalachian State University and became a full-time REALTOR® in 2005. \nHe serves the REALTOR® community by participating on the Board of Directors for the Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® and the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®. He is also a member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network\, serving as vice-chair in 2014 and chair in 2015. \nMark has received a number of awards and forms of recognition in his career\, which include: \n\n2010 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication in the field of property management.\n2013 National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network of the Year winner\n2013 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the local association\n2016 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Property Manager of the year\,\n2016 NC REALTOR® Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence Award\n2018 was selected to the 2018 Triad Business Journal 40 under 40 Business Leaders Class\n\nFind Mark on: \n\nWebsite\nLinkedIn\nYouTube\nX\nFacebook\nInstagram
URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/041525-future-of-technology-in-real-estate/
LOCATION:J. Smith Young YMCA\, 119 W. 3rd Ave.\, Lexington\, NC\, 27292
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T090000
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SUMMARY:In-Person | Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
DESCRIPTION:Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate\, learn about the mind science of identity\, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds. \n\nSnacks provided \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE \nMember Registration: $35\nRegistration: $50 \n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n				\n		Presented by\n							\n								\n									\n					\n				Tikola McCree\n														\n											\n							\n					Tikola McCree is a dedicated real estate professional with North Group Real Estate in the Greater Charlotte Area and a proud soccer mom to her 16-year-old son. With nearly two decades in education\, she has trained young artists and scholars\, shaping her passion for mentorship and community empowerment. \nA graduate of Rutgers University and Sarah Lawrence College\, Tikola holds certifications in administration\, special education\, and movement for students with disabilities. She actively champions fair housing and diversity\, serving as the 2024 Chair of the NC REALTORS® Diversity Committee\, 2025 Vice Chair and 2026 Chair of the NAR Fair Housing Policy Committee\, and President of the Charlotte Crown REALTIST Association (2022-2024). She also serves on the Canopy MLS Board of Directors and is part of NAR’s 2024 Leadership Academy. \nCommitted to fostering generational wealth\, Tikola educates agents nationwide on serving diverse communities and the impact of policy on the industry\, making her a leading voice in real estate advocacy and inclusion.
URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/041725-bias-override/
LOCATION:Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®\, 201 W 8th St\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,Fair Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T123000
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SUMMARY:In-Person | Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
DESCRIPTION:Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate\, learn about the mind science of identity\, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds. \n\nHosted by: Washington Beaufort County Board of REALTORS® \nSnacks provided \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE \nRegistration (with CE): $30 \n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n				\n		Presented by\n							\n								\n									\n					\n				Tikola McCree\n														\n											\n							\n					Tikola McCree is a dedicated real estate professional with North Group Real Estate in the Greater Charlotte Area and a proud soccer mom to her 16-year-old son. With nearly two decades in education\, she has trained young artists and scholars\, shaping her passion for mentorship and community empowerment. \nA graduate of Rutgers University and Sarah Lawrence College\, Tikola holds certifications in administration\, special education\, and movement for students with disabilities. She actively champions fair housing and diversity\, serving as the 2024 Chair of the NC REALTORS® Diversity Committee\, 2025 Vice Chair and 2026 Chair of the NAR Fair Housing Policy Committee\, and President of the Charlotte Crown REALTIST Association (2022-2024). She also serves on the Canopy MLS Board of Directors and is part of NAR’s 2024 Leadership Academy. \nCommitted to fostering generational wealth\, Tikola educates agents nationwide on serving diverse communities and the impact of policy on the industry\, making her a leading voice in real estate advocacy and inclusion.
URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/042325-bias-override/
LOCATION:Beaufort County Community College\, Building 10\, 5337 US-264\, Washington\, NC\, 27889
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,Fair Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T090000
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SUMMARY:In-person | At Home With Diversity
DESCRIPTION:AHWD is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The At Home with Diversity course addresses the topics of diversity\, fair housing and business planning development. After successfully completing the course\, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification\, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers. AHWD Certification Requirements \n\nLunch will be provided. \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE \nHigh Point Association Member Registration: $50 (Includes CE)\nOther Member Registration: $60 (Includes CE) \n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n				\n		Presented by\n							\n								\n									\n					\n				Ayesha Richardson\n														\n											\n							\n					Born in NJ but bred in the Tarheel State\, Ayesha Mintor Richardson has been in the real estate industry since 2009. She has been  teaching and coaching agents since 2011 and has been approved for pre-licensing\, post licensing\, and continuing education with  the NC Real Estate Commission since 2017. Ayesha is a full-time practicing broker with Keller Williams Realty in Greensboro\, NC\, leading the local partners of Carolina Expansion Partners group and coaches their agents across North and South Carolina. She’s  been a NAR SPIRE mentor\, served with the High Point Regional Association of REALTORS® and NC REALTORS®. She  graduated from the Central Carolina Leadership academy\, Leadership High Point and from the The William C. Bass Leadership  Academy. Currently\, Ayesha is president of the Women’s council of REALTORS® Carolina Dogwood Network and President-Elect  of NCR Housing Foundation. \nAyesha & Kelly are dog parents to Gannicus The Great who is the goodest boy of all the good boys (just ask him). They’ve been  married for 17 years and are servants with St. Peter’s Church & World Outreach Center in Winston-Salem. \nAyesha is the education director and lead instructor of Edify RE. This education provider offers prelicensing\, post licensing and  continuing education. Education doesn’t have to be boring and with Ayesha\, it’s more of “EduTainment” – we must be here for the  allotted number of hours\, let’s laugh a little bit while we’re together. Let’s face it\, you can read material and be bored at home by  yourself. \nAyesha has a goal of making home ownership attainable for everyone that wants it. She’s passionate about education and  empowerment of individuals and communities. She has earned ABR\, AHWD & C2EX endorsements and encourages others to get  involved in programs that will help the greater good attain the dream of building wealth via property ownership.
URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/042425-at-home-with-diversity/
LOCATION:High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®\, 1830 Eastchester Dr\, High Point\, NC\, 27265
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,DEI,Designations & Certifications,Diversity,Fair Housing
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