BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NC REALTORS® - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NC REALTORS® X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NC REALTORS® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T082539 CREATED:20260416T182724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182921Z UID:10000364-1779885000-1779901200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-person | Serving with Integrity: An Ethics and Fair Housing Course DESCRIPTION:How does attending one class that fulfills your 4-hour CE Elective AND BOTH NAR Ethics and Fair Housing sound?! \nWe are so excited to offer just that for you! “Serving with Integrity: An Ethics and Fair Housing Course” is an engaging 4-hour CE elective course which also satisfies your NAR Ethics AND Fair Housing Requirement! This is a brand new course and Cape Fear REALTORS®\, in partnership with NC REALTORS®\, is one of the first associations to bring it to you! \nThis course will provide an overview of the framework of the REALTORS®’ Code of Ethics\, beginning with the aspirational concepts of the Preamble\, then moving to the current Articles and Standards of Practice\, and finishing with methods of enforcement. Participants will then examine existing Fair Housing legislation with a focus on identifying protected classes\, exploring the neurological basis of implicit bias\, and strategies for effectively avoiding biased behavior in our real estate practice. \n\nLocation: Terraces Ballroom A (third-floor of the CFR building) | Doors open at 12:00 pm \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nCFR Member Registration (CE included): $45\nNon-CFR Member Registration (CE included): $65 \n \n\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/052726-serving-with-integrity/ LOCATION:Cape Fear REALTORS®\, 1826 Sir Tyler Drive\, Suite 100\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,Fair Housing,GRI,Legal & Ethics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/ServingWithIntegrity_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T082539 CREATED:20260522T153937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T142851Z UID:10000388-1785747600-1785772800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Day 1: Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 1 of 5: Global Real Estate: Local Markets (required)\nRegistration Fee: $350 (Includes all five days)\nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100\nDaily Rate: $120 (Contact education@ncrealtors.org for daily rate registration.) \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2025 offering\, a virtual five-day program in September (4\, 5\, 8\, 9 & 12)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2026-cips-day1/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Commercial,Designations & Certifications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T082539 CREATED:20260522T154041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T154052Z UID:10000389-1785920400-1785945600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Day 2: Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 2 of 5: Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools (required)\nRegistration Fee: $350 (Includes all five days)\nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100\nDaily Rate: $120 (Contact education@ncrealtors.org for daily rate registration.) \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2025 offering\, a virtual five-day program in September (4\, 5\, 8\, 9 & 12)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2026-cips-day2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Commercial,Designations & Certifications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T082539 CREATED:20260522T154143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T154151Z UID:10000390-1786093200-1786118400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Day 3: Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 3 of 5: The Americas and International Real Estate (elective)\nRegistration Fee: $350 (Includes all five days)\nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100\nDaily Rate: $120 (Contact education@ncrealtors.org for daily rate registration.) \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2025 offering\, a virtual five-day program in September (4\, 5\, 8\, 9 & 12)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2026-cips-day3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Commercial,Designations & Certifications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T082539 CREATED:20260522T154224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T154229Z UID:10000391-1786352400-1786377600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Day 4: Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 4 of 5: Europe and International Real Estate (elective)\nRegistration Fee: $350 (Includes all five days)\nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100\nDaily Rate: $120 (Contact education@ncrealtors.org for daily rate registration.) \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2025 offering\, a virtual five-day program in September (4\, 5\, 8\, 9 & 12)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2026-cips-day4/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Commercial,Designations & Certifications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T082539 CREATED:20260522T154320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T154324Z UID:10000392-1786525200-1786550400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Day 5: Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 5 of 5: Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate (elective)\nRegistration Fee: $350 (Includes all five days)\nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100\nDaily Rate: $120 (Contact education@ncrealtors.org for daily rate registration.) \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2025 offering\, a virtual five-day program in September (4\, 5\, 8\, 9 & 12)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2026-cips-day5/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Commercial,Designations & Certifications END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR