BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NC REALTORS® - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230623T210404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T150451Z UID:10000056-1698742800-1698854400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-person | Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) DESCRIPTION:The Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) Designation Course helps real estate professionals develop the business-building skills and resources for specialization in the 50+ real estate market by expanding knowledge of how life stages impact real estate choices\, fostering empathy with clients and customers\, and connecting to a network of resources. SRES® Designation requirements \n\nThis class provides the following credits: 4 hours CE (optional) \nNon-LOTSAR Member Registration (with CE additional $25): $250\nLOTSAR Member Registration (with CE): $225 \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/103123-seniors-real-estate-specialist/ LOCATION:Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®\, 21 Restaurant Ct.\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28805 CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/SRES_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230419T141726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T141147Z UID:10000036-1696928400-1696942800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | The Road to the Perfect Contract DESCRIPTION:The Road to the Perfect Contract is a class that every broker will benefit from! This course will decipher the many parts of the Buyer Agency Agreement and the Offer to Purchase and Contract. You’ll walk out with the full understanding of the requirements of proper representation\, tips on how to avoid miscommunication when entering into a Buyer Agency Agreement\, utilize forms properly\, and establish a working relationship with an unrepresented seller. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation \nMember Price (with CE): $80.00\nNon-member Price (with CE): $90.00 \n \n\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/the-road-to-the-perfect-contract-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/RoadToThePerfectContract_FeatureImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230419T135316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T154453Z UID:10000035-1695286800-1695301200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Protecting Yourself from the Cyber Enemy DESCRIPTION:Don’t let your business become a statistic. This course will inform you to be knowledgeable of the tips and tricks used to steal you and your clients’ information. Remember\, you have a duty to protect this valuable information\, or you risk your real estate license. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & GRI designation \nMember Price (with CE): $80.00\nNon-member Price (with CE): $90.00 \n \n\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/protecting-yourself-from-the-cyber-enemy/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230621T143917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T125804Z UID:10000055-1695114000-1695225600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) DESCRIPTION:The Accredited Buyer’s Representative course is for real estate buyer’s agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. You can take the class for information only or pursue the ABR® Designation. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE \nMember Price: $185\nRaleigh Regional Member Price: $170 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Ginni Field\n REALTOR®\, Real Estate Trainer\, Business Consultant\, Business & Life Coach \n \n \n \n As a real estate consultant\, Ginni has worked with company leadership at a number of real estate companies helping them grow their businesses through strategic implementation of systems\, structure and organizational plans. She is also often called upon for California Bureau of Real Estate compliance audits for multiple business models including property management\, commercial real estate and residential real estate branch office management. Still a practicing REALTOR®\, Ginni has worked with clients from high-end multi-million dollar properties through properties under $100\,000. \nGinni continues to teach National Association of REALTORS® designation and certification programs for real estate associations throughout the United States. She also works with small real estate companies in consulting relationships and with real estate professionals in one-on-one coaching. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/09192023-abr/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/091923ABR_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230711T205451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T150249Z UID:10000057-1694077200-1694091600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | The Nuts & Bolts of Property Management DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the field of Property Management or just starting out\, this course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to enhance your role as a property manager. \nDuring this interactive session\, we will delve into various key aspects of property management. Gain a deep understanding of proper accounting procedures to streamline your financial management practices. Learn about tenant screening systems that are compliant with fair housing laws\, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection process. Explore the intricacies of habitability law violations and discover effective strategies for handling mold complaints. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & GRI designation \nMember Price (with CE): $80.00\nNon-member Price (with CE): $90.00 \n \n\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/090723-nuts-bolts-of-property-management/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI,Property Management - PMD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/NutsandBoltsofPropertyManagement_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230829T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230615T133329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T175443Z UID:10000044-1693299600-1693324800@www.ncrealtors.org 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\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & WHS designation \nHPRAR Member Registration (with CE): $50\nNon-HPRAR Member Registration (with CE): $60 \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/in-person-at-home-with-diversity-4/ LOCATION:High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®\, 1830 Eastchester Dr\, High Point\, NC\, 27265 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity,Fair Housing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/AHWDgeneric-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230616T140249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161641Z UID:10000049-1692694800-1692720000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 5 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \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 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, 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/2023-cips-day5/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230822T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230419T134029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T155855Z UID:10000032-1692694800-1692709200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Financing in Today's Market DESCRIPTION:Don’t just open doors for your clients\, help them walk through it by best representing their needs -Including financing options! As a broker\, you need to be the expert in ALL aspects of the home-buying process\, including the best financing and down-payment options. Give your client the top-notch service they deserve and start winning those deals. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE\, GRI designation & WHS designation \nMember Registration (with CE): $80\nNon-member Registration (with CE): $90 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Stephen Long\n \n \n \n Stephen is a 15-year veteran of real estate. Over the years\, he has added a Property Management Division to his company and co-founded The Carolina Crew\, Inc. a real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty Elite in Winston-Salem\, NC. \nStephen teaches Pre & Post License\, CE\, and owns his own real estate school\, Crew Academy of Real Estate (CARE). With a renewed love for education\, Stephen spends many days of the year teaching and speaking\, all the while nursing sales and putting out property management fires. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/virtual-financing-in-todays-market/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/FinancinginTodaysMarket_FeatureImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230616T140025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161553Z UID:10000048-1692608400-1692633600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 4 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \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 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, 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/2023-cips-day4/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230419T133550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T142637Z UID:10000031-1692349200-1692363600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | The Road to the Perfect Contract DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Road to the Perfect Contract is a class that every broker will benefit from! This course will decipher the many parts of the Buyer Agency Agreement and the Offer to Purchase and Contract. You’ll walk out with the full understanding of the requirements of proper representation\, tips on how to avoid miscommunication when entering into a Buyer Agency Agreement\, utilize forms properly\, and establish a working relationship with an unrepresented seller. \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation \nMember Registration (with CE): $80\nNon-member Registration (with CE): $90 \n \n\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/the-road-to-the-perfect-contract-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/RoadToThePerfectContract_FeatureImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230616T135838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161705Z UID:10000047-1692262800-1692288000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 3 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \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 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, 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/2023-cips-day3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230616T135607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161730Z UID:10000046-1692090000-1692115200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 2 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \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 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, 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/2023-cips-day2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230616T133633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161813Z UID:10000045-1692003600-1692028800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 1 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \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 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, 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/2023-cips-day1/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230726T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230419T015745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T200506Z UID:10000030-1690362000-1690387200@www.ncrealtors.org 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. \nABOUT THE COURSE\n\nAssess and understand attributes of diversity in local markets and their impact on the real estate industry.\nUnderstand basic competencies to earn the confidence of potential buyers and sellers\, regardless of race\, ethnicity\, religion\, gender\, handicaps\, familial status\, or nation origin.\nBuild a business plan that minimizes risk and successfully services all types of clients.\n\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/in-person-at-home-with-diversity-3/ LOCATION:Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®\, 200 Preston Rd Ste 100\, Jacksonville\, North Carolina\, 28540 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity,Fair Housing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/AHWDgeneric-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230119T225021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T142352Z UID:10000012-1684400400-1684425600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Military Relocation Professional DESCRIPTION:4 CE Hours\n(If Added at Registration) \nCost\n\nNon-Member: $130.00\nNon-Member: $140.00 (with CE)\n\n\nNorth Carolina has high levels of service members throughout the state. As an NC REALTOR®\, it’s important to know that there are special housing benefits and solutions for current and former military service members.  By taking this course\, you will be well versed in these opportunities and qualify for NAR’s Military Relocation Professional Certification. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/virtual-military-relocation-professional/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/MRP_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230119T223714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T205553Z UID:10000010-1682411400-1682440200@www.ncrealtors.org 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. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/in-person-at-home-with-diversity-2/ LOCATION:Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®\, 201 W 8th St\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230119T223309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T230252Z UID:10000009-1681981200-1681995600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Sticking to the Code of Ethics DESCRIPTION:Why does The Code matter today more than ever? The Code of Ethics is essential to doing your job with the highest integrity. This class reviews key articles of NARs COE\, highlights pertinent changes\, and offers important takeaway points you can apply to your day-to-day business dealings to ensure you’re always ethical in your business practices. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/virtual-sticking-to-the-code-of-ethics/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI,Legal & Ethics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230113T203412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T141743Z UID:10000008-1681808400-1681833600@www.ncrealtors.org 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. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/in-person-at-home-with-diversity/ LOCATION:Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®\, 201 W 8th St\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230404T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230404T163000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230304T131119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T202848Z UID:10000020-1680598800-1680625800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | At Home With Diversity DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Cape Fear REALTORS®\n\n4 HOURS OF ELECTIVE CE CREDIT\n\nCape Fear Members: $55.00 \nNon-Cape Fear Members: $75.00\n\n\nAHWD 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. \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/virtual-at-home-with-diversity/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T163000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230427T202304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T202552Z UID:10000005-1680166800-1680193800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-Person | Resort and Second Home Property Specialist DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification Course is to help real estate practitioners adapt and apply their core real estate skills\, develop business and branding strategies\, understand the issues and trends that impact the second-home market\, and help buyers choose properties that meet their vacation or investment second-home goals. Participants will gain knowledge of the essentials of buying and selling second-home properties for recreation and investment and build a second-home business \nThis course qualifies REALTORS® who are in good standing with NAR to apply for the RSPS Certification (separate application fee required).  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Walker\n Owner/President \n \n Stephanie Walker & Associates \n \n \n Stephanie has been in the real estate business for more than 3 decades. Stephanie holds a number of NAR Designations and is trained in both REALTOR® and Superior Court Mediation. She is a past President of both the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® and the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®.  In 2016\, Stephanie was honored as the NC REALTORS® REALTOR® of the Year. \nHer experiences\, both in the field and volunteering at all levels of the REALTOR® association\, give her plenty of real life\, in the trenches stories to  supplement her courses with actual scenarios that bring relevance\, substance\, and humor to attendees. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/in-person-resort-and-second-home-property-specialist/ LOCATION:Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®\, 201 W 8th St\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T040000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230302T130740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T201730Z UID:10000019-1679562000-1679630400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-Person | Green Designation: People\, Property\, Planet\, Prosperity DESCRIPTION:This class is being hosted by the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS.\n\nCost: $225.00 (CE Included)\n4 CE Hours\n\nNAR’s Green Designation Course: People\, Property\, Planet\, Prosperity covers the distinguishing characteristics that make a high-performance home. The course looks at how consumer demand for these homes is increasing and & provides a detailed accounting of how high-performance features work. The course prepares real estate professionals to provide advice and sources of information to help homeowners improve the performance of their homes—from low-cost fixes and DIY projects\, to retrofitting and replacing systems\, to big budget remodeling projects and new constructions. Ultimately\, this course will show you how to apply green knowledge to enhance your business while also helping to create a more sustainable\, healthy world. \n\nInstructor\nMary Love\nMary Love has been living and teaching the Green Life for so long she is affectionately called the “Grandmother of Green”. Her love for nature and sustainability naturally developed from growing up on a farm. \nMary is an education enthusiast; she has a Master’s in Administration and Supervision and a Master’s in Environmental Science. She has been certified in the following areas: NAR GREEN\, SRES\, Workforce Housing Specialist\, Accredited Land Consultants ECO Agent\, Build Green Real Estate Agent\, Home Energy Star Rater\, Building Professional Institute Rater\, System Visions Rater\, NC Green Homes Rater. \nMary has worked as a real estate and green consultant with numerous organizations.  She has helped create certification programs\, workshops\, and CE\, as well as sustainable building projects. \nToday\, Mary is the BIC of her real estate company\, Love The Green\, and her property management company\, Town Mountain Properties. She provides consultation services to builders\, developers\, Realtors\, and investors through her Mary Love Consulting Firm. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/green-designation-people-property-planet-prosperity/ LOCATION:Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®\, 21 Restaurant Ct.\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28805 CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230302T130043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T230315Z UID:10000002-1679043600-1679058000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Legal Risks in Real Estate DESCRIPTION:Real estate is risky business! That’s why you need all the right tools and information to manage the risks. This protects you\, your livelihood and your clients. The focus of this class is to help you develop\, implement\, recognize\, and monitor plans to address issues long before problems arise that could put your business in jeopardy. Learn about critical aspects of Federal and State law including fair housing\, license\, risk management and agency. \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/legal-risks-in-real-estate-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI,Legal & Ethics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230214T161549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T230336Z UID:10000018-1678352400-1678366800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-Person | Protecting Yourself from the Cyber Enemy DESCRIPTION:4 HOURS OF ELECTIVE CE CREDIT\nMalware and Phishing and Wire Fraud\, Oh My!\nDon’t let your business become a statistic. This course will inform you to be knowledgeable of the tips and tricks used to steal you and your clients’ information. Remember\, you have a duty to protect this valuable information\, or you risk your real estate license. \n\nSpeaker\nMark Saunders – 1665\nMark Saunders has become known throughout NC as The Technology Broker. He has incorporated an emphasis on digital technology and 21st century communication into his multiple companies. After graduating from Appalachian State University\, Mark Saunders became a full-time REALTOR® in2005. While working with clients to buy\, sell or rent their homes\, he realized how important it was for a REALTOR® to stay informed of the latest technology and use the tools available to their best advantage. Using technology to make the process more user-friendly for the client\, while bringing added success to the REALTOR®\, became his focus. He has turned that passion for technology into educational seminars for REALTORS®\, understanding that by helping others succeed\, it will bring greater success to the entire profession. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/protecting-yourself-from-the-cyber-enemy-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050906 CREATED:20230214T142754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T170541Z UID:10000016-1677229200-1677243600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | The Road to the Perfect Contract DESCRIPTION:4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation\nThe Road to the Perfect Contract is a class that every broker will benefit from! This course will decipher the many parts of the Buyer Agency Agreement and the Offer to Purchase and Contract. You’ll walk out with the full understanding of the requirements of proper representation\, tips on how to avoid miscommunication when entering into a Buyer Agency Agreement\, utilize forms properly\, and establish a working relationship with an unrepresented seller. \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation \n \n\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/the-road-to-the-perfect-contract/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR