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: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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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:20260530T060252 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