NC REALTORS®

In-person | At Home With Diversity
2025-03-26 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®, 111 Realtors Way, Cary, NC, 27513
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

Lunch and snacks will be provided.
This class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & NAR’s Fair Housing Requirement
RRAR and Durham Association Member Registration: $60 (Includes CE)
Other Member Registration: $75 (Includes CE)
Audit Registration (for those that have the certification and just want CE hours): $25 (Includes CE)

Presented by

Tikola McCree

Tikola McCree is a dedicated real estate professional with North Group Real Estate in the Greater Charlotte Area and a proud soccer mom to her 16-year-old son. With nearly two decades in education, she has trained young artists and scholars, shaping her passion for mentorship and community empowerment.
A graduate of Rutgers University and Sarah Lawrence College, Tikola holds certifications in administration, special education, and movement for students with disabilities. She actively champions fair housing and diversity, serving as the 2024 Chair of the NC REALTORS® Diversity Committee, 2025 Vice Chair and 2026 Chair of the NAR Fair Housing Policy Committee, and President of the Charlotte Crown REALTIST Association (2022-2024). She also serves on the Canopy MLS Board of Directors and is part of NAR’s 2024 Leadership Academy.
Committed to fostering generational wealth, Tikola educates agents nationwide on serving diverse communities and the impact of policy on the industry, making her a leading voice in real estate advocacy and inclusion.

Virtual | The Nuts and Bolts of Property Management
2025-03-20 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.
During 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.

This class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & GRI designation
PMD Members (No CE): $40
PMD Members (With CE): $50
Members (No CE): $60
Members (With CE): $70

Presented by

Mark Saunders

Mark Saunders is a graduate of Appalachian State University and became a full-time REALTOR® in 2005.
He 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.
Mark has received a number of awards and forms of recognition in his career, which include:

2010 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication in the field of property management.
2013 National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network of the Year winner
2013 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the local association
2016 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Property Manager of the year,
2016 NC REALTOR® Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
2018 was selected to the 2018 Triad Business Journal 40 under 40 Business Leaders Class

Virtual | The Road to the Perfect Contract
2025-03-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.

This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation
Member Registration (No CE): $60
Member Registration (with CE): $70

Presented by

Patrice Willetts

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.
Patrice 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.

Appraisal | The Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR
2025-03-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | High Country Association of REALTORS®, 4469 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC, 28607
This course is designed to help prepare you for the new reporting process for all residential appraisal assignments. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as part of their ongoing commitment to ensure a smooth rollout of the new reports and updated dataset for all stakeholders, collaborated on this education to ensure consistent training to all appraisers completing appraisals for federally related mortgage transactions. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the updated dataset, adapt to the dynamic URAR, and fulfill your responsibilities effectively. Appraisers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the resources available to them from the GSEs, and while this course does not contain software-specific training, rest assured that all appraisal software providers must adhere to the same specifications laid out in this course.

Lunch provided
Instructor: Mel Black
7 Hour Appraisal CE Class
Registration: $175
Questions: Email shannon@highcountryrealtors.org

Appraisal | Valuation Law Symposium
2025-03-12 08:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Canopy REALTOR® Association, 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC, 28204
The 2025 NC Appraisal Institute Valuation Law Symposium offers appraisal professionals a two-day program focused on crucial legal and theoretical valuation aspects.

Webinar | AI Advantages for REALTORS®
2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work and live, offering tools that help REALTORS® run their businesses faster and more efficiently. Join expert instructor Craig Grant in this session to discover top ways to leverage Generative AI for automating tasks, improving communications, creating content, planning your business, marketing, and more. Explore cutting-edge tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DALL-E, Google Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot, MidJourney, Canva, Adobe, Grammarly, and others to unlock new possibilities and boost your productivity.
In this session, you will learn:

What Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT are
What are the best AI tools to use
How to best use them in your business
What are the legal and ethical concerns with AI and ChatGPT

Presented by

Craig Grant

The Real Estate Technology Institute

As the lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) of NAR’s upcoming rebuild of ePro, 2023 RIS Media Newsmaker as an Industry Futurist, over 150 in-person & virtual speaking engagements around the world each year, including sessions for NAR, several state conventions, franchises, CRS, & other key industry events, Craig Grant is considered one of the most sought-after technology, marketing & cybersecurity speakers around.
Whether it be at an industry event, in the classroom, or online via Zoom or the RETI.us portal, one thing that fuels Craig is to help today’s real estate professionals embrace and get over their fear of technology so that it can work for them and not against them.
As his motto, “Advanced Real Estate Technology & Marketing Instructed at a Pre-K Level” states, Craig is able to take extremely complicated topics & present them in a way that the average non-technical person not only understands but is able to apply & improve their business.
In addition to being the CEO of the Real Estate Technology Institute and RETI.us, the Real Estate Industry’s Home for Online Technology Education, Craig Grant is an avid sports fan & music lover who can be found watching and/or participating in events and concerts with friends.

Virtual | Future of Technology in Real Estate
2025-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Formerly “Protecting Yourself from the Cyber Enemy”
“The Future of Real Estate Technology and Ethics” is an in-depth course aimed at empowering real estate professionals with the expertise required to adapt to the changing technological environment. It highlights the critical aspects of protecting both personal and client data, comprehending the ethical considerations of AI in real estate, and responsibly utilizing technological tools. Furthermore, it delves into the progress in e-closings and their advantages for consumers. By course completion, students will be proficient in incorporating technology while maintaining ethical standards and complying with Real Estate Commission regulations.

This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation

Member Price (no CE): $60.00
Member Price (with CE): $70.00

Presented by

Mark Saunders

Mark Saunders is a graduate of Appalachian State University and became a full-time REALTOR® in 2005.
He 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.
Mark has received a number of awards and forms of recognition in his career, which include:

2010 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication in the field of property management.
2013 National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network of the Year winner
2013 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the local association
2016 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Property Manager of the year,
2016 NC REALTOR® Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
2018 was selected to the 2018 Triad Business Journal 40 under 40 Business Leaders Class

Mobile Mondays | January Forms Changes
2025-03-03 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Facebook
Understanding Edits to Forms 101-203 with John Wait
Join us on March 3 at 1 PM in the NC REALTORS® Mobile Mondays Closed Facebook group for an informative session with NC REALTORS® Legal Counsel John Wait. He’ll walk you through the recent edits to Forms 101, 201, 202, and 203. Get a clear overview of the changes, access the updated forms in the Forms Library, and learn how to stay compliant. Bring your questions and join the group to tune in to this session!
Join the Facebook Group (You must answer three questions before being approved.)

Presented by

John Wait
General Counsel

NC REALTORS®

John Wait joined NC REALTORS® in 2015. He previously worked solo at his own firm and clerked for several judges at the North Carolina Court of Appeals. When he’s not answering Hotline questions, he practices law at Martin & Gifford and enjoys playing soccer, mountain biking, road cycling, triathlons, and spending time with his family.
You can find John on:

Website

In-Person | Seller Representative Specialist Course
2025-02-27 09:00 - 2025-02-28 16:00 (America/New_York) | Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®, 21 Restaurant Ct., Asheville, North Carolina, 28805
This is a two-day course. Attendance is required on both days to complete the class.
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.
What You Gain:
The SRS Course will redefine your “normal” and reinvent the way you represent sellers. It provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.

Increase listings and grow your business
Demonstrate and communicate your value package to seller clients
Understand and apply the Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
Understand and comply with state license laws when representing sellers
Understand and apply methods, tools, and techniques to provide support and services that sellers want and need

*Completion of this class is a requirement for the SRS Designation. Additional requirements can be found here.

Lunch will be provided each day.
This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of Elective CE
Member Registration (With CE): $145.00
Registration (With CE): $185.00

Presented by

Maurice Taylor
Instructor/Owner

Vivid Real Estate Learning Center

Maurice Taylor has an expansive background of leadership, a passion for education, and a drive to continuously serve his community. As a retired Army Master Sergeant, who served in the military for 25 years, Maurice understands the importance of hard work and the dedication needed to meet goals.
In 2008, Maurice was named REALTOR® of the Year by the North Pulaski Board of REALTORS®. In 2011, he was named REALTOR® of the Year by the Little Rock Board of REALTORS®. He is a graduate of the Arkansas REALTORS® Association’s very first Graduate REALTORS® Leadership Academy (GRLA) class and has recently received this highly esteemed designation! Maurice currently serves as a Director-At-Large for the association.
Maurice is currently the Executive Broker of Coldwell Banker RPM Group-North Little Rock and is a real estate instructor and owner of Vivid Real Estate Learning Center. When he’s not working in real estate, Maurice serves on the North Little Rock City Council and enjoys spending time with his wife, Holli.

Virtual | Professional Standards/COE Training
2025-02-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join Stephanie Walker, an expert on the Code of Ethics and professional standards matters, in a one day (9:00am to 4:00 pm) long seminar covering the Code of Ethics and processes to enforce the Code.
About the Class: This class will cover the foundation of the Professional Standards process and the latest changes to the Code of Ethics. The class will provide advanced training on how to write a quality Findings of Fact and high-level training for Hearing Panel Chairpersons.
Who Should Attend? Anyone and everyone! While the Professional Standards Training has traditionally been aimed at members of local REALTOR® board/association BODs and Grievance and Professional Standards Committees, the class also fulfills the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) ethics training requirement.

This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & NAR’s Code of Ethics training

Presented by

Stephanie Walker
Owner/President

Stephanie Walker & Associates

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.
Her 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.

Virtual | Legal Risks in Real Estate
2025-02-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.

This class provides the following credit: 4 hours CE & GRI designation
Registration (with CE): $70.00
Registration (No CE): $60.00

Presented by

John Wait
General Counsel

NC REALTORS®

John Wait joined NC REALTORS® in 2015. He previously worked solo at his own firm and clerked for several judges at the North Carolina Court of Appeals. When he’s not answering Hotline questions, he practices law at Martin & Gifford and enjoys playing soccer, mountain biking, road cycling, triathlons, and spending time with his family.
You can find John on:

Website

Office Closed - President's Day
2025-02-17 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The NC REALTORS® offices will be closed in observance of President’s Day.

Virtual | Financing in Today’s Market
2025-02-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.

This class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & GRI designation
Member Registration (No CE): $60
Member Registration (with CE): $70

Presented by

Stephen Long

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.
Stephen 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.

Partner Webinar | IXACT Contact
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
From Connections to Closings:
Mastering the Art and Science of Turning Referrals Into Clients
Referrals are the backbone of a thriving business, representing trust, satisfaction, and loyalty. But turning connections into paying clients takes more than luck – it requires strategy.
Join NC REALTOR® Partner, IXACT Contact, for FROM CONNECTIONS TO CLOSINGS, an exclusive webinar where you’ll learn:

How referrals work and how to maximize their potential.
Strategies to build trust and encourage consistent, high-quality referrals.
A step-by-step framework for converting referrals into loyal clients.

This session is perfect for real estate professionals ready to elevate their referral game.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
By the end of this webinar, you’ll have the tools and insights to:

Leverage referrals strategically to drive sustainable business growth.
Develop authentic, meaningful connections within your network.
Implement proven techniques to cultivate a steady stream of referrals.

Referrals aren’t about luck – they’re about having a system. Learn how to build a system that works for your business.

Webinar | Legislative Wins: Turning Advocacy into REALTOR® Success
2025-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Discover how NC REALTORS®’ advocacy efforts are driving tangible results for your business and the housing industry. Join Cady Thomas, NC REALTORS® Chief Lobbyist, as she highlights key legislative victories that strengthen the market, support housing initiatives, and put money back in your pocket. Learn how RPAC helps us achieve these wins that are designed to help you thrive amidst ongoing challenges.

Presented by

Cady Thomas
Partner

Focus Public Affairs

Cady Thomas is a Partner with Focus Public Affairs and the Chief Lobbyist for NCR. From 2008-2018 Cady worked in-house with the North Carolina REALTORS®, ultimately promoted to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. In that role she was responsible for building and leading NCR’s government affairs department. Cady’s duties included legislative and regulatory lobbying, political fundraising and disbursement, independent expenditure engagement, grassroots development, and local government affairs assistance. She organized multimillion dollar political and issues campaigns, advanced intensive legislative goals, and facilitated one of the state’s largest political action committees.

CRE Core Concepts Series
2025-02-04 08:00 - 2025-02-11 12:30 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28208
The CRE Core Concepts Series (CCS) is designed to bring together a faculty of industry leaders and top producers to teach commercial real estate fundamentals. Five courses are offered over three weeks, allowing students to tend to business while learning concurrently. A certificate of completion is awarded to students who attend all five classes, but students are also welcome to sign up for individual courses.
These courses are intended for those relatively new to commercial real estate, but all experience levels are encouraged to sign up and participate. Brokers, developers, property managers, and administrators will all benefit from being exposed to the course materials, and real estate licenses are not required as a prerequisite unless they receive CE credit.

CI 103: User Decision Analysis for CIRE
2025-02-03 08:30 - 2025-02-06 16:30 (America/New_York) | Canopy REALTOR® Association, 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Utilize market and financial analysis skills for user space decisions, and apply cost-of-occupancy models for ownership and leasing. In CI 103, you’ll learn such advanced skills as how to perform a comparative lease analysis between competing assets, analyze a sale-leaseback to help a client generate capital from their owned real estate, and advise a client on a lease vs. purchase decision to facilitate an expansion.

Commercial Real Estate Negotiations
2025-01-31 08:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | UNC Charlotte Dubois Center, 320 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Learn in a traditional classroom environment.
Interact and network with other professionals in a collaborative, small-group setting.
Learn and apply the CCIM Interest-based Negotiations Model to your most challenging transactions.
Learn new, proven strategies to client acceptance that will get you out of the ‘high/low game’ and other tactics that can derail a successful transaction.

Event | Winter Leadership Meetings
2025-01-27 11:30 - 2025-01-31 13:30 (America/New_York) | Benton Convention Center, 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101

Partner Webinar | Wise Agent
2025-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap: Trends, Tools, and Tactics for Success
Kick off 2025 with Becoming a Wise Agent, a webinar series designed specifically for REALTORS® looking to stay ahead of the curve!
In this episode, Wise Agent CEO Brandon Wise, is joined by Mike and Bobby, #1 Title & Escrow team from Chicago Title! Together, these industry experts will uncover emerging trends, must-have tools, and proven strategies to give you the competitive edge you need in the year ahead.
Whether you’re aiming to strengthen client relationships or navigate market challenges, this session will be packed with actionable insights that can make a real impact on your business.

Office Closed - MLK Day
2025-01-20 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The NC REALTORS® offices will be closed in observance of MLK Day.

Virtual | Professional Standards/COE Training
2025-01-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE ALTERNATIVE DATES OF JANUARY 16, FEBRUARY 12 AND FEBRUARY 19 INSTEAD.
Join Stephanie Walker, an expert on the Code of Ethics and professional standards matters, in a one day (9:00am to 4:00 pm) long seminar covering the Code of Ethics and processes to enforce the Code.
About the Class: This class will cover the foundation of the Professional Standards process and the latest changes to the Code of Ethics. The class will provide advanced training on how to write a quality Findings of Fact and high-level training for Hearing Panel Chairpersons.
Who Should Attend? Anyone and everyone! While the Professional Standards Training has traditionally been aimed at members of local REALTOR® board/association BODs and Grievance and Professional Standards Committees, the class also fulfills the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) ethics training requirement.

This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & NAR’s Code of Ethics training

Presented by

Stephanie Walker
Owner/President

Stephanie Walker & Associates

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.
Her 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.

Office Closed - Winter Holidays
2024-12-23 08:30 - 2025-01-02 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The NC REALTORS® offices will be closed in observance of the winter holidays.

Webinar | Racial Valuation Bias 2.0: An Attorney’s UPDATED Perspective
2024-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
This webinar is intended to provide an updated overview of discrimination lawsuits and enforcement investigations in both state and federal courts as well as before government regulators. Both residential and commercial appraisers are facing claims of bias and discrimination in appraising. This webinar discussion will highlight developments in the bias and discrimination claims as well as attempts to mitigate risk.
At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand the evolving nature of bias and discrimination claims and how those claims intersect with their individual areas of valuation practice.
Attempt to mitigate risk and employ strategies to avoid claims of bias and/or discrimination in their practice.

Note:

Hosted by the NC REALTORS® Appraisal Committee
This session will be recorded.
Registration is complimentary, yet required.

Presented by

Craig Capilla
Attorney

Franklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla, LLC

Craig Capilla is a trial lawyer with Franklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla, LLC, concentrating his practice in a wide range of civil litigation, including professional liability and commercial claims. He has successfully defended residential and commercial appraisers, appraisal firms, and appraisal management companies accused of negligence or improper activity in their valuation services. Craig has also represented numerous licensed professionals in state licensing matters including real estate brokers, real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies, mortgage loan originators and brokers, and others. He has represented clients in both state and federal lawsuits as well as licensing matters in a number of states including Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Maryland, Idaho, Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Tennessee, Delaware, and California. Craig is authorized to practice law in Illinois, Wisconsin, several Federal districts, the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, and is a member of the trial bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

In-Person | Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®)
2024-12-09 09:00 - 2024-12-10 16:30 (America/New_York) | Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, 2412 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28305
This in-depth, two-day course is designed to equip real estate professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to excel as a Buyer’s Agent. This comprehensive program has been thoughtfully updated to address the evolving landscape of the real estate industry, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of today’s market. Enhance your expertise and elevate your practice by mastering the principles of buyer representation.

This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE
Registration: Free

Presented by

Mark Given

Mark has been changing businesses and improving lives for nearly four decades. He has shared Leadership Training, Sales Mastery and Trust Based Philosophy systems with thousands of people just like you and has worked with hundreds of businesses across the world. Audiences and students say that Mark’s speaking and teaching delivery is timely, relevant, witty, engaging, funny, cutting edge and a breath of fresh air.

In-Person | Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®)
2024-12-09 00:00 - 2024-12-10 23:59 (America/New_York) | Johnston County Association of REALTORS®, 709 S Third Street, Smithfield, NC, 27577
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course will give you the professional tools and knowledge to be an advocate and guide for your buyer-clients.
Recently updated with new information and research relevant to today’s market, the ABR® Designation Course explores every aspect of residential real estate transactions from a buyer’s perspective. Learn how to attract more buyer-clients and elevate your services to ensure you are meeting all your fiduciary responsibilities when representing buyers. After completion of the course, you’ll be on your way to earning the Accredited Buyer’s Representation (ABR®) Designation.

Meals/snacks will be provided
This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE
Registration (with CE): $10

Presented by

Patrice Willetts

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.
Patrice 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.

In-Person | Sticking to the Code of Ethics
2024-12-05 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | NC REALTORS® Greensboro Headquarters, 4511 Weybridge Lane, Greensboro, NC, 27407
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.

This class provides the following credit: 4 hours CE, GRI designation & NAR’s Code of Ethics training requirement
Member Registration (No CE): $60
Member Registration (with CE): $70
Non-Member Registration (No CE): $70
Non-Member Registration (with CE): $80

Presented by

Bill Gallagher
Instructor/Founder

Superior School of Real Estate

Broker, CDEI, DREI, GRI, B.S. Business, Wake Forest University
With over three decades of real estate industry experience, there’s hardly a law, issue, or definition Bill doesn’t know. He has built a successful career in real estate through the unique combination of education and entertainment. Graduates have benefited from his practical advice and proven strategies, presented with an upbeat, engaging style that inspires a passion for the business and a desire for professional excellence.
After graduating from Wake Forest University in three years with a BS in Business from the School of Business and Accountancy, he returned to his native Charlotte to begin his real estate career. Within a few years, he rose in the ranks to become Broker-In-Charge for Merrill Lynch Realty while teaching pre-licensing and broker courses at Mingle School of Real Estate and ethics in new member orientation for the Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association. His outstanding service to the community and the REALTOR® community was recognized when Bill received the 2006 REALTOR® of the Year award for the Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association. In 1998, Bill was promoted to President of Career Development for Prudential Carolinas Realty and opened Bill Gallagher School of Real Estate under the Prudential umbrella. Bill opened Superior School of Real Estate in 2005.
With more than 20 outstanding instructors and staff, Bill remains one of the school’s most sought-after speakers. He assisted in the development of a 1,250 question tutorial CD and created a 10-hour audio CD reviewing the state exam syllabus test topics. Bill’s instructor passage rate, for students taking the NC real estate exam for the first time, has been proven consistently at the top of the list. His approach in pre-licensing instruction continues to yield impressive results as evidenced by Superior School of Real Estate’s passage rate. Bill consistently teaches approximately 23,000 continuing education registrants in classes offered at Superior School and REALTOR® Associations across the state. As the winner of many awards and recognitions from professional trade organizations and industry peers, Bill continues to focus on the key benefit of his fun, informative approach to professional education: Laugh and Learn.
