NC REALTORS®

3rd Annual Fair Housing Luncheon
2024-04-11 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Best Western Ballroom, 770 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC, 27215, United States
Hosted by: Burlington Alamance County Association of REALTORS®
11:45 AM: Buffet
12:00 PM: Program
There will be a brief workshop and interactive session on Fair Housing followed by a guest speaker, Allan Hunt, City of Greensboro.
Allen Hunt serves as the Equal Opportunity Specialist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, tasked with investigating allegations of discrimination in housing and lending to eliminate housing discrimination. He is also the Primary Compliance Officer for the City of Greensboro. Hunt has over 15 years of experience managing compliance investigations, mediations, and community development programming. He is the Human Rights Fair Housing Officer for the city. For more information or inquiries, contact Allen Hunt at 336-373-2038.

In-Person: Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
2024-04-11 13:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Habitat for Humanity, Johann Newcomb Event Center, 1840 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC, 28054
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.

This class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE
Registration (with CE): $30
Questions? Contact Jenny Hackett at jenny@gastonrealtors.com or 704-867-4826.

In-Person: Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
2024-04-17 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®, 200 Preston Rd Ste 100, Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.

This class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE
Registration (with CE): $60
Registration (no CE): $50
Questions? Contact Heather Greene at heather@jbornc.com.

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 | Commercial General Update
2024-04-17 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Hosted by: Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS®
This is the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s 2023-2024 Commercial General Update course for the renewal period July 1, 2023 through June 10, 2024.
Topics discussed include:

NCREC Top Complaints
NCREC On Your Side FAQs
Challenges of a Changing Market
Legislative Desk: Law and Rules Updates
Lifestyles Desk: Licensing and Education

Registration Fee: $75
*** If a BIC or broker who is “BIC Eligible” takes the General Update, CE credit will be given, but BIC status/eligibility will be lost.

Partner Webinar | Listing Presentation Updates for a shifting real estate landscape
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
With all the media attention around the real estate industry and recent settlement announcement, we’ve found that sellers have more and more varied questions and concerns than ever before. As we head into the busy season, we need to prepare to answer these questions.
On Thursday, April 18th at 12pm ET The Paperless Agent is going to share the Listing Presentation updates and new scripts we’re using to build trust and earn business now.

RCASENC Lunch & Learn
2024-04-23 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cape Fear REALTORS®, 1826 Sir Tyler Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, 28405
Meeting Location: Class Room & Conference Room (Downstairs 1st Door on the Rt)
RCA’s Q2 Lunch & Learn educational opportunity is being provided by Terracon! The topic is: Brownfields, Revitalizing Communities.

Virtual | Commercial BIC Update
2024-04-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Staying on the Right Path : REALTOR® Code of Ethics
Hosted by: Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS®
All brokers want to do things right, whether it is following the license law or abiding by the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics. This course has case studies in different areas dealing with different challenges. It does not matter if the broker is from a large or small market, in an urban or rural setting, or is residential or commercial or both – all brokers will relate to most if not all of the situations presented. Presented by Cindy Chandler, CRE, CCIM.
Registration Fee: $75

NC CCIM 2nd Annual Chari-Tee Auction
2024-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst, 85 Glasgow Drive, Pinehurst, NC, 28374
Cost to attend the Chari-Tee Auction is $65 only. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and The CCIM Foundation.
2024 NC CCIM Tee It Up for Charity Golf Tournament registration includes the cost of the Chari-Tee Auction. (no additional registration required)

2024 NC CCIM Tee It Up for Charity Golf Tournament
2024-04-29 10:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst, 85 Glasgow Drive, Pinehurst, NC, 28374
Join the North Carolina CCIM Chapter along with Former Professional Basketball Player Rasheed Wallace as we Tee It Up for Charity. ~Rain or Shine~
10:30am Registration
11:30am Shotgun Start
Golf Tournament registration includes the cost of the Chari-Tee Auction. (no additional registration required)

RCASENC CE Elective: What is IRC 1031 Exchange & How to Apply It
2024-04-30 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Cape Fear REALTORS®, 1826 Sir Tyler Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, 28405
Meeting Location: Ballroom A&B & Terraces A&B
Commercial Members this 4-hour CE elective is just for you! Join us IN-PERSON for “What is IRC 1031 Exchange and How To Apply It” will be led by instructor John Starling here in the ballroom at Terraces Tuesday, April 30th at 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:00 am.
This is a FREE 4-hour CE course for RCA Members!
This course outlines a procedure for postponing the recognition of taxes on capital gain income upon disposition of real estate held for business or for investment.
IT EXPLAINS:

Which properties qualify for non-recognition treatment
How an exchange transaction actually works
How easy it is to postpone the payment of taxes and
What you need to do to comply with the tax code and the regulations
How to eliminate unnecessary taxes,
How to retain all of your profit and equity, and
How to get, in effect, an interest-free loan from the Federal government.

There is no reason to pay any of your hard-earned profit to Uncle Sam in the form of tax on CAPITAL GAINS as long as you intend to invest all of your current equity in other qualifying property.

CCIM - CI 101: Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
2024-04-30 08:30 - 2024-05-03 16:30 (America/New_York) | Canopy REALTOR® Association, 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC, 28204
CI 101 is a bedrock class for real estate practitioners at a time when risk mitigation, pricing, and cycle assurance have become critical to investors. CI 101 introduces the CCIM Cash Flow Model, a tool for ensuring your investment decisions are based on wise finance fundamentals. During the course, you will learn how to use key financial concepts such as Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV), Cap Rate, Capital Accumulation, and the Annual Growth Rate of Capital to compare different types of commercial real estate investments.

Tuition:

$1,299 for CCIM Institute members
$1,599 for REALTORS®
$1,899 for non-members

In-Person: Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
2024-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®, 1830 Eastchester Dr, High Point, NC, 27265
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.

Lunch provided
This class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE
Registration: $30
Questions? Contact Lisia Amburn at lisia@hprar.org or 336-819-6381.

Virtual | Military Relocation Professional
2024-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
North 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.

This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of Elective CE
Member: $100.00
Member (with CE): $110.00
Non-Member: $130.00
Non-Member (with CE): $140.00

CRCBR: BICUp Commercial Version (CE Approved)
2024-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28208
The 2023-24 Commercial Broker-in-Charge Update Course (BICUp) satisfies the mandatory update course for brokers-in-charge who wish to remain broker-in-charge as of July 1, 2024, for the 2024-25 licensing period. It is a modified version of the standard BICUp which uses commercially relevant content and examples. Only licensees who are brokers-in-charge or broker-in-charge eligible will receive credit for this course.
Instructor: Cindy Chandler

CRCBR: GenUp Commercial Version (CE Approved)
2024-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28208
The 2023-2024 Commercial GenUp will provide commission updates about requirements, revised rules and laws, selected topics, licensing and education review, and more.
Instructor: Cheryl Crawford

Partner Webinar | DO AudioTours™
2024-05-15 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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Join this 45-minute webinar to hear inspiring success stories & quick tip demonstrations. Their AI-powered audio tours offer a multi-language experience to showcase properties like never before.
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Real Estate Business with AI DO AudioTours™.

CRCBR: Material Facts in Commercial Real Estate (CE Approved Elective)
2024-05-15 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28208
This course explores those issues which arise in commercial real estate. NC licensees are required to discover and disclose material facts. What ARE material facts and which ones must a Broker discover and disclose?
The course thoroughly covers NC’s license law, touches on many different situations, and has detailed case studies for the Broker to discuss and decide what the brokers in the case studies should do. A real life, fast paced interactive risk management course for ALL Commercial Brokers.
Instructor: Cindy Chandler

Partner Webinar | Wise Agent
2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
How to Build and Maintain a Profitable Real Estate Referral Network
During this webinar, you’ll discover invaluable strategies for leveraging your existing CRM system to develop and sustain referral networks – all at no extra cost! Don’t miss out on this chance to optimize your resources and expand your network for unprecedented success in your real estate endeavors.
Speakers:

Eleni Sommerschield, Chief Operating Officer at Wise Agent
Asher Cohen, Founder of BUYAZRE at Realty One Group

TCAR’s 1st Annual Cornhole Cup
2024-05-16 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | R&D Brewing, 1399 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Who will be the boss of the toss? Who will master the trash stalk? Find out May 16th at the event of the ear!
$100 Team of 2
$20 Non-Participant

In-Person | Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist
2024-05-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®, 21 Restaurant Ct., Asheville, North Carolina, 28805
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.
*Completion of the following will make you eligible for the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist Certification, awarded by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Successfully complete the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist class
Be in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS®
Complete the application and submit a one-time fee of $97.50

This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of Elective CE
Class Only: $175.00
Class + 4 hours of Elective CE: $200.00

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.

In-Person | National Real Estate Ethics Day
2024-05-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC REALTORS® Greensboro Headquarters, 4511 Weybridge Lane, Greensboro, NC, 27407
Course Name: REALTOR® Code of Ethics: Conversion Using the Code
Understanding the Code of Ethics and its requirements makes us better REALTORS®. This course will walk REALTORS® through the articles of the Code with emphasis on the most misunderstood and/or are most violated. Bringing the very best presentation to our buyer and seller clients is our number one goal and following the Code can help you do that. This course provides REALTORS® with a reliable reference for guidance in dealing with complex situations in today’s day to day practice of real estate.
Limited to 20 people.
Lunch provided.

Registration Fee: $20
This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & NAR’s Code of Ethics training
For a virtual experience, contact your local board to register!

RCASENC Micro-Networking Event
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Native Fine Diner, 907 Dickinson Ave., Greenville, NC, 27834
Join NC CCIM and RCASENC for an evening of connections, collaboration, and growth! This event is designed to help you expand your network, foster meaningful relationships, and discover new opportunities in a casual environment in Greenville at Native Fine Diner.

Office Closed - Memorial Day
2024-05-27 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The NC REALTORS® offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

CRCBR: Staying on the Right Path
2024-05-29 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | thExchange, 5501-77 Center Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217
All brokers want to do things right, whether it is following the license law or abiding by the Code of Ethics of REALTORS®. This course has case studies in different areas dealing with different challenges. It does not matter if the broker is from a large or small market, in an urban or rural setting, or is residential or commercial or both – all brokers will relate to most if not all of the situations presented.
This class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & NAR’s Code of Ethics training

NC REALTORS® Give Back
2024-06-01 00:00 - 2024-06-09 23:59 (America/New_York)
NC REALTORS® Give Back is a way for local associations and their members to come together and participate in a housing-related service project in their area. This annual initiative began in June 2019 by the William C. Bass Leadership Academy and continues on now under the management of the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation—NC REALTORS® housing opportunity foundation.
This year, we’re taking it to the next level and joining NAR’s REALTOR® Volunteer Days on June 1-9, 2024. That gives you a whole week of REALTOR® volunteering opportunities! Together, we can make a real difference by serving our neighbors and strengthening our communities.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
Contact your local association for projects and activities planned in your area.
You can see a list of projects happening around the state under the Discussions tab in this Facebook event.
If you have any questions or want to share your event details, please email Kentia Smith at ksmith@ncrealtors.org.

Event | Legislative Meetings
2024-06-02 15:30 - 2024-06-05 15:30 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Sheraton Hotel, 421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join your peers to hear about issues that will impact REALTORS® and the North Carolina real estate industry. The meetings wrap up with Legislative Day at the General Assembly when hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state walk the halls of the legislature and talk to their elected representatives in the House and Senate. Registration is free.
Legislative Day: June 5
EVENT DETAILS

In-person | At Home With Diversity
2024-06-03 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707
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

This class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE
Registration: $75
DRAR Members: $60
DRAR Members: click here to register
Non-DRAR Members: Email services@durhamrealtors.org to register.
Questions? Contact Shelia Willis at shelia@durhamrealtors.org or 919-403-2117.

Presented by

Kandyce Ellis

Kandyce is a seasoned real estate instructor and business therapist who has helped real estate licensees in North Carolina and across the country, start and strengthen their real estate careers. She understands that her students and clients need individualized strategies for every situation – from teaching a pre-licensing class, establishing agent growth through training, or facilitating continuing education programs.
Kandyce has worked in multiple roles during the past two decades. But currently she is focused on creating educational experiences that can help real estate professionals find the path toward business fulfillment. Having achieved multiple certifications and designations, she is most proud of achieving her DREI (Distinguished Real Estate Instructor) and the CDEI (Certified Distance Education Instructor). Kandyce proudly holds her degree in Communication Studies from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
When she is not educating licensees, Kandyce can be found continuing to learn about any topics that catch her attention. She is a licensed NC Auctioneer, a former belly dancer, and a current lover of any type of tech toy she can get her hands on.

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Ally Certification Course
2024-06-13 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Canopy REALTOR® Association, 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC, 28204
This thought-provoking and interactive session will help you develop a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and provide you with knowledge on how to work with potential homebuyers and sellers who identify as part of the community. Intended for straight Allies, this course will open your eyes to discrimination issues LGBTQ+ clients face and help you start your journey in building cultural competency. Unconscious bias creeps into human interactions when you don’t even realize it. Increase your understanding of the LGBTQ community. Learn what makes a good ally and how to respectfully engage with LGBTQ+ home buyers.

Registration Deadline: 6/11/2024
Canopy Members:

$30 First 50 Members
$75 after 50 enrollments

Non-Members: $75

ICSC Local Illinois
2024-06-18 13:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Village Links of Glen Ellyn, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
Join Marketplaces Industry professionals at this exciting networking event that kicks off with golfing at Village Links of Glen Ellyn. Then get updates on retail and real estate trends from local experts, and connect with colleagues and industry leaders for opportunities to advance your goals.

Latino Mortgage Panel
2024-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707
Financing options for non-citizens and ITIN borrowers
Email services@durhamrealtors.org by June 15 to register.
