BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NC REALTORS® - ECPv6.15.16.1//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20240530T205449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T210236Z UID:10000161-1730460600-1730467800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:FRIENDSGIVING - 3rd Annual International Day of Friendship Lunch DESCRIPTION:International Day of Friendship will be a “pot-luck” style lunch. Bring a food to share that represents your culture or some food that is important to and representative of you. Be sure to handle all food in a sanitary way. You are responsible to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Please bring your own serving utensils for your dish. You should plan to create a sign/tent card with your name and a brief description of what you are sharing and why you chose to share it. Feel free to dress the part to match the culture you are representing. Tableware and beverages will be provided. \nEntertainment will be provided by AM rOdeO\, an acoustic pop duo. You may have seen them at Print Works Bistro every Wednesday night during “Mussels-Wine-Music”. Members are Jessica Mashburn Vocals & Keyboards and Evan Olson-Guitar\, Bass\, Drums\, & Vocals. \nThis event is available to members of the Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association only. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/110124-grra-friendsgiving/ LOCATION:Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association\, 23 Oak Branch Drive\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27407 CATEGORIES:DEI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20241018T151652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T151657Z UID:10000190-1730971800-1730975400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Partner Webinar | RentSpree DESCRIPTION:Level Up Your Business with Rentals \nNow is the best time to leverage the competitive rental market and level up your real estate business!  Join RentSpree on Thursday\, November 7th at 9:30 AM EST to learn the value of rental listings\,  prospecting strategies\, and how to streamline your processes. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/110724-rentspree-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/021524Rentspreewebinar_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20240507T184735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T160030Z UID:10000139-1731402000-1731416400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Legal Risks in Real Estate DESCRIPTION:WE’RE SORRY! THIS CLASS IS FULL. \nReal 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\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours CE & GRI designation \nPrice (with CE): $70.00\nPrice (No CE): $60.00 \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n John Wait\n General Counsel \n \n NC REALTORS® \n \n \n 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. \nYou can find John on: \n\nWebsite URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/111224-legal-risks-in-real-estate/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI,Legal & Ethics,NAR Lawsuits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/LegalRisksinRealEstate_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20240530T165858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T201449Z UID:10000153-1731574800-1731589200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Future of Technology in Real Estate DESCRIPTION:Formerly “Protecting Yourself from the Cyber Enemy” \n“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. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation \n\nMember Price (no CE): $60.00\nMember Price (with CE): $70.00\nNon-member Price (no CE): $70.00\nNon-member Price (with CE): $80.00\n\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/111424-future-of-technology-in-real-estate/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/TheFutureofTechnologyinRealEstate_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20240925T192031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T192034Z UID:10000186-1732006800-1732118400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | 2024 Mediation Training DESCRIPTION:“Unlock the Power of Negotiation with Expert Mediation Training!” \nAre you ready to take your negotiation skills to the next level and close deals with greater ease? Our Mediation Training\, led by industry expert Stephanie Walker\, is designed to empower you with powerful mediation techniques that make you a more effective negotiator in every aspect of real estate—and beyond. Focused on the REALTOR® Mediation Model\, this course equips you to resolve disputes within the REALTOR® organization\, workplace\, with agents\, clients\, and even in personal relationships. \nWhether you’re looking to sharpen your conflict resolution skills\, diffuse office disputes\, or simply become a more persuasive negotiator\, this training is tailored to your needs. Plus\, these invaluable skills are just as effective in settings like church groups\, youth sports teams\, clubs\, and even family dynamics! \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE \nLimited to 45 participants \nMember Registration (No CE): $50\nMember Registration (with CE): $75 \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/111924-mediation-training/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Legal & Ethics,Ombudsman ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/MediationTraining_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20241101T191244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T171936Z UID:10000194-1732190400-1732194000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Webinar | NC Commercial State of Business DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be a review of the current economy with a focus on the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts and their potential impact on the CRE market. \nViewers will learn about: \n\nInsights into the performance of the major CRE sectors\, both nationally and within NC.\nEmployment\, population and migration trends that are expected to affect commercial real estate across the state\, especially in key metro areas.\nEconomic forecast and outlook for the state of NC.\n\nNote: \n\nHosted by the NC REALTORS® Commercial Committee\nThere will be a Q&A Session with Nadia.\nThis session will be recorded.\nRegistration is required yet complimentary.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Nadia Evangelou\n Senior Economist and Director of Real Estate Research \n \n National Association of REALTORS® \n \n \n Nadia Evangelou is Senior Economist and Director of Real Estate Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. Her research focuses on the effect of economic\, demographic and industry conditions on the current state and outlook of the residential and commercial real estate markets. Nadia oversees the production of NAR’s proprietary housing market data\, including NAR’s monthly existing and pending home sales indices\, housing affordability and quarterly local market reports. She also manages policy research\, leading research projects on topics including how federal\, state and local policies impact the real estate market. Her research and insights have been featured by major media outlets. In 2022\, Nadia was named one of the Housing Wire’s 2022 Rising Stars. \nNadia holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University\, as well as advanced degrees in International European Economics and Public Administration. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/112124-commercial-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Commercial ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/112124CSB_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20240919T153618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T145753Z UID:10000202-1732525200-1732638600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-Person | Seller Representative Specialist Course DESCRIPTION:This is a two-day course. Attendance is required on both days to complete the class. \nThe 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. \nWhat You Gain: \nThe 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. \n\nIncrease listings and grow your business\nDemonstrate and communicate your value package to seller clients\nUnderstand and apply the Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice\nUnderstand and comply with state license laws when representing sellers\nUnderstand and apply methods\, tools\, and techniques to provide support and services that sellers want and need\n\n*Completion of this class is a requirement for the SRS Designation. Additional requirements can be found here. \n\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided. \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of Elective CE \nRegistration (No CE): $170.00\nRegistration (With CE): $180.00 \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/112524-seller-representative-specialist-course/ LOCATION:Keller Williams Crystal Coast\, 5420 Hwy 70 W\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557 CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,NAR Lawsuits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/SRS-Course_FeatureImage2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20240925T193101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T195047Z UID:10000187-1732611600-1732626000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | 2024 Ombudsman Training DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an engaging\, virtual training experience tailored exclusively for NC REALTORS® members!   \nThis free\, half-day online session\, led by expert instructor Stephanie Walker\, introduces you to the role of an Ombudsman–your secret weapon for resolving disputes swiftly and effortlessly. \nThrough this interactive course\, you’ll master the art of clear communication and learn how to handle conflicts like a pro\, all from the comfort of a phone call.** \n**Specifically designed to meet NAR requirements\, this program empowers you with essential problem-solving strategies that can prevent issues from escalating into formal ethics complaints.  Don’t miss your chance to boost your skills\, strengthen your reputation\, and handle real estate challenges with confidence and finesse.  Sign up now and elevate your professional game! \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/112124-ombudsman-training/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Legal & Ethics,Ombudsman ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/OmbudsmanTraining_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T034420 CREATED:20231205T194933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T215207Z UID:10000080-1732782600-1732899600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Office Closed - Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:The NC REALTORS® offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/office-closed-thanksgiving-2024/ CATEGORIES:Office Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/Thanksgiving_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR