Growth is an important part of every real estate professional’s personal development. Without growth, you can become stagnant and irrelevant. NC REALTORS® membership provides multiple opportunities, across the state and online, for our members to grow in their profession, business, and life. By earning specialty designations, staying on top of the latest real estate trends and best practices, and participating in continuing education opportunities, you can increase your earning potential and build better relationships with your clients.
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In today’s competitive business environment, it often takes more than just motivation and initiative to succeed. Earning the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a trusted resource who has in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals of real estate. GRI is the most recognized professional designation in the real estate industry.
The GRI Designation consists of 60 hours; 48 of which are from a combination of live and online courses. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of our members as well as educational standards established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Live classes are hosted by local associations throughout the state, while the online classes can be taken at any time.
As you can see, the program provides great tools and education to improve your business and sharpen your skills as a REALTOR®. Contact Savanna Reagin with any questions about GRI.
The WHS Certification Program provides Real Estate Professionals with the knowledge of available programs and resources to assist workforce housing buyers while enhancing their skills, expertise, and versatility in the field of real estate.
In order to be certified as a Workforce Housing Specialist, real estate professionals must complete 20 hours of coursework within 18 months consisting of Core Courses and Electives.
Graduates are required to recertify on an annual basis in order to keep their Workforce Housing Specialist title and remain on the Housing Foundation website.
Core Courses:
Qualifying Electives (Must total 8 hours or more):
Application for Certification
After completing the WHS Program Requirements, real estate professionals will need to submit an application along with a $50.00 Application Fee. Once approved as a WHS, graduates will receive a certificate, pin, and will be listed as a specialist on the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation website.
Submit your Workforce Housing Specialist Certification Application Here.
Workforce Housing Specialists must complete a total of 4 Credits of the following options on an annual basis. Recertification Application and a $25.00 fee must be submitted by the end of the CE Year (June 10th 2020)
Submit your Workforce Housing Specialist Recertification Application Here.
Alternative Track
Members have the option of attaining their WHS certification through a similar program offered by the Charlotte Regional REALTOR Association’s Housing Opportunity Foundation. For more information about this program, please go to https://www.carolinarealtors.com/resourcesublevel/foundation/whcp or contact the Foundation at bryan.leitch@carolinahome.com.
Scholarships
In order to assist with the cost of courses, the North Carolina REALTORS® Housing Foundation is offering Reimbursement Scholarships on a quarterly basis. Click here to apply for a scholarship.
Questions? Please contact Savanna Reagin at sreagin@ncrealtors.org or 336-808-4239.
Whether you are new to real estate or have a thriving business, your own professional development can keep your skills at the top level. We make it easy on you and your busy schedule by offering an array of online learning options through the National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils. Explore the Online Course Catalog
NAR offers monthly promotions and discounts on online courses each month. Check out this month’s promo!
Online Course Discounts: March
25% Off Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Courses
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Course establishes a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help you succeed as a seller´s representative. This course is specifically designed to help you to 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 to provide the support and services that sellers want and need, and conduct an effective seller counseling session. Get started today!
25% Off Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification Course
When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. This certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support. The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification Course will teach learners how to provide the real estate services−at any stage in the service member´s military career−that meet the needs of this niche market and win future referrals.
25% Off Moving with Pets
With the millions of pets and animals in homes across the country, it is only natural that they have an impact on the buying and selling decisions of their owners. This online course will help you provide best−in−class service to this significant subset of clients. Through the Moving with Pets Course, you will have a broader understanding in several areas, such as helping clients evaluate their real estate needs with pet−related amenities and learning value−add strategies and techniques to assist pet−owning clients during the home buying and selling process.
BONUS: 50% discount on the At Home With Diversity certification
From now until June 30, 2020, all members can earn the At Home With Diversity (AHWD) online certification for just $49.99 (a $50 savings). Sign Me Up
Live Courses Also Available
NC REALTORS® also offers certain designation & certification live courses throughout the year. Visit our calendar to find a course near you.
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* = Counts towards Graduate REALTOR® Institute Designation (GRI)
^ = Counts towards Workforce Housing Specialist Certification (WHS)
~ = Fulfills NAR’s Code of Ethics Requirement
Online Course Discounts: March
25% Off Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Courses
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Course establishes a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help you succeed as a seller´s representative. This course is specifically designed to help you to 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 to provide the support and services that sellers want and need, and conduct an effective seller counseling session. Get started today!
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of no less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within three-year cycles. The three-year requirement is new, and background information on the change is available. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Training may be completed through local REALTOR® associations or through another method, such as home study, correspondence, classroom courses, or online courses. Local Associations track member training requirements. Please contact your local association for help in identifying your current training requirements. Local Board Directory.
The current deadline for this cycle is December 31, 2021.
Below are the cycle dates for the Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Training must be completed at any time during these established cycles. Failure to complete training during any cycle will lead to suspension of membership for the January and February immediately following the cycle deadline, with termination of membership starting March 1 after the cycle deadline.
Current Cycle
January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021
Future Cycles
January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024
REALTORS® can complete their Code of Ethics Training Requirement through any approved COE Training course, or through the NC REALTORS® course offerings below:
Set sail with NC REALTORS® on the world’s largest cruise ship for our CE at Sea educational adventure. Not only will you explore the Caribbean with your NC REALTORS® colleagues, but you’ll also get the unique opportunity to complete your annual Continuing Education at sea.
The North Carolina Real Estate Educational Foundation, Inc. (NC REEF) is the real estate educational resource for REALTORS®, non-licensees and consumers in North Carolina. Through original video tutorials, scholarships and other content, NC REEF elevates the real estate profession through education.
Rachel BransonContact Rachel Branson for help with: Professional Development opportunities, Speaking at an NC REALTORS® event, North Carolina Real Estate Educational Foundation, Inc. (NC REEF).
Savanna ReaginContact Savanna Reagin for help with: Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Workforce Housing Specialist Program.
