Look for a special edition of eHeadlines soon with information on how to donate supplies to assist people impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Q4 Canopy MLS fee and Supra Key fee invoices are due TOMORROW, Oct. 1. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard. Avoid late fees by paying on or before Tues., Oct., 1.
1 | Vote Yes for City Bonds and support the future of Charlotte
Charlotte voters will have the chance to support a $400 million bond referendum in the upcoming general election. The bond package includes $100 million for affordable housing, $238.3 million for transportation, and $61.7 million for neighborhood improvements. Early voting starts on Thurs., Oct. 17.Read more about the bonds and how they impact the future of Charlotte.
2 | Rental Beast launched last week in Canopy MLS
Canopy members now have access to Rental Beast, an elevated platform designed to help real estate professionals grow their businesses and expand their homebuyer pipelines through rentals. Rentals are often the first step toward homeownership. Whether you're a new or seasoned real estate professional, we think you’ll find Rental Beast makes it easier to close rental deals quickly while growing a pipeline of future homebuyers.
3 | August 2024 press releases reflecting Housing Activity for all regions have been posted
The August 2024 Charlotte region press release has been posted to CarolinaHome.com, and CanopyGrabandGrow.com. Use the release, talking points, and infographics to jump-start conversations in your blog posts, videos, and social media!
4 | Support Strides for Shelter 5K and 4th Quarter $35 Donation Campaign
Register for Strides for Shelter to Help Build a Home for a Veteran.
Did you know that veterans are 50% more likely to be homeless than other Americans? If you want to be part of the solution, please support Strides for Shelter. This is an opportunity for Realtors® to tell clients about the great philanthropic work you are supporting. Invite your clients to join us at McAlpine Park on Sat., Oct. 19. Sign up today at www.StridesForShelter5k.com.
Watch a special message from Charisma Southerland, 2024 President. Hear more about how your $35 donation makes an impact.
5 | Class is in Session! Here are Four Ways to Increase your Knowledge in October
1. Attend the Charlotte Region Housing Market Update Join Canopy Realtor® members and members of the Charlotte Regional Mortgage Lenders Association, in person for a Charlotte Region Housing Market Update, on Thurs., Oct. 3, 2024. Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? Are prices falling or will they continue to rise? Find out the answers to these questions and more, when Magda Esola, 2024 Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS President-Elect presents current housing data, trends, and insights to help you determine what the housing market has in store for the remainder of 2024.
Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast | 9:30-10 a.m.
2. Take the At Home with Diversity (AHWD®) Certification course and grow your biz! Get your NC CE elective credit and learn best practices rooted in inclusion and equity with the At Home with Diversity (AHWD®) course on Tues., Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This certification covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build a business in today’s multicultural real estate market. This course includes four hours of NC CE elective credit and also counts as an ABR® and/or CIPS designation elective. Discount alert! Only $30 for Members.
3. Be part of Canopy’s first DIA E3 Summit Canopy’s Diversity and Inclusion Alliance E3 Summit will highlight the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the real estate industry and address the importance of fostering inclusive culture in firms.
Powerhouse speakers and panelists will discuss how to reach underrepresented buyers, incorporate inclusive marketing strategies to build your business, and present statistics highlighting market opportunities. This event is Wed., Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and is $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and reception.
4. Take the "10 Things You Need to Know about Land" course Want to learn more about buying and selling land? Join author and real estate professional Cheryl Sain who will teach you what you need to know when selling a lot or land. This in-person class is Wed., Oct. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes four NC CE elective credit hours.
