Reminder: Annual Dues Have Been Posted to Your Account. Discover 26 Reasons to Renew Your Canopy Realtor® Association Membership Your Realtor® membership provides access to three levels of benefits.Payment is due Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard.
Hurry! Do Your Holiday Shopping, While Making a Difference at bidforcanopy.com
The Canopy Housing’s Virtual Holiday Auction is in full swing. Help the Foundation reach our $33,500 fundraising goal by bidding on fantastic getaways, beautiful art and pottery, electronics, dining, spa, and theater gift cards and packages, and more. All bidding will close at 9 p.m. on Dec. 12.
Elevate the Essential Skill That Drives Real Estate Success with Jo Magnum
Strong communication isn’t just a professional skill; it’s the foundation of every successful real estate transaction. Not only is miscommunication one of the most common causes of client frustration, complaints, and poor decision-making, but it’s one of the top 10 complaints filed at the NC Real Estate Commission.
Canopy Real Estate Institute is offering the powerful half-day course, Strategic Communication: Powerful Coaching Skills for Agents, to help give you the tools to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Jo Mangum, master communications coach, teaches you how to:
Transform complex real estate concepts into information clients can easily understand.
Listen deeply to improve trust and reduce confusion, and ask better questions that uncover motivation, concerns, wants, and needs.
Structure conversations that support clear, confident client decision-making and help minimize potential complaints.
Jo’s proven coaching techniques will help you better support clients, reduce misunderstandings and complaints, and elevate your professionalism.
Earn 4 hours of NC elective credit. Don’t forget to use code “CE10” at checkout to receive $10 off!
Broker Power Hour: Reset, Refocus & Rise. Build Your 2026 Real Estate Success Plan
As we close out 2025, now is the perfect time to get energized and prepared for the year ahead. During December’s Broker Power Hour, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) invites you to Reset, Refocus & Rise: Your 2026 Real Estate Success Plan, a high-energy, workshop-style webinar created to help you sharpen your focus, inspire growth, and map out a powerful success plan for the new year.
The webinar opens with remarks from NAR CEO Nykia Wright, who will reflect on the progress and lessons of 2025 and set the tone for a strong start to 2026.
Followed by real estate expert and industry philosopher Matthew Ferrara, who will lead an engaging, hands-on workshop. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership, Matthew will offer strategies to help you:
Break through limiting mindsets that hinder progress.
Apply proven sales techniques to generate new business.
Reframe your messaging to inspire clients and your sphere to act.
Whether you're looking to reignite motivation, refresh your business strategy, or rise to new heights in 2026, this webinar promises valuable insights for every stage of your real estate career.
Statewide Candidate Filing for 2026 Elections is Underway
Candidates seeking to run for county, state, and federal offices have until noon on Fri., Dec. 19, to file paperwork to run for office. Click the links below to see who is running in your community.
RPAC supports candidates who back policies that strengthen housing opportunities and economic growth, and your participation directly supports NC REALTORS® PAC’s efforts to advocate for the real estate industry and homeowners across North Carolina.
Your Voice Can Shape What Comes Next
Experienced agents know that great outcomes require collaboration, clarity, and trust, and the same is true for a strong Realtor® Association. That’s why Canopy’s Leadership Academy brings professionals from across firms together to discover common ground, learn from diverse leadership styles, and strengthen the relationships and leadership skills that move our industry forward. As one recent program graduate said, “Working together is the key to committee work, leadership positions, and even tough transactions!”
Don’t Miss the Coming Buyer Wave Webinar: Why 2026 Demands Transparency
This high-energy session is designed exclusively for Canopy MLS subscribers and will explore what’s ahead in the 2026 market, and how agents can prepare by leading with transparency and trust. Read more about this webinar.
Tristan Ahumada (Real Estate Coach & Chaos Whisperer) and guest speaker Christian Dwiggins (Rayse CEO) will co-host a webinar on Mon., Dec. 8 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
