eHeadlines, Feb. 9, 2026

Canopy Office Closure for President’s Day, Mon., Feb. 16, 2026
Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy Real Estate Institute, The Realtor® Store, Canopy Housing Foundation, and Canopy MLS, including MLS Support, will be closed in observance of President’s Day on Mon., Feb. 16, 2026.

Important Alerts
Unpaid Realtor® Dues: Members with unpaid Realtor® Dues have been dropped to Non-Member status. To reinstate Canopy Realtor® Association member status, please contact Member Services at 704-940-3110.

Attention BICs: Non-member Assessment Fees for agents not planning to reinstate Realtor® membership have been invoiced. Payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard

Failure to have the agent reinstate or pay the non-member assessment fee will result in you and the firm losing Realtor® membership status on Fri., March 6, 2026.

Mark Your Calendar and Register for These Member Benefit Events and Educational Opportunities

Commitment, Endurance, and Mental Discipline In-person Event is Today

Join Captain Carl Gamble for a modern, inclusive session focused on turning ambition into action. Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned pro, this talk helps you reset with purpose and momentum to gain:
  • Mental Discipline: Clarify goals, visualize success, stay focused
  • Endurance: Bounce back from setbacks, keep moving forward
  • Commitment: Start today, build momentum, deliver results
  • Mindset in action: Path to success
  • Strategies: For Growth and Resilience
About Capt. Gamble:
As a U.S. Air Force veteran, Vietnam War captain, author, motivational speaker and Realtor®, Captain Gamble brings a powerful life story. From flying supersonic aircraft to captaining jumbo jets, Captain Gamble’s remarkable career includes surviving enemy fire and a hijacked airliner, and he brings powerful lessons on perseverance and purpose.

Mon., Feb. 9
12:30 Registration
1 – 2:00 p.m.

In-person at Canopy Realtor® Association
Commitment, Endurance, and Mental Discipline Lead to Success

Globalize Your Business with Canopy Global Connect and the CIPS Designation

Join our upcoming virtual Canopy Global event for an overview of the real estate markets in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.  We'll cover common real estate practices in each country, provide key immigration facts, explore visa options for potential residents, and much more. Discover the potential these vibrant Caribbean markets hold for you!

Thurs., Feb. 12 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom

Register for Canopy Global Connect: The Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Unlock Global Real Estate Opportunities Through the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) 

The Certified International Specialist (CIPS) designation allows you to expand your business by becoming a trusted guide for global navigation for U.S. residents exploring new markets, and local clients eyeing overseas property.
 
Mar. 2, 4, 6, 9, and 11.
Learn more about this designation and Register for CIPS.

Your New Assistant Doesn’t Need a Desk — It’s AI

Back by popular demand, The AI Advantage: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate returns to Canopy this month—this time as an in-person experience. After selling out quickly during its virtual debut last fall, the course is back with limited seating, and registration will close once capacity is reached.

AI is no longer optional in real estate. Today’s top agents are using it to market smarter, work more efficiently, and stay visible, even when consumers never click. This interactive course shows you how to apply AI in practical, real-world ways that elevate your business while preserving the personal connection clients expect. AI expert and enthusiast, Brian Pate, teaches you how to:

  • Create stronger listings and marketing content using AI
  • Build personalized campaigns and improve follow-up with automation
  • Adapt to the Zero-Click Effect and remain visible online
  • Apply AI tools ethically and in compliance with NC Real Estate Commission Rules and the NAR Code of Ethics

Bring your laptop or tablet. Lunch will be provided by Integrity Home Lending.
Watch a short message from one of Brian Pete’s AI assistants.
 
(Note: This is not a NAR-approved ethics course but provides 4 hours of NC CE elective credit.)
Seats are limited. Register today before it sells out! 

Wed., Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Register: The AI Advantage: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate (IN-PERSON)

Primary Elections are Tues., March 3 - Make Sure to Get Out and Vote

Your vote helps shape the future of your community by participating in the upcoming primary elections. Find detailed election information specific to your county by selecting from the options below: Early voting begins on Thurs., Feb 12 and ends on Sat., Feb. 28 at 3pm. Find early voting locations.

RPAC supports candidates who support state legislation, local ordinances, and policies that promote home ownership, attainable housing, and positive economic growth for our region. By participating in RPAC, you help NC REALTORS® advocate for policies that support the real estate industry and protect homeowners across North Carolina.

Rental Expert Webinar: Helping Renters Become Buyers: First-Time Homebuyer Loan Options Agents Should Know

In this educational webinar on Weds., Feb. 18, Mackenzie Bigelow with Leader Bank and Josh Tayloe with Rental Beast will walk through common first-time homebuyer loan options and the financing questions agents hear most often from renters.
 
Register: Helping Renters Become Buyers: First-Time Homebuyer Loan Options Agents Should Know 

Webinar: Stop Leaving Revenue on the Table This February

Join our live webinar on Tues., Feb. 10, with Kimberly Wilson to learn how agents use Rental Beast Pro to turn rental activity into closed leases and a built-in pipeline of future homebuyers without adding manual steps or chasing dead ends.

Register: Stop Leaving Revenue on the Table This February

ATTEND one of our IN PERSON or VIRTUAL training sessions Feb. 18. or Feb. 19.

Get to know your newest Canopy MLS tool provided at no cost — Realtor.com®+™
Now available to Canopy MLS subscribers, Realtor.com+ brings client searches, listings, and messages into one protected, branded workspace – keeping you in sync from click to close.

Realtor.com® staff will be on-site to conduct in-person training sessions and hands-on workshops that show how Realtor.com+ fits into your everyday workflow.

In-Person Sessions | Feb. 18-19

Can't attend in person?
Register for one or more virtual sessions via live stream.

Canopy Realtor® Association & Canopy MLS Membership Numbers

As of Mon., Feb. 9, 2026