Canopy Building closed Mon., Mar. 16 The Canopy building is closed today, Mon., Mar. 16due to inclement weather. Canopy staff are working virtually and can be reached by email or phone. The Realtor® Store is closed but please visit realtorstore.net to place orders.
Office Realtor® memberships inactivated due to unpaid Realtor® dues and or non-member licensee assessments: To reinstate Canopy Realtor® Association office and member status, please contact Member Services at 704-940-3110.
Attention BICs:Please review office order status for duesthrough your RAMCO Dashboard.
NC REALTORS® is Focused on a Priority Bill to Ease Regulatory Restrictions
The NC REALTORS® Government Affairs team continues to work with partners, stakeholders, and lawmakers to move forward with the 2026 priority bill, Housing Regulatory Reform (SB 205), during the upcoming short legislative session on Tues., Apr. 21.
Key Provisions in the Housing Regulatory Reform Bill (SB 205):
Confines the local authority to those powers expressly granted by the NCGA
Prohibits local government from including unlawful conditions as a prerequisite for project approval
Prohibits local government from requiring “voluntary” conditions that fall outside its authority as a prerequisite for project approval
Extends permit choice during declared emergencies
Developer's choice of jurisdiction
Sets a clear timeline for rezoning decisions
Allows court review of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to ensure it complies with applicable legal requirements
SB 205 represents a meaningful step forward by clarifying existing laws and helping ease some regulatory restrictions.
An effective lobbying team, Grassroots engagement by members, and the strength of RPAC are essential to promoting and advancing policy issues. RPAC supports candidates who support state and local 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.
Mark Your Calendar and Register for These Member Benefit Events and Educational Opportunities
Expand Your Knowledge of Global Real Estate During Global Success Month
2026 Global Success Month is a collaborative initiative among local, state, and international Realtor® associations, including Canopy Realtor® Association, to help Realtors® expand their knowledge of global real estate and explore new opportunities. This annual March initiative is coordinated in partnership with the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® and other Realtor® organizations. Together, participating associations are sharing educational content and programs that can reach more than 348,000 Realtors® across the U.S.
N. Region Realtor® Hot Topic: Make Community Connections with Trusted Housing and Community Resources
As trusted advisors, Realtors® are often the first to learn about their clients’ needs, whether it’s housing support, financial assistance, family services, community engagement, or ways to get involved locally.
Join us for a special program designed to connect Canopy Realtor® Association members with local non-profit organizations that are making a meaningful impact in North Mecklenburg and Iredell counties. Community Connections brings together a variety of area non-profits, each hosting exhibit tables and offering brief presentations about their mission, services, and volunteer opportunities.
This event is designed to equip you with valuable resources to help you better serve clients, as well as provide information on meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Protect your license, your clients, and your business! Register for the “Navigate the Transaction Minefield” Course
One misstep in today’s real estate transaction can put your license, reputation, and clients at risk. Canopy’s new course, Navigating the Transaction Minefield, equips brokers with the practical knowledge needed to stay compliant, ethical, and protected throughout every stage of the transaction.
This course covers NC Real Estate Commission License Law and Rules, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics (COE), agency relationships, compensation, and required forms (including proper use of the Offer to Purchase and Contract). Through real-world scenarios, brokers will evaluate Buyer and Listing Agent actions, identify violations, and apply best practices that strengthen consumer protection and professionalism.
Former Commission member and forms expert, Patrice Willetts, will cover the importance of consumer protection, ethical decision-making, and the broker’s responsibility to elevate professionalism.
This course also awards four hours of NC CE elective credit and meets the NAR COE trainingrequirement. Wed., Mar. 25 from 2–6 p.m.
Broker Summit Featuring Canopy and NAR Leadership and Industry Partners
Join Association leadership at this Broker Summit, designed to bring together the leaders who shape our market and drive our industry forward. Connect with fellow Brokers-in-Charge, firm owners, and association leadership while gaining valuable tools, information, and insights to support business growth and effective management. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and strengthen the relationships that power our real estate community and maximize the value you receive from your Realtor® Association membership.
Realtors® Care Day is Almost Full – Deadline to Register is Wednesday!
Realtors® Care Day is Apr. 17, and we’re excited to bring a refreshed, high-impact format featuring meaningful projects that require no specialized skills. Volunteer spots are limited to 250 participants. Deadline to register isWed., Mar. 18. Register for Realtors® Care Day today!
Important Alert: Q2 Canopy MLS fee and Supra Key fee invoices are posted to your account. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard. Avoid late/reconnect fees by paying on or before Wed., Apr. 1, 2026.
MLS Training This Week - Register Now
Tues., Mar. 17
Matrix™ Searches & Displays | 1:00 p.m. Run smarter searches and customize listing displays to find what your clients need faster.
Wed., Mar. 18
Realist Public Records | 1:00 p.m. Access property records, tax data, and ownership history.
Thurs., Mar. 19
What the Tool? | 10:00 a.m. Discover helpful MLS tools you may not be using yet.
ShowingTime Training for Canopy MLS | 1:00 p.m. Learn how to manage showings and communicate with clients using ShowingTime. (multiple session date options)
Fri., Mar. 20 CMA Tools | 9:00 a.m. Create effective CMAs using MLS data and tools.
Find Out What Realtor.com®+ Can Do for Client Collaboration
Now available to Canopy MLS members as a no-cost benefit, Realtor.com®+ brings client searches, listings, and messages into one protected, branded workspace, keeping you in sync from click to close.
Join a live training and product demo to see how it works and get started fast. All sessions start at 10 a.m. on Weds., Mar. 18, or Thurs., Mar. 26.
