Reminders: Q3 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 Tues.,July 1.
Offices Closed for Juneteenth, June 19 Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy Real Estate Institute, The Realtor® Store, Canopy Housing Foundation, and Canopy MLS, including MLS Support, will be closed on observance of Juneteenth, Thurs., June 19.
1 | National Association of Realtors® Honors Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO, with the William R. Magel Award of Excellence
View Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO's acceptance speech.
Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO of Canopy Realtor® Association and Canopy MLS, has been honored with the William R. Magel Award of Excellence by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) during the 2025 Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. This prestigious award is NAR’s highest recognition for an Association Executive who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, mentorship, and a long-standing commitment to the advancement of the real estate industry. Read the press release.View Anne Marie's acceptance speech.
2 | Advocacy in Action at NAR Midyear Realtor® Legislative Meetings
Canopy's Executive Team, (l to r): Todd Long, treasurer; Joan Goode, president elect; Charisma Southerland, president; Tiffany Johannes, past president; and Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO. Not pictured: David Deal, secretary.
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) held its midyear Realtor® Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC, during which members engaged in advocacy, including Hill visits with members of Congress to discuss NAR’s priorities and advocate for the real estate industry. Key issues discussed included:
Private property and homeownership rights
The value that Realtors® bring to communities
Real estate’s impact on the economy and consumers
The importance of property ownership in building safe communities, accessible to all
(Virtual meeting via Zoom) Each year, the North Carolina Association of Realtors® Residential Forms Committee makes changes to the real estate forms you use and depend on to do business and stay in compliance. There are many important changes that will take effect on July 1, 2025. Join this panel of experts who served on the 2025 Forms Committee on Tues, July 8, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a discussion on how to use the revised forms to ensure an easier journey to the closing table. A complete understanding of the form changes will help you continue to serve your buyers and sellers in the best way possible! Summary of Forms Changes – Residential (PDF)
Steve Barnes, NC Realtors® Forms Committee, 2025-2026 Chair
Amy Baker, NC Realtors® Forms Committee, 2025-2026 Immediate Past Chair
John Wait, NC Realtors® Legal Counsel, Martin & Gifford, PLLC
PLEASE REGISTER BY July 6for the virtual meeting on Tues, July 8, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Zoom room opens at 12:45 p.m.
The ZOOM link will be sent to the email address you used to register on Mon., July 7. Questions? Email Karyn Lindsey or call 704-940-3116.
4 | Volunteer for Juneteenth and Celebrate Pride Month with the Ally Certification Course
Volunteer for the Queen City Juneteenth Celebration Join Canopy's Diversity and Inclusion Alliance at the Queen City Juneteenth Cultural Celebration on Sat., June 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charlotte Museum of History. Celebrate history, live performances, speakers, tours, food trucks, vendors, and more. Canopy will host a table to share Fair Housing resources, and more! Volunteer for Juneteenth Celebration. Explore Juneteenth Events in CLT.
Ally Certification Course This thought-provoking and interactive session will help Realtors® develop a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and provide knowledge on how to work with potential homebuyers and sellers who identify as part of the community. Intended for straight Allies, this course will open your eyes to discrimination issues LGBTQ+ clients face and start your journey in building cultural competency. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Ally Resources via email.
Immediately following the Ally Certification Course at Canopy, the NC Chapter of the LGBTQ+ Real EstateAlliance is hosting a complimentary luncheon for all attendees. Enjoy a delicious catered meal, connect with fellow industry professionals, and continue the conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Celebrate and Explore Pride Month Events in CLT!
5 | New Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Realtors® — Stay Alert!
Canopy’s Risk Management team is always working on your behalf to protect both Realtors® and consumers, especially as scams continue to evolve. While attending the recent NAR Midyear meetings, Canopy’s team was briefed by the U.S. Secret Service on a new cryptocurrency scam specifically targeting real estate professionals.
This scam is sophisticated and designed to exploit trust during real estate transactions, one of the largest financial decisions most consumers will make. Stay informed. Stay protected.
