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Q1 Canopy MLS fee and Supra Key fee invoices are PAST DUE. Late/reconnect fees apply, and member deactivation has occurred. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO DashboardFirm deactivation will occur on Sat., Jan. 31.

Used Supra Lockboxes are available while supplies last at $80 each.  Lockboxes have been tested and are in working condition. Limit 2 per customer. Call the Realtor® Store at 704-940-3126 to purchase. This item is not available online. 

2026 Canopy Installation and Celebration at The Ballantyne Charlotte

Join us for a special evening to honor incoming leadership who will serve on the Executive Committee and on the Board of Directors for Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy MLS, and Canopy Housing Foundation.
 
Sat., Jan. 24
Registration and reception: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Guests seated by 7 p.m.
Installation and Keynote Address: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Desserts, Coffee, Drinks, and music conclude at 9:15 p.m.
Registration will stay open until the event reaches capacity.

Register for the Canopy Installation and Celebration

Live Your Dream and Be Grateful: Commitment, Endurance & Mental Discipline 

Canopy’s Diversity and Inclusion Alliance, invites you to attend a special presentation celebrating Black History Month featuring Captain Carl Gamble, a U.S. Air Force veteran, Vietnam War captain, author, motivational speaker, and Canopy Realtor® Association member.
 
From flying supersonic aircraft to captaining jumbo jets, Captain Gamble’s extraordinary career includes surviving enemy fire and a hijacked airliner. Through his powerful life story, he shares meaningful lessons on perseverance, purpose, and gratitude.

This inspiring session will explore three keys to success: Commitment, Endurance, and Mental Discipline.

Wed., Feb. 5 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
In-person at Canopy Realtor® Association

Register for Live Your Dream and Be Grateful

New CREI Course! Avoid Disaster: Master NC Home Inspection Standards & Protect Your Clients

Most brokers think home inspections are the inspector’s responsibility until a deal collapses or a complaint follows.  In today’s market, risk mitigation isn’t optional, it’s a professional obligation! Misunderstanding the home inspection process can derail transactions, expose brokers to liability, and permanently damage client trust.
 
Canopy’s newly approved course, Avoid Disaster: Master NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice, gives North Carolina real estate brokers the knowledge they wish they had before something goes wrong. This must-take course breaks down the NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice section by section, clearly explaining what inspectors are required to evaluate and what falls outside their scope.
 
Learn to confidently explain inspection reports, set realistic client expectations, and prevent the misunderstandings that often lead to post-closing disputes. Taught by seasoned home inspector, general contractor, and certified inspector trainer Kris Brown, this course equips you with practical, broker-focused insight you can use immediately.
 
You will learn how to:
  • Apply each section of the NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice in real transactions
  • Properly guide buyers and sellers through the inspection process
  • Strengthen client communication and confidence
  • Reduce risk, liability exposure, and after-closing conflicts
 
Thurs., Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Register:  Avoid Disaster: Master NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice (Virtual via Zoom)

Canopy Global Connect: The Dominican Republic and Jamaica (new date)

Interested in exploring international real estate? 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 – 3:15 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom

Register for Canopy Global Connect: The Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Protect Your License. Protect Your Clients. Protect Your Business: Navigate the Transaction Minefield Before It Costs!      

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 NCREC License Law and Rules, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, 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.

As a former Commission member and forms expert, Patrice Willetts emphasizes the importance of consumer protection, ethical decision-making, and each broker’s responsibility to elevate professionalism within the industry.
  
If you want to reduce risk, increase confidence, and protect your business, mark Jan. 14 on your calendar! 
Wed., Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

Register: Navigating the Transaction Minefield (Virtual via Zoom) 

Strong Leadership = A Strong Industry

When leadership is weak, organizations stagnate. When leadership is strong, everyone thrives.

That’s why Canopy invests so heavily in cultivating leaders who want to understand our evolving industry and the responsibility we carry as professionals. Through nine immersive sessions, Canopy’s Leadership Academy helps you expand confidence, sharpen communication and decision-making, and understand the issues shaping our community, homeownership, and the residential real estate industry. 

If you’ve spent the last few years mastering your craft, now is the time to step up and ensure our Association, and your profession, remain strong, ethical, and forward-thinking. Your leadership matters now, more than ever.

Learn more about the Leadership Academy and check out the Leadership Academy Through the Years.

 Apply for the Leadership Academy by Fri., Feb. 6, 2026.

Q1 Canopy MLS fee and Supra Key fee invoices are PAST DUE. Late/reconnect fees apply, and member deactivation has occurred. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO DashboardFirm deactivation will occur on Sat., Jan. 31.

2026 Quarterly Canopy MLS Billing Schedule:

Sharpen Your Supra Skills

Where is the battery life indicator on a lockbox?  Sharpen your Supra skills with SuperSonic Supra Wednesday. All icons and settings on the eKEY app will be reviewed. Learn how to register on SupraWEB and activate the Safety Alert Feature. Pro-tips will be highlighted throughout the presentation.

Register for SuperSonic Supra Wednesday online Wed., Jan. 14, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Resources:
Supra eKEY, SupraWEB and lockbox training video, from January 2025.
View all upcoming classes, including this pre-recorded class at the bottom of the Training page.
Ensure the battery will last the life of the listing. (video)

Broker Relations Training and Support

To schedule a training session for your office, email Broker Relations or call 704-940-3133.
 
For help with Matrix, email Support or call 704-940-3159.

Canopy Realtor® Association & Canopy MLS Membership Numbers

As of Mon., Jan.12, 2026
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