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
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.
Demystifying Homeowners Insurance for Real Estate Pros
Get insight into the data and drivers behind recent rate changes and learn about current trends impacting insurance in the Carolinas. Industry leaders will share strategies to prevent insurance issues from derailing transactions and highlight resources that can help protect your clients and add value throughout the home-buying process.
Featured speaker Mike LaBrose, Regional Director with the NC Department of Insurance, will be joined by a panel of insurance experts. Walk away informed, prepared, and confident in navigating today’s evolving insurance market. This event is co-presented by Canopy Realtor® Association and the Charlotte Regional Mortgage Lenders Association.
Thurs., Mar. 5 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. In-person at Canopy Realtor® Association
Don’t Guess Through a Short Sale. Be the Broker Who Knows.
Foreclosure activity rose across North and South Carolina in 2025, with several metro areas seeing year-over-year increases in default notices and auction filings. Rising insurance costs, higher interest rates, and affordability pressure are early warning signs—and historically, short sales follow foreclosure spikes.
Get ahead of the curve with Canopy Real Estate Institute on Thurs, Mar. 12, for Don’t Guess Through a Short Sale—a practical, step-by-step course covering the short sale process from the first listing conversation through lender approval. You’ll learn essential documentation and compliance items, including listing agreements, contracts, MLS disclosures, earnest money procedures, and the right short sale addenda.
Short sale expert, Julia Iden, covers how to work effectively with mortgage servicers, manage regulatory timelines, and set client expectations—plus key homeowner implications such as credit impact, tax considerations, deficiency judgments, foreclosure alternatives, and how issues may appear on the Closing Disclosure.
Don’t wait for the spike. Prepare now and secure your seat. This course offers 4 hours of NC CE elective credit, but offered only once during this license period, so once it’s full, it’s full!
Northern Region Realtor® Hot Topic Community Connections: Expanding Your Realtor® Toolkit with Trusted Housing & 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.
Since 2009, Canopy Realtors® have been transforming our community by completing 347 projects supporting safe and sustainable housing. This year’s Realtors® Care Day (RCD) on Fri., Apr. 17 brings a fresh, high-impact format.
This year’s RCD projects will be more streamlined and will not require construction or specialized skills with a shorter format, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited to 250 volunteers, so please register early as we are unable to accommodate late registrations.
If you are not early voting, don’t forget that the primary elections are on Tues, March 3. By voting in the upcoming primary elections, you help determine the future direction of your community.
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.
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., April 1, 2026.
Let's Talk About Those Darn DPAs LIVE Webinar
Down payment programs are alive and well across the country, and demand for them is at a record high. So, why do so many loan officers and real estate agents still balk at taking advantage of these opportunities for their buyers?
Join us on Thurs., March 12, at 1 p.m., as we take a look at some common obstacles -- real or perceived -- and how to overcome them.
Add/Edit Listings on Tues., Feb. 24 Build accurate, compliant listings with confidence. This class covers MLS rules and regulations, walks through the data entry process, and shows how to upload photos and documents while avoiding common pitfalls.
Matrix™ Maps on Weds., Feb. 25 Take your searches to the next level using drawing tools, multiple Inrix drive-time boundaries, and map layers to define areas beyond standard boundaries like zip codes or subdivisions.
AI is Changing Real Estate – and YOU Are Invited to Learn How!
Join us for a LIVE Masterclass with Marki Lemons and Christian Dwiggins where we unpack how AI + RPR data can expand your influence and transform your workflow. What to Expect:
How to use RPR data with AI to grow your business
Rayse’s newest product release — AI digital assistant included
