eHeadlines, Oct. 27, 2025

One Realtor® Membership, Three Levels of Benefits

Reminders:

ATTENTION MEMBER PARTICIPANTS: Firm deactivation occurs on Thurs., Oct. 30, 2025. Q4 Canopy MLS and Supra Key fees are delinquent. Late/reconnect fees have been applied and are non-negotiable. Agent management and online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard.

Last Chance! Sign up for a Canopy Committee by Oct. 31. Learn about Committees and Volunteer!

Don't Forget! Nominations for Canopy Industry Awards are due by 5 pm, Oct. 31, 2025. Nominate someone today and celebrate them at the Holiday Luncheon & Annual Meeting, at The Revelry on Fri., Dec. 12, 2025.

Election Day is 8 Days Away! Make sure to check out REBIC’s Voter Guide to learn more about candidates that support issues of importance to Realtors®.

1 | UNC-Charlotte Housing Summit is Wednesday! Register to Attend in Person or Virtually.

The 2025 State of Housing in Charlotte Summit, utilizing data from Canopy MLS, is Wed., Oct. 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. at The Dubois Center at UNC-Charlotte Center City.

Dr. Yongqiang Chu, director of the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate, Childress Klein Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics and Professor of Finance, will present the report. Following the report there will be a moderated panel discussion featuring: Charisma Southerland, 2025 Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS president, Brian Bradley, Grubb Properties, and James Scruggs, Kingdom Development.

Register now for the 2025 State of Housing in Charlotte Summit
Wed., Oct. 29, 2025, 2 p.m.

2 | 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Alliance E3 Summit: Educating, Engaging and Empowering Realtors®

The E3 Summit on Thurs., Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. will showcase the vital role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s real estate industry. Much like a championship team relies on a well-designed playbook, this event will explore timely topics and pressing issues that empower Realtors® and firm owners to strengthen their businesses, tap into wider markets, and build stronger, more resilient businesses through inclusive practices. 

Canopy Realtor® Association’s Summit sessions include:
  • How to Stay in the Game When You are Down on Points presented by Felicia Hall Allen, Felicia Hall Allen & Associates
  • Game Plan for Growth: Building Your Enterprise and Expanding Your Business, presented by John Ham, Vice President, Center for Strategic Partnerships at National Institute of Minority Economic Development
  • Elevate Your Game Beyond the Sale: Exploring Real Estate Niches panel discussion
  • A Winning Playbook: The Do's and Don'ts of Serving Clients with Special Needs, which will satisfy NAR’s Fair Housing requirement
Thurs., Oct. 30, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Canopy Realtor® Association, 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204
Registration includes Continental breakfast, lunch, and networking reception.
Register: 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Alliance E3 Summit

3 | Gain a Better Understanding of Canopy MLS Market Data and Analytical Tools 

Canopy MLS offers a robust portfolio of technology tools but agents often struggle with where to find the tools, learn the tools, and use the tools. These webinars will focus on how to use these tools to understand, analyze and explain the market.  

For Brokers-in-Charge Only: Morning and Afternoon Webinars

Mon., Nov. 3, 2025 NOTE: The Zoom link will be sent to the email address you use to register.

For ALL Subscribers: Webinars on Thurs., Nov 6 and Fri., Nov. 7 NOTE: The Zoom link will be sent to the email address you use to register.

4 | Canopy Global Connect: The Dominican Republic and Jamaica

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!

Tues., Nov. 4, 2025
2-3:15 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Register for Canopy Global Connect: The Dominican Republic and Jamaica

5 | Crack the Code to Accurate Home Pricing and Get Your PSA Certification!

Accurately pricing a property is crucial in today’s competitive real estate market. The Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA: Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification helps real estate brokers confidently set and explain pricing through an effective comparative market analysis (CMA).
 
Master pricing expert, Ginni Field, teaches you to: 
  • Present pricing recommendations clearly to clients.
  • Address buyers’ and sellers’ misconceptions.
  • Stay current with market trends.
  • Collaborate effectively with appraisers
Enhance your skills, build client confidence, and boost your listings! Completing this course positions you as a trusted pricing expert, and it also provides CE elective credit as well as counts as an elective for the ABR® designation.
 
Register now for $99 for members until Nov. 5!
 
Wed., Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Register: Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification (Virtual via Zoom)