eHeadlines, Jan. 5, 2026

The Realtor® Store has Used Supra Lockboxes Available While Supplies Last

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

NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.3% Increase in November

Pending home sales in November jumped by 3.3% from the prior month and 2.6% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers, and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract. Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West.
 
November’s REALTORS® Confidence Index survey shows that 22% of NAR members expect an increase in buyer traffic over the next three months, up from 17% in October and down from 24% one year ago. Meanwhile, 18% expect an increase in seller traffic, up from 16% last month and down from 22% in November 2024.
 
REALTOR® magazine article: Pending Home Sales Surge to Nearly 3-Year High

You’ve Built Your Business, Now it’s Time to Help Shape the Industry Behind it.

Exceptional organizations don’t happen by accident; they’re built by committed leaders who understand the work, the people, and the stakes. Canopy’s Leadership Academy prepares experienced Realtors® to be those leaders, through hands-on learning, deep industry insight, and powerful connections with peers across firms.

With more than 268 graduates since 1999, nearly half serving on committees, and many moving on to board leadership, this is where the future of our Association is shaped. If you’re ready to influence decisions, elevate your profession, and strengthen the systems that support your business, your next step is here.

Learn more about the Leadership Academy and check out the Leadership Academy Through the Years.
 
Lead the industry you love. Apply for the Leadership Academy by Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

Baby Boomers Are on the Move! Are You Positioned to Serve Them?

Baby Boomers are actively buying, selling, downsizing, investing, and transitioning into new lifestyle communities. As this influential demographic reshapes today’s real estate market, real estate professionals who understand how to serve clients 50+ with knowledge, empathy, and strategy are positioned for long-term success.

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation course equips real estate professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to successfully serve this growing demographic with both expertise and empathy. This course goes beyond transactions, focusing on life-stage decision-making, generational motivations, and the complex financial and housing considerations that often accompany later-life moves.

Through real-world scenarios and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to:
  • Understand the unique values and characteristics of clients aged 50+
  • Navigate modern retirement trends and how they influence real estate timelines
  • Advise on housing options, including aging in place, active-adult communities, and assisted living
  • Recognize key financial, tax, and estate planning considerations
  • Communicate with clarity, compassion, and professionalism during major life transitions
This course counts as ABR® and SRS electives as well as awards four (4) hours of NC CE elective credit. Take advantage of our early bird special and register before Jan. 28 to save $80!
If you are serious about scaling your business, differentiating your services, and future-proofing your success, the SRES® Designation course is your next strategic move!

Wed., Feb. 11 and Thurs., Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  (Both Days) 
Register:  Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation Course (Virtual via Zoom)

Realtor® Partner Program: Connect with Clients Sooner with Instacard    

Think about the last time you met someone who might have become a client. You likely exchanged a quick hello, shared what you do, and hoped they would remember you later. Instacard helps make those moments stick.
 
With your free Instacard, you can share your full contact info, photo, branding, and links all in one clean digital card that saves straight to their phone. It is quick, memorable, and helps people stay connected to you long after the conversation ends.
 
NC REALTORS® get Instacard completely free, so you can start using it today without spending a cent. 
Log in to NC REALTORS® and access your discounts today.

Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Take Advantage of More Canopy MLS Training 

Subscribers are encouraged to refresh their skills on the many technology tools and resources provided by Canopy MLS. Take as many classes as many times as your schedule permits.
 
Refresh your skills on your time by watching Matrix Minute Videos on the Canopy MLS YouTube channel.
 
Schedule a training session for your office or call 704-940-3133.
 
Contact us for Matrix Support or call 704-940-3159.

Discover What Remine can do for Your Business: Consumer Data and Property Data Accessible on One Single Platform

Learn how Remine extracts data from Canopy MLS, delivering new insights and qualified leads with a click of a button, so you can spend more time closing deals and less time finding them. Remine provides one integrated platform that allows agents to turn new opportunities into revenue.

This webinar will focus on the built-in Predictive Analytics and how to generate a mailing list to farm for prospects who are more likely to sell their home in the next six to 12 months.

Thurs., Jan 15 at 1:00 p.m.
Register: Remine Pro webinar 

Canopy Realtor® Association & Canopy MLS Membership Numbers

As of Mon., Jan. 5, 2026