Weekly Top Five, July 22, 2024

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1 | Prepare for Practice Changes Taking Effect August 1

In this video message, Charisma Southerland, Canopy Association/Canopy MLS president, provides a summary of the practice changes taking effect Thurs., Aug. 1. Topics covered include:
  • Compensation
  • Pending Transactions
  • Buyer Agreements and Required Disclosures
  • The NEW NC Form 715
Message from Charisma Southerland, 2024 Canopy President
You can also download a summary of the Practice Changes Taking Effect August 1 with links to more information. For more information and resources visit and bookmark brokerrelations.canopyrealtors.com.

2 | June 2024 Charlotte Region Release and Infographics are Available 

The June 2024 Charlotte region press release has been posted to CarolinaHome.com, our member website press releases, and on canopygrabandgrow.com. Use the release, talking points, and infographics to jump-start conversations in your blog posts, videos, and social media!

The Asheville release, Catawba Valley release, and SC Counties release will be posted later on this week. 

3 | Register Soon for These Realtor® Hot Topics: NC and SC forms changes

NC REALTORS® Forms
Join us for a Realtor® Hot Topic on Tues., July 30, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. via Zoom, for a discussion with members of the NC REALTORS® Forms Committee about the 2024 form changes that took effect on Mon., July 1. A complete understanding of these changes will help you continue to serve buyers and sellers in the best way possible.   Register: North Carolina 2024 Forms Changes

SC REALTORS® Forms
Join us for a joint Canopy Realtor® Association and Piedmont Regional Realtor*Association discussion via Zoom on the latest information on South Carolina forms on Fri., Aug. 9.  Austin Smallwood, VP of Legal Affairs & Public Policy, SC REALTORS®, will review changes to South Carolina Forms 220, 120, 130 and 310 that take effect on Mon., Aug. 12. The presentation will include the opportunity for Q&A. 

If you are a SC REALTOR® or Canopy member with a South Carolina real estate license you will receive an email from Canopy on how to register. If you have not received an email, please contact klindsey@canopyrealtors.com.

4 | Take Advantage of Your Education and Professional Development Member Benefits

Receive $20 off the Contracts & Closing Course on Tues., July 30
Complete your postlicensing courses and be on your way to becoming a full broker! Canopy Real Estate Institute is offering a summer special. Take $20 off the Contracts & Closing course starting Tues., July 30. Enroll in the Postlicensing 302 class.  
 
Take the Real Estate Professional Assistant Certificate Course
If you have a real estate assistant or would like to become one, then don’t miss this course! The Real Estate Professional Assistant course is a certificate program designed for those who are currently working with a real estate professional or for those aspiring to work alongside a real estate agent or team in an administrative capacity. The course is Tues., July 23 and Wed., July 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days via Zoom.
 
Register: Real Estate Professional Assistant Certificate Course

5 | Canopy Global Kick-off Event: A World of Opportunity Awaits You

Globalization has a major effect on the real estate industry in the Carolinas.  The Greater Charlotte metropolitan area is a hub for business that attracts both domestic and foreign investment, providing a global property marketplace in both residential and commercial real estate.  If you are interested in expanding or exploring global real estate opportunities, then you won’t want to miss Canopy’s Global kick-off event. Topics include: 
  • Canopy’s new Global Committee and initiatives
  • NC Realtors® Global Network
  • NAR Global business tools and resources
  • Canopy’s 2024 International Residential Transactions Report
  • The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
  • Developing an international business from a panel of Realtors® with global experience
  • How a global mindset can help you identify and cultivate an international business
Thurs., Aug. 15, 12:30– 4:30 p.m. In-person at Canopy Realtor® Association
 
Register: Canopy Global Kick-off Event: A World of Opportunity Awaits You