Durham Regional Assc of Realtors

Independent Brokerage Council (IBC)
2023-06-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
Is your brokerage a smaller, non-franchise firm?
This Council will provide support, networking, and opportunities to exchange business savvy ideas with owners, BICs, and Principal Brokers of other small, non-franchise firms. We will discuss current rule and industry changes, and technology offerings from DRAR, TMLS, and our other partners. Members should be licensed and active real estate professionals of independent (non-national franchise) firms dedicated to the real estate industry, and passionate about exploring new ways to learn and grow for their firm and brokers.
Annual Term: 1|1|23 – 12|31|23
Annual Dues: $ 50 per member – Dues will pay for refreshments and any costs associated with this group’s events.
MONTHLY MEETINGS: Every 4th Wednesday, 9-10am at DRAR with select industry speakers
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
Contact Justin Burleson, IBC Chair, for questions: Justin@PremierAgentsNetwork.com

NO Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Mtg THIS MONTH
2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
Interested in attending the July meeting?
Please fill out the 2023 Committee Signup Sheet and email it to: Services@durhamrealtors.org
The strength of the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® is the involvement of its members.
Your participation is welcomed and encouraged!

Summer Solstice Block Party!
2023-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Nash Street Tavern, 234 S. Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
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BICS Power Hour: Risk Reduction
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
REGISTER (registration closes on 6/20)

Topics & Speakers:

Litigation Update and Broker Risk Reduction
Lesley Muchow, NAR’s General Counsel & VP of Legal Affairs & Antitrust Compliance.

C2EX Broker Challenge and Platform Updates
Hollie Billero Budlo, Chair, C2EX Committee.

NAR® ACT! Initiative Updates
Colette Massengale, NAR’s Senior Policy Representative, Fair Housing Policy.

Office Closed: Juneteenth
2023-06-19 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
In observance of the national holiday, DRAR’s office will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 8:30am.

Minerva Mims, NCREC 1st DEI Officer @ DRAR
2023-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States

Durham Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting
2023-06-13 17:30 - 19:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
The final Planning Commission public hearing is now anticipated at the start of their regular meeting on June 13, 2023. (At the Tuesday, May 23, 2023 meeting, a quorum of members was not in attendance.) More info CLICK HERE
The regular June 13 Planning Commission meeting begins at 5:30p.m. The first agenda item will be the Comprehensive Plan. This will be the final public hearing before the Planning Commission on this project. Once an advisory vote on the Comprehensive Plan is issued, the Planning Commission will move on to its regular business. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided for this agenda item. For the remainder of the agenda, contact the City-County Planning Department at 919-560-4137, or Growth@DurhamNC.gov to request interpretation and/or translation services as soon as possible but no later than three days before the event or deadline date.

You may view the agenda here: https://www.durhamnc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06132023-2455

In-Person Participation
The physical meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza in downtown Durham. If you wish to speak in person, there will be a sign-up sheet near the clerk to the Commission when you arrive.
Virtual Participation
Click here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_29PwTPT3S86LFVX3XX9UwQ (Webinar ID: 857 0381 3506) to register to participate in the Planning Commission meeting virtually. If possible, please register by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Planning Commission meeting or by calling 1- 301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time and identify yourself to ensure that you get a chance to speak at the appropriate time. Access will be audio only and the chat and Q&A functions will not be available in the virtual meeting.
Registration is not required to watch the meeting. You can view Planning Commission meetings live on the City’s Twitter page, Facebook page, YouTube channel, on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon via Boxcast as well as livestreamed from the City’s website. The meeting will also be televised live on Durham Television Network (Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99).
Joint City Council / Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
After the Planning Commission has completed their public hearings and voted on a recommendation for the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint public hearing on this project.
This joint public hearing will be held at a special meeting on Thursday, August 31, 2023 beginning at 7PM. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall at 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham NC 27701. Participation will be possible in person or virtually through Zoom. An agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted here prior to the meeting.
City Council Adoption
After the joint City/County public hearing, the City Council will consider adoption at one of their regular meetings, which are typically held on the first and third Monday of each month. Agendas for these meetings can be found here.
Board of County Commissioners Adoption
After the joint City/County public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners will consider adoption at one of their regular meetings which are typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Agendas for these meetings can be found here.

NO Community Service Mtg THIS MONTH
2023-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
No Community Service Meeting in June. See you in July. Enjoy your summer!

Interested in attending?
Please fill out the 2023 Committee Signup Sheet and email it to: Services@durhamrealtors.org
The strength of the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® is the involvement of its members.
Your participation is welcomed and encouraged!

Free TMLS Chat: Stay Out of MLS Jail!
2023-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
A conversation with TMLS’s Data Integrity Team
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Gen / BIC Update + Elective DUE
2023-06-10 | NC Real Estate Commission, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, 27609
Brokers must take 8 hours of Continuing Education (CE) each year consisting of one 4-hour elective and either the GenUp (non-BIC brokers) or the BICUP (brokers-in-charge) by June 10 of each year to maintain a license on Active status. See NC Commission Rule 58A.1702 for details. No CE courses will be available between June 11 – July 1.
June 30 – License Expires (if not renewed) Must be received by midnight online
July 1 – NC Privilege License Tax Required by NC Dept of Revenue
How to renew & check your CE status:
▪ Visit the NCREC website (www.ncrec.gov)
▪ Choose Login -Licensee (upper right drop down)

#5923 GENUP - Synchronous via Zoom
2023-06-08 13:30 - 17:30 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
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Topics: Material Facts | Dual Agency | Law & Rules Updates | Licensing & Education
This 2022-2023 GENUP COURSE must be completed by June 10, 2023. If you are a BIC or BIC-Eligible, you will not receive credit for this GENUP course. BICS must take the Broker-in-Charge Update (BICUP) course #8823 along with a 4-hour CE elective.
CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds; however, you may transfer to another upcoming course subject to space availability, if notice is given at least 48 hours prior to scheduled class. A $15.00 re-scheduling fee will be charged, subject to class availability.

About Bill: With over three decades of real estate industry experience, there’s hardly a law, issue, or definition Bill doesn’t know. He remains one of the school’s most sought-after speakers. As the winner of many awards and recognition from professional trade organizations and industry peers, Bill continues to focus on the key benefit of his fun, informative approach to professional education: Laugh and Learn!

DRAR Certified Education Provider #1596

#5823 BICUP - Synchronous via Zoom
2023-06-08 08:30 - 12:30 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
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Topics: Material Facts | Dual Agency | BIC Responsibilities | Law & Rules Updates | Licensing & Education
The Real Estate Broker-in-Charge Update is a continuing education course; a required four-hour annual class for BICs who wish to maintain their license on Active status with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. If you are not a BIC, you must take the General Update Course (GENUP). This course is for 2022-2023.
CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds; however, you may transfer to another upcoming course subject to space availability, if notice is given at least 48 hours prior to scheduled class. A $15.00 re-scheduling fee will be charged, subject to class availability.

About Bill: With over three decades of real estate industry experience, there’s hardly a law, issue, or definition Bill doesn’t know. He remains one of the school’s most sought-after speakers. As the winner of many awards and recognition from professional trade organizations and industry peers, Bill continues to focus on the key benefit of his fun, informative approach to professional education: Laugh and Learn!

DRAR Certified Education Provider #1596

Kerr Lake Quarterly Luncheon
2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Ribeyes Henderson, 2002 Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States
Registration has closed.

Guest Speaker: DREW CUMMINGS, County Manager, Granville Board of Commissioners
Drew began his tenure with Granville on Oct 17, 2022 after 14 years as the Assistant County Manager and Chief of Staff in the Manager’s Office of Durham. Preceding that, Cummings held several positions in municipal government and worked for 7 years as a middle school teacher.
As County Manager, Drew ensures all ordinances and policies of the Board of Commissioners are implemented; makes recommendations on business matters; recommends an annual budget; and keeps the Board informed on the County’s financial condition.
Drew serves in the official capacity of budget officer, personnel officer, and purchasing official.

BIC Quarterly - Wire Fraud
2023-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
REGISTER

Q&A to follow
LEN ELDER:

Licensed North Carolina attorney
Instructor with over 40,000 hours of teaching experience
Author of over 100 courses and speaker at a wide variety of national conferences
Recognized expert in real estate instruction.
Currently serving on the REEA DREI Leadership Council
Recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including national instructor of the year and national course author of the year.

KIZZY CRAWFORD:

Has served as the Legal Education Officer for the North Carolina Real Estate Commission since May 2018.
A distinguished graduate of the Honors Program at Elizabeth City State University, graduate of the University of Phoenix, and was conferred a law degree by North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Previous Faculty at North Carolina Wesleyan College and Wake Technical Community College where she taught Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Court Procedure and Evidence, Ethics, and Legal Environment.
Authored supplemental instructional resources for the education and publishing company, Pearson Education.
Included among Mrs. Heath’s duties at the Commission are co-authoring the North Carolina Real Estate Manual, writing the Commission’s mandatory Update courses each license year, and assisting in developing other educational materials.

NO Durham Public Schools Committee Meeting THIS MONTH
2023-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
The DPS Committee will not hold meetings in June or July. Meetings will resume in August.
Interested in attending?
Please fill out the 2023 Committee Signup Sheet and email it to: Services@durhamrealtors.org
The strength of the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® is the involvement of its members.
Your participation is welcomed and encouraged!

Golf Tournament Fundraiser!
2023-06-01 08:30 - 15:30 | Umstead Pines, 253 Country Club Drive, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
SIGN UP TO SPONSOR AND/OR PLAY!
Return forms to Services@DurhamRealtors.org

OFFICE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
2023-05-29 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
DRAR’s office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
The office will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 30 at 8:30am.

TRIBOR: Rockval real estate technology (via Zoom)
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
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To preview Rockval, CLICK HERE

Durham Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
2023-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | In-Person or Zoom or TV, Durham, NC, United States
Information taken from HERE
The May 23 Planning Commission agenda will be posted here: https://www.durhamnc.gov/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-15. Agenda item X. Old Business, a. Public Hearing on the New Comprehensive Plan, is the relevant item. Participation is possible in person or virtually through Zoom.
In-Person Participation
The physical meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza in downtown Durham. If you wish to speak in person, there will be a sign-up sheet near the clear to the Commission when you arrive.
Virtual Participation
Click here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_esSnNCYBTgirp3sGC9cjiw#/registration (Webinar ID: 825 9288 7758) to register to participate in the Planning Commission meeting virtually. If possible, please register by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Planning Commission meeting or by calling 1- 301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time and identify yourself to ensure that you get a chance to speak at the appropriate time. Access will be audio only and the chat and Q&A functions will not be available in the virtual meeting.
Registration is not required to watch the meeting. You can view Planning Commission meetings live on the City’s Twitter page, Facebook page, YouTube channel, on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon via Boxcast as well as livestreamed from the City’s website. The meeting will also be televised live on Durham Television Network (Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99).
Joint City Council / Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
After the Planning Commission has completed their public hearings and voted on a recommendation for the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint public hearing on this project. It is anticipated that this joint public hearing will be held at a special meeting in August of 2023.
City Council Adoption
After the joint City/County public hearing, the City Council will consider adoption at one of their regular meetings, which are typically held on the first and third Monday of each month. Agendas for these meetings can be found here.
Board of County Commissioners Adoption
After the joint City/County public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners will consider adoption at one of their regular meetings which are typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Agendas for these meetings can be found here.

#1868 Brokers Behaving Badly (In-Person) @ DRAR
2023-05-23 13:30 - 17:30 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
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What are the top 10 complaints the NCREC receives?
When it’s easier than ever to file a complaint, it’s important to know what the NCREC is looking at and, more importantly, what actions result in agent discipline.
Stay off the back of the Bulletin and out of real estate jail!

Instructor: Chris Barnette
* Teaching since 2005; currently a BIC in Apex.
* Learned from top instructors, such as Tom Mangum, George Bell, Kim Frye, Bill Gallagher
* Formed the Go School of Real Estate , one of NC’s top RE schools
NOTE: This class will be taught IN PERSON at 4236 University Drive, Durham NC.
This 4-hour NCREC-approved ELECTIVECOURSE must be completed by June 10, 2023 along with either the BICUP (if a BIC or BIC-Eligible,) or the General Update (GENUP) if a general broker.
CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds; however, you may transfer to another upcoming course subject to space availability, if notice is given at least 48 hours prior to scheduled class. A $15.00 re-scheduling fee will be charged, subject to class availability.
Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® is the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s Education Provider #1596

#9923 In-Person GENUP @ DRAR
2023-05-23 08:30 - 12:30 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
REGISTER
Topics: Material Facts | Dual Agency | BIC Responsibilities | Law & Rules Updates | Licensing & Education

Instructor: Chris Barnette
* Teaching since 2005; currently a BIC in Apex.
* Learned from top instructors, such as Tom Mangum, George Bell, Kim Frye, Bill Gallagher
* Formed the Go School of Real Estate , one of NC’s top RE schools
NOTE: This class will be taught IN PERSON at 4236 University Drive, Durham NC.
This 2022-2023 GENUP COURSE must be completed by June 10, 2023. If you are a BIC or BIC-Eligible, you will not receive credit for this GENUP course. BICS must take the Broker-in-Charge Update (BICUP) course #8823 along with a 4-hour CE elective.
CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds; however, you may transfer to another upcoming course subject to space availability, if notice is given at least 48 hours prior to scheduled class. A $15.00 re-scheduling fee will be charged, subject to class availability.
Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® is the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s Education Provider #1596

Preservation Durham: Annual Home Tour II
2023-05-20 12:00 - 16:00 | 318 South Driver St, Durham NC, Durham, NC, United States
REGISTER – Ticket price $32.25
Purchased ticket pick-up at 318 South Driver Street during tour hours
The tour is scheduled for the weekend of May 20 and 21, from noon until 4:00pm each day. Your ticket will include both days so you can visit all the houses at your own pace. Tour-goer will receive a tour booklet describing each house and its history.

Historic Stagville Tour - DEI Committee
2023-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Stagville Plantation, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
REGISTER
The DEI Committee invites you to join them!
This event is sponsored by Chris Holt, Guaranteed Rate.

2023 NCDOT Update
2023-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | McKimmon Conference & Training Center, 1101 Gorman Street, RALEIGH, NC, 27606, United States
REGISTER ($25 off with code: DRAR)
Breakfast & Networking 8:00 – 8:30am
Presentation 8:30 – 10:00am
Hear from division engineer Brandon Jones at the DOT with updates regarding current active projects, upcoming projects, and other ideas in the pipeline

Location:

The McKimmon Conference & Training Center
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh NC 27606

Contact Information:

Kristina Ellis
Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

Triangle Community Coalition Members: $50
Nonmembers: $75 ($25 off with code DRAR)

DRAR Board of Directors Meeting
2023-05-17 09:30 - 10:30 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States

Free TMLS Chat: New Brokers ... What Now?
2023-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
New Agent Steps and TMLS Tools
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License Renewal with NCREC
2023-05-15 | NC Real Estate Commission, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, 27609
https://www.ncrec.gov/
Brokers must pay NCREC’s annual renewal fee before June 30th at 11:59pm or license will expire.
