NO Community Service Mtg THIS MONTH
2023-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

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.

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
REGISTER

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.

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.

Summer Solstice Block Party!
2023-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Nash Street Tavern, 234 S. Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States

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!

Independent Brokerage Council (IBC)
2023-06-28 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

DRAR Executive Committee Meeting
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-09 09:30 - 10:30 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States

NAHREP 10 Disciplines: Growing into a Better Brokerage
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
REGISTER
Interested in learning more about the values and mission of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)?
Join this virtual, free session via Zoom or Facebook Live.

Ethical Use of Artificial Intel in Real Estate
2023-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States

National Real Estate Ethics Day w/ Leigh Brown
2023-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
REGISTER

Meet NAR’s Code of Ethics Requirement for the cycle ending Dec 2024
No cost to DRAR members
Does not fulfill CE requirements
Live Stream Broadcast

Join Leigh Brown, a dynamic and engaging speaker who will deliver a training session that’s fun and informative!

License Renewal due by 11:59pm
2023-06-30 | NC Real Estate Commission, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, 27609
https://www.ncrec.gov/Home/Index
Brokers must pay NCREC’s annual renewal fee due today or license will expire.

NC Privilege Tax Due
2023-07-01 | NC Dept of Revenue, Durham, NC, United States
PAY HERE
NC Dept of Revenue

OFFICE CLOSED HOLIDAY
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
Happy Independence Day!

NO Durham Public Schools Committee Meeting THIS MONTH
2023-07-03 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, and 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!

New Member Orientation
2023-07-13 08:45 - 11:15 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
8:45am: Check In, Sponsored Refreshments & Pictures
9:00am: Welcome, Pathways to Professionalism and Getting Started
9:30am: Getting Acquainted with the REALTOR® Organization – Local & State
10:15am: Sponsor Intro
10:20am: Break
10:30am: Upcoming Events
10:40am: Website & Social Media
10:50am: COE and Oath
11:00am: Closing Comments
11:15am: End time (estimate)

NCR Mobile Monday - FORM CHANGES
2023-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
CLICK TO JOIN
Have Questions on the NC REALTORS® Forms Changes that Take Effect July 1, 2023?
Ask JOHN WAIT, NCR General Counsel during NCR’s Mobile Monday’s FACEBOOK GROUP
A list of the forms that changed and a detailed summary of those changes are available via these links:
Summary of Residential Forms Changes
Summary of Commercial Forms Changes

Speaking the Language of Investors
2023-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States

Durham Public Schools Committee Meeting
2023-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
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!

Commercial Side of Real Estate
2023-08-10 09:00 - 17:00 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
REGISTER
Cost: $49

Free TMLS Chat: AUTOMATION
2023-08-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
Tips on setting up auto searches in Paragon, Paragon Connect, HomeSpotter, Homesnap, RPR
REGISTER

TRIBOR REALTIST - Durham Bulls Game
2023-08-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
INFO & REGISTER – $25

DRAR OFFICE CLOSED TODAY
2023-08-16 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
Due to a power outage from last night’s storms, DRAR’s phones and computers are down today.
If you need help, please comment on the DRAR Facebook post about the power outage and someone will try to get back to you. CLICK HERE
We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

Forewarn: Demo with Q&A via Webinar
2023-08-16 02:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM Webinar, NC, United States
REGISTER
FOREWARN was built around agent safety and identity verification, it’s really the whole point of the platform.
However, FOREWARN is also a multi-dimensional tool that can be leveraged in other areas of your business to help you be a better REALTOR®.
The purpose of this webinar is to help REALTORS® gain a much better understanding of the platform along with going over some “Pro-Tips” to help get the gears turning in your head on other ways to leverage FOREWARN in your business.

DRAR Board of Directors Meeting
2023-08-16 09:30 - 10:30 | REALTOR® Square at DRAR, 4236 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States

Membership Luncheon with NCR President-Elect
2023-08-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Hope Valley Country Club, 3803 Dover Rd, NC 27707, Durham, 27707, United States
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED

NC REALTORS® 2024 Officers - Online Election
2023-08-21 - 2023-08-24 | Online, Durham, NC, United States
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

2024 Officers
Finance and Budget Committee members
NAR Directors
Issues Mobilization Committee member

Online Polls will be open 24 hours a day, Eastern Standard Time, from 12:00:01 am on Monday, August 21, 2023 to 11:59:59 pm on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
The electronic method of voting is the only means by which voters may vote in the annual election. Only REALTOR® members in good standing in the Association and Association Executives—who have provided NC REALTORS® with a valid email address—shall have the right to vote in any annual election.
