CRCBR | The Voice
CRCBR: Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS®
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A bi-monthly publication of the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® |
December 1, 2008 |
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Thank you to our 2008 Alliance Sponsors for their commitment and continued
support of CRCBR!
To view a sponsor's website, click on their logo/name. |
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AccuMeasure |
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Alpha Commercial Real Estate |
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Bissell Patrick, LLC |
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CB Richard Ellis, Inc. |
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Coldwell Banker Commercial - MECA |
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DSS Corporation |
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ECS, Ltd. |
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GeoScience Group, Inc. |
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Insite Properties, Inc. |
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J.F.
Schultze Construction |
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The
Keith Corporation |
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Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP |
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Keystone Partners, LLC |
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KlingmanWilliams |
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Koll Development Company |
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Lee
Morgan, Inc. |
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NAI Southern Real Estate |
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Paragon Commercial Bank |
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The Park - Huntersville/
Spectrum Properties |
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Percival
McGuire Commercial Real Estate |
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Ranger Construction Company |
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R.B. Pharr & Associates, PA |
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Red Rock Developments |
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SouthEast Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. |
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The Staubach Company - Carolinas LLC |
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SteelFab, Inc |
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Wachovia Bank |
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XZACT Technologies |
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UPCOMING EVENTS &
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Don't forget to register for these exciting upcoming CRCBR events and
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the date for these
upcoming CRCBR Events:
Annual Meeting
December 17, 2008
11:30am - 2:00pm
Westin Charlotte
2009 CCP CoreConcepts Level 100
January 22-February 12, 2009
Charlotte Regional REALTOR Association Building
Classroom 315
1201 Greenwood Cliff
Charlotte, NC 28204
Deal Makers
March 4, 2009
Westin Charlotte
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2009 Membership Dues Notices
Have Been Mailed
CRCBR Dues have
been sent to members and will be due by January 20, 2009. If you
have not received your invoice by Friday, December 5, 2008, please
contact the CRCBR offices by emailing
info@crcbr.org.
CRCBR Annual Meeting 15th Anniversary on December 17th
at the Westin
Join us on
Wednesday, December 17th for the 2008 CRCBR Annual Meeting. We will
be honoring the best of 2008 with our annual awards while looking to
the upcoming year with both the election of our 2009 Leadership, and
a presentation by UNC Charlotte Chancellor, Philip L. Dubois.
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Ethics for Commercial Agents is December 11th
To satisfy NAR requirements, all REALTOR® members of CRCBR must
take an ethics class before December 31, 2008. Ethics for
Commercial Agents is the last ethics course offered by CRCBR prior
to the December 31st deadline.
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Save
the Date for Deal Makers - March 4, 2009 at the Westin Charlotte
The CRCBR Deal Makers Awards Program recognizes brokers and developers in
the commercial real estate industry who have accumulated sales transactions
of over $2,000,000 in the past year in the categories of office, industrial,
investment, land and retail.
NEW this year -
complete and submit your Deal Maker application online!
Leadership Program Applications
- Get Yours in Today
You've picked
your association, now get involved! CRCBR's Leadership Program provides members with a
chance to become successful and build relationships within the industry,
with the ultimate goal of becoming future leaders of our organization.
For a printable application, please click here.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
CRCBR
Annual Meeting
11:30am - 2:00pm
Westin Charlotte
601 S. College St.
Make plans now to join us on
Wednesday, December 17th for the 2008 CRCBR Annual Meeting. We will
be honoring the best of 2008 with our annual awards while looking to
the upcoming year with both the election of our 2009 Leadership, and
a presentation by UNC Charlotte Chancellor, Dr. Philip L. Dubois.
This will be the 15th anniversary of the CRCBR Annual Meeting so
make sure to be a part of this special event!
Featured Speaker
Dr. Philip L. Dubois, Chancellor, UNC Charlotte
On March 18, 2005, Dubois was named UNC Charlotte's fourth
chancellor and assumed that role on July 15. In his first three
years, Dubois has focused his efforts on building the University's
visibility and support in the Charlotte region; long-range planning
for an expected enrollment of 35,000 students by the year 2020;
completion of key capital construction projects (including a major
new building to be located in Center City Charlotte); and
improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of critical business
processes.
Awards to Honor Outstanding Member Achievements
• Cornerstone Award - given to a non-member individual,
institution or firm that has significantly improved the economy of
the region and its image.
• REALTOR® of the Year Award - bestowed upon the outstanding
REALTOR® member based on their spirit, civic activity, business
accomplishments and CRCBR activity.
• President's Award - presented to the member who has
contributed the most to promoting CRCBR and furthering the mission
and goals of the association.
• Corporate Associate of the Year Award - given to the
Corporate Associate member who made the greatest contribution of
time, energy and resources.
Schedule of Events
11:30 am - 12:00 pm -- Registration and Networking
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm -- Lunch Program
Charitable Contribution
CRCBR is committed to supporting the efforts of Classroom Central, a
free store for teachers who work in low-income schools in the
Charlotte region. We encourage everyone to bring markers, glue
sticks and scissors to help restock Classroom Central for the
holidays.
Registration & Fees
(by 12/10/08)
• Member -- $40
• Non-Member -- $70
• Table (seats 10) -- $500
(After 12/10/08)
• Member -- $60
• Non-Member -- $85
• Table (seats 10) -- $500
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To register online, please click here.
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For a printable registration form, please click here.
Questions
If you have any questions about the CRCBR Annual
Meeting, please contact the CRCBR offices at
704-377-8982.
March 4, 2009
Deal Maker Awards
Westin Charlotte
601 S. College St.
Here is the perfect
opportunity for you to gain recognition and market your real estate expertise
to the business community. The CRCBR Deal Makers Awards Program recognizes
brokers and developers in the commercial real estate industry who have
accumulated sales transactions of over $2,000,000 in the past year in the
categories of office, industrial, investment, land and retail.
NEW this year - complete and submit your Deal Maker application online!
Watch for more information coming soon!
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Ethics for Commercial Agents
(CE Approved)
8:30am - 12:30pm
Marriott Executive Park
5700 Westpark Dr.
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
This course discusses professional ethical issues, ethical decision making, and
professional conduct utilizing a lecture/case study discussion format. This
course satisfies NAR's 2.5 hours ethics requirements, and the 4 hour NCREC
elective requirement.
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable registration form,
Click Here.
Tuesday December 16, 2008
Mandatory Update - Commercial
Version (CE Approved)
8:30am - 12:30pm
Marriott Executive Park
5700 Westpark Dr.
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
The 2008-9 Update will cover
materials facts, new Commission rules, licensing & education issues and the
changes to the commercial contract, Agreement to Purchase Form 580-T. The
Commercial Version of the Update has been modified for the commercial
practitioner. For agents who practice residential real estate, it is strongly
recommended that they take the regular Update, not this version.
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable registration form,
click here.
Broker-In-Charge Annual Review
(CE Approved)
2:00pm - 6:00pm
(NEW TIME)
Marriott Executive Park
5700 Westpark Dr.
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
The 2008-9 BICAR will cover distressed sellers,
short sales and foreclosures. Lending laws, loan fraud and Broker-In-Charge
requirements will also be discussed. The BICAR Course is a mandatory elective
for all brokers-in-charge who wish to remain a broker-in-charge as of July 1,
2009 for the 2009-2010 licensing period. Only licensees who are
brokers-in-charge or who are broker-in-charge eligible will receive continuing
education credit for this course.
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable registration form,
click here.
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ETHICS |
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ETHICS IS DUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2008!
To satisfy NAR requirements, all REALTOR® members of CRCBR must take
an ethics class before December 31, 2008. If you have taken an
ethics since January 1, 2005 you are exempt from taking the class.
However, if you last took the ethics class in 2004 or earlier, you MUST
take an ethics class to continue CRCBR membership.
Anyone who has taken an ethics class not sponsored by CRCBR must
fax, email, or mail a copy of their Certificate of Completion to Emily
Crespo. An online ethics course is available, but does not count
as CE credit. Brokers-in-charge are encouraged to take the online
course in order to prevent attending a third class during the licensing
year. For online instruction,
Click Here. If you have any questions about the ethics
requirement, please contact CRCBR.
CRCBR's last ethics course in 2008 is December
11th.
Ethics for Commercial
Agents (CE Approved)
This course discusses
professional ethical issues, ethical decision making, and professional
conduct utilizing a lecture/case study discussion format. This course
satisfies NAR's 2.5 hours ethics requirements, and the 4 hour NCREC
elective requirement.
December 11, 2008
8:30am - 12:30pm
Marriott Executive Park
5700 Westpark Dr.
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable registration form,
Click Here.
ONLINE ETHICS TRAINING
There are two online ethics training courses available on
www.REALTOR.org. Each course meets
the specific criteria and learning objectives required for either new
REALTORS® or existing REALTORS® as established in the Statements of
Professional Standards Policy #47 - New Member Orientation Program, and
#48 - Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training found in the NAR
Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual. These courses
are not CE approved and do not
count as an elective for your license.
For more information and access to each course, use the links below. You
must be a registered REALTOR.org user with an ID and password to access
the following links. You may need to wait one hour before access the
course if you just registered for REALTOR.org.
New Member Code of Ethics Orientation: Course for new REALTORS®.
Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training: Course for existing REALTORS®.
* These courses are not CE Approved.
Instructions
on Taking the FREE Online Ethics Training
For step-by-step instructions on how to take the free online ethics
training classes,
Click Here.
Questions
If you have any questions about online ethics training, please
contact the CRCBR offices at
info@crcbr.org.
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ONLINE EDUCATION |
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ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Online continuing education classes are now being offered. Online
education makes it more convenient for you to get the knowledge and
credits you need without disrupting your schedule.
Listing Properties Online Course
This course introduces concepts critical to successfully listing
properties. As students learn new concepts and key formulas, they are
given an opportunity to apply them through the problems presented in the
case studies.
• Class registration fee: $65
• To register for classes online,
Click Here.
(once the
REcampus page opens, select "Continuing Education" from the "Real
Estate"
scroll-down menu options)
Understanding Investments Online Course
This course introduces concepts critical to successfully working
with investment properties and clients. As students learn new concepts and
key formulas, they are given an opportunity to apply them through the
problems presented in the case studies.
• Class registration fee: $65
• To register for classes online,
Click Here.
(once the
REcampus page opens, select "Continuing Education" from the "Real
Estate"
scroll-down menu options)
Questions
If you have any questions about online education, please contact the CRCBR
offices at info@crcbr.org.
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COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (CCP)
CoreConcepts Level 100 Series |
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January 22-February 12, 2009
Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association
Classroom 315
1201 Greenwood Cliff
Charlotte, NC 28204
The
Commercial Certificate Program (CCP) is designed to bring together a
faculty of industry leaders and top producers to teach the
fundamentals of commercial real estate. Eight courses are offered
over four weeks, two courses per day, one full day per week,
allowing students to concurrently tend to business while learning. A
certificate of completion is awarded to students who attend seven or
more classes.
Sign up for all Eight (8) Courses Online
To register online for the complete Level 100 Series, please click here
For a printable brochure, including
registration form, please click here
Thursday, January 22, 2009
8:30am -
12:30pm -- Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate (CE Approved)
Instructor: Cindy Chandler, CRE, CCIM, The Chandler Group
Who are the players? What are the components of a commercial
development? Where can one find the numbers to determine value? What
do all those "buzz words" mean? This course takes you from basics to
advanced topics in order to acquaint you with the different elements
of investment real estate.
• To register online for this course, click here.
2:00pm - 6:00pm -- Retail
Instructors: Peter B. Pappas, Crosland Retail; Debbie Currier,
Currier Properties,
Inc.; and Ryan Preston, Crosland Retail
What do retail stores and restaurants look for in a location? How
does it differ from a conventional center to a mixed or multi-use
project? Where do you find these stores and restaurants? What is
important to them and what is a deal breaker? Learn the secrets of
successful retail leasing and development, including mixed-use
projects, from an experienced panel of experts.
• To register
online for this course, click here.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
8:30am -
12:30pm -- Industrial Real Estate (CE Approved)
Instructor: Jon Morris, Beacon Partners
This class takes the participant through the development process for
a warehouse facility. It starts with "Where tenants come from," and
goes into an interactive discussion regarding land acquisition, a
brief finance overview, construction and lease-up, and concludes
with disposition strategies.
• To register
online for this course, click here.
2:00pm - 6:00pm -- Financing Commercial Real Estate
Instructor: Hal Kempson, L.J. Melody & Company
With the economic malaise continuing, how are commercial properties
valued and financed? What has caused the commercial real estate
financing market to seize up and how can deals be financed in the
current environment? These topics and more will be covered in this
class.
• To register for this course online, click here.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
8:30am -
12:30pm -- The RCA-NCAR Commercial Forms (CE Approved)
Instructor: Garth Dunklin, CCIM, Wishart Norris Henninger & Pittman,
PA
Learn about Commission Rules governing agency agreements and
contracts as well as contract basics for commercial transactions,
including listing and rep agreements, protection agreements, and
sales contracts. The RCA-NCAR commercial forms are reviewed so the
agent will know which forms are available and how to use each.
• To register
online for this course, click here.
2:00pm - 6:00pm -- Fundamentals of Market Analysis
Instructor: Andrew Jenkins, Manging Partner Karnes Research Company
Supply and demand are basic fundamentals in economics, but how do
they work in commercial real estate? This course will cover the
sources of demand specific to commercial real estate, approaches to
surveying current and future supply and the impacts on commercial
projects. In addition, we will review the various resources needed
for analyzing commercial real estate projects including
demographics, housing data, commercial real estate data and more.
• To register
online for this course, click here.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
8:30am -
12:30pm -- Office
Instructor: C. Robert (Bob) Percival, Percival McGuire Commercial
Real Estate
Learn what is important to an office tenant and to the office
building owner! Certain terms in a lease (or those left out) can
make the difference between a home run and a strike out. This
session goes from the basics to what every office broker needs to
know. Don�t miss this!
• To register
online for this course, click here.
2:00pm - 6:00pm -- Land Sales (CE Approved)
Instructor: Jim Teat, Jim Teat Land Sales
Using case studies from the Charlotte area, learn - how to assess,
compare, assemble and sell land. We will also identifying the best
way to find land locations and how to eliminate the ones with
serious physical and legal constraints. Learn how professionals list
and market land and how to negotiate ethically and effectively.
• To register
online for this course, click here.
Fees
The cost to
participate in CoreConcepts Level 100 Series is:
8 Courses
$750 CRCBR Members
$850 Non-Members
1 Course
$110
CRCBR Members
$135 Non-Members
Registration
Registration is
now open and class availability is on a first-come, first-served
basis.
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To register online for the complete Level 100 Series, please click here
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For a printable brochure, including
registration form, please click here
Questions
If you have any
questions, please contact the CRCBR offices at 704-377-8982 or email
us at info@crcbr.org.
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Key Meeting Dates
REBIC has compiled a list of key meetings happening this week that are of concern to our industry which you might want to attend:
Monday, December 1
5:00 pm - Charlotte City Council Meeting
6:00 pm - Lancaster County Council Meeting
6:00 pm - York County Council Meeting
6:45 pm - Cabarrus County Commissioners Agenda Work Session
Tuesday, December 2
8:00 am - York County Chamber Government Relations Taskforce
Meeting
6:30 pm - Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Wednesday, December 3
12:00 pm - Charlotte Economic Development & Planning Council
Committee Meeting
12:00 pm - Home Builders Association of York County Board Meeting
12:00 pm - Union County Home Builders Association Board Meeting
Thursday, December 4
7:45 am - Charlotte Chamber 2009 Legislative Agenda Task Force
Meeting
11:00 am - Home Builders Association of Charlotte Land Development
Meeting
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2009 Membership Dues Notices
Have Been Mailed
CRCBR Dues have
been sent to members and will be due by January 20, 2009. If you
have not received your invoice by Friday, December 5, 2008, please
contact the CRCBR offices by emailing
info@crcbr.org.
NAR and Top Dogs™ Team up for December 10th Online Seminar
The REALTORS® Commercial Alliance has joined in partnership with Top
Dogs™ to present "How to Take Your Commercial Real Estate Business
to the Next Level in 2009 - an on-line webinar session hosted by
Peter Droubay and Bob McComb the co-creators of the Top Dogs™
programs. This is an exclusive webinar offer only extended to
Accredited Associations.
The course will cover the basic concepts
of:
• What the best do in changing markets
• The keys to powering up your PR
• Become the recognized market expert
• Build and enhance relationships with key players in your market
• Learn about dozens of proven lead generation methods
• Organize and systemize your practice to earn more and work less
• How to get things done quickly and effectively
The event will be brought to you on December 10, 2008 from 11AM PST
to
1:00 PM PST (which is a start time of 1 PM CST & 2 PM EST) at a
reduced
price for RCA members of just $49 per person (regular price $89).
The
session will include a Q & A period after the presentation.
Enrollment is
limited so be sure to enroll immediately to ensure your place in the
program. To register online, please
click here.
Limited Time Offer! Save an Additional 5% at Dell
For a limited time NAR members, through Dell's partnership in the REALTOR
Benefits® Program, can receive an additional 5% off any product at Dell! Visit
http://www.dell.com/nar today, click on
the green Start Shopping button, and apply the coupon code WPMJLCGFQ??S0N before
you check out. You'll enjoy an additional 5% savings on top of already great
deals! Be sure to take advantage of this great offer today! (Certain
restrictions apply. Please see website for details.)
Submit Your
Leadership Program Application Today!
You've picked
your association, now get involved! CRCBR's Leadership Program provides members with a
chance to become successful and build relationships within the industry,
with the ultimate goal of becoming future leaders of our organization.
For a printable application, please click here.
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Merrifield
Partners - Ken Chapman
Hillco, Ltd. has purchased a 10.7-acre site at Clear Creek Business
Park, a Crosland project developed by Merrifield Partners. The location
will be the site of an 80-bed Nursing Home. Ken Chapman of Merrifield
Partners represented the seller in this transaction.
Merrifield Partners - George Macon
Our Nest Egg, LLC has purchased Suite 203 (1,500 s.f.) in Building 17 at
Blakeney Professional Center. The location will be the site of Pruitt
Insurance Services, Inc. George Macon of Merrifield Partners represented
the seller in the transaction.
Merrifield Partners - George Macon
Blakeney Heroes, LLC has purchased Suite 200 (2,939 s.f.) in Building 18
at Blakeney Professional Center. The location will be the site of
Southeast Psychological Services. Woody Winslow of Vision Group Realty
represented the buyer and George Macon of Merrifield Partners
represented the seller in the transaction.
We want to hear about your successes!
Put your commercial transactions into The Voice!
Below is the basic format of how your transactions will be listed.
Make sure to give us your name, company and all of the information
pertaining to the transaction:
SAMPLE TRANSACTION:
Commercial RE Company - Jane Doe
XYZ Company leased 5000 sq. ft. of flex space at 123 Plaza Center.
Jane Doe of Commercial RE Company represented the tenant and John
Smith of John Smith Real Estate represented the landlord.
You can email your transaction information to CRCBR at
info@crcbr.org or you can fax it to
704-377-8983. If you have any questions about submitting your
transactions for the Voice, please call CRCBR at 704-377-8982.
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CPE Training
All trainings for 2008 have been completed. Thank you to all of
the subscribers who came out and participated in our training
sessions in 2008. Watch for information on the 2009 CPE
training schedule coming soon.
Questions
If you have any questions about CPE training, please contact the CRCBR
offices at info@crcbr.org.
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Technical Support will be provided by Karnes!
Email Karnes
at
support@karnesco.com. Or call 800-879-7172 or 704-940-9550 to receive CPE support during normal business hours. Simply dial the number, then dial "1" for Commercial Property Exchange Information, and dial "1" once more to be directed to one of Karnes' Charlotte CPE
technical support representatives.
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Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS®
212 S. Tryon Street, Suite 1150, Charlotte, NC 28281
phone: 704.377.8982 fax: 704.377.8983
info@crcbr.org
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