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® |
April 21, 2009 |
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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 Legislative Day
April 22, 2009
Raleigh, NC
Commercial Spotlight
May 28, 2009
Ballantyne, NC
BrokerNet
June 24, 2009
Village Tavern
Charlotte, NC
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Sign Up for Commercial Spotlight on
May 28th
Registration is now open for Commercial
Spotlight on May 28th in Ballantyne, hosted by The Bissell Companies.
Commercial Spotlight provides an excellent opportunity to network
with fellow industry professionals, visit with corporate associate
service providers, and check out the exciting exhibits.
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The
CRCBR Offices Have Moved
On April 10th, the CRCBR offices
moved to 400 East Boulevard, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28203. Our phone
number and fax number will remain the same. Please make sure to update your records.
Join us for our Annual Legislative Day on April 22nd in Raleigh
Annually, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) hosts
a Legislative Day, where REALTOR® members from all across the state
have the ability to meet local legislators in Raleigh to discuss
issues and matters most important to the real estate industry.
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Sign up for Spring 2009 Education Classes
CRCBR's education courses are
the only courses in the region focused toward the commercial broker. Commercial
transaction information, language, and case studies are used specifically to
meet the needs of our commercial members.
Click here for the list of classes.
Save the Date for BrokerNet on June 24th!
Save the date to catch up with real estate industry professionals at CRCBR's members only
networking event - BrokerNet. Join us on June 24th at Village Tavern for
complimentary beverages and appetizers. Networking shouldn't feel
like working. Watch for more information coming soon!!
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Thursday, May
28, 2009
Attendee Information
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Join us for Commercial Spotlight
May 28, 2009
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Boyle Building, 10th Floor
Ballantyne
Join
us May 28th in Ballantyne to see commercial real estate projects
underway in Charlotte. Network with fellow industry professionals
and corporate associate service providers, while checking out
exciting exhibits. You won't want to miss this always anticipated
and exciting CRCBR tradeshow event, sponsored by the Bissell
Companies. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Thank you to our event sponsor
The Bissell Companies
Attendee Information
Network with fellow industry professionals and visit with
corporate associate service providers while checking out the
exciting exhibitions. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Attendee Registration Fees
• CRCBR Members - $25
• Non-Members - $40
Beginning 5/26
• CRCBR Members - $40
• Non-Members - $75
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To register online, click here.
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For a printable attendee registration form, click here.
Please note: Onsite registration fees and CRCBR Cancellation
Policies Apply.
Vendor Information
Show
off your latest projects underway in the Charlotte region, or
display information about the services your company can provide to
CRCBR members. You won't want to miss this always anticipated and
exciting tradeshow event.
Exhibitor Booths Specs and Guidelines
Exhibiting companies will receive one six-foot display table and two
complimentary registrations. Companies should bring their own
materials and signage needed for display. Set-up will begin at 3:00
pm. All exhibits must be set-up before 4:30 pm. More detailed
load-in information, along with directions and parking information
will be provided prior to the event. Display table reservation
deadline is Friday, May 22nd. CRCBR cancellation policies apply.
This year we are encouraging retail companies to get involved by
extending special discounted registration fees for companies whose
main component is retail. Don't miss this great opportunity to get
involved!
Exhibitor Fees
• Display Table Member - $600
• Display Table Non-Member - $1000
• Retail Exhibitor - $400
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To register online, click here.
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For a printable exhibitor registration form,
please click here.
Please Note: Display table reservation deadline is May 22nd.
CRCBR Cancellation Policies Apply.
Exhibitor Promotions
Exhibitors will be highlighted in an issue of our newsletter, The
Voice. Each exhibitor may submit a 25-50 word description about
their featured project or service. Information must be submitted via
email to lori@crcbr.org by May
22, 2009.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the Commercial Spotlight,
contact the CRCBR office at 704-377-8982 or by email at
info@crcbr.org.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
BrokerNet
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Village Tavern
4201 Congress St.
Charlotte, NC
Save the date to catch up with real estate industry professionals at CRCBR's members only
networking event - BrokerNet. Join us on June 24th at Village Tavern for
complimentary beverages and appetizers. Networking shouldn't feel
like working. Watch for more information coming soon!
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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Sign Up for 2009 Spring Education Classes
CRCBR's education courses are the only courses in the region focused toward
the commercial broker. Commercial transaction information, language, and
case studies are used specifically to meet the needs of our commercial
members.
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classes will be held at:
The Marriott Executive Park
5700 Westpark Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
Broker-In Charge Annual Review Course (CE Approved)
The 2008-09 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.
Commercial examples may be used.
May 12, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable form,
click here.
Mandatory Update - Commercial Version (CE Approved)
The 2008-09 Update will
cover material 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.
April 21, 2009
(SOLD OUT)
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
May 7, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable form,
click here.
May 12, 2009
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable form,
click here.
June 5, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable form,
click here.
Electives
Ethics
for Commercial Agents (CE Approved)
This course discusses
ethical issues, ethical decision making, and professional conduct utilizing
a lecture/case study discussion format. This course satisfies NAR's 2.5
hours ethics requirement, and the 4 hour NCREC elective requirement.
May 7, 2009
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable form,
click here.
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Strategies for a Slow Market - Commercial Version (CE Approved)
While buyers are
understandably nervous about investing in today's shaky real estate market,
sophisticated real estate brokers can provide buyers with an analysis that
demonstrates that buyers are better off buying today than a year from now.
This course offers 8 creative strategies which help licensees by teaching
them about nontraditional financing methods and also offers them opportunity
to earn additional commissions and income from their transactions. Attendees
will need to bring a simple calculator.
May 29, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Debbie Long
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable form,
click here.
Advanced 1031 Exchanges - Reverse/Improvements (CE Approved)
The course will focus on
advanced 1031 Exchange topics including Reverse Exchanges, Improvement
Exchanges and more.
June 1, 2009
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: David Pawlowski
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online,
click here.
• For a printable form,
click here.
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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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GOLD PASSPORT |
CRCBR has a fast, easy, and affordable way for you to keep up with your continuing education requirements, and to stay abreast of what's going on within commercial real estate. It's called the Gold Passport and it's your ticket to incredible value and outstanding education!
Benefits
Gold Passport takes $20 off the already discounted member price for two CE courses.
You can use your Gold Passport anytime between the time you purchase it and
December 31, 2009. Pay no rescheduling fees if CRCBR is notified by 12:00 pm the business day prior to the class date. Pay for your continuing education once, and schedule classes at your convenience.
Gold Passport entitles you to eight hours of continuing education credits.
Please Note: Gold Passport registrations must be done via fax or mail.
Gold Passport Policies & Restrictions
• The Gold Passport is available to REALTOR® members only.
• Passport valid from the date of purchase through December 31, 2009. (Please note that Gold Passport is based on the calendar year, not the Real Estate Commission license year.)
• Passport not valid for CRCBR on-line continuing educations classes.
Cost
The cost of the Gold Passport is $110. To purchase a Gold Passport, please check the appropriate box on the print registration form.
• For a printable registration form,
Click Here.
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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:
Tuesday, April 21
3:00 pm - Building Development Commission Meeting
5:00 pm - Char-Meck Planning Committee Work Session
6:00 pm - Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm - Iredell County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Wednesday, April 22
All day - Charlotte Regional Realtors® Association bus trip to
Raleigh
12:00 pm - Charlotte Restructuring Government Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 23
11:00 am - HBA of Charlotte Land Development Meeting
2:00 pm - Charlotte Environment Committee Meeting
7:30 pm - Mint Hill Commissioners Meeting
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Annual Legislative Day
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Raleigh, NC
Annually, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) hosts
a Legislative Day, where REALTOR® members from all across the state
have the ability to meet local legislators in Raleigh to discuss
issues and matters most important to the real estate industry.
This year's Legislative Day will be held on April 22nd. We invite
you take time out of your busy schedule to join us for this very
important industry event!
About Legislative Day
Legislative Day is a means to remind the North Carolina Association
of REALTORS®, as well as the legislators in Raleigh, that
commercial brokers are affected by issues in the legislative realm.
We hope to send as many representatives to this event as possible.
Legislative Day Schedule
8:00am - 10:00am -- Travel to Raleigh
10:00am - 11:00am -- Check in and Legislative Rally
11:00am - 12:30pm -- Meetings with Legislators
12:30pm - 1:30pm -- Lunch
1:30pm
-- Depart for Charlotte
Members arrive at the Legislative Rally and then walk around the
Legislative offices in order to communicate with Charlotte
Legislators. This year, the Charlotte Region REALTOR® Association (CRRA)
is organizing a meeting from 11:00am - 12:30pm for all Charlotte
brokers, where Charlotte region legislators will assemble at
Legislative Hall (CRCBR members are invited to attend).
After the meeting, members will then go to the offices of the
legislators that did not attend this previous meeting.
Legislative Visit Assistance
Those who attend will not be sent without assistance! Members of
REBIC, as well as other knowledgeable leaders, will assist you in
walking through the Legislative halls. Attending members will also
receive a brief synopsis of those issues currently affecting
brokers, as well as reasons and bullet points to assist in the
discussion.
Sign Up Today!
If you are interested in attending this day, or have further
questions about this event, please contact Emily Crespo at
emily@crcbr.org.
Note: CRCBR staff will work to procure
transportation or coordinate a car pool for those who attend.
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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 are for current subscribers to the system. In order to sign up for
a training, please sign into
www.charlottecpe.com, and click 'Sign up now for a training session' from the main page. Classes are free, but pre-registration is
required. A confirmation email will be sent to your attention 2 days before the course. Thank you for your continued support of CRCPE!
Watch for information on upcoming CPE training 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®
400 East Boulevard, Suite 210,
Charlotte, NC 28203
phone: 704.377.8982 fax: 704.377.8983
info@crcbr.org
www.crcbr.org
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