Meetings of the Week

Here’s a look at the meetings taking place within the Charlotte region for the week of February 8th:

Monday, February 8
3:30 pm – Charlotte City Council Transportation & Planning Committee Meeting
4:00 pm – Charlotte City Council Government Affairs Committee Meeting
5:00 pm – Charlotte City Council/Manager Dinner Briefing
7:00 pm – Charlotte City Council Business Meeting
7:00 pm – Matthews Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 9
12:00 pm – REBIC Board of Governors Meeting
1:30 pm – Mecklenburg County Economic Development Committee Meeting
3:00 pm – Mecklenburg Board of County Commission Budget/Public Policy Workshop
6:00 pm – Davidson Board of Commissioners Meeting
6:30 pm – Pineville Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 10
11:30 am – Mecklenburg County Building Development Commission Work Session

Thursday, February 11
8:45 am – Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Government Affairs Committee Meeting
3:30 pm – Charlotte City Council Economic Development Committee Meeting
7:00 pm – Mint Hill Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm – Troutman Town Board Meeting

Classroom Central’s “Color A Brighter Future” Luncheon

This year, Classroom Central’s “Color a Brighter Future” fundraiser will be held on April 20th at the Hilton Charlotte Center City. To reserve a spot at CRCBR’s table, please contact Community Outreach Committee Chair, Meredith Swanzy at (704) 926-1392 or Meredith@beacondevelopment.com.

You can learn more about Classroom Central online at http://www.classroomcentral.org/.

2010 Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Market Forecast

March 31, 2010
11:15am – 2:00pm
Carmel Country Club

Join CCIM for their 2010 Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Market Forecast on March 31st at Carmel Country Club.  The speakers will be:

• Mark Vitner, Wells Fargo Economist
• Michael Gallis, Michael Gallis Associates
• Bob Morgan, President of the Chamber of Commerce
• Mike Ortlip, Senior vice president for Grandbridge Capital.

For a complete printable flyer and registration form, click here.

Members on the Move

Congratulations to the following CRCBR members on their recent accomplishments:

Argos Real Estate Advisors – Greg Pappanastos
Greg Pappanastos has been named president of the board of directors for Charlotte Trolley, Inc. (CTI).  The private, non-profit group restores historic streetcars for operation in the city’s current and future rail transit lines.

CB Richard Ellis – Ben Orme
Killingsworth Enviro-Klean leased 10,000 square feet at 3607 Gribble Road, Stallings, NC.  Ben Orme of CB Richard Ellis represented SUN Charlotte LLC, the property owners.

Donald A. Campbell Real Estate – Donald Campbell
Donald Campbell has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.  Mr. Campbell achieved this designation after completing 18 hours of course work designed to provide the designee with comprehensive knowledge of green homes and buildings and issues of sustainability in relation to real estate.

Metrolina Capital Advisors -  Robert Settle and Joe Jackson
Robert Settle and Joe Jackson represented Carolina First in the recent disposition of a package of assets including a 28,000 square foot warehouse on Old Bailes Road in Lancaster, SC.

Metrolina Capital Advisors – Robert Settle
Robert Settle of Metrolina Capital Advisors represented A TASTE OF PHILLY in their site search and lease of 1,783 square feet at the Shops at University Place.  Robert also respresented BC Construction  in their new lease of 2,000 square feet in the Elliott Building in Concord.

Sageworth Properties, LLC – Robert McMillan
Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center, P.A. is relocating and expanding its Lake Norman office to the Jetton Medical Office Building II in Jetton Village in Cornelius.  Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center signed a lease for 5,035 square feet.  Robert McMillan of Sageworth Properties, LLC represented Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center and George Macon of Merrifield Partners represented the Landlord, Jetton Medical, LLC.

Send Us Your News
We want to hear what you’ve been up to. If you have any transactions, awards, promotions, or any other news, please send your information to us at info@crcbr.org.

NAR Executive Summary: Citizen’s United vs. FEC

The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Citizen’s United vs. FEC could have a serious impact on REALTOR® political activities and programs.  NAR Associate Legal Counsel, Ralph Holmen, has provided an executive summary concerning Citizen’s United vs. FEC.

To view the executive summary, please click here.

For more information about the Citizen’s United ruling contact Ralph Holmen, NAR Associate General Counsel, at 312/329-8375.  The court’s complete opinion is available at http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/09slipopinion.html.

Meetings of the Week

Here is a look at the meetings going on within the Charlotte region for the week of February 1, 2010:

Tuesday, February 2
12:00 pm – Charlotte City Council’s Housing & Neighborhood Development Committee Meeting
5:00 pm – Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Dinner Meeting
7:00 pm – Iredell County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Wednesday, February 3
Charlotte City Council Retreat (Tryon, NC)
12:00 pm – Charlotte Economic Development & Planning Committee Meeting
12:00 pm – SPPACE Board of Governors Meeting

Thursday, February 4
Charlotte City Council Retreat (Tryon, NC)
8:30 am – Tree Ordinance Stakeholders Meeting
8:30 am – Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association Advocacy Training

Friday, February 5
Charlotte City Council Retreat (Tryon, NC)
10:30 am – NCHBA Region VI Meeting

News You Can Use from NAR

Here is some news you can use from NAR’s commercial division:

Webinars
Free webinars are available on www.REALTOR.org.

  • Economic Outlook for 2010: Commercial Real Estate
    Dr. Mark G. Dotzour, Chief Economist at Texas A&M University  
    A discussion on likely trends in absorption and values and a timeline for the recovery of the commercial real estate market.
  • Today’s Brokerage Strategies for Tomorrow’s Market Leaders
    Rod N. Santomassimo, Founder and President of The Massimo Group.
     
    Click here to listen

Podcast: NAR Officer Addresses Commercial Issues
2010 NAR Treasurer Jim Helsel discusses possible changes to carried interest tax rules, a potential Call for Action in February, and how the Broker Involvement Program can help increase REALTORS® influence in Washington.  
http://www.realtor.org/commercial/commercial_podcasts/helsel_podcast6

REALTOR® Magazine – Commercial Content
In the Print Copy of the January issue, members can find a commercial article titled, “Old Walls, New Uses”. But wait! There’s more:  the online publication also features a fantastic commercial article! Want more details? Click here to read.

CRCPE Training

Sign up for one of our upcoming CRCPE training sessions.  All CRCPE training sessions are held at the CRCBR offices located at 400 East Blvd., Ste. 210, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Here is a list of our upcoming training sessions:

February 23, 2010
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Limited space available

March 18, 2010
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Limited space available

How to Register
To register for CPE training, sign into the system at www.charlottecpe.com and register through the links on the right.  If you have any questions about registering, please contact the CRCPE offices at 704-940-7381.

Register to Attend Deal Makers

Deal MakersFebruary 25, 2010
Westin Charlotte
601 S. College St.

Join us on February 25, 2010 at the Westin Charlotte for the annual Deal Makers Awards Luncheon as we recognize brokers and developers in the commercial real estate industry.  Come see the Top Producer Award winners, 10 year and 15 year pin recipients, and more!  You won’t want to miss this opportunity to support your industry peers.

Back by popular demand, our emcee will once again be Bob Percival, SIOR, CPM, of Percival McGuire Commercial Real.

To register online, click here.
For a printable registration form, click here.

Spring Education Begins March 25th

CRCBR’s education courses are the only classes 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.

All classes are CE approved in the state of North Carolina.

Below is the list of CRCBR spring courses and online courses currently available for registration:

Mandatory Update Commercial Version

The 2009-10 Commercial Version Update topics will include agency disclosure requirements, selected property management issues, due diligence, licensing, and education issues. The Commercial Version of the Update has been modified for the commercial practitioner.

March 25, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

April 20, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

May 6, 2009 (CE Approved)
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 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

June 4, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Broker-In-Charge Annual Review Course

The 2009-10 BICAR will cover dual & designated agency, compensation & disclosure issues including changes to the compensation disclosure rule (Rule A.0109) and a review of BIC requirements. The BICAR Course is a mandatory elective for all BICs who wish to remain a BIC as of July 1, 2010 for the 2010-11 licensing period. Only licensees who are BICs or who are BIC eligible will receive credit for this course.

April 20, 2009 (CE Approved)
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 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

May 27, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

8 Strategies for a Slow Market Elective

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. Will need to bring a simple calculator.

March 25, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Debbie Long
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Ethics for Commercial Agents Elective

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.

May 6, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Anatomy of a Deal Elective

This program covers the steps the mortgage broker, banker and lender take when analyzing income producing real estate for financing. A knowledgeable broker must understand this process to effectively assist the buyer or seller of investment real estate.

May 27, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Online Continuing Education Courses

Online education makes it convenient for you to get the knowledge and credits you need without disrupting your schedule.
 
Listing Properties Online Course (CE Approved)
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.
   (Select “Continuing Education” from the “Real Estate” scroll-down menu options)

Understanding Investments Online Course (CE Approved)
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.
   (Select “Continuing Education” from the “Real Estate” scroll-down menu options

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 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 accessing 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®.

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.

CRCBR Gold Passport

The Gold Passport takes $20 off the already discounted total member price for two CE courses. Pay for your continuing education once, and schedule classes at your convenience. Pay no rescheduling fees if CRCBR is notified by 12:00 pm the business day prior to the class date. Use your Gold Passport anytime between the time of purchase and June 4, 2010.

Policies & Restrictions
• The Gold Passport is available to REALTOR® members only.
• Gold Passport is valid from date of purchase through June 4, 2010.
• Gold Passport not valid for the Commercial Certificate Program classes
• Gold 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 registration form.  For a printable registration form, click here.