Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy Real Estate Institute, The Realtor® Store, Canopy Housing Foundation, and Canopy MLS, including MLS Support, will be closed today in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
2026 Unpaid Annual Realtor® and or Affiliate Dues are Past Due. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard. Please note: Dues are non-refundable once paid.
Q1 Canopy MLS fee and Supra Key fee invoices are PAST DUE. Late/reconnect fees apply, and member deactivation has occurred. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard. Firm deactivation will occur on Sat., Jan. 31.
Last Chance to Register! 2026 Canopy Installation and Celebration
Join us for a special evening to honor incoming leadership who will serve on the Executive Committee and on the Board of Directors for Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy MLS, and Canopy Housing Foundation.
Sat., Jan. 24 Registration and reception: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Guests seated by 7 p.m. Installation and Keynote Address: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Desserts, Coffee, Drinks, and music conclude at 9:15 p.m. Registration will stay open until the event reaches capacity.
Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Established
Through active bipartisan efforts and the support of RPAC members, voters in November approved the 1% sales tax referendum to raise $19 billion over the next 30 years to fuel major upgrades to regional rail, roadways, bus systems, and other vital infrastructure throughout Mecklenburg County. This establishes the basis for a truly regional transportation system where, eventually, other counties could join the newly established authority. For more information, and to find out who serves on the board and an initial meeting schedule, click this link:
This shows how RPAC helps make a difference in our communities. By supporting candidates and policies that benefit neighborhoods and local businesses, RPAC helps ensure that places like Mecklenburg County grow and thrive. This referendum is a clear example of how Realtor® advocacy can improve transportation, boost local economies, and make life better for residents.
Baby Boomers Are on the Move! Are You Positioned to Serve Them?
Baby Boomers are actively buying, selling, downsizing, investing, and transitioning into new lifestyle communities. As this influential demographic reshapes today’s real estate market, real estate professionals who understand how to serve clients 50+ with knowledge, empathy, and strategy are positioned for long-term success.
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation course equips real estate professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to successfully serve this growing demographic with both expertise and empathy. This course goes beyond transactions, focusing on life-stage decision-making, generational motivations, and the complex financial and housing considerations that often accompany later-life moves. Through real-world scenarios and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the unique values and characteristics of clients aged 50+
Navigate modern retirement trends and how they influence real estate timelines
Advise on housing options, including aging in place, active-adult communities, and assisted living
Recognize key financial, tax, and estate planning considerations
Communicate with clarity, compassion, and professionalism during major life transitions
This course counts as ABR® and SRS electives as well as awards four (4) hours of NC CE elective credit. Take advantage of our early bird special and register before Jan. 28 to save $80!
If you are serious about scaling your business, differentiating your services, and future-proofing your success, the SRES® Designation course is your next strategic move! Wed., Feb. 11 and Thurs., Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Both Days) Register: Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation Course(Virtual via Zoom)
Learn How Commitment, Endurance, and Mental Discipline Lead to Success
Join Captain Carl Gamble for a modern, inclusive session focused on turning ambition into action. Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned pro, this talk helps you reset with purpose and momentum. What you’ll gain:
This event offers an opportunity for all levels of professionals at various stages of their life and careers and representing rich and diverse perspectives to learn, grow and succeed together.
About Capt. Gamble: As a U.S. Air Force veteran, Vietnam War captain, author, motivational speaker and Realtor®, Captain Gamble brings a powerful life story. From flying supersonic aircraft to captaining jumbo jets, Captain Gamble’s remarkable career includes surviving enemy fire and a hijacked airliner, and he brings powerful lessons on perseverance and purpose.
Canopy Global Connect: The Dominican Republic and Jamaica (new date)
Interested in exploring international real estate? Join our upcoming virtual Canopy Global event for an overview of the real estate markets in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. We'll cover common real estate practices in each country, provide key immigration facts, explore visa options for potential residents, and much more. Discover the potential these vibrant Caribbean markets hold for you!
Thurs., Feb. 12 from 2 – 3:15 p.m. Virtual via Zoom
When leadership is weak, organizations stagnate. When leadership is strong, everyone thrives.
That’s why Canopy invests so heavily in cultivating leaders who want to understand our evolving industry and the responsibility we carry as professionals. Through nine immersive sessions, Canopy’s Leadership Academy helps you expand confidence, sharpen communication and decision-making, and understand the issues shaping our community, homeownership, and the residential real estate industry.
If you’ve spent the last few years mastering your craft, now is the time to step up and ensure our Association, and your profession, remain strong, ethical, and forward-thinking. Your leadership matters now, more than ever.
A New Standard for Client Collaboration: Exclusive First Look
Canopy MLS and Realtor.com® have joined forces to unveil a powerful new way to deepen your client relationships. This new tool is designed to eliminate friction in your daily interactions and ensure you remain the essential center of the client experience.
Join us this Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. ET for a fast-paced insider’s tour, exclusively for Canopy Members, to see how this partnership keeps you steps ahead of the market. Be among the first to see how we are enhancing the professional toolkit for Canopy MLS members before this product officially launches.
