B.E.R. Calendar

1/22/2025 - 1/22/2026

WED

January

FR/BAR vs NABOR CONTRACTS (3CE)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sam Colburn Esq. will teach this course comparing the FR/BAR vs. NABOR contracts. This is a must-take class for agents representing buyers and sellers in Lee and Collier counties.

THU

January

BEST DESIGNATION: Prospecting for and Qualifying Buyers (2CE)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The goal of this module is to increase the potential for more sales by helping the Sales Associate locate potential buyers, determine their needs, wants, motivation and financial ability to purchase, and to achieve a shared mental picture of what ...

FRI

January

January Membership Breakfast

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Spring Run Golf Club is a vibrant bundled golf community providing superior value to its members. Desirably located close to all that Southwest Florida has to offer, we provide outstanding golf and tennis facilities, excellent recreational and social ...

TUE

January

GRI 102- Starting your Business

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The GRI 100 series (101, 102, and 103) is a "nuts and bolts" approach to transaction making, professional standards, legal aspects of contracts, identifying and understanding legal issues, financing alternatives, and fair housing and diversity. GRI ...

TUE

January

Best Designation: Elements of Successful Selling - (2CE)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to: Understand the steps of the sales cycle & discover the importance of the sales cycle in your success. Understand the importance of a positive self-image with your customers. Discover the ...

WED

January

ACE Investment 1: Real Estate Investment Essentials (4CE)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This class prepares agents to work with investors. It gives them the essential knowledge they need to be an asset to their customers. We teach agents the language of investment and introduce them to the math skills to back it up. This nuts-and-bolts ...

WED

January

ACE Investment 2: Advanced Real Estate Investment Essenti

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

In this class we will discuss the various types of real estate investment that exist from speculative, or opportunity flipping to buy and hold and look at the different risks associated with them and how to mitigate that risk for our customers. We will ...

THU

January

ACE Investment 3: Crunch Time- Crunching Numbers with Confidence (4CE)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This is the class you take when you are sick and tired of not knowing how the numbers work. If you don’t want to worry about customers knowing more than you or “showing you up” then this is where you want to go. Everyone walks out of this class knowing ...

THU

January

Ace Investment 4: Advanced Investment Returns and Projections (4CE)

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This class picks up where ACE Investment 3 left off. We take a deeper dive into the numbers to see how borrowed money really affects the customers rate of return. We look at the tax benefits and calculate what those benefits mean to our investors. This ...

MON

February

GRI 103- Maximizing your Profitability

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

TUE

February

Advisory Council Meeting

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

We’re excited to launch our new Advisory Council—a dynamic team dedicated to promoting member awareness, engagement, and feedback across a range of BER initiatives. Covering essential work group topics—from Events and Global Diversity to Government Affairs

TUE

February

All-In-One Data Platform RPR Webinar

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Welcome to your all-in-one data platform! RPR covers every aspect of your business. From finding the best options for your buyers, to serving sellers with advanced research, to prospecting with current market trends, to beautiful client reports… and ...

THU

February

New Member Orientation

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This class is a requirement for all new agents who have joined a realtor board. This class needs to be taken within 90 days of joining. This class will cover all the basics you need to know as well as all the important legal information NAR wants all ...

THU

February

Code of Ethics - (3CE)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

GOT ETHICS? Of course you do! Ever questioned the ethics of others? Of course you have! Real estate is a complicated, complex industry and career. Only the strong survive. Get the strength that only confident professionals have. Come get absolutely ...

FRI

February

Be the Change- Fair Housing and You (2CE) - Zoom

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Newsday published the results of a three-year investigation into alleged discrimination by real estate agents in the communities on Long Island, NY. Newsday is an American daily newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New ...

FRI

February

CANVA LIVE: Medium to Advanced MASTERCLASS

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Have you been using Canva for a while but aren't using it to its maximum capacity? Join us for a hands-on Masterclass. Video Captioning, Listing or Buyer Presentations, Instagram Stories, Use AI Tools, Facebook Reels, Hands on Instruction, Carousels ...

TUE

February

Understanding the Condo Review Process (3CE)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First, the Realtor will become more skillful at assessing their client’s needs when it comes to condo purchases. Second, the Realtor will become more skillful at identifying potential hurdles that may result during the lenders condo approval process, ...

TUE

February

The ACE Advanced Lister: Building a Lifelong Listing Business

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This bootcamp deals with building a strong listing business. Agents will learn how to handle objections in a fun and entertaining way that builds the skills they need to better answer customers. These agents will develop options to use when speaking ...

WED

February

BER Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Meeting closed without permission

THU

February

Primary, Second and Investment Home Purchases (3CE)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Realtor will understand how mortgage lenders view a primary vs a secondary and investment home purchase. Also, the Realtor will gain an understanding why this is so important when writing an offer to purchase. Moreover, the Realtor will understand ...

THU

February

Matrix Training: Make MLS Work For You (Virtual)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The class will cover: Creating mailing labels – Using agent analytics in presentations/branding – Drip campaigns – Supra User Log In – A Maximized MLS Profile This class will be held on a Zoom Webinar - The link will be sent to you the day before the ...

THU

February

Matrix Training: External Links – Getting the Most out of the Tools (Virtual)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This class will cover Form Simplicity & MLS Advantage Agent Analytics Homesnap Go MLS This class will be held on a Zoom Webinar - A link will be sent to you the day before and the morning of the class.Join Zoom ...

FRI

February

Certified Real Estate Advisor (6CE)

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Boost your expertise with advanced skills in transactions, client relations, market trends, and negotiations. Earn 6 CE credits!

TUE

February

Renovation Specialist Fannie Mae Homestyle, VA Renovation, FHA 203K Renovation (3CE)

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn how to USE the VA RENOVATION, Fannie Mae Homestyle RENOVATION, FHA 203k RENOVATION Loans to grow your buyer and listing business, purchase properties that need work, bank-owned properties or use the program to make cosmetic repairs and ...

WED

February

Sales Excellence Awards Networking Event

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Enjoy passed finger foods, cocktails, photo opportunities with your award, and mingling with your peers.

THU

February

Conflict Resolution for Realtors (3CE) - Live Stream

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Conflict is a natural part of any profession, especially in the dynamic, people-centered world of real estate. Whether it’s a minor misunderstanding or a significant disagreement, unresolved conflicts can lead to communication breakdowns, strained ...

THU

February

Be the Change: Fair Housing and You (2CE) - Zoom

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FRI

February

PSA: Pricing Strategy Advisor (7CE) - Webinar

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pricing Strategy Advisor, Mastering the CMA will help real estate professionals improve their skills in pricing residential properties, creating and presenting comparative marketing analyses (CMAs), explaining pricing recommendations, dispelling ...

FRI

February

How to Save in Taxes for Real Estate Agents

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The class, "How to Save on Taxes for Real Estate Agents," will cover essential topics such as DBPR regulations that real estate agents must follow when establishing a business, including the setup of PA’s, LLC’s, and PLLC’s. We will also discuss how ...

TUE

March

Advisory Council Meeting

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

TUE

March

All-In-One Data Platform RPR Webinar

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

THU

March

SRES: Seniors Real Estate Specialist (8CE) - Zoom

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The two-day SRES® Designation program educates REALTORS® on how to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of the fastest growing market in real estate, clients age 50+. By earning the SRES® designation, you gain access to valuable member ...

THU

March

New Member Orientation

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

THU

March

Code of Ethics - (3CE)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WED

March

BER Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Meeting closed without permission

WED

March

BEST Designation: Marketing the Property and Servicing the Seller (2CE)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1. Plan and execute an advertising/marketing campaign 2. Develop a plan to maintain a positive working relationship with customers 3. Identify the best marketing method for individual properties 4. Establish proper showing instructions that protect the ...

WED

March

Create Satisfied Customers that will Only do Business with You (2CE)- Zoom

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The full class based on the popular book that was recently released, this class addresses the big things agents need to do to go from chasing commission checks and to instead start closing customers for life. This focuses on getting the three things ...

THU

March

Core Law (3CE)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Core Law - Minimize the Legal Risk 3 hours CE Credit • **This class fulfills the 3 Hour CORE LAW requirement for your 14 Hour License Renewal Laws governing real estate are complex and varied. This course provides an advanced look into real estate law ...

THU

March

Matrix Training: Make MLS Work For You (Virtual)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THU

March

Matrix Training: External Links – Getting the Most out of the Tools (Virtual)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WED

March

District 5 Realtors at the Rink

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

A fun networking event with all Realtors from Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, and Marco!

WED

April

Pitch Perfect- Realtor Listing Pitch Session

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

With Increased inventory and days on market, we want to give you the opportunity to come out and pitch your Listings to your peers. Simply Register for free and include your MLS ID numbers that you plan to pitch.

THU

April

New Member Orientation

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

THU

April

Code of Ethics - (3CE)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

THU

April

Matrix Training: Make MLS Work For You (Virtual)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WED

April

BER Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Meeting closed without permission

THU

April

1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Webinar

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

An interactive webinar that explains the basics of 1031 Exchange and how you can set yourself apart with real estate investors looking for exponential portfolio growth. * Understand why an investor would use a 1031 Exchange * ...

THU

April

Matrix Training: External Links – Getting the Most out of the Tools (Virtual)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THU

May

New Member Orientation

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

THU

May

Code of Ethics - (3CE)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WED

May

Pitch Perfect- Realtor Listing Pitch Session

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THU

May

Matrix Training: Make MLS Work For You (Virtual)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FRI

May

32nd Annual BER Golf Challenge

7:15 AM - 4:00 PM

>Get ready to tee off at our 32nd Annual Golf Challenge on May 9th! Join us for a day of friendly competition and fun on the green, with a chance to win exciting prizes. Gather your foursome and sign up now for just $500 per team - its the perfect way ...

THU

May