Upcoming at BER - August 1st
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🥞 August Membership Breakfast
Friday, Aug 15 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM · Spring Run Golf Club, 9501 Spring Run Blvd, Bonita Springs
Kick-start your Friday with a hot buffet, fresh coffee, and the latest association intel. Enjoy quick-hit updates from BER leadership, plus two powerhouse guest speakers from Florida REALTORS®:
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Juana Watkins – General Counsel & VP of Law & Policy
Contract updates, compliance insights, and Q&A on hot legal issues.
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Maria Grulich – VP of Commercial Real Estate & Global Business
Fresh trends in commercial markets and strategies to win international buyers.
Why join the Breakfast?
• Get the inside scoop on new member benefits, market trends, and upcoming policy changes.
• Hear expert perspectives from Juana Watkins and Maria Grulich.
• Open-mic shout-outs let you plug your listings, wins, or upcoming events—before your first client meeting.
Please note this is also our annual voting breakfast! Please be sure to review the 2026 Slate and cast your vote!
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🎓 BONUS: Free 2CE Class Immediately After
Be The Change: Fair Housing & You (2CE)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Instructor: Caroline Boland
This powerful course was inspired by the 2019 Newsday investigation into discriminatory real estate practices and is designed to equip agents with essential Fair Housing knowledge. Learn about protected classes, bias in real estate, marketing compliance, steering, redlining, and more.
Class is free for breakfast attendees and held on-site at Spring Run!
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5th Annual Leadership Academy Poker Run!
Saturday, Aug 23 | 3 – 8 PM · $30 buy-in · 5 stops along Old 41
Raise the stakes for a great cause as we hop between Lansdowne Street, North Bonita Country Club, Hopsized, Rooftop at Riverside, and Sugar Shack—drawing a new card (or buying a bonus sixth!) at each location. Top hand takes home the grand prize, with silent-auction items and 50/50 drawings sweetening the pot. All proceeds benefit Who We Play For, funding free EKGs for student athletes.
Why join the Poker Run crew?
• Support life-saving heart screenings for local teens.
• Spotlight your business while mingling with fellow REALTORS® and community leaders.
• Five lively venues, one memorable Saturday—no jogging required.
• Chance to win prizes, auction goodies, and ultimate bragging rights.
Bring: photo ID, cash/card for bonus cards & auctions, and your best poker face.
Let’s deal in and give back—see you on the strip!
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Domus Analytics: Live with the Founder — Smart Analytics Masterclass
Friday, Aug 29 | 9 – 11 AM · In-Person @ BER Office
Boost your market IQ in this hands-on workshop with Ed Gianos, the creator of Domus Analytics. Ed will show you how to plug Domus straight into your MLS workflow, decode local market trends, and turn raw data into listing presentations your clients actually understand. Whether you’re brand-new to Domus or looking to sharpen your skills, expect real-world scenarios, custom tips and direct Q&A with the platform’s visionary. Leave ready to deliver crystal-clear, data-backed insights every time you meet a buyer or seller.
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Social Media 101: Optimize to Attract Your Ideal Client
August 4th, 2025 -
10 AM to 11 AM
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A beginner‑friendly class that helps REALTORS® build a professional, profitable social‑media presence. You’ll learn how to optimize your profile, craft an effective bio and create content that attracts your ideal clients,
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Working with HOAs & Condo Associations (4CE
August 7th, 2025 -
9 AM to 1 PM
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This four‑hour course covers key information about homeowners’ and condominium associations, common mistakes licensees make and tips to work better with association. Ideal for agents who regularly sell in communities with strict rules.
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Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Contract for Sale & Purchase (4 CE)
August 11th, 2025 -
1 PM to 5 PM
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This course demystifies Florida’s most widely used contract. It teaches how to complete addenda, distinguish assignments, calculate financing, allocate closing costs and understand buyers’/sellers’ rights.
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Matrix Training: External Links – Getting the Most out of the Tools (Virtual)
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August 14th, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
This class will cover Form Simplicity, Find/MLS Advantage, Agent Analytics, and Homesnap. The class will be held via a Zoom Webinar. A link will be sent to you the day before and the morning of the class.
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Matrix Training: Make MLS Work For You (Virtual)
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August 21st, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
This class will cover creating mailing labels, using agent analytics in presentations and branding, setting up drip campaigns, logging in to Supra User, and optimizing an MLS profile. The link for the class will be sent to you the day before and the morning of the class.
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Mandatory Matrix New Members (Virtual ONLY)
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At Your Own Pace!
This class is mandatory for all new MLS members to join within 60 days of joining the board. The class will cover search and setup, client portal, auto emails, listing input, and CMAS. You can take this class at your own pace using the link provided below:
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Latest FR/BAR Contract Updates: What Bonita Estero Realtors Need to Know
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Florida Realtors and the Florida Bar rolled out critical updates to the FR/BAR Residential Contract—clarifying who pays which closing fees, overhauling escrow‑deposit procedures, and adding new riders (FF & GG) for broker compensation. Plus, don’t miss the brand‑new Condominium Rider A disclosures and special‑assessment transparency rules that go into effect immediately. Whether you’re handling a single‑family sale, a condo closing or coordinating out‑of‑area buyers, these changes could directly impact your deals—and your bottom line.
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