Upcoming at BER - February 13th
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Here's what's coming up at BER in the next couple of weeks!
The BER Office will be closed on February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day, and will reopen with regular services on February 17.
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Leadership Academy 2026 — Applications Open
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Leadership Academy is your chance to learn how our community works from the inside and build leadership skills alongside a cohort that’s expected to show up.
Why it matters:
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Dates to know: Interviews Feb 17 & Feb 20 | Applicants notified Feb 20
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🎓 Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Scholarships — Now Open
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Do you have (or know) a student heading to college for the 2026–2027 school year? Scholarship applications are open—and this is for everyone, not just REALTOR® families.
Who can apply: Florida residents planning to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university (Academic Year 2026–2027).
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Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon (EST)
What’s needed to apply:
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Completed online application
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School transcripts (last 3 years)
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Proof of Florida residency (government-issued ID)
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College/university acceptance letter
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Three reference letters (2 teacher/professor/faculty + 1 personal) — dated January 2025 or later
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🏒 Realtors at the Rink — District 5 Networking Night (Everblades)
All District 5 REALTOR® boards are invited to a fun Realtors-at-the-Rink night with the Florida Everblades — bring your agents, business partners, and friends for pre-game networking and hockey at Hertz Arena.
Why go:
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Pre-game networking starts at 6:30 PM (arrive early to mix and mingle before puck drop).
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It’s a Hump Day Deals night — $4 beers and $4 hot dogs all night long.
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Discounted tickets (starting at $18).
Game details: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • Doors open 6:30 PM • Puck drops 7:30 PM • Hertz Arena (Estero)
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LIVE ONE-DAY BUSINESS BOOTCAMP
February 17th, 2026 9 AM - 3 PM (EDT)
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LIVE ONE-DAY BUSINESS BOOTCAMP with Coach Kerri Herrity! 6 FREE hours of custom coaching, laser focused on the one thing you should be doing in each of these areas: Marketing & AI, Listing Strategy, Tough Price Conversations, Luxury Market Penetration, Diversification, Profit in a Down Market, Organization & Efficiency
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Affordable Housing Solutions: What Every Real Estate Professional Should Know (3CE) - Zoom
February 18th, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
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“Affordable Housing Solutions: What Every Real Estate Professional Should Know!” is a three-hour course that emphasizes the importance of affordable homeownership programs. The course provides an overview of Florida Housing’s Homebuyer Loan Programs that provide affordable home financing alternatives through low-interest rate mortgages, and down payment and closing cost assistance.
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What the Heck is ChatGPT?
February 19th, 2026 1 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
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This is the class for agents who keep saying, “I’ll figure it out later.” We’ll show you how to use ChatGPT to save time, sharpen your marketing, and follow up like a pro — with zero fluff. You’ll leave with a complete AI starter kit tailored for real estate. What you’ll learn: • The ChatGPT plan you actually need (and why the free one won’t cut it) • How to write prompts that don’t waste your time • How to train ChatGPT to match your voice and market • How to automate everything • how to personalize ChatGPT to work for you Plus: You’ll walk away with a full prompt library you can use immediately.
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How to Plan and Budget for Home Maintenance Costs with Confidence
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Stop guessing and start planning. A practical guide to budgeting for home maintenance, from sinking funds to weekly routines.
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