Upcoming at BER - January 9th
 

Here's what's coming up at BER in the next couple of weeks! 

Final Town Hall + Vote on Our Proposed Name Change (CCOR) 
January 15, 2026 | 10:30 AM (EST) - Location: SPRING RUN - FREE TO ATTEND!

 

Includes live Q&A + a member voting session on the proposed name change.  Your participation — and your informed vote — will help shape where we go next. Please join us! 

 

This proposal has been built through member input and our long-term strategic planning — with careful consideration of our history, identity, market research, and feedback from across the association. The goal is to better reflect the full region our members already serve, while keeping Bonita Springs and Estero at the heart of who we are.

 

Want More Relocation + International Business in 2026? 

 

CIPS Core Classes are here — and registration is still open!

 

✅ Learn how global economic shifts impact our local market
✅ Get transaction tools you can use immediately with global clients & investors
✅ Build a designation path that boosts trust, referrals, and marketing reach

 

CIPS Core Classes (14 CE total)

  • Tue Jan 20 (9AM–4PM): Local Markets (7 CE)

  • Wed Jan 21 (9AM–4PM): Transaction Tools (7 CE)

Pricing: $125 each | $230 both days


Instructor: Brett Brown

 

SALES EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025 - Applications Open

 

Get recognized for your 2025 production! Gold, Platinum, or Diamond. Thanks to our sponsors, there’s no cost to apply and no charge for award winners to attend—but you MUST apply to qualify.

 

Deadline: 4:30 PM on February 6, 2026
Awards Networking Event: February 25 (3:30–5:30 PM) • Robb & Stucky • Fort Myers

 

Award Levels:

• Gold: $5M+ or 25 closed sides
• Platinum: $10M+ or 50 closed sides
• Diamond: $20M+ or 75 closed sides

 

 

NEW: Top Producer Investor Circle (RPAC Major Investor)


If you’re a $5M+ producer, you’re invited to unlock added visibility + VIP perks by stepping up as a $1,000 RPAC Major Investor.

 
 

HOORAY FOR HOMESTEAD (2CE)

January 13, 2026 10:00 AM - 12 PM (EDT)

 

New in 2026! Learn the essentials of the Florida homestead exemption and save our home portability. Essential information for todays Real Estate professional. Instructor: Caroline Boland
 

The Basics of Title Insurance for Real Estate Agents (2CE)

January 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Take a deeper dive into title deeds, traditional and cyber fraud risks, and the growing threat of identity theft in today’s real estate transactions.

 

Instructor: Patricia Stein 
 

CIPS- Global Real Estate: Local Markets (7CE)

January 20, 2026 9 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

 

The Global Real Estate: Local Markets CIPS course is a core requirement for real estate professionals to earn the Certified International Property Specialist Designation. It equips them with essential skills for handling international real estate transactions. The course objectives include monitoring global economic trends, identifying local market opportunities, utilizing association resources, following a standardized transaction process, developing a network for referrals, and understanding visa statuses for foreign clients.

Southwest Florida Real Estate 2024–2025: A Data-Driven Market Rebalance

January 5th, 2026

Comprehensive 24-month market analysis of Lee & Collier counties. Explore interactive charts on median prices, inventory supply, days on market, and mortgage rates as the market shifts from recovery to rebalance. 

 
 
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