Upcoming at BER - February 27th
 

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

🏒 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:

  • Pre-game networking starts at 6:30 PM (arrive early to mix and mingle before puck drop). 

  • It’s a Hump Day Deals night — $4 beers and $4 hot dogs all night long. 

  • Discounted tickets (starting at $18). 

Game details: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • Doors open 6:30 PM • Puck drops 7:30 PM • Hertz Arena (Estero)

 

 

Advisory Council Meeting

March 3rd, 2026 - BER Office Classroom

 

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, Professional Development, Realtor Safety, RPAC, and YPN—this council is poised to shape our Association’s future in meaningful ways.

 

Why Attend?

  • Be in the Know: Get firsthand updates on important projects and initiatives.
  • Make an Impact: Your insights will help guide successful implementation of programs and services.
  • Share Your Expertise: Opt in to join work groups and apply your skills where they’re needed most.

How Does It Work?

  • Monthly Meetings: Review progress on each work group topic and identify any projects that need extra support.
  • Flexible Participation: Council members can choose which work groups to join, contributing to efforts they’re passionate about.
  • Leadership Involvement: Our President appoints the Chair, Vice Chair, and work group leads—ensuring strong direction and collaboration.

 

 

Realtor.com+ Kick-off Event!

March 11th, 2026 - Zoom Webinar

 

Join us for the official Realtor.com+ kickoff and get a first look at this new client-collaboration experience available to BER MLS subscribers.

 

Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM (ET)
Format: Virtual / Online
 

What we’ll cover:

  • What Realtor.com+ is and what’s included for BER members
  • A live walkthrough of the platform
  • How to access it and start using it right away
  • Q&A + next steps (training resources will follow)

Registration is required — reserve your spot here:

 

 
 

Code of Ethics - (3CE)

March 5th, 2026

1 PM - 4 PM (EST)

 

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 clear on what should be and must be standard practice in our industry. In this course, everything is covered from why there is a Code, to filing a complaint, and ultimately why agents may or may not get paid. Instructor: Mark Ledbetter

 
 

 
 

Core Law- Stay Out of Trouble with FREC (3CE)

March 6th, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

This class fulfills the 3-hour Core Law requirement and updates Florida real estate licensees on current laws, rules, and common DBPR/FREC enforcement issues. It reviews key pre-licensing topics, newer laws, and recent FREC enforcement trends, including renewal CE requirements and the violation investigation process through final orders. Students also learn what can trigger investigations, license revocation types, differences among laws/rules/declaratory statements, Recovery Fund funding, and other state and federal laws that may result in investigations or major fines. Instructor: Caroline Boland
 

Affordable Housing Solutions: What Every Real Estate Professional Should Know (3CE) - Zoom

March 11th, 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)

 

“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.

January 2026 Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Update

February 25th, 2026

January 2026 Southwest Florida real estate update: inventory-driven leverage, pricing discipline, and what Lee, Collier, and Bonita/Estero buyers and sellers should watch next.

 
 
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