Upcoming at BER - February 6th
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Here's what's coming up at BER in the next couple of weeks!
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February Membership Breakfast
Friday, February 13, 2026 • 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (EST)
Location: Spring Run Golf Club
Start 2026 connected. Join us for our February Membership Breakfast featuring association updates, a “committee fair” to explore ways to get involved, and a featured economic outlook from FGCU.
What to expect
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Meet the Committees: We’ll have tables set up with every committee and committee chair — stop by, ask questions, and find the best fit for your interests.
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Association Updates: Get the latest on our name change rollout (CCOR), Realtor.com+, and other key initiatives coming this year.
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2026 President Update: Hear from 2026 President Jeanne Drath on what’s ahead for our association and how members can plug in.
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- Featured Speaker: Dr. Amir B. Ferreira Neto (FGCU) — Director of FGCU’s Regional Economic Research Institute — sharing a Southwest Florida economic outlook and what the latest regional indicators suggest for the year ahead.
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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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Understanding Commercial Real Estate & The Road To Success
February 10th, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
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James Hunter, with a background in commercial real estate, banking, and financial analysis, has facilitated over $600M in loans and $100M in real estate transactions. He is launching a course for residential agents and new investors to better understand and succeed in commercial real estate, offering key insights and strategies for transitioning from residential to commercial deals.
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FR/BAR vs NABOR CONTRACTS (3CE)
February 12th, 2026 9 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
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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.
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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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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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