Upcoming at CCOR
May 1, 2026
Here’s what’s coming to CCOR!
The Golf Challenge is almost here for teams and golfers, MLS billing is now live, May Open House Weekend is underway, and members with a Florida LLC should file their Annual Report today to avoid the state’s $400 late fee.
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Open House Weekend is live
May Open House Weekend runs today through Sunday, May 3. Consumers can browse open houses, search homes, and connect back to BER members through the public page. Please share the page with buyers, sellers, and your sphere to help bring more local attention to member listings.
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Special thank you to the Law Office of Sam J. Saad III and BER’s year sponsors for helping make this consumer-facing campaign possible.
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Transition note: Coconut Coast Organization of REALTORS® (formerly Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS®), pending official state approval.
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Last call for golfers
33rd Annual BER Golf Challenge
The 33rd Annual Golf Challenge is next Friday, May 8, which means this is the final stretch to get your foursome registered. Whether you are playing for the competition, the networking, or just a fun Friday morning on the course with fellow members, this is one of BER’s signature spring events.
Gather your team of four and join us at Spring Run for a day of golf, connection, prizes, and community support. Team registration is $520 per foursome. Registration opens at 7:15 AM, followed by an 8:00 AM shotgun start.
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Date/time: Friday, May 8, 2026 | Registration: 7:15 AM | Shotgun: 8:00 AM.
Team registration: $520 per foursome.
Event focus: Friendly competition, networking, sponsor recognition, prizes, and community support.
Contact: Kaitlynn Malooly at events@berealtors.org.
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Last-call sponsorship highlights
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Registration Sponsor — visibility at check-in when every player arrives.
On the Green / GPS Sponsor — course-facing sponsor exposure during play.
$1,000 Ticket Sponsor — support a major event-day prize moment.
Manned Hole Sponsor — high-touch face time with golfers on the course.
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Mulligan Sponsor — provide your logo on a mulligan ball for all teams. You provide the balls, and we handle the marketing.
Morning Mimosas — sponsor a fun start-of-day experience.
Additional openings — course, prize, and event-day visibility options may still be available.
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Important billing notice
MLS Billing Is Now Live
MLS billing for REALTORS® and brokerages is now live as of May 1. Members should review and pay their MLS invoice by May 31, 2026 to avoid late fees and service interruptions.
To process your invoice, click the payment link included in your billing email, or log in to the Member Portal and go to your billing section. The billing area will show the amount due and provide a link to process payment.
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Billing timeline at a glance
May 1: MLS billing is live for REALTORS® and brokerages.
May 31: Payment is due.
After May 31: A $25 late fee is added to unpaid invoices.
After June 30: Membership is shut off and an additional $50 reactivation fee is added.
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How to pay
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Use your billing email
Click the payment link in the invoice email you received.
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Or log in
Visit the Member Portal and open your billing section.
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Process payment
Review the amount due and use the payment link provided.
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Florida business reminder
Florida LLC Annual Reports Are Due Today
If you operate your real estate business through a Florida LLC or other covered Florida business entity, today is an important deadline. Florida annual reports must be filed through Sunbiz by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, May 1, 2026 to avoid the state’s $400 late fee.
This reminder is especially important for members who maintain an LLC for their business, team, property management company, brokerage entity, or related real estate services.
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Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST.
Late fee: $400 for covered entities that file after May 1.
LLC annual report fee: $138.75 if filed on time.
File directly: Use the official Sunbiz annual report page and be cautious of third-party solicitations.
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This is a general reminder only and not legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney, CPA, or business advisor if you have questions about your entity.
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Understanding the HECM for Home Purchase (2CE) - ZOOM
May 7th, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
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Things you'll learn: A new way to increase your sales and commissions. How to sell homes with no required monthly mortgage payments, for life. Separating myths from facts. How to generate more sales by marketing to seniors.
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Succeeding in the Luxury Home Market (8CE)
May 13th, 2026
9 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
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This course is designed to assist real estate professionals in developing the market expertise and savvy customer service skills necessary for success in the luxury home market. The focus is on providing you with a strategy for breaking into the luxury market and valuable tools to successfully differentiate your business and compete. From the 7 step process to breaking into the luxury niche to a review of advanced negotiation tactics common to the luxury market, the CRS instructor will help you set your business apart. Instructor: Gonzalo Meijia
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FR/BAR vs NABOR CONTRACTS (3CE)
May 19th, 2026
9 AM - 12 PM (EST)
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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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March 2026 Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Update: Sales Surge, Inventory Tightens, Prices Stay Selective
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March 2026 delivered a clear peak-season signal: closed sales rose sharply, inventory tightened, and prices stayed selective across Bonita/Estero, Naples, and Fort Myers.
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