Canopy Realtor? Association

Don't miss your chance next week to hear the annual State of Housing in Charlotte Report with Dr. Yongqiang Chu, Director of the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate. See the agenda below. State of Housing in Charlotte Summit Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 * 2-3 pm State of Housing in Charlotte Report Presentation * 3:10-4 pm Moderated Panel Discussion * 4-4:45 pm Networking Reception UNC Charlotte Center City's The DuBois Center Register before it's too late: https://bit.ly/3NVdRWN #RealtorValue #NCRealtor

Congratulations to Canopy Realtor? Association’s Leadership Academy Class of 2024! Canopy is proud to acknowledge the Class of 2024’s hard work, and thank the community organizations that helped them get out of their comfort zones, by: * Visiting the US National Whitewater Center * Engaging in the art of public speaking “authentically”, with Lou Solomon and her team Interact Studios * Learning Government 101 from one of the best in the business, Rob Nanfelt Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC), and attending NC Association of REALTORS? Legislative Day meetings in Raleigh, with other Realtors? across the state * Learning how the Canopy Housing Foundation helps to improve our communities and participating in Project REACH * Learning work-life balance from the Canopy Executive Committee Leadership (AnneMarie DeCatsye, Esq., Charisma Southerland, Todd Longe, Allen D. Dargins, Tiffany Johannes, Magda Esola) * Building connections with partnering organizations such as LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, AREEA, Charlotte Crown Realtist Association, and NAHREP - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals? and learning how diversity helps our business * Learning about public schools and charter schools with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Jennifer Dean and the NC Department of Instruction's Ashley Baquero * Learning the History of Charlotte through a real estate lens with History South, Dr. Tom Hanchett * Taking in Charlotte’s cultural scene with visits to The Mint Museum and Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture Drop a "hat's off" to our graduates in the comments section, and stay tuned for what they do next!

The Board of Directors of Canopy MLS unanimously approved $200,000 in contributions to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in #WesternNC. The following organizations will receive a contribution of $50,000 each: * United Way of Haywood County: To support rebuilding houses in Haywood County. * BeLoved Asheville: To provide critical necessities and secure warm and safe housing. * Samaritan's Purse: To assist with tree work, mudding out homes, removing debris, tarping roofs, clearing driveways, and private roads, and offering portable water. * American Red Cross North Carolina (Western NC): To support Community Care Centers and food distribution efforts. CEO, AnneMarie DeCatsye, Esq. said, “In addition to Canopy MLS working with several partners to assist people displaced and in need of temporary housing, we wanted to go one step further to support agencies who are working tirelessly to assist people and communities in Western North Carolina.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CjKTNR HENDERSONVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS INC #RealtorImpact

Congratulations to our inspirational leader and CEO, AnneMarie DeCatsye, Esq., for being named the National Association of REALTORS? (NAR) 2024 recipient of the prestigious William R. Magel Award. The William R. Magel Award of Excellence is presented annually to an individual who has truly excelled in his or her role as an association executive of a REALTOR? association. The most compelling candidates are those who are well-known within the AE community, with an extensive record of participation, mentorship and contributions that is consistent with the Award’s qualifications. The announcement came today during the Association Executives Committee meeting at the NAR Conference in Boston. Jarrod Grasso, RCE, Chair of NAR’s Recommendations and Recognition Advisory Board, shared highlights of her nomination earning her this well-deserved recognition. Anne Marie will be formally recognized at NAR’s midyear meetings in D.C. in 2025. NC Association of REALTORS?

Save the Date for the State of Housing in Charlotte Summit - Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at UNC Charlotte Center City. You can join us in person or virtually to hear the latest from Dr. Yongqiang Chu, Director of the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate, followed by an industry panel discussion addressing topics from the report. State of Housing in Charlotte Summit Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 2 pm to 4:45 pm UNC Charlotte Center City Register today: https://bit.ly/3NVdRWN

Being a Realtor? member has many benefits. As you consider the value of your membership in 2025, remember that it: * Means you are a member of your local, state and national associations. * Sets you apart as a professional in the real estate industry. * Advocates on your and your clients’ behalf at the national level. Watch as CEO of Canopy Realtor? Association/Canopy MLS AnneMarie DeCatsye, Esq. shares more on these reasons to be a Realtor? member. And stay tuned for 25 more! National Association of REALTORS? NC Association of REALTORS? Watch here: https://bit.ly/3Yp3lMl #RealtorValue #NCRealtor

What Realtor? resource could you not live without? We asked Canopy 2024 Treasurer Todd Long. The Realtors? Property Resource (RPR), made available by Todd’s National Association of REALTORS? membership, gives him access to a wealth of comprehensive record data including: ? Ownership information ? Property tax values ? Previous sales transactions ? Distress data PLUS the RPR mobile app is great for Realtors? on the go! Watch this video to learn how Todd used this tool at a recent open house to get his client under contract. That's #RealtorValue! NC Association of REALTORS? Watch here: https://bit.ly/3UqjUWV

Today at the NC Association of REALTORS? Convention & EXPO in Wilmington NC, Realtor?/Broker Jason Morton, an active volunteer at the local and state associations, was recognized with the NC REALTOR? Regional Service Award, given annually to honor a Realtor? in each region who has contributed to and is continuing to contribute to their communities, and their local, state and national associations. Jason has been active with Canopy, chairing and participating on a number of committees, including service on the Canopy Housing Foundation Board of Directors. Jason currently serves on NC REALTORS? Board of Directors, including NC REALTORS? Communication Committee and Innovation Forum, and also serves on the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce board. Congratulations, Jason -- Canopy appreciates your leadership and service! Jason took the opportunity to celebrate with another award winner, Jason McCree Gentry, who was honored with the NC REALTOR? Committee Member of the Year Award, and Charisma Southerland, president of Canopy Realtor? Association and Canopy MLS.

At today's NC Association of REALTORS? Convention & EXPO in Wilmington, Realtor?/Broker Jason McCree Gentry, 2018 Past-president of Canopy Realtor? Association and long-time volunteer at the local and state associations, was recognized with the NC REALTOR? Committee Member of the Year Award. The award is given annually to honor a member who has demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm and originality, and has dedicated time to committee work above and beyond what’s required of a committee member. Jason’s volunteerism at Canopy Realtor? Association, Canopy Housing Foundation and NC REALTORS? includes numerous years of service. His most recent committee work includes NC REALTORS? Economic Development Committee and Commercial Committee, and NC REALTORS? Global Network Committee chair. Jason was also instrumental in launching Canopy’s Global Committee this year. Congratulations, Jason -- Canopy appreciates your leadership and many years of service! Jason took the opportunity to celebrate with another award winner, Jason Morton, who was honored with the NC REALTORS? Region 8 Regional Service Award, and Charisma Southerland, president of Canopy Realtor? Association and Canopy MLS.

AnneMarie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO, Canopy Realtor? Association/Canopy MLS, participated in “Building the Mosaic – Every Piece Matters," a pre-conference event and NC Association of REALTORS? Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee initiative prior to the annual Convention & EXPO in Wilmington, NC. Anne Marie engaged in the panel discussion “Leading the Way: CEO’s Driving DEI Excellence," moderated by Nate K. Johnson, Vice President of Advocacy at the National Association of REALTORS?. She shared how diversity, equity and inclusion have been a long-time priority for the association and a prominent component of Canopy’s culture and structure, in addition to being a priority in its annual Strategic Implementation Document, to ensure DEI initiatives and programs are implemented across all Canopy entities. #ceoleadership