CONNIE BURLEIGH RECOGNIZED AS REALTOR® OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Connie Burleigh, who was recognized as the 2023 Nebraska REALTOR® of the Year during the General Session at NAR NXT in Boston in November.

FOREWARN is an intuitive, easy-to-use identity verification and risk assessment app designed to empower professionals to better understand customers and serve them more effectively.

Stay safe! Register for upcoming live trainings of FOREWARN.

NEW RESOURCES ADDED TO THE CONSUMER GUIDE SERIES

We are pleased to share four recently added resources in NAR's "Consumer Guide" series, which cover the following topics:

• NEW: Steps Between Signing & Closing on a Home
• NEW: Mortgages and Financing
• NEW: Buying Your First Home
• NEW: 10 Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent

• 10 Questions to Ask a Buyer’s Agent
• Listing Agreements
• Fair Housing
• Multiple Listing Services
• Seller Concessions
• Why Am I Being Asked to Sign a Written Buyer Agreement?
• Open Houses and Written Agreements
• REALTORS’® Duty to Put Client Interests Above Their Own
• What Veterans Need to Know About Buying a Home
• Offers of Compensation
• Negotiating Written Buyer Agreements

FEDERAL HOUSING REPORT

2024 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR

NEW! Beginning this year, we will be selecting regional ROTY winners from each area: Western, Central, Eastern, Omaha, and Lincoln Regions. The ROTY Committee will select a winner from each Region. That Regional ROTY will be awarded mileage reimbursement, or one night’s hotel stay at Convention and will be recognized at the Grand Luncheon at Convention.

The deadline to apply is December 31.

EARN THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE

The Mark of Excellence's goal is to promote professionalism in the industry by recognizing members for their participation at the local, state, and national levels of the REALTOR® organization. The Mark of Excellence Application must be completed every year.

The deadline to apply is December 7.

EARN THE NE REALTOR® PRO CERTIFICATION

The Nebraska REALTOR® Pro certification is designed to encourage professionalism and reward members engaged in their association and community.

The deadline to apply is December 15.

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025 ROOKIE SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, we offer 10 Rookie Scholarships for the GRI Rookie Training Class. Agents will receive in-depth information and hands-on training regarding the listing, selling, marketing of property and management of a real estate career.

The deadline to apply is December 31.

CHRISTIE BEVINGTON GRI SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship covers the cost of the six required GRI classes, totaling $1,394.00. Each class is priced at $249.00, except for Rookie Training/GRI 101, which is $149.00. Eligible applicants must be new to the GRI program and been licensed for less than five years.

The deadline to apply is December 31.

COMMERCIAL DAY

December 4, 2024 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

Innovation Campus, Lincoln or via Zoom

Join us for Commercial Day, an immersive event designed for commercial REALTORS® looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in managing distressed properties and understanding real estate investments.

Price: Attend one course (3 CE Credits) for $70

or attend both courses (6 CE Credits) and receive lunch for $125.

Managing Distressed Properties

3 CE Credits | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Real World Real Estate Investment:

How to Know a Good Deal When You See It

3 CE Credits 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR CODE OF ETHICS REQUIREMENT

NAR's Board of Directors approved a change to the Code of Ethics training requirement, extending it from every two years to every three years. This extends the current cycle deadline from March 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. Use the button below to check your Code of Ethics status.

POLITICAL ACTION DAYS

January 27 - 29, 2025

Innovation Campus, Lincoln

Political Action Days will feature key discussions with state leaders, updates on legislative priorities, and opportunities to connect directly with Nebraska's senators. Through various committee meetings, advisory sessions, and networking events, attendees will have the chance to influence real estate policy, build valuable relationships, and ensure the REALTOR® voice is heard in the legislative process. 

SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO

April 7 - 9, 2025

Embassy Suites, La Vista