Courses
In-Person (NC CE Approved)
In-person classes for Commercial BIC-Up, Commercial GEN-Up, and Commercial Electives are available on the following dates.
ALL CE DAY COURSES are being held at the Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont - Address: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
May 12th CE Day
View Booklet | 9am - 1pm | Register
Course Instructed by Cindy Chandler
June 2nd CE Day
View Booklet | 9am - 1pm | Register
Course Instructed by Cheryl Crawford
May 12th CE Day
View Booklet | 9am - 1pm | Register
Course Instructed by Cheryl Crawford
June 2nd CE Day
View Booklet | 9am - 1pm | Register
Course Instructed by Scotty Beal
May 12th CE Day - What is IRC 1031 Exchange & How to Apply It
View Booklet | 2pm - 6pm | Register
Course Instructed by Jason Smith
June 2nd CE Day - From the Ground Up! Land Development & Its Evolution
View Booklet | 2pm - 6pm | Register
Course Instructed by Cheryl Crawford
Thank you to Progressive Companies for sponsoring the June 2nd CE Day!
Live Stream (NC CE)
- NC Commercial Bic Up
- Monday, May 11 | 9am - 1pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- NC Commercial Bic Up
- Tuesday, May 19 | 9am - 1pm | Offered by Canopy Real Estate Institute
- NC Commercial Bic Up
- Saturday, May 30 | 9am - 1pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- NC Commercial Bic Up
- Wednesday, June 10 | 2pm - 6pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- NC Commercial Gen Up
- Monday, May 4 | 9am - 1am | Offered by Exceed CE
- NC Commercial Gen Up
- Wednesday, May 13 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- NC Commercial Gen Up
- Wednesday, June 3 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- From the Ground Up!
- Monday, May 4 | 2pm - 6pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- Issues in Contract Law
- Monday, May 11 | 2pm - 6pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- Land Field Guide – The Land
- Wednesday, May 13 | 9am - 1pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- Land Field Guide – The Land
- Wednesday, May 20 | 9am - 1pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- Land Field Guide – The Land
- Wednesday, May 27 | 9am - 1pm | Offered by Exceed CE
- Land Field Guide – The Land
- Wednesday, June 10 | 9am - 1pm | Offered by Exceed CE
On Demand (NC CE)
Complete your continuing education anytime, anywhere. Our on-demand courses give you the flexibility to stay current with industry standards on your schedule.
SC Commercial CE
| Course Title | Register Here |
|---|---|
| South Carolina CE: The Hidden Value of Real Estate Tax (2 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: Disclose, Disclose, Disclose (4 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: Commercial Leasing Basics (3 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Sales (4 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: Real Estate Supply and Demand Factors (4 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: Risk Management for Real Estate (3 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: Environmental Issues for Real Estate (3 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: Investment Real Estate Fundamentals (4 Hours) (Elective) | Register |
| South Carolina CE: 2024-2026 Core Course (4 Hours) | Register |
South Carolina requires all licensed brokers to self submit completed Continuing Education certificates. Find your options by clicking this button.
Professional Development
These courses are not approved for Continuing Education (CE) credit. They are offered for professional development purposes only.
This online course walks you through the fundamentals of commercial leasing, step-by-step. This course, originally developed for Washington State CE, is now available for your general professional development and education! This three-hour class includes many important and legal elements you must comprehend for a successful commercial real estate business.
- The basic provisions in a lease
- Types of leases
- Leasing economics
- Measurements and comparisons
- Reasons for leasing vs purchasing
- Operating expense escalations
Presented in short, engaging videos, with real-world examples of Commercial Real Estate, this course feels like a live lecture, while available to you in the comfort and convenience of your office or home. Your instructor, Mike Armanious, CCIM, shares not only his knowledge but almost two decades of personal experience, preparing you to serve your clients with superior customer service.
Course Hours: 3
Course Format: This course is fully online, consisting of activities, videos, and quizzes throughout the course.
Real estate syndication provides an effective way for investors to pool their financial and intellectual resources to invest in larger projects than they could on their own. In this class you will learn how to decide if syndication is right for you and:
· Explore the pros and cons of syndication
· The traits of a good syndicator
· The mindset necessary to create a syndicate
· How to set goals and look at your own skills as a syndicator
· How to set up a syndication team.
Case studies show how you can make money on a syndication deal.
Subject Matter Expert: Derek Doke, CCIM
Executive Vice President, Asset and Property Management | NAI Puget Sound Properties
Derek has over 20 years of experience working with over 100 investment property syndications, representing more than 300 separate investors as a professional service provider and a managing partner.
Course Hours: 3
Course Format: This course is self-paced and online. There are quizzes and videos throughout the course.
Unlock the power of AI for your business with our comprehensive course on leveraging ChatGPT technology. Discover the journey of ChatGPT's development, explore its transformative role in the real estate sector, and understand the broader economic implications of AI. Whether you're looking to innovate your real estate business or gain a competitive edge, this course provides the essential insights and tools you need to harness the potential of AI. Join us and lead the way in the future of business innovation.
Here's what's included:
- Overview and Disclaimer
- History of ChatGPT
- ChatGPT Impact on Real Estate
- Setting Up and Accessing ChatGPT
- ChatGPT Use Cases
Course Hours: 1
Course Format: This course is self-paced and online. There are quizzes and videos throughout the course.
Unlock the power of informed decision-making with our feasibility study for self-storage, empowering you to confidently assess the viability of your projects and seize opportunities for success.
This fully online course, taught by Charlie Kao, provides attendees with the knowledge to conduct a full market desktop study and provide commentary to support assumptions such as suggested square foot per capita, substantiating demand, and additional economic factors affecting feasibility or not factored in for census data.
Charlie Kao is a founding partner of Twin Oaks Capital, a CRE consultancy firm providing capital, brokerage services, consultation, site planning assistance, market feasibility studies, and asset management with a specialization in the self-storage industry. He has developed, owned, managed, and consulted on numerous facilities. Charlie is a licensed builder, being known in the industry for thoughtful planning in site planning for drainage and winter weather. He is a correspondent and national speaker for Inside Self Storage (ISS), the industry’s leading resource for education in the self-storage industry.
Section 1
- Desktop Market Study Scope
- Industry Outlook and Market Considerations
- Site Review (Aeriel and Map View)
- Site Evaluation
Section 2
- Market Review
- Demographics
- Neighborhood
- Competitors by Location
- Competitor Profiles
- Potential New Self Storage Development
- Demand Analysis
Section 3
- Lease-Up Period
- Competitor Rate Matrix
- Unit Mix Recommendation and Revenue
Section 4
- 12 Month Stabilized Income Statement
- Executive Summary
- Consultant Profile
Course Hours: 2
The Hidden Value of Real Estate Tax will introduce you to the opportunities available in real estate tax services, teach you how to use those opportunities to provide additional value to your clients, insulate your agency or brokerage in a down market, and provide you with the tools you need to get started offering these services.

Brought to you by the real estate tax experts at Taxonics, the premier real estate tax technology platform, The Hidden Value of Real Estate Tax is self-paced, user-friendly, and a high-value option to boost your business.
Module 1: The Real Estate Tax Landscape & Opportunity
Module 2: How to Offer Property Tax Services
Module 3: Understanding the Assessment
Module 4: Residential Assessment & Appeals
Module 5: Evaluating and Appealing Commercial Real Estate Tax Assessments
Course Hours: 2
Course Format: This course is fully online, consisting of activities, videos, and quizzes throughout the course.
This course is meticulously designed to guide real estate agents on leveraging Google Business Profile (GBP) ethically to enhance online visibility and client engagement. The primary feature of a GBP page for a real estate agent should be public trust in their services. GBP offers a robust platform for agents to ethically showcase property listings, client testimonials, and detailed business information, fostering transparency and trust in the real estate market. By focusing on ethical considerations, the course aims to safeguard public interest in the real estate market.
Course Chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Understanding the Ethical 'Why' of GBP
3. Recognize the Responsibilities of Ethical Online Representation
4. Develop an Ethical Profile
5. Implement Ethical Branding and Marketing Strategies
Course Hours: 2
Course Format: This course is fully online, consisting of activities, videos, and quizzes throughout the course.
Private (NC CE)
Private continuing education classes provide flexibility to schedule CE at a date, time and location that works best for your team. Our continuing education courses are specifically focused on the commercial practitioner. All our CE courses are approved by the NC Real Estate Commission (NCREC).
Code of Ethics/Fair Housing/CE Approved Course
NC CE: Ethics & Equity in Commercial Real Estate
As you may know, all NAR REALTOR members are required to complete a Code of Ethics course, and now, a Fair Housing/Anti-Bias training course every three-year cycle. The current cycle wraps up on December 31, 2027.
I’m happy to share that CRCBR has partnered with Exceed CE to offer an on-demand course that checks all the boxes: it satisfies the REALTOR Code of Ethics and Fair Housing/Anti-Bias requirements, counts as a North Carolina Approved Continuing Education Elective course, and is tailored with a commercial real estate focus. This course is 4.5 hours long, specifically designed to meet the time requirements set by NAR. Please read the course description for details
A helpful note: Exceed CE will report your completion to the NCREC for elective credit, but it is your responsibility as the broker to submit your course certificate to your primary association for Code of Ethics and Fair Housing credit. If CRCBR is your primary association, please send your certificate to info@crcbr.org.
Code of Ethics and Anti-Discrimination Courses
Click here to view Code of Ethics and Anti-Discrimination Courses.
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of no less than 2.5 hours of instructional time within three-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
The current cycle deadline is December 31, 2027. All brokers need to take a NAR approved Code of Ethics class during this cycle and submit it to their primary association.
