GRI Performance Strategies to Build Client Relationships
Instructor: Laura Kovacs
CE hours: None
Fees: $79 thru Nov. 11 | $89 after Nov. 11
GRI Designees pay $40 but must call 480-945-2651 to register.
Real estate is a business based on relationships. Understanding how to adapt your communications style to all buyers and sellers and deliver a professional presentation is imperative. This course will cover strategic steps to improve communication skills, assess buyer and seller needs and overcome all forms of objections. There is no exam required for this class.
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or ScottsdaleREALTORS.org.
Speaker: Lu Chen, Sr. Economist at Moody’s Analytics
Topic: State of the Commercial Market & 2026 Forecast
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
Speaker: Doug Nintzel, ADOT Spokesman | Arizona Department of Transportation
Cost: FREE
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
This will be a ZOOM Event: Registrants will be sent a link.
With Scottsdale buzzing during the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Waste Management Phoenix Open, we’re making it easier than ever to join us!
To keep your commute stress-free, from anticipated road closures, restricted access, and heavy traffic, our January 28 | Economic & Commercial Forum is going fully virtual.
Even better—we’re opening this January Virtual Forum to non-members at no cost!
We’re thrilled to kick off the year with special guest speaker: Doug Nintzel, Spokesman for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), bringing timely insights you won’t want to miss. Listen in to hear how ADOT is building our highways for the future.
Register, Log in, tune in, and start the year informed and inspired!
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
Instructor: Laura Kovacs
CE hours: None
Fee: $40
Setting goals is a critical element of planning for success!
Business planning is one of the least practiced aspects in the real estate business, and yet one of the most important.
Join us for this informative, hands-on session and discover how to utilize this working tool, identifying and defining business goals and outlining methods of achieving them.
If registration is closed, please contact The Education Department directly at 480-945-2651.
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or ScottsdaleREALTORS.org.
“CE provided by Raise the Bar School, R-2020, 8600 E. Anderson Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85741. 480.945.2651”
CE: 2 hours General Real Estate
Cost: $29
Location: Virtual
Unlock the full potential of RPR® Commercial in this hands-on course designed specifically for commercial real estate professionals. From site selection and demographic analysis to property reports and investment insights, you’ll learn how to navigate the platform, generate impactful data visualizations, and deliver client-ready reports that elevate your value. Through live demonstrations and real-world case studies, discover how RPR® turns raw data into confident decisions, helping you win listings, guide investors, and identify the best opportunities in any market.
Speaker: Christine Mackay, president & CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
Topic: Greater Phoenix Economic Expansion Update | What’s new for 2026
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
-
Learn about ongoing economic development and expansion across the Greater Phoenix Metro area.
-
Hear what are the most recent or ‘coming soon’ announcements
-
Find out what industry sectors are being cultivated by GPEC to expand to the area.
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
Speaker: Brandon Wade, Founder/CEO 1GServers, LLC
Topic: Data Centers | Real Estate Market Challenges
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
-
Data Centers | Real Estate Market Challenges
-
Find out about the data center market in the Greater Phoenix Area.
-
Learn the difference between hyperscale vs boutique data centers.
-
Hear what the utility needs are for these types of data centers.
-
Discover what the latest trends are for the data center real estate market.
-
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
GRI Financing from Preparation to Closing
Instructor: Patrick Ritchie
CE hours: 6 hours General
Cost: REALTOR® Member – $79 early bird through March 11th / $89 after March 11th
GRI Designees pay $40 but must call 480-945-2651 to register.
Protect your transaction by recognizing red flags in the loan process. This course covers the life cycle of the financial aspect of the transaction. From navigating the process from pre-qualification through close of escrow, agents will be able to interact with lenders with confidence and convey information to the client.
If registration is closed, please contact the Education Department directly at 480-945-2651.
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or ScottsdaleREALTORS.org.
“CE provided by Raise the Bar School, R-2020, 8600 E. Anderson Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85741. 480.945.2651”
Speaker: Stephanie Pressler – Director of Community & Government Affairs Experience Scottsdale
Topic: Hotel/Resort & Tourism Industry Update for the Metro Area
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
-
Learn how the metro area’s Hotel/Resort & Tourism industry has been doing.
-
Hear about market trends, stats, and outlooks.
-
Learn what upcoming attractions are expected to be big economic drivers for us.
-
Find out what the projections are for our local Tourism market.
-
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
GRI: The Contract Class
Instructor: Kelly Soriano
CE hours: 6 hours Contract Law / 3 hours Legal Issues / 3 hours Disclosure
Cost: REALTOR® Member – $129 early bird thru April 22nd / $139 after April 22nd
GRI Designees pay $60 but must call 480-945-2651 to register.
Harness the power of the contract and put even the most chaotic transactions back on track. In this course, we will review the contract line by line, and examine other related forms, so that you can learn to protect yourself and your clients.
If registration is closed, please contact the Education Department directly at 480-945-2651.
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or ScottsdaleREALTORS.org.
“CE provided by Raise the Bar School, R-2020, 8600 E. Anderson Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85741. 480.945.2651”