Instructor: Mike Able
CE: 3 hours Real Estate Legal Issues
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
Navigating a real estate transaction after a client’s death can be complex—this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to handle it with care. Learn how to protect your clients and their families by understanding the legal processes surrounding Wills, Probate, and Trusts. Gain practical tools to guide transactions smoothly and compassionately during life’s most sensitive moments.
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.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may 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 the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
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.
Instructor: Leslie Banes
CE: 3 hours Disclosure
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
This essential course dives into key federal regulations impacting real estate, equipping you with tools to protect the public, identify potential risks like fraud and documentation gaps, and clearly communicate regulatory responsibilities to 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.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may 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 the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
Instructor: Marti Barnewolt
CE: 3 hours Contract Law
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
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Trends that affect successful closing
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BINSR Issues
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Release of Earnest Money
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What constitutes Breach of Contract
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Delivering the Cure Notice
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Avoiding FRAUD
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.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may 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 the SAAR website for marketing purposes.

Festivities include:
- Installation of 2026 President Polly Blackwell
- Installation of 2026 Officers & Directors
- Recognition of the Annual Award Winners
- Leadership Academy Class 28 Graduation
Your registration includes two drink tickets and delicious cuisine from around the world for our Installation of Volunteer Champions!
Enjoy an evening of “gold medal” networking, great music from our DJ, a photobooth, and plenty of festive fun as we kick off the holiday season.
Thanks to our Marketing Partners!

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Instructor: Laura Kovacs
CE: 3 hours General
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
This course fulfills the ADRE required course.
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.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may 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 the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
Instructor: Pat Sheahan
CE: 3 Real Estate Legal Issues
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
Become familiar on the specifics of the commercial loan foreclosure process. Gain insight to better advise your clients needs.
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.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may 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 the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
Class: HOA, SPDS, BINSR, Misc. Forms and Problems…What You Need to Know
Instructor: Mike Abel
CE: 3 hours Real Estate Legal Issues
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
To give a better understanding of current and various contract and disclosure obligations through the proper use of various AAR contract forms currently in existence.
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.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may 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 the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
Instructor: Butch Leiber
CE: 3 hrs Fair Housing
Cost: Free to Members | $20 Non-Members
Fair housing is the law of the land. This class reviews why it’s important, how we got here, and what agents can do to ensure all people have access to the homes they want.
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.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may 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 the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
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