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
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Learn about ongoing economic development and expansion across the Greater Phoenix Metro area.
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Hear what are the most recent or ‘coming soon’ announcements
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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.
CE: 3 hours General Real Estate
Cost: $29
Location: Virtual
This course provides real estate agents with a comprehensive understanding of taxes and tax deductions, helping them identify opportunities that are often overlooked. Participants will explore key deductions and gain valuable insights into the right questions to ask their CPA or accountant. Designed to enhance both professional growth and long-term success, this course empowers agents to manage their businesses more effectively. By mastering sound financial practices, agents will not only strengthen their careers but also better serve their clients and uphold the integrity of the industry.
CE: 3 hours General Real Estate
Cost: $29
Location: Virtual
This course will review the roles of both a residential and a commercial property manager and the differences between them. We will review the best practices in tenant relations to improve the agent’s leasing success. Finally, this course will expand on the importance of the property manager’s responsibility to account for funds received and disbursed in the transaction.
CE: 2 hours General Real Estate
Cost: $19
Location: Virtual
In today’s shifting real estate landscape, understanding the rules around listing exposure is essential—not only for compliance, but for protecting clients and promoting fairness in the marketplace. This course demystifies the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and its evolving interpretations, helping REALTORS® confidently navigate the nuances of pocket listings, office exclusives, and “coming soon” marketing. Through real-world scenarios, recent policy updates, and a focus on the Code of Ethics and Fair Housing implications, agents will gain the tools to guide clients ethically and transparently. From setting listing timelines to managing appraisal risks, this course ensures that your marketing practices are smart, compliant, and consumer-conscious.
Instructor: Glen Smart
CE: 3 hours Disclosure
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
Understanding of required disclosures and buyers rights in Arizona. It is key to keep you your clients well-informed about these disclosures and have a good sense of red flag awareness. The more we educate our clients the smoother their real estate journey is.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
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Zoom platform will be utilized for the course delivery If you don’t have a Zoom account, we suggest you sign up for the free version at One platform to connect | Zoom .
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Students are responsible for the performance of their own technology including audio volume, video clarity, and reliable internet connection.
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Students must check in for class 15 minutes prior to the start time. Checking in for class after the start time may result in refusal of attendance.
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Students must be visible on camera AT ALL TIMES to receive class credit. Students may not “step away” from the camera for any reason or darken their screen. If an emergency arises, please use the “Chat” feature to privately notify the instructor or monitor of your situation.
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CE: 3 hours Requirements for Licensees (formerly Commissioner Standards)
Cost: $29
Location: Virtual
This course will review the history of the Code of Ethics as it relates to its origins, its influence on state licensing laws and its establishment of arbitration as the monetary dispute resolution process between REALTORS®. Finally, we will apply the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Articles to everyday real estate practices.
This course meets the standards for the NAR® Ethics- Cycle Eight requirement
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
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Data Centers | Real Estate Market Challenges
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Find out about the data center market in the Greater Phoenix Area.
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Learn the difference between hyperscale vs boutique data centers.
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Hear what the utility needs are for these types of data centers.
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Discover what the latest trends are for the data center real estate market.
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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.
CE: 2 hours General Real Estate
Cost: $19
Location: Virtual
This course is an overview of REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR®), the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®. This introductory course will demonstrate the basics of RPR®, from creating your account to navigating the database. We will outline various features of RPR® that can be used to better serve your clients and differentiate yourself from the competition.
Speaker: Ardrah Sage, Loan Originator with NEXA Lending
Cost: Free
Topic: Unlocking U.S. Real Estate for Global Buyers: Foreign National Loan Program Edition
Join this dynamic global speaker presentation for a comprehensive overview of a powerful Foreign National Loan Program designed specifically for international clients. Tailored for buyers who are not U.S. citizens, do not hold a green card, and may not have established U.S. credit history, this program opens the door to investing in U.S. residential property with confidence.
Discover how financing works for foreign nationals, what documentation is required, key underwriting considerations, and how real estate professionals can successfully guide international buyers through the process. Expand your global reach, serve international investors more effectively, and tap into one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. housing market.
CE: 3 hours General Real Estate
Cost: $29
Location: Virtual
Let’s discuss the purpose of a negotiation. We’ll cover what is required from the client and the agent for a successful outcome. This course will explore personal negotiating styles and how to recognize that of your counterpart. Finally, we will uncover an array of tools, tips, and techniques to help master the art of a negotiation for the real estate transaction.