Empowering Your Professional Growth with DeKalb REALTORS®
At DeKalb REALTORS® (DAR), we believe that continuous learning is the foundation of success in real estate. Professional growth means more than just expanding your knowledge—it’s about staying ahead of industry trends, developing leadership skills, and building a network that supports your career advancement. By providing diverse educational opportunities, we are committed to empowering you to thrive and lead in an ever-evolving market.
03/24/2025 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
As a REALTOR®, your clients rely on you to guide them through one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. A well-executed home inspection can be the key to protecting their investment and ensuring a smooth transaction. In this CE credit class, you'll gain insider knowledge on the inspection process, uncover common deal-breaking issues, and learn how to set realistic expectations for buyers and sellers.
This class is presented by Avalon Home Inspections and taught by Riki Mitchell.
Member Fee: $20
Non Member Fee: $25
04/08/2025 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
HUD isn’t what it used to be—programs, guidelines, and resources have evolved, and staying informed is key to serving your clients effectively. Learn how to identify eligible properties, leverage updated resources, and guide buyers through ever-changing requirements to make homeownership more accessible. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your expertise and stay ahead in today’s housing market.
This class is taught by Percy Brinkley.
Member Fee: $20
Non Member Fee: $25
04/11/2025 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The At Home With Diversity (AHWD) certification is an educational opportunity designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry to real estate brokers, agents, association executives, and anyone associated with the industry. The class teaches real estate professionals how they can increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends. It addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences.
This class is taught by Joi Bostic.
Picture Perfect: Staging Homes That Buyers Love
05/14/2025 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Take your staging knowledge to the next level! This 3-hour CE class dives deep into the strategies and benefits of home staging, helping you better serve your clients and enhance your listings. Attendees will also have the chance to win a stunning piece of décor to use in their staging or at home.
Your $20 registration fee supports a great cause—our instructor is donating their fee to Furnish with Love, a local charity dedicated to helping the homeless by providing essential furnishings and necessities.
Don't forget your business card! You'll be entered into an exclusive drawing for a special prize!
Member Fee: $20
Non-Member Fee: $25
This class is taught by Krisztina Bell.
Understanding and Repairing Credit. Make the Deal Work!
05/20/2025 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Develop a better understanding of credit, its impacts, and how to repair a buyer’s score. You’ll learn how to take protective measures against identity theft, credit freezes, and impacts of such measures on credit. Discover the laws that protect borrowers’ rights, how to run credit simulations, the best kept secrets of repairing credit, and more. Upon the conclusion of this course, you’ll have a complete picture of credit that can help better your understanding of your client’s credit, it’s impacts, and how you can make the deal work.
Member Fee: Free
This class is presented by TapMoney and taught by Mark Teytel.
New Member Orientation - In Person (5/21/2025)
05/21/2025 at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
All new REALTOR® members must complete New Member Orientation within 90 days of joining to stay in compliance. This FREE session introduces you to the benefits of membership, key industry resources, and professional standards.
For your convenience, New Member Orientation is held in the morning on the same day as the Code of Ethics class. If you haven’t completed both, we encourage you to register for both sessions to meet your requirements at once!
Member Fee: Free
New Member Orientation - In Person (7/16/2025)
07/16/2025 at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
All new REALTOR® members must complete New Member Orientation within 90 days of joining to stay in compliance. This FREE session introduces you to the benefits of membership, key industry resources, and professional standards.
For your convenience, New Member Orientation is held in the morning on the same day as the Code of Ethics class. If you haven’t completed both, we encourage you to register for both sessions to meet your requirements at once!
Member Fee: Free
New Member Orientation - In Person (9/17/2025)
09/17/2025 at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
All new REALTOR® members must complete New Member Orientation within 90 days of joining to stay in compliance. This FREE session introduces you to the benefits of membership, key industry resources, and professional standards.
For your convenience, New Member Orientation is held in the morning on the same day as the Code of Ethics class. If you haven’t completed both, we encourage you to register for both sessions to meet your requirements at once!
Member Fee: Free
New Member Orientation - In Person (11/19/2025)
11/19/2025 at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
All new REALTOR® members must complete New Member Orientation within 90 days of joining to stay in compliance. This FREE session introduces you to the benefits of membership, key industry resources, and professional standards.
For your convenience, New Member Orientation is held in the morning on the same day as the Code of Ethics class. If you haven’t completed both, we encourage you to register for both sessions to meet your requirements at once!
Member Fee: Free