The leaves are turning, the pumpkins are ripening and – sadly – the snow has started falling . . . and CREB^®’s PD course load is filling up quickly as we move into the month.

We’ve got some great courses that you’re guaranteed to fall in love with. Book your sessions now to get ahead as the temperature starts to dip!

The green energy revolution
Wednesday, Oct. 25
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

With Canada’s continued commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental stewardship, building – and owning - a home is changing. Join David Dodge, chair of Energy Efficiency Alberta as he explains how energy efficient, electric vehicle and solar-enabled properties are both the future of Albertan home ownership and economic prosperity.

Topics include: 

• How the clean energy revolution is a global economic force.
• How green energy will change the way we live, get around and work.
• How innovations in clean energy and energy efficiency will make our homes more resilient, less exposed to energy pricing and carbon liabilities.
• Renovations to our homes that can add value by combining energy performance with cosmetic renovations.

Understanding stigmatized and haunted real estate
Friday, Oct. 27
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

At the end of October, there are plenty of haunted houses around, but the real deal – a house that has reports of paranormal activity – are a lot less common. However, REALTORS^® who work with  stigmatized properties can tell you that the experience can be downright horrific.

Understanding stigmatized homes can give you the tools to help you know what you need to disclose, how you should overcome client objections, and how stigma affects market value. 

Presenter, REALTOR^® and paranormal specialist Lorri Brewer will guide you through this challenging topic, including: 

• The definition of a stigmatized home.
• Real estate stigma development.
• Examples/statistics on stigmatized properties.
• How stigmatized homes affect property/market values.
• Understanding the laws of disclosure for listing/selling agents.
• The difference between “haunted” and “paranormal”.
• Overcoming client objections when showing a psychologically impacted home to a buyer.

Work-life balance is BS: How to create a delicious life
Tuesday, Oct 31
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Information, new ideas and strategies on work-life balance are amazing, but if you don’t take action you never see the change you want. In this Elevate your Business session, members will join Michelle Carre to get a clear idea on what they want out of their life and act upon it to get there.