Durham Regional Association of REALTORS Preferred Courses

The Certified Buyer Agent Expert (CBAE) – Course 2: Advanced Buyer Agency Strategies and Negotiation course is an intensive 4-hour livestream course designed to further enhance real estate professionals' ability to advocate for and protect home buyers in today's competitive market. This advanced course builds upon the foundation laid in Course 1, equipping agents with sophisticated strategies to provide exceptional value to buyers throughout their home-purchasing journey. Participants will master advanced negotiation techniques that can lead to better outcomes for their clients, including strategies for navigating complex commission structures in a way that prioritizes transparency and fairness. Through a combination of instruction, real-world examples, interactive exercises, and role-playing scenarios, licensees will learn to clearly articulate their Unique Value Proposition to potential clients, ensuring buyers understand the full range of benefits they can expect. The course places special emphasis on developing trust-building skills that empower buyers to make confident, well-informed decisions. By the end of Course 2, licensees will have acquired the tools to create distinctive marketing materials that highlight their commitment to buyer advocacy and protection. Upon successful completion of both Course 1 and Course 2, licensees will earn the CBAE designation, a mark of excellence that signifies to home buyers that they are working with a professional who has undergone rigorous training in advanced buyer representation techniques and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and protection in the real estate industry.

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits: 

•    Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients: 
Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability. 
•    Build Winning Deals: 
Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements. 
•    Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often: 
Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups. 
•    Find New Paths to Success That Others Don’t: 
Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course. 
 

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.
 

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits: 

•    Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients: 
Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability. 
•    Build Winning Deals: 
Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements. 
•    Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often: 
Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups. 
•    Find New Paths to Success That Others Don’t: 
Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course. 
 

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.
 

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.  

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The four-hour Blueprint for Success: The Code of Ethics, Buyer Representation, and Your Value Proposition online course is designed to meet the continuing education in ethics curriculum requirements as well as the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. The chapters cover the purpose, structure, and applicability of the Code of Ethics with an in-depth look at Articles 1 and 3 against the backdrop of recent litigation aimed at the real estate industry’s cooperative compensation model. The course demonstrates how buyer representation and ethical practice are part of a licensee’s value proposition and provides perspective on how high ethical standards can be used when adapting to market changes. The course mixes presentation of facts, concepts, key terms, and real-life examples to illustrate the topics being taught, as well as videos and quizzes for self-assessment.

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The Certified Buyer Agent Expert (CBAE) – Course 2: Advanced Buyer Agency Strategies and Negotiation course is an intensive 4-hour livestream course designed to further enhance real estate professionals' ability to advocate for and protect home buyers in today's competitive market. This advanced course builds upon the foundation laid in Course 1, equipping agents with sophisticated strategies to provide exceptional value to buyers throughout their home-purchasing journey. Participants will master advanced negotiation techniques that can lead to better outcomes for their clients, including strategies for navigating complex commission structures in a way that prioritizes transparency and fairness. Through a combination of instruction, real-world examples, interactive exercises, and role-playing scenarios, licensees will learn to clearly articulate their Unique Value Proposition to potential clients, ensuring buyers understand the full range of benefits they can expect. The course places special emphasis on developing trust-building skills that empower buyers to make confident, well-informed decisions. By the end of Course 2, licensees will have acquired the tools to create distinctive marketing materials that highlight their commitment to buyer advocacy and protection. Upon successful completion of both Course 1 and Course 2, licensees will earn the CBAE designation, a mark of excellence that signifies to home buyers that they are working with a professional who has undergone rigorous training in advanced buyer representation techniques and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and protection in the real estate industry.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.  

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits: 

•    Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients: 
Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability. 
•    Build Winning Deals: 
Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements. 
•    Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often: 
Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups. 
•    Find New Paths to Success That Others Don’t: 
Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course. 
 

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.
 

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.  

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

Topics Include: 

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
    

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at superiorschoolnc.com/superior-downloadable-pdfs/#ce

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.    

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.