CRB - Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager

For the second year in a row, we had to have extra chairs brought in to accommodate all of the folks who wanted to attend our Broker Engagement Committee meeting!

It's wonderful to see how many industry leaders are as focused on supporting brokers as we are.

The conversations taking place in this room set a foundation for action and will help REBI continue to provide the education, tools and resources that brokers need.

In real estate, reputation is everything.

Learn how to take control of your personal brand: https://buff.ly/ZMg3JsJ

Through the end of June, we're offering 20% off any self-paced, online Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) course, including:

➡️Building a Business Plan That Gets Results

➡️Performance Leadership: Coach, Manage and Mentor

➡️Recruiting for Success: Creating a Vibrant Real Estate Company

There's nine total CRB courses, so you'll want to browse the full catalog to find the courses that are right for you and your business: https://rebinstitute.com/crbcourses

Will we see you next week at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.?

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Join us for "The Next Generation Broker: Skills You'll Need in the Next 3-5 Years" featuring an all-star panel of top industry leaders and moderated by REBI 2026 President Holly Mabery.

This event is complimentary, but space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot!

On June 24, we'll be debuting our newest course – Mastering Your Personal Brand – in a live virtual, instructor-led format, facilitated by REBI Immediate Past President Matthew Rathbun.

Mastering Your Personal Brand is designed to help real estate professionals build a clear, authentic, and strategic personal brand that supports long-term business growth.

This course walks participants through the full branding process – from identifying their professional strengths and defining their target audience to building digital visibility, creating stronger client experiences, and leveraging artificial intelligence tools responsibly.

Learn more and register today: https://buff.ly/crSlydZ

Attention CRB Designees!

Join your fellow brokers for the next Leadership Link, a discussion series where CRB designees can exchange ideas and best practices focused on a specific topic.

This edition's topic is "Unlocking the Power of Strategic Recruiting" and will be facilitated by Paul Rich.

In order to encourage candid conversation, these sessions are not recorded. So, you must attend to be a part of the discussion!

Register today to reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/hKQrulQ

Are you prepared for what's next?

Market shifts, changing agent expectations, emerging technology, AI, and increasing pressure on profitability are reshaping what successful brokerage leadership looks like.

If you're attending the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. this month, you won't want to miss "The Next Generation Broker: Skills You'll Need in the Next 3-5 Years" featuring an all-star panel of top industry leaders and moderated by REBI 2026 President Holly Mabery.

This event is complimentary, but space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/eIWEAai

Only a few days left to register for the debut of our newest course: Probate Pitfalls & Power Plays.

Designed specifically for real estate professionals, this practical course focuses on understanding the real-world transaction challenges agents encounter and provides strategies to help reduce risk, improve communication, and better service clients and families during difficult transitions.

Learn more and register for this instructor-led, live virtual offering with instructor and course author Melanie McLane: https://buff.ly/R1xYCDT

Only a few days left to get 20% off the self-paced, online Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification course. Promo code: MAY26

Learn more: https://rebinstitute.com/renecourse

Offer ends May 31, 2026.

Are you using AI in your listing photos? What you don't know might land you in hot water.

The latest issue of Real Estate Business Magazine breaks down eight essential guidelines for using AI to enhance your listing photos. Whether you're virtually staging empty rooms or showcasing a property mid-renovation, knowing where the ethical and legal lines is necessary to protect your reputation.

This issue is packed with actionable insights, including:

✅️ Tips to avoid and manage listing cancelations
✅️ Strategies for countering the negative narratives your clients hear on the news about homeownership
✅️ Agents discuss why they stay loyal to their brokers

Read more: https://buff.ly/bj9HK5g