Professional Development
ECAR EDUCATIONMLS Training
Are you taking full advantage of your MLS subscription? MLS training classes will help you master the Matrix basics and leverage the powerful MLS tools at your fingertips.
Class Schedule
ECAR provides educational courses on a variety of topics important to REALTORS®. All classes are open to members and non-members. Visit the class schedule for details.
Become a Leader
The Leadership Development Program is beneficial for REALTORS® who seek to enhance their leadership abilities and effectiveness within the context of REALTOR® associations, as well as the community at large.
View CE Credits
ECAR doesn’t track CE credits. But we have detailed instructions on how you can view your CE credits on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) website.
ECAR is the premiere choice for real estate education in Northwest Florida.
The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® connects you to the education and industry insights significant to today’s market.
Continuing your education with ECAR means you are connected to experts, colleagues, Power Partners and information that will help you excel in your industry.
Increase your knowledge and your earning potential by staying up to date with recent trends and information from around the state and the nation.
ECAR Members Receive classes at no cost
ECAR provides education at no cost to its members, with the exceptions of Designations and Certifications. Registration is still required for all classes, so that we can ensure attendance minimums. All walk-ins will be charged $25. Any registrant that fails to show will be charged $25. As per ECAR policy, cancellations must be made 48 hours before the class’s scheduled start time.
Invest in your Professional Development
According to NAR – “Realtors who earn professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. Based on 2013 NAR survey data, the median income of Realtors without a designation was $33,500 and the median income of those with a least one designation was $61,100: a difference of $27,600.”
Become a Leader
The Leadership Development Program is beneficial for REALTORS® who seek to enhance their leadership abilities and effectiveness within the context of REALTOR® associations, as well as the community at large.
Upcoming ECAR Classes
Online CE Resources
Looking for the best way to get your CE credits online? We’ve compiled a list of ECAR recommended online educators.
The CE Shop
The CE Shop offers continuing education online courses.
Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS® has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS® is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop.
The Real Estate Technical Institute (RETI)
Provides a wide variety of technological education resources that supplement the real estate industry.
Post-License Credit
GRI Series
VanEd offers an online version of the GRI as well as other post-licensing courses and training.
The CE Shop offers continuing education online courses.