BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Cobalt Company//CAMS//EN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bias Override: Overcoming Implicit Bias DTSTART:20260422T103000 DTEND:20260422T143000 LOCATION:The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:This course, offered as ECAR's April\rFair housing Membership Meeting, satisfies your NAR Fair Housing\rtraining requirement and is approved as an elective 3-hour CE\rcredited course (current cycle for brokers / 2028 cycle for\rsalespersons). \r \rBias Override: Overcoming Barriers to\rFair Housing helps real estate  professionals\rinterrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair\rhousing  pitfalls and\rprovide equal professional service to every customer or\rclient.  Participants\rwill examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about\rthe  mind science\rof identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair\rhousing  violations,\rand engage in interactive exercises to enhance\rcommunication  skills and\rbusiness relationships with clients of all\rbackgrounds.\r \rIncludes\rKeynote Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm\r \rIf you are\runable to attend the Full CE Day, you can attend the keynote\rluncheon as a standalone event! \r \rExpert\rKeynote Panel: A deep dive into NAR's fair housing.\r \rRobert\rMorris, Instructor ~ Bio\rMayor\rSingh:  https://www.norwichdtc.org/singhformayor\rTeasha\rBivins,  \rBroker/Owner of Coldwell\rBanker and Region 1 RVP\rfor  NAREB: \rCarline\rChemulus, President of  NAACP Norwich Chapter , Operations and Equity Director for \rPartnership for Strong\rCommunities\r \r \r\r\r607 West Thames Street\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This course, offered as ECAR's April Fair housing Membership Meeting, satisfies your NAR Fair Housing training requirement and is approved as an elective 3-hour CE credited course (current cycle for brokers / 2028 cycle for salespersons). 
 
Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps real estate  professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing  pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client.  Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the  mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing  violations, and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication  skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.
 
Includes Keynote Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
 
If you are unable to attend the Full CE Day, you can attend the keynote luncheon as a standalone event! 
 
Expert Keynote Panel: A deep dive into NAR's fair housing.
 
Robert Morris, Instructor ~ Bio
Mayor Singh:  https://www.norwichdtc.org/singhformayor
Teasha Bivins,  Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker and Region 1 RVP for  NAREB: 
Carline Chemulus, President of  NAACP Norwich Chapter , Operations and Equity Director for  Partnership for Strong Communities
 
 



607 West Thames Street\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Sell HUD Homes (Non-CE) Seminar & Discussion 04/29 DTSTART:20260429T100000 DTEND:20260429T120000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:CT HUD sales training for real estate\ragents: understanding the HUD sales process, offer submissions,\retc\rThis two\rhour seminar & discussion covers:\r - Highlights of recent changes made\rby HUD\r - Where HUD Properties come from\r& where to find them\r - Broker registration\rprocess\r - Bidding\rprocess\r - Preparing & Submitting the\rcontract\r - The closing\rprocess\r -\rDiscussion on where the market is going\r*This seminar is\rNOT a continuing education class. No CE credit will be received for\rattending.\r\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
CT HUD sales training for real estate agents: understanding the HUD sales process, offer submissions, etc
This two hour seminar & discussion covers:
 - Highlights of recent changes made by HUD
 - Where HUD Properties come from & where to find them
 - Broker registration process
 - Bidding process
 - Preparing & Submitting the contract
 - The closing process
 - Discussion on where the market is going

*This seminar is NOT a continuing education class. No CE credit will be received for attending.




35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orientation-May 2026 DTSTART:20260512T083000 DTEND:20260512T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CT Real Estate License Law (MANDATORY) 5/19/26 DTSTART:20260519T100000 DTEND:20260519T130000 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:Mandatory CE Course for the 2024 - 2026 CE\rCycle. \rThis\rcourse consists of at least 3 classroom hours in current real\restate and fair housing legislation, licensing laws and regulations\rpursuant to CT Real Estate Regulations Sec.\r20-319-3(b)\rThis\rcourse includes the following topics:\r•\rCE Completion\r•\rLicense Laws Effective April 1, 2024\r•\rDual Agency\r•\rFair Housing\r•\rDisclosures\r•\rEarnest Money Deposits\r•\rLicensee Compensation\r\r\r\r, \r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Mandatory CE Course for the 2024 - 2026 CE Cycle. 
This course consists of at least 3 classroom hours in current real estate and fair housing legislation, licensing laws and regulations pursuant to CT Real Estate Regulations Sec. 20-319-3(b)

This course includes the following topics:
• CE Completion
• License Laws Effective April 1, 2024
• Dual Agency
• Fair Housing
• Disclosures
• Earnest Money Deposits
• Licensee Compensation



\r, \r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Commercial Real Estate Situations and Solutions 05/26/2026 DTSTART:20260526T090000 DTEND:20260526T120000 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:\rSo\rmany unique situations arise in Commercial Real Estate; we as\rBrokers and Agents need to understand the impact on Sellers,\rBuyers, Landlords, Tenants, and ourselves.\r \rIn\rthis course we will discuss potential issues and suggest solutions.\rWe will focus on solving the “What IF†circumstances that occur\rin our business. Having the correct language in our Listing\rAgreements and Leases can cover many of these\rcontingencies.\r\r\r\r, \r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

So many unique situations arise in Commercial Real Estate; we as Brokers and Agents need to understand the impact on Sellers, Buyers, Landlords, Tenants, and ourselves.

 

In this course we will discuss potential issues and suggest solutions. We will focus on solving the “What IF†circumstances that occur in our business. Having the correct language in our Listing Agreements and Leases can cover many of these contingencies.




\r, \r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agent Success Training - June 2026 DTSTART:20260601T090000 DTEND:20260601T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:Join us for our NEW & FREE Agent\rSuccess Training! This is a\rtwo day course: JUNE 1 & JUNE 8\rIn this class, you will get the tools\rto success by learning about: \r- Licensee Roles \r- Types of Real Estate\rTransactions \r- Buyers\r- Mortgages \r- Internet Leads \r- Safety \r- Toolbox And more!\r\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join us for our NEW & FREE Agent Success Training! This is a two day course: JUNE 1 & JUNE 8
In this class, you will get the tools to success by learning about: 
- Licensee Roles 
- Types of Real Estate Transactions 
- Buyers
- Mortgages 
- Internet Leads 
- Safety 
- Toolbox And more!



35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orientation-June 2026 DTSTART:20260609T083000 DTEND:20260609T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smart Agents and Updates DTSTART:20260616T100000 DTEND:20260616T130000 LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:\rBrought to you by SmartMLS, this  is a three-part class: \rPart One covers Compliance and general\rtopics, such as the products and services we offer, a brief\rexplanation of some rules and regulations regarding listings,\rcontacting us, and more.\rPart Two covers our new connectMLS\rprogram.\rPart Three continues with a few more\rconnectMLS topics, plus our new SmartTax program and a few\rothers.\r \rThis\rcourse has been instituted as an elective portion of your CT\rcontinuing education requirements for real estate license\rrenewal.\r\r\r\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Brought to you by SmartMLS, this  is a three-part class:
  • Part One covers Compliance and general topics, such as the products and services we offer, a brief explanation of some rules and regulations regarding listings, contacting us, and more.
  • Part Two covers our new connectMLS program.
  • Part Three continues with a few more connectMLS topics, plus our new SmartTax program and a few others.
 
This course has been instituted as an elective portion of your CT continuing education requirements for real estate license renewal.



PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pre-Listing Inspections 6/18/26 DTSTART:20260618T100000 DTEND:20260618T130000 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:\rThis course educates real estate professionals on how pre-listing\rhome inspections can provide major strategic advantages in the sale\rprocess. Agents will gain a full understanding of when and why to\rrecommend this option, how to handle the results, and how it can\rreduce fall-through rates and speed up negotiations.\r\r\r\r, \r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This course educates real estate professionals on how pre-listing home inspections can provide major strategic advantages in the sale process. Agents will gain a full understanding of when and why to recommend this option, how to handle the results, and how it can reduce fall-through rates and speed up negotiations.



\r, \r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orientation-July 2026 DTSTART:20260714T083000 DTEND:20260714T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CT Real Estate License Law (MANDATORY) 7/15/26 DTSTART:20260715T173000 DTEND:20260715T203000 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:Mandatory CE Course for the 2024 - 2026 CE\rCycle. \rThis\rcourse consists of at least 3 classroom hours in current real\restate and fair housing legislation, licensing laws and regulations\rpursuant to CT Real Estate Regulations Sec.\r20-319-3(b)\rThis\rcourse includes the following topics:\r•\rCE Completion\r•\rLicense Laws Effective April 1, 2024\r•\rDual Agency\r•\rFair Housing\r•\rDisclosures\r•\rEarnest Money Deposits\r•\rLicensee Compensation\r\r\r\r, \r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Mandatory CE Course for the 2024 - 2026 CE Cycle. 
This course consists of at least 3 classroom hours in current real estate and fair housing legislation, licensing laws and regulations pursuant to CT Real Estate Regulations Sec. 20-319-3(b)

This course includes the following topics:
• CE Completion
• License Laws Effective April 1, 2024
• Dual Agency
• Fair Housing
• Disclosures
• Earnest Money Deposits
• Licensee Compensation



\r, \r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orientation-August 2026 DTSTART:20260811T083000 DTEND:20260811T120000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CT Real Estate License Law (MANDATORY) 8/26/26 DTSTART:20260826T100000 DTEND:20260826T130000 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:Mandatory CE Course for the 2024 - 2026 CE\rCycle. \rThis\rcourse consists of at least 3 classroom hours in current real\restate and fair housing legislation, licensing laws and regulations\rpursuant to CT Real Estate Regulations Sec.\r20-319-3(b)\rThis\rcourse includes the following topics:\r•\rCE Completion\r•\rLicense Laws Effective April 1, 2024\r•\rDual Agency\r•\rFair Housing\r•\rDisclosures\r•\rEarnest Money Deposits\r•\rLicensee Compensation\r\r\r\r, \r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Mandatory CE Course for the 2024 - 2026 CE Cycle. 
This course consists of at least 3 classroom hours in current real estate and fair housing legislation, licensing laws and regulations pursuant to CT Real Estate Regulations Sec. 20-319-3(b)

This course includes the following topics:
• CE Completion
• License Laws Effective April 1, 2024
• Dual Agency
• Fair Housing
• Disclosures
• Earnest Money Deposits
• Licensee Compensation



\r, \r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orientation-September 2026 DTSTART:20260908T083000 DTEND:20260908T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agent Success Training - September 2026 DTSTART:20260914T090000 DTEND:20260914T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:Join us for our NEW & FREE Agent\rSuccess Training! This is a\rtwo day course: SEPTEMBER 14 & SEPTEMBER\r21\rIn this class, you will get the tools\rto success by learning about: \r- Licensee Roles \r- Types of Real Estate\rTransactions \r- Buyers\r- Mortgages \r- Internet Leads \r- Safety \r- Toolbox And more!\r\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join us for our NEW & FREE Agent Success Training! This is a two day course: SEPTEMBER 14 & SEPTEMBER 21
In this class, you will get the tools to success by learning about: 
- Licensee Roles 
- Types of Real Estate Transactions 
- Buyers
- Mortgages 
- Internet Leads 
- Safety 
- Toolbox And more!



35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Broker Real Estate Legal Compliance (Sept 2026) DTSTART:20260915 DTEND:20260917 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:\rTHIS IS A TWO\rDAY COURSE: 9/15 & 9/16\r \rIn Legal Compliance you will learn:\r \rBroker responsibility for salesperson\rRegulations concerning designated/dual agency\rMisrepresentation, disclosure and advertising\rDisclosure of non-material facts\rLegal entity licensing\rBroker price opinions - Appraisal law\rDiscrimination and fair housing\rAnd more...\rCompletion of Legal Compliance & Brokerage Principles\r& Practice programs satisfies the mandatory portion of the\reducation needed to sit\rfor the broker pre-licensing exam. In addition, attendees will be\rawarded 6 elective CE credits (per program) for their CT real\restate\rlicense renewal.\r\r\r\r\r, \r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
THIS IS A TWO DAY COURSE: 9/15 & 9/16
 
In Legal Compliance you will learn:
 
  • Broker responsibility for salesperson
  • Regulations concerning designated/dual agency
  • Misrepresentation, disclosure and advertising
  • Disclosure of non-material facts
  • Legal entity licensing
  • Broker price opinions - Appraisal law
  • Discrimination and fair housing
  • And more...
Completion of Legal Compliance & Brokerage Principles & Practice programs satisfies the mandatory portion of the education needed to sit
for the broker pre-licensing exam. In addition, attendees will be awarded 6 elective CE credits (per program) for their CT real estate
license renewal.



\r, \r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Broker P&P (Sept 2026) DTSTART:20260928 DTEND:20260930 LOCATION:Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A TWO\rDAY COURSE: 9/28 & 9/29\r \rIn Broker P&P you will\rlearn:\rOrganizational\rstructure\rBusiness policies &\rprocedures\rHuman resources\rCMA/Valuation/BPO\rMarketing &\radvertising\rLegal documents\rCAM requirements\roverview\rAnd more...\rCompletion\rof  Brokerage\rPrinciples & Practices and Legal\rCompliance programs satisfies the mandatory portion of the\reducation needed to sit for the broker pre-licensing exam. In\raddition, attendees will be awarded 6 elective CE credits (per\rprogram) for their CT real estate \rlicense renewal.\r\r\r\r, \r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
THIS IS A TWO DAY COURSE: 9/28 & 9/29
 
In Broker P&P you will learn:
Completion of  Brokerage Principles & Practices and Legal Compliance programs satisfies the mandatory portion of the education needed to sit for the broker pre-licensing exam. In addition, attendees will be awarded 6 elective CE credits (per program) for their CT real estate 
license renewal.



\r, \r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orientation-October 2026 DTSTART:20261013T083000 DTEND:20261013T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orientation-November 2026 DTSTART:20261110T083000 DTEND:20250912T140000 LOCATION:ECAR, Norwich, Connecticut DESCRIPTION:\r\r\r35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


35 Connecticut Avenue\rNorwich, 06360\r PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR