Professional Development

ECAR EDUCATION

MLS 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.  

The Real Estate Technical Institute (RETI)

Provides a wide variety of technological education resources that supplement the real estate industry.

The Van Education Center (VanEd)

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.  

GRI 101

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GRI 102

GRI 103

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