HCAR Elevate 2026 Classes
Monday, June 8th
| TIME | COURSE | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Legislative Update (3.0 CE - Category A) | HCAR Office | Brenda Kasuva |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Tech Demonstration Lunch - Bright MLS & Forewarn | HCAR Office | Jimmy Spyropolous & Danielle Jacob |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Fair Housing (2.0 CE - Category C) | HCAR Office | Barbara Maloney |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Principles of Real Estate Practice (3.0 CE - Category L) | Zoom | Brenda Kasuva |
Tuesday, June 9th (EXPO & Education Day)
| TIME | COURSE | CLASSROOM | INSTRUCTOR |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Brokerage Relationships and Disclosures (3.0 CE - Category H) | HCC | Renee Mankoff |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Workshop: | HCC | Brian Goodwin |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Real Estate Financing (1.5 CE - Category O) | HCC | Mary Chieppa |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Broker Buzz Connect | HCC | N/A |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Workshop: From Chaos to Control - Using AI to Automate Your Real Estate Workflow | HCC | Peter Boscas |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Contracts for the Newly Licensed (3.0 CE - Category J) | HCC | Mary Chieppa |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Workshop: Chat GPT for Real Estate | HCC | Andrew Hooper |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Workshop: Estate Planning for Real Estate Professionals | HCC | Diana Khan |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Workshop: Prospecting Power Moves for REALTORS® | HCC | Kristofer Webb |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Workshop: How to Create a Profitable Life | HCC | Joe Bird |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Workshop: Language Matters & Inclusive Business Practices | HCC | Taylor Sevik |
Wednesday, June 10th
| TIME | COURSE | CLASSROOM | INSTRUCTOR |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Do's and Don'ts of Serving Clients with Special Needs (3.0 CE - Category C) | Owen Brown Interfaith Center | John Young |
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | The Other AI - Accessibility Issues (2.0 CE - Category C) | Owen Brown Interfaith Center | John Young |
Thursday, June 11th
| TIME | COURSE | CLASSROOM | INSTRUCTOR |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Property Management & Landlord Tenant Laws (3.0 CE - Category M) | Zoom | Brenda Kasuva |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Professionalism for the Newly Licensed (1.5 CE - Category N) | Horowitz Center - HCC | Brenda Kasuva |
Friday, June 12th
| TIME | COURSE | CLASSROOM | INSTRUCTOR |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Real Estate Ethics (3.0 CE - Category D) | Zoom | Mary Chieppa |
| Course | Description | Instructor |
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Broker Buzz Connect
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A Broker and Managers Roundtable |
N/A |
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Brokerage Relationships and Disclosures Category H - 3.0 CE |
Agents will learn what to disclose, when to disclose it, what to keep confidential, and all the other requirements of agency relationships. |
Renee Mankoff |
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Contracts for the Newly Licensed Category J - 3.0 CE |
Required for first renewal. Covers the legal definition of a Contract, basics of preparing a Contract, validity of Contracts, and more. | Mary Chieppa |
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Do's and Don'ts of Serving Clients with Special Needs Category C - 3.0 CE |
Covers the definition of Special Needs, how it relates to real estate, identifying individual needs, and challenges faced — including a live classroom demonstration. | John Young |
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Fair Housing Category C - 2.0 CE |
Covers Federal and state Fair Housing Laws and fulfills the NAR Fair Housing Requirement. | Barbara Maloney |
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Legislative Update Category A - 3.0 CE |
Updates on bills that passed and did not pass on a state and local level during the most recent Legislative Session. | Brenda Kasuva |
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Principles of Real Estate Practice (Virtual Zoom) Category L - 3.0 CE |
Required for first renewal. Covers electronic advertising, social media, team advertising, escrow funds, common ownership communities, and more. | Brenda Kasuva |
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Professionalism for the Newly Licensed Category N - 1.5 CE |
Required for first renewal. Covers essential elements of professionalism as it relates to the public, clients, and advertising. | Brenda Kasuva |
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Property Management & Landlord Tenant Laws (Virtual Zoom) Category M - 3.0 CE |
Required for first renewal. General overview of Rental Law in Maryland. | Brenda Kasuva |
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Real Estate Ethics (Virtual Zoom) Category D - 3.0 CE |
Covers the National Articles and Standards of Practice which govern real estate. | Mary Chieppa |
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Real Estate Financing Category 0 - 1.5 CE |
Required for first renewal. Covers financing basics, RESA Statement, FHA/VA/Conventional loans, specialty products, and the Sales Contract. | Mary Chieppa |
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Tech Demonstration Lunch - Bright MLS & Forewarn |
Conference launch luncheon with live tech demonstrations from Bright MLS and Forewarn. | Jimmy Spyropolous & Danielle Jacob |
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The Other AI - Accessibility Issues Category C - 2.0 CE |
Covers disability and accessibility in communities, ADA and Fair Housing Act definitions, reasonable accommodations, and service vs. emotional support animals. | John Young |
Workshops (no CE credit or category assigned)
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Workshop: Chat GPT for Real Estate |
Learn how to use ChatGPT to streamline your real estate business, from writing listing descriptions and marketing content to generating client communications and ideas. This hands-on workshop will show you practical ways to save time, stay consistent, and work smarter using AI. | Andrew Hooper |
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Workshop: Estate Planning for Real Estate Professionals |
Maryland-specific strategies for wills, trusts, and life estates to protect wealth and guide clients. | Diana Khan |
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Workshop: From Chaos to Control - Using AI to Automate Your Real Estate Workflow |
Hands-on AI tools for automating offers, documents, compliance, and transaction timelines. | Peter Boscas |
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Workshop: How to Create a Profitable Life |
Step-by-step process for building a referral-based business and reclaiming time. | Joe Bird |
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Workshop: Language Matters & Inclusive Business Practices |
Explores microaggressions, inclusive language, identity concepts, and equitable business strategies. | Taylor Sevik |
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Workshop: Leadership |
Effective leadership through the Leadership Circle Profile, reactive vs. creative leadership, and character strengths. | Brian Goodwin |
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Workshop: Prospecting Power Moves for REALTORS® |
Blueprint for daily prospecting, theme days, social media, and overcoming objections. | Kristofer Webb |
