November 22, 2021
VOL. 45
WEEKLY REPORT
The latest news and updates from Longleaf Pine REALTORS®
IN THIS ISSUE
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM LPR®
A SALUTE TO INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
Happy Thanksgiving from Longleaf Pine REALTORS®
Longleaf Pine REALTORS® would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday! We here at the association and all of the leadership want each and every one of you to know how thankful and appreciative we are of everything you do for our community.
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A Salute to Inspirational Leaders
National Association of REALTORS® President Charlie Oppler on Monday announced two recipients of NAR’s President’s Award: Wendell Bullard, GRI, and Martin Edwards Jr., CCIM. Bullard is broker-owner of Bullard Properties LLC, Durham, N.C., Edwards is president of Edwards Investments, REALTORS®, Memphis Tenn. Bullard has been actively involved in NAR for nearly 25 years, including serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and as REALTOR® Party Liaison for Community Engagement.
Pictured: Wendell Bullard, GRI. Recipient 2021 NAR® Presidents Award
He is a past president of the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® and the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and is a past REALTOR® of the Year in both organizations. He currently chairs the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
“Wendell is truly one of the most involved REALTORS® in his community,” says Oppler. “His personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to mentoring younger agents is an inspiration—and he is one of the most genuine, sincere people I’ve ever met.”

Bullard is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force.
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Upcoming Events to Attend
*If you register & need to cancel, you must cancel by December 7th, 2021, or you will receive an invoice for a $25.00 no-show fee.*
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Friendly Reminders
Fulfill NAR's Code of Ethics Training Requirement with C2EX
Did you know that completing and maintaining your C2EX endorsement is equivalent to completing NAR's Code of Ethics training requirement? Earn your endorsement by Dec. 31, 2021, to fulfill the requirement for the current cycle.
There are less than 2 months to fulfill your NAR Ethics Requirements! NC REALTORS® has you covered:
  • Sticking to the Code of Ethics – Virtual Classes 
  • December 1: 9AM – 1PM Register
Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar – Self-Paced 
Available 24/7 Register
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Government Affairs Update
Angie Hedgepeth, Government Affairs Director for the Association, attends all the local meetings each month, as well as NAR and NCAR meetings, and keeps members abreast of the multiple issues being addressed in local, state, and national government. She prepares reports on the meetings she attends and they are included in the monthly “Government Affairs Update”. Look for updates on laws that will affect YOUR industry this year!

Click Here to read her latest report.