FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - virtual course

9:00 to 12:00 -  Keep More of Your Paycheck – Tax Strategies for Agents

It's not what you Earn, it's what you Keep! With our industry's strong focus on helping agents Earn more, this session will focus on helping you Keep more. Join us to learn about ways to reduce your largest expense, taxes.

Learn how to increase your wealth by automating your accounting, understanding the value of a tax deduction and the power of proactive tax planning strategies.

• Atendees will learn how to automate common accounting tasks.
• Atendees will learn the value of a tax deductionon and how to avoid the costly mistake of missed
• deductions.
• Atendees will learn about advanced tax planning strategies that they can implement and begin saving
• money right away.

Instructor:  Greg Antipoff

CE:  3 credit hours

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $30 - Non-Members

Registration: Online | Call (406) 585-0033

FEBRUARY 20, 2026 - virtual course

9:00 to 12:00 - Ignite Your Investing – Investment Options for Agents & Tax Advantages for Agents Investing in Real Estate

Are you confused or intimidated by all of the seeming random leters and numbers that make up retirement accounts; IRA, ROTH, 401K, SEP? Come join us while we demystify these acronyms and break down the advantages and restrictions of each plan type. Leave knowing exactly which plans will work for you and the steps to getting started.

Takeaways:

• Atendees will have a clear understanding of the retirement plans available to agents.
• Atendees will leave knowing which plan is best for them and how to get started.
• Atendees will learn how each option can save taxes now or in the future.

Instructor:  Greg Antipoff

CE:  3 credit hours

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $30 - Non-Members

Registration: Online| Call (406) 585-0033

MARCH 16, 2026 - VIRTUAL COURSe

1:30 to 3:30 - Terminating a Buy-Sell Agreement & Release of Earnest Money

If there’s one area in a transaction that can be fraught with challenges, it’s the termination of a Buy-Sell Agreement and what happens to the earnest money. There are 4 different forms in MAR’s library for terminating a Buy-Sell Agreement, and an optional form for the release of earnest money. Knowing the differences between these forms and which one to use in a given situation is essential. This course will cover all these forms in detail and will provide real-world examples to help participants successfully navigate terminations.

Instructor:  Ken Joiner

CE:  2 credit hours

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $20 - Non-Members

Registration: Online | Call (406) 585-0033

MARCH 19, 2026 - VIRTUAL COURSe

1:30 to 4:30 - Buyer Representation

Stay ahead of today’s shifting real estate landscape with this streamlined 3-hour CE course on the newest and most important buyer representation forms. Learn how to properly establish buyer relationships, navigate changing compensation rules, and confidently use updated agreements that protect both you and your clients. Through practical discussions and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain the clarity you need to communicate value, comply with current requirements, and compete effectively in a market where buyer representation has never mattered more.

Instructor:  Ken Joiner

CE:  3 credit hours

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $30 - Non-Members

Registration: Online | Call (406) 585-0033

april 3, 2026 - hybrid COURSe

1:00 to 4:00 - Social Media Strategies that will turn Likes into Listings

Let’s Get Social! This course is designed to empower real estate professionals to enhance their social media presence authentically and effectively. We’ll delve into selecting and using cutting-edge social media tools, ethical online practices, and strategic content creation aimed at solidifying their brand in the digital space.

Instructor:  Billi Parrot

CE:  3 credit hours

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $30 - Non-Members

Registration: Virtual Online | In Person Online | Call (406) 585-0033