OCTOBER 16, 2026 - HYBRID COURSE

10:00 to 12:00- RIVER CHANNEL MIGRATION, WHAT PROSPECTIVE BUYERS SHOULD KNOW

What is channel migration, and why should REALTORS® and property owners care? This course introduces channel migration, including the risks and benefits associated with changing waterways and how channel migration can impact properties, transactions, and property ownership.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) mapping in Montana, including how CMZ maps are developed, where to find them online, and how to use Montana’s online CMZ mapping tools.

The course will conclude with practical takeaways for REALTORS® and prospective property buyers, along with an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Instructor: Jeannette Blank

CE: 2 credit hours

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $29 - Non-Members

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

OCTOBER 27, 2026 - IN-PERSON COURSE (RESCHEDULED)

9:00 to 5:00 -  Military Relocation Professional

You’ll gain specialized knowledge to confidently serve active-duty military members, veterans, and their families by understanding PCS relocations, VA financing, military housing benefits, and the unique challenges of military moves. This certification helps you expand your client base, build a valuable referral network, better serve those who serve our country, and position yourself as a trusted expert in a high-demand real estate niche.

Attend for the fabulous information for your business, but you can pay a one-time fee of $195 for the MRP Certification for as long as you are a REALTOR®. LEARN MORE

Benefits of becoming an MRP:

• Understanding of the processes and procedures involved in a military relocation and how these impact service members’ relocation and housing choices
• Ability to provide information to help members through a rent or buy, sell or rent decision-making process
• Ability to identify and provide services that help service members sell or find and purchase suitable homes
• The knowledge of the military relocation process you need to guide service members through the real estate transaction
• Ability to explain the basics of VA financing
• Access to the members-only marketing tools and resources
• The Military Relocation Professional Certification Core course is an approved elective for the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation.

Instructor: Bryan Bergjans

CE: 7 credit hours

Tuition:  $185 - SMR Members | $245 - Non-Members

Registration: Online | Call (406) 585-0033

OCTOBER 28, 2026 - ZOOM ONLY COURSE

1:00 to 2:00- The New Appraisal Landscape: What Every REALTOR® Needs to Know About the Mandatory UAD 3.6 Transition.

The mandatory UAD 3.6 (Uniform Appraisal Dataset) transition  starts on November 2, 2026 brings significant changes to residential appraisal reporting. This practical, REALTOR®-focused presentation with NAR speaker Leigh Brown explores what’s changing, what it means for real estate transactions, and how agents can prepare. Learn how UAD 3.6 differs from the legacy appraisal process, how expanded property data and MLS changes may affect your business, what information appraisers may request, and how to confidently communicate with clients and appraisers. Includes real-world scenarios and live Q&A.

Instructor: Leigh Brown

CE: 1 credit hour

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $29 - Non-Members

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

OCTOBER 29, 2026 - IN PERSON COURSE

8:00 to 5:00 - Supervising Broker Endorsement

You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and credentials required to earn your Montana Supervising Broker Endorsement and successfully step into a leadership role. This course will prepare you to supervise agents effectively, manage risk, ensure compliance, and navigate real-world brokerage challenges—while building the leadership skills needed to support agent success and protect your brokerage.

Why it matters:
A Supervising Broker Endorsement is required to supervise salespeople in Montana. To obtain the endorsement, you must hold a Montana broker license and complete the required 8-hour Supervising Broker Pre-Endorsement Course. Once endorsed, you must complete one approved 4-hour Supervising Broker course each licensing year to maintain your endorsement and stay current on industry changes, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Instructor:  Angela Klien Hughes

CE: 8 credit hours

Location: Carnegie Public Library in Big Timber

Tuition: $300

Registration: Online - In Person

Brought to you by Southwest Montana REALTORS® & the Billings Association of REALTORS®

November 13, 2026 - HYBRID COURSE

9:00 to 12:00 - Fair Housing

You’ll strengthen your understanding of Fair Housing laws and best practices, learn how to recognize and avoid common compliance pitfalls, and gain the confidence to serve all clients fairly and professionally. By applying Fair Housing principles correctly, you can reduce risk, protect your business, and build a reputation for ethical and inclusive service in today’s real estate market.

Instructor: Rochelle Houghton

CE: 3 credit hours

Tuition:  FREE - SMR Members | $49 - Non-Members

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

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