january 2026 - no classes

FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - virtual course

9:00 to 12:00 - Tax Advantages for Agents Investing in Real Estate

Have you ever thought of investing in what you know best, real estate? Did you know that there is significant tax advantages reserved just for Real Estate Professionals? Join this session to learn about these tax advantages and how they were amplified by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017(TCJA). Now is the best time to take full advantage of the TCJA as certain benefits will be diminishing each year, for the next few years.

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 - Tax Tips for Investment Properties & Second Homes

Do you get questions from your sellers about how the sale of their property will be taxed? Join this session to learn how various types of real estate are taxed. Including investment properties such as Long-Term Rentals and Short Term Rentals, Primary Residences and Fix & Flip properties. We will discuss the tax advantages and disadvantages to each property type and how to defer or even eliminate the taxes on the sale of these properties. Concepts will include Capital Gains, Depreciation, Cost Segregation and 1031 Exchange. Bonus: learn about the tax advantages reserved exclusively for Real Estate Professionals investing in real estate.

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

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