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BRIAN PATE – REALTOR®, Real Estate Instructor

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Brian Pate has been a well-respected real estate professional for over 30 years. During his time in the business, he has served as an agent, manager, instructor, coach and trainer for over 20,000 real estate students. In addition, the teams he has managed and coached have produced over $2 billion in real estate sales under his leadership.

An Eminent Domain Story from North Carolina

by Brian Pate | May 28, 2022

A Lincoln County jury has rendered a decision on a 17.7 acre piece of property owned by Pamelia and Michael Wilkinson, which the North Carolina Department of Transportation is taking by condemnation under Eminent Domain. NCDOT appraised the land for $187,225 and...

2022-05-25 Statistics update from Brian

by Brian Pate | May 25, 2022

Good Morning Realtors, As many of you know, I have been tracking statistics from the Triangle MLS for over 20 years. I have always kept my own data in order to keep it consistent and that will continue. Earlier this month, the Triangle MLS merged all of its data with...

Why should I get a survey?

by Brian Pate | May 20, 2022

Do you remember in the movie, “Dirty Dancing,” where Johnny Castle (played by Patrick Swayze) told Baby (played by Jennifer Grey), “This is my dance space, this is your dance space; you don’t go into mine and I don’t go into yours?” This is a great way to think of a...

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE

NUMBER OF AGENTS IN NC BRIAN TEACHES PER YEAR

In Real Estate sales through teams Brian has managed

Featured Courses

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Update Courses

Brian offers both the General Update and the Broker In Charge Update every year per North Carolina Real Estate Commission Rule.

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Ethics in Real Estate Advertising

Dive into marketing and advertising like never before while getting CE credit and NAR Ethics credit.

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The AI Advantage

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate: Understand the basics of artificial intelligence while being compliant with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

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Cons, Scams, and Hacks

In a world where online security is everything, learn how to protect consumers and yourself from cybersecurity risks in real estate.

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"I took a 4 hour Zoom class with Brian on Cons, Scams, and Hacks - Quite simply the best Zoom class I have ever taken! Very informative and Brian made the material lively and entertaining which is hard to do on Zoom.'"

Tom Walker

"You can really tell that Brian has a real skill for teaching, educating and connecting with his audience. I love that he genuinely wants other to succeed."

Ibn Wallace

"I’ve been taking my CE classes with Brian Pate for over 5 years, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. He keeps the content relevant, practical, and engaging even after all these years in the business, I still walk away learning something new every time. Brian’s real-world knowledge and experience in NC real estate set him apart, and his teaching style makes the hours fly by. If you're a serious agent who wants to stay sharp and up-to-date, Brian is the one to learn from. Highly recommend!"

Amanda Williams

"Brian always does an amazing job! His ethics in advertising class was filled with knowledge to keep me compliant and greats tips and strategies to grow my business!"

Heather Alford

"Brian's 'Ethics in Real Estate Advertising" CE class was interesting, enjoyable and implementable...full of not only the rules around marketing, but also great tips and tricks on how to effectively build a great - and compliant - advertising/marketing campaign!"

Julie Bateman

"Ethics In Real Estate Advertising was an extremely helpful reminder on how important building a brand and social media is. Thanks Brian for all the knowledge and tips."

Shawn Carter

"This coaching series that has given me a lot of new ideas on how to grow my business. He and his assistant guide you through what to do when. Many could benefit from his coaching."

Silvia Hiller

"Ethics in Real Estate Advertising was the Best CE class I have taken.
Every Real Estate agent and real estate broker should take this class."

Tom Bohlman

"Brian's "If You List You Last" course is packed full of practical applications for getting (and selling) a listing, including his listing presentation! And a lot of extras!"

Rabb Realty

"Awesome Class!! Brian is full of actionable information to drive your business. Well worth the investment of your time."

Susan Rogers

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