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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.
How AI Is Changing Real Estate Today
Artificial intelligence is becoming more common in the real estate industry. It is no longer a future idea.
SEO in 2026: What 20 Industry Experts Say About the Future of Search Visibility
As we navigate 2026, SEO professionals face a critical crossroads: adapt to AI-driven discovery or watch their strategies become obsolete.
Are you ready for AI Bootcamp with Brian Pate?
AI Boot Camp with Brian Pate is built for agents who want to understand how AI works, not just click buttons. The goal is clarity, confidence, and practical skills agents can use right away.
Agentic Traffic: A new Category of Digital Visitors
Agentic traffic includes agents that can browse websites, compare products, fill out forms and even book appointments or make purchases
November 2025 Market Update: A Shift Toward Balance in the Triangle
If you have been waiting for the Triangle real estate market to take a breath, the data from November 2025 suggests that moment has arrived. While the market remains undeniably strong, we are seeing a distinct shift away from the frantic pace of previous years toward...
Is the Housing Market Heating Up This December?
Usually, the housing market slows down during the holidays. However, data from early December 2025 shows that buyer demand is near a three-year high.
Cyber Monday Statistics
Cyber Monday Statistics are always interesting to look at because it gives an indication about how consumers view the economy.
Cons, Scams & Hacks: Protecting Clients in an Internet World
Cons, Scams & Hacks is a continuing education course that teaches real estate professionals how to protect clients from online fraud. The class covers the top 10 cybersecurity threats, the most common real estate scams, and practical safety steps like email protection, multi-factor authentication, and avoiding public Wi-Fi. Students also learn how AI, deepfakes, and new technology affect real estate and how to spot and prevent digital risks.
Frequently Asked Questions: “The AI Advantage”
Frequently Asked Questions: The AI Advantage: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate continuing education class
The AI Advantage: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate
The AI Advantage is a NC Real Estate Commission-approved CE course that teaches agents how to use artificial intelligence to save time, improve marketing, and stay visible in a zero-click search environment.
Greystar Under Fire Over Rent-Setting Algorithms
Greystar, the country’s largest landlord, is under fire for how it helped set rental prices. It has agreed to pay millions to settle lawsuits and change how it does business.
NAR Policy Changes November 2025
Many existing NAR rules are being repealed because they are either outdated, not enforced, or unclear. – Brian Pate, Brian Pate Seminars
U.S. Foreclosures Rise as Buyers Face Higher Costs
New data from ATTOM, a national property research firm, show a significant increase in files and repossessions as inflation continues to strain household budgets.
50-Year Mortgage Loan?
Prices are high, interest rates have risen, and monthly payments are pushing budgets. That’s why the Trump administration is encouraging the 50-year mortgage loan
Eight Common Mistakes That Hold Back YouTube Performance
YouTube can be a powerful way to grow your business, build trust and share your message. Many creators start with good intentions but struggle to see results. : YouTube can be a powerful way to grow your business, build trust and share your message. Many creators start with good intentions but struggle to see results. In most cases, the issue is not effort.
First-Time Homebuyer Uses AI To Select His Home
A first-time homebuyer in Sydney, Australia has used AI to help him select his first home.
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE
NUMBER OF AGENTS IN NC BRIAN TEACHES PER YEAR
In Real Estate sales through teams Brian has managed
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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.
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.
Cons, Scams, and Hacks
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