Video · Artificial Intelligence or AI is the science of making machines that can think, act, process large amounts of data, perform, be artistic and creative, and more like humans. While this technology has been around for decades, it wasn’t readily available to most consumers and small business owners. But that all changed with the launch of ChatGPT.

This game-changing technology has many downsides that if not implemented properly can cause all kinds of legal, ethical, and compliance problems for you and your business. By the end of this session, you will be more intelligent about this fast-emerging technology to ensure you stay ahead of the curve, improve your life happiness, & boost your business efficiencies & customer service, all while using these tools in an ethical & compliant manner! · This Session Written to Meet the NAR Ethics Requirement; Broker / Commercial / Property Management Specific Versions Available; 3 hours

Everything went smoothly and we got GREAT feedback!! It was such an interesting class with great information. Our members really enjoyed the content, was super informative. All around a great class and he was so easy to work with.” Mallory Marshall, Education Coordinator, Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

Unleashing Canva’s Advanced AI & Business Tools to Streamline, Automate & Run Your Entire Business! Most people think of Canva as just a simple graphic design tool. But what if you could also use it to generate hundreds of marketing assets in minutes, automate client communication, organize business workflows, and even simulate data reports—all from one dashboard?

In this dynamic session, we’ll take a deep dive into Canva’s hidden superpowers—from advanced AI features like Magic Write and Bulk Create, to powerful business tools like Sheets, Canva Docs, Whiteboards, and even code-ready layouts. Whether you're in real estate, marketing, coaching, or small business, you'll walk away realizing Canva is way more than design—it’s your new business hub.

You’ll not only learn how to use these features but also how to integrate them into your daily operations to save time, cut costs, and elevate your brand with ease. In Person Presentation Recommended; 1-2 hours

For Association/Board Staff · Artificial Intelligence or AI is powering a new generation of tools that allow you to do some amazing things compared to tools of the past. With the emergence of generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT (written content) & Dalle (imagery and video), MidJourney, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, Canva, & many others incorporating AI into their offerings, it has finally reached the masses. In this session, we will explore what Generative AI is, and how it can be used by your association to help boost your business efficiencies & productivity, personalize and enhance marketing, communications, & customer service, and more all while using these tools in an ethical & legally compliant manner! 3 hours

In this session, we will explore what Generative AI is, and how it can be used by your company and its agents to help boost business efficiencies and productivity, communications, and customer service, and more including the many downsides to this amazing technology and how if they are used improperly they can cause many problems for you and your company including:

• Providing false or misleading information
• Utilizing content that is skewed with bias and even hatred
• Utilizing content that can be viewed by consumers as inappropriate and/or offensive
• Opening you up to security flaws and scams
• Violating several federal (Copyright, Trademark, Privacy, Fair Housing) and state laws
• Violating the Standards of Practice articles 10, 12, & 15 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics 3 hours

Thank you for joining us for BrokerPlus and for the wonderful presentations! The members and staff also enjoyed engaging with you. We heard a lot of great comments about the content and speakers!" Kim Martin, CMP, Marketing & Events Director, Virginia REALTORS®

For Instructors · Artificial Intelligence or AI is powering a new generation of tools that allow you to do some amazing things compared to tools of the past. With the emergence of generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT (written content) and Dalle (imagery and video), Google's Gemini, Microsoft's Co-Pilor, MidJourney, Canva, and many others incorporating AI into their offerings, it has finally reached the masses. In this session, we will explore what Generative AI is, and how it can be used as an educator or speaker to help boost your business efficiencies and productivity, personalize and enhance marketing, communications, and customer service, and more all while using these tools in an ethical and legally compliant manner! 3 hours

They say there is an app for everything, well that is true as there are now over a million of them. This session will help you cut through the clutter and identify the best apps to have to run your life and business in a much more cost and time-efficient manner, plus pick up some amazing tools that will allow you to service the consumer like never before! 1-2 hours

For Instructors · As a speaker/instructor, our livelihood is completely dependent on getting hired and more importantly rehired. But that is a daunting task when you consider there are a lot of us out there vying for the same opportunities. So what do you do to help yourself stand out from the pack and endear yourself to the all-important decision-makers? Learn the tricks of the trade from Craig Grant, an independent speaker who has passed on representation and yet been able to build up one of the most active speaking calendars in the industry including many premier spots at state conventions, corporate events, and more throughout the US each year. 1-2 hours

Artificial Intelligence or AI has been around for a long time, but with the emergence of OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Dalle-2, MidJourney, Google Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot, & others, plus so many other tools we already use and love like Office, Docs, RPR Canva, Adobe, Grammarly, and more incorporating AI into their offerings, it has finally reached the masses. In this session, we will explore what AI is, how it can be used in your real estate business and everyday life, the legal and ethical implications, and much more. Extended Description; 2+ hours; 1 hour version (same description): 23 Best Uses for AI & ChatGPT for Real Estate

In this session, we will explore how each attendee can leverage many Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools including OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Dalle, Google’s Bard & Imagen, Canva’s Magic Studio, MidJourney, Descript, D-id, Synthesia, and more to develop effective content and marketing materials to help them connect with consumers, crush it on search engines, social media, videos, and more. Plus how to create an entire year's worth of multi-media content and marketing materials in just minutes! Board/Association, Broker, and Instructor Versions Available; 1-2 hours

Get a demonstration of Canva, the most popular marketing design program, to help you easily build your own marketing materials (business cards, flyers, postcards, brochures, social media posts, cover photos, animations, videos, and more). Get step-by-step instructions and assistance on how to use Canva, so by the end of the session, you can be your own designer!
· Identify how to use Canva to create online and offline marketing materials.
· Identify how to use Canva to create videos to promote your board information and events.
· List tools and sources to ensure created marketing materials are copyright-safe.
Board/Association and Instructor Versions Available; 2-4 hours

For Association/Board Staff/Leadership · Learn how to assess your current cybersecurity weaknesses, protect yourself and your members with easy-to-implement low-tech solutions, navigate legal requirements, and more in this perilous digital world. Elevate your awareness of existing threats, establish policies and procedures, and raise the level of care offered to your members. 1-3 hours

Alternate Title: Cybersecurity: Get the Hack Out of Here · It's no secret that with the proliferation of Wire Transfer Fraud, Listing Scams, and many other digital schemes, the real estate industry has become a major target for hackers and fraudsters. They realize real estate professionals are often involved in large transactions and gathering valuable information and typically don't have the proper training, tools, or resources to do so. In this session, you will learn how to assess what current cybersecurity weaknesses you may have, how to protect yourself and your clients with very easy-to-implement low-tech solutions, and how to navigate several laws, NAR policies, and more to ensure you and your clients survive this perilous digital world. Broker Specific Version Available; 1-3 hours
Available Component Sessions, 1 hour each:
• Everything You Need to Know About Cyber Liability Insurance
• Everything You Need to Know About Wire Transfer Fraud
• Top Cyber Scams Targeting Real Estate

It was a wonderful event and we had amazing feedback. Many were surprised at what they did not know. They all asked to have him back.” Meghann Redding, Chief Executive Officer, South Bend Area REALTORS®

A CRS Cybersecurity Certificate program Technology has revolutionized the ways we live, shop, socialize, entertain, access information, and conduct business in the modern world.

Powered by the Internet, cloud-based tools, social media, and mobile apps, the technology revolution has delivered a tremendous positive impact by bridging gaps between cultures, improving quality of life, enhancing operational efficiency and speed, and many other advancements.

However, if used without proper safeguards, modern-day technology can expose agents and their clients to many vulnerabilities. Viruses, malware, social engineering, identity theft, and other malicious threats (all of which are growing at alarming rates) are particularly concerning because the nature of the business requires real estate professionals to collect and store their clients’ personally identifiable information.

This course empowers you with the strategies and tools you need to navigate your business and clients through the perilous legal, online, and social media world. 8 hours

National Association of REALTORS®’ e-PRO® Certification program As the lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the new rebuild of e-Pro, no one is more qualified to deliver NAR's only certification related to technology and its ethical use in the real estate business than co-author Craig Grant.

NAR's two-day e-PRO® certification program helps REALTORS® master the advanced digital marketing techniques of today. With the e-PRO® certification, REALTORS® increases its ability to reach customers, expand its capabilities, and build trust by safeguarding client information. 2 Day Program

Looking to elevate your next event? Craig Grant is the dynamic emcee, moderator, and panelist your audience will love. Known for his fun and interactive style, Craig brings energy, expertise, and a touch of humor to every stage. With a deep knowledge of technology, AI, cybersecurity, and more, he has the unique ability to break down complex topics into engaging, digestible insights that keep crowds captivated. Whether leading interactive sessions, moderating thought-provoking panels, or entertaining an audience of thousands, Craig’s charisma and passion ensure your event is not only memorable but also impactful.

Artificial Intelligence or AI has been around for a long time, but with the emergence of OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Dalle, Google Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot, MidJourney, & others, plus so many other tools we already use and love like Office, Docs, RPR. Canva, Adobe, Grammarly, and more have incorporated AI into their offerings, it has finally reached the masses.In this session, we will explore what AI is, how it can be used in your commercial real estate business & everyday life, the legal & ethical
implications, and much more. 3 hours

Video · Artificial Intelligence or AI has been around for a long time, but with the emergence of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Dalle, Google Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot, MidJourney, and others, plus so many other tools we already use and love like Office, Docs, RPR. Canva, Adobe, Grammarly, and more have incorporated AI into their offerings, it has finally reached the masses. By the end of this session, you will be more intelligent about this fast-emerging technology to ensure you stay ahead of the curve. Broker / Commercial / Property Management Versions Available; 1-4 hours

Smart Home technology has taken over every inch of today’s household (inside & out) and is quickly changing real estate consumers. In this session, you will gain a better understanding of:
• What a smart home is
• Why smart homes suddenly exploded in popularity
• Who the consumers are that are buying them and why
• Smart home device advantages and risks
• How to buy smart home devices
• Smart home system set ups and automations
• How the technologies work, why consumers love them
• How, as a real estate professional, you can market and/or sell the property
• Smart home legal implications and risks
1-4 hours

Instructor Development Workshop As a speaker/instructor, our livelihood is completely dependent on getting hired and more importantly rehired. But that is a daunting task when you consider there are a lot of us out there vying for the same opportunities. How do you stand out from the pack and endear yourself to the all-important decision makers? Learn the tricks of the trade from Craig Grant, an independent speaker who has passed on representation and yet been able to build up one of the most active speaking calendars in the industry including many premier spots at state conventions, corporate events and more throughout the US each year. 1-2 hours

As an instructor, it is your job to help elevate real estate practitioners by increasing their knowledge, sharpening their skills, and most importantly instilling in them a high level of professionalism through education. This session will help you improve as an instructor by focusing on what Instructor Professionalism really is and how to incorporate GAPE, VARK, DISC, and other adult learning methods, tricks, and tools, to ensure that you are raising the bar with your presentations and learning environment whether in-person, virtually or hybrid.
Modules Include:
• What the Education Director Wants
• What’s Expected of You
• Market Your Classes/Events
• Presenting to the Adult Learner & GAPE Principles
• The Modern Flipped Classroom
• The In’s & Out’s of Instructional Material
• The Do’s & Don’ts of Technology in the Classroom
• What Makes a Memorable & Impactful Presentation
• Becoming a Great Virtual (& Hybrid) Presenter
• You’ve Got to Bring It, No Matter What: Hour of Inspiration
• Market Like a Pro Hands-On Workshop
Module Descriptions · Up to 14 Hours. 10 modules = 1 hour each; optional hands-on workshop, 1-4 hours

Modern marketing has changed completely over the last few years. Today’s consumers are constantly being overwhelmed with marketing in all aspects of their daily lives which makes it harder than ever to effectively reach them. Gone are mass-marketing approaches like print, yellow pages, and direct mail. In, are newer and more cost-effective and targeted techniques including social, mobile, video, search engines, portals, and relationship-based marketing. In this session, you will learn about these newer options so you can create a better marketing plan that will help you rock your business this year and beyond without blowing out your budget. 1-4 hours

Modern marketing has changed completely over the last few years. Today’s consumers are constantly being overwhelmed with marketing in all aspects of their daily lives which makes it harder than ever to effectively reach them. Gone are mass-marketing approaches like print, yellow pages, and direct mail. In, are newer and more cost-effective and targeted techniques including social, mobile, video, search engines, portals, and relationship-based marketing.

In this 2-day certification training, we will explore how and why consumer behaviors and marketing have changed and give each attendee a guidebook to follow to reach them by focusing on modern marketing principles. By the end of this course, each attendee will be able to develop or adjust their marketing strategies to ensure they can effectively connect with and serve consumers in a cost-effective and highly productive way. 12-14 hours

For Association/Board Staff OR Instructors · Your mission should you decide to accept it: Create strong demand and attendance, while somehow providing consistent promotions to every offering on your educational calendar. Your marketing messages will be received by a member base that is bombarded by thousands of messages each day. In this session, we will review new school marketing concepts, techniques and tools, do breakout sessions to help you devise a multi-touch marketing plan. Plus we will look at some innovative and outside the box ideas that are being done by educators across the country. Basically a 100 mph blitz through Buzz-Worthy "EVENT" marketing. This message will self-destruct in 5 seconds. Good luck! 1 hour

Great class. Very interesting and fascinating ideas to use tech to streamline marketing and promotion.” Association Executive attendee, National Association of Home Builders

Certification Course · Modern marketing has changed completely over the last few years. Today’s consumers are constantly being overwhelmed with marketing in all aspects of their daily lives which makes it harder than ever to effectively reach them. Gone are mass-marketing approaches like print, yellow pages, and direct mail. In, are newer and more cost-effective and targeted techniques including social, mobile, video, search engines, portals, and relationship-based marketing.

In this 2-day certification training, we will explore how and why consumer behaviors and marketing have changed and give each attendee a guidebook to follow to reach them by focusing on modern marketing principles to:

• Develop your marketing brand, target audience, & overall marketing strategy
• Develop your content marketing, search engine, social media, & video strategy
• Leverage your sphere of influence & relationships in your marketing
• Develop a marketing plan, and much more
2 Days

Video · Today’s consumer has little patience and is very demanding with high expectations of how they want to be communicated with and serviced. As a real estate practitioner, you can’t slow down because you are out of the office or don’t have your computer with you. You need to be able to be just as productive in the field (or even while on vacation) as you are in your office.

But how is that possible?
The Cloud is the key to being a modern business in a multi-device mobile world. And no one offers a better & more secure cloud-based solution to run your business than Google.
In this session, each student will learn how to leverage the cloud and the Google ecosystem (apps, extensions, integrations, etc.) to help reduce your business operating costs and improve your work efficiency, communications, and more in a secure environment. 1-4 Hours

Join tech and efficiency expert Craig Grant for a power-packed session that will revolutionize the way you work. In "Tech Tools & Tricks to Get More Done in Half the Time," Craig will show you how to master the art of efficiency by leveraging the latest in cloud technology, Google Workspace integrations, and third-party extensions. Discover browser extensions, apps, CRMs, and cutting-edge time management tools and techniques designed to help you streamline your workflow, eliminate distractions, and supercharge your productivity. 1-4 hours

With the increased susceptibility in the real estate industry to Cybercrimes, and wire fraud and the stance that the National Association of REALTORS® takes on this, it is critical that students learn the best methods and set a new standard of practice when caring for their clients’ sensitive information that is revealed in a real estate transaction. With the increased activity, communications, and sharing that occur on the internet and through social media, REALTORS® must educate their clients on safety precautions.

In this course, we will review several federal and state laws as well as the National Association of REALTORS policies that relate to the use of technology, storing data, consumer, privacy, marketing, display and disclosure, copyright, trademark, the code of ethics, fair housing, ADA compliance, and more to ensure each attendee runs their business compliantly and protects the best interests of their clientele. 3 hours

Everything about the real estate industry has changed over the last few years. On your end as a real estate practitioner, the tools of the trade of how you operate and run your business and the methods of how you market and generate business are radically different than how real estate professionals of the past.

With the ubiquity of the Internet, Social Media, and mobile, you are now dealing with a consumer who has access to everything at any time, is adept at doing their own research (sometimes to the point of being over-prepared &/or overwhelmed), has very little patience or loyalty compared to the customers of the past. In other words, they are the Connected Consumer.

In this 2-day Certification Training, we will explore what causes these changes and, more importantly, provide you a road map to ensure you have all the best tools to run your business and proven techniques to ensure you are setting yourself up for success and exceed the expectations of today’s consumer going forward. Select any of Craig’s classes to build out the desired 2-day event.

A REBI Certificate Program · The AI-Powered Real Estate Professional Course equips modern agents with practical, cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to streamline workflows, generate more leads, enhance client experiences, and close deals faster. Designed specifically for real estate professionals, this hands-on course teaches how to leverage AI for marketing, prospecting, market analysis, content creation, and business automation — no technical background required.
Participants will learn how to integrate AI into daily real estate operations to increase productivity, reduce manual work, and gain a competitive advantage in today’s technology-driven market. By the end of the course, agents will have a complete AI toolkit to grow their business, improve efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to clients. 7 hours

Not one, not two … but three attendees commented on their way out that it was the best class they’ve ever attended! I had a different person tell me the same 5x throughout the day!" Laurie Ganz, Sr. Director, Professional Development & Broker Outreach, Minnesota REALTORS®

Keynote or Session · The real estate landscape is changing so fast, that it can be pretty scary to think about what the industry might look like tomorrow, let alone 10-15 years from now. Especially now with the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence and tools like ChatGPT, things are changing at a ridiculously fast pace.

In this session, technologist Craig Grant will take a look into his crystal ball and assess some emerging trends that are going to shake up &/or disrupt the real estate industry including 3-D Printing, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Big Data & Predictive Analysis, BlockChain, CryptoCurrency, iBuying, the NextGen Home, NFTs, and more. 1-3 hours

Today’s real estate consumer is very adept at using technology and they, therefore, expect their REALTOR to be so as well. Plus, today’s consumer has very little patience or loyalty and if you don’t get back to them fast enough or service them properly, the odds are they’ve already moved on. To succeed in today’s real estate industry, you and your team must leverage the latest technologies available to best do the job and optimally service their clients/consumers.

If you are thinking about buying technology to run yourself or your real estate team/company, but don’t know where to start then you need to attend this session as Craig will be your personal technology shopping assistant! 1-3 hours

For Instructors · In the first hour, we will explore what Instructor Professionalism really is and what today’s education director and/or event planner wants from their speakers. We will explore many technology tools and solutions that can help you meet these needs by creating more impactful presentations, improve your communication with your clients’ (and students), assist in the marketing/promotion of your classes/events and more in a legally compliant manner. More importantly, you will learn how to use many of the tools covered in the course first-hand and be able to walk away from the session with new skills and resources than ever before which will help you take your speaking business to the next level. 6 hours

Today’s consumer is very different from that of the past. With the explosion of the Internet, mobile, social media & more, they have access to everything they want, when they want it and this has led to some major changes in how they act, communicate, and more. Today’s consumers are more educated/prepared, even to the point of being over-prepared/misinformed, in a rush & have very low brand loyalty in all aspects of their lives. In this session, we will take a deep dive into not just what has changed the consumer, including generational and cultural implications, but more importantly why. 1-4 hours