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Upcoming events

    • Thu, March 20, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Wed, April 09, 2025
    • 10:00 PM

    March Madness is here, and it’s time to put your bracket skills to the test! Join the Columbus Realtist March Madness Bracket Challenge for a chance to win FREE registration to the ORA state conference!

    How to Enter:

    1️⃣ Click the link to join our private bracket group: Join Here
    2️⃣ Sign in or create a free ESPN account.
    3️⃣ Enter the password: oraconference25
    4️⃣ Complete and submit your bracket before the first game starts on March 20th.
    5️⃣ Track your progress—automatic scoring will update the standings!

    Important Notes:

    CRA membership will be verified before awarding the prize.
    ✅ The winner with the highest-scoring bracket will receive FREE ORA state conference registration!

    Don’t miss out—fill out your bracket and compete with fellow Realtist members for bragging rights and an exciting reward! 

    Let the madness begin!


    Best regards, 

    Columbus Realtist Association



    • Wed, March 26, 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • 10

    We are thrilled to invite you to The Realtist Reception, hosted by the Ohio Realtist Association, immediately following REALTORS at the Rotunda

    Please note: Attendance at REALTORS at the Rotunda is not required.

    This members-only event is an incredible opportunity to network with fellow Realtists, engage with legislators, and strengthen our presence in the industry!

    Event Details:

    Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

    ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM

    Location: The Kee, 225 Neilston St, Columbus, OH 43215
    Cost: FREE for Members (Membership will be verified)
    Limited Spots – RSVP Required! Secure your spot ASAP!

    We are honored to once again partner with the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, bringing together influential voices for an evening of collaboration and connection. Last year’s event was a huge success, and we anticipate an even greater turnout this year!

    Important Reminder: This is a members-only event, and RSVP is required. 

    Membership will be verified at check-in.

    Spots are LIMITED – RSVP Now! RSVP Link

    We look forward to seeing you there!


    Best regards,

    Columbus Realtist Association


    • Thu, April 03, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219
    Register

    Spring is here, making it the perfect time to refresh our spirits and reconnect! ✨ We’re excited to invite you to our April CRA General Membership Meeting—where networking, leadership, and diversity come together through your valuable presence.

    This month, we’re thrilled to welcome Kristy Reynolds-Rafiyq, DR Horton New Home Sales Counselor, who will share insights on the value of new construction and how financing incentives and property tax abatements can have a powerful impact on affordable housing.

    Meeting Agenda:

    Guest Presenter: Kristy Reynolds-Rafiyq, DR Horton New Home Sales Counselor
    Discussion of NAREB Policy Positions
    Overview of Upcoming Events
    Realtist Week Highlights

    Come ready to engage, learn, and collaborate with fellow Realtists as we continue to strengthen our impact in the industry!

    Mark your calendar and join us!

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: RSVP Link

    Looking forward to seeing you there!


    • Sun, April 06, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sat, April 12, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • TBD

    SAVE THE DATES!

    Get ready for a week packed with fun, excitement, and amazing events you won’t want to miss!

    From opportunities to connect with new members, a day of giving back to our local communities, to a vibrant networking mixer for our incredible members—there’s something for everyone.

    Stay tuned and mark your calendars—you’re in for a fantastic week ahead! ️✨

    • Sat, April 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • TBD

    SAVE THE DATE!

    Join CRA as we bring our services directly to the community!

    Here’s what you can look forward to:
    1-on-1 sessions with a Home Loan Lender
    1-on-1 guidance from a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor
    1-on-1 meetings with a Realtist

    Plus, engaging sessions covering must-know topics like:
    Investing in Real Estate
    What to Do with Big Mama’s House?
    The ABCs of Home Buying
    ...and much more!

    Don’t miss this chance to empower our community—mark your calendars now! ️✨

    • Thu, May 01, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • TBD

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the May CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence!

    Agenda:

    • Guest Presenter - TBD
    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    • Sat, May 24, 2025
    • Sun, May 25, 2025
    • Genoa Park, 303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215

    SAVE THE DATE!

    Join the CRA as we proudly celebrate Black Excellence!

    This exclusive members-only opportunity is the perfect chance to connect with attendees, share insights about homeownership, and promote the mission of the CRA.

    And that’s not all—stay for the incredible concerts, parades, and so much more!

    Planning to simply enjoy the festival? Tickets are available for purchase!

    Don’t miss out—mark your calendars now! ️✨

    • Thu, June 05, 2025
    • Sat, June 07, 2025
    • Renaissance Columbus Downtown
    Register


    Greetings Columbus Realtist Family!

    We are excited to announce the upcoming 2025 ORA State Conference in our vibrant capital city of Columbus, Ohio! This year, the ORA State Conference will bring together industry leaders, community members, and partners for an unforgettable experience featuring:

    - Inspirational Keynote Speakers

    - Cutting-Edge Education

    - Networking Opportunities with Top Professionals

    - Engaging Events with a Purpose

    Don’t miss this opportunity to support this fantastic event and connect with Realtist members, partners, and leadership from across the state and region.

    Please reserve your spot today by purchasing your early bird ticket by clicking the registration link below before it closes on March 23rd.

    Additionally, reserve your room at the 2025 ORA Realtist Conference Host Hotel linked below!

    We look forward to seeing you there.

    Registration Link: https://ohiorealtist.org/event-6071962

    Room Block Link: Ohio Realtist Association State Convention - Learn about the event and search for hotels

    • Thu, June 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the June CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence!

    NOTE: The date and location has been changed due to a conflict with the Ohio Realtist Association State Conference here in Columbus, OH June 5-7.

    Agenda:

    • Guest Presenter - TBD
    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events
    • ORA State Conference Recap

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    • Thu, July 03, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the July CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence!

    Agenda:

    • Guest Presenter - TBD
    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    • Thu, August 07, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the August CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence!

    Agenda:

    • Guest Presenter - TBD
    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    • Sat, August 09, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Livingston and Parson


    Join us for the 2025 AAMWW!

    We encourage everyone to wear their Realtist shirts to represent our local board chapter as we walk together in support of this important cause.

    Best regards, 

    Columbus Realtist Association



    • Thu, September 04, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the September CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence!

    Agenda:

    • Guest Presenter - TBD
    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    • Thu, October 02, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the October CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence! 

    We will be discussing important ballot issues affecting the real estate industry and our community

    Agenda:

    • Guest Presenter - TBD
    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events

    • EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    • Thu, November 06, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the November CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence!

    Agenda:

    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events
    • Recap from past events:

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    • Sat, November 08, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • The Gallery At Champions, 3900 Westerville Rd., Columbus, OH 43224

    SAVE THE DATE!!

    The Columbus Realtist® Association, the premier network of Black real estate professionals, cordially invites you to “The Royal Affair” Installation and Awards Gala. Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Gallery at Champions, 3900 Westerville Rd., Columbus, OH 43224, on November 8th, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This year’s event will include a networking hour, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and vibrant entertainment. 

    At this event, we will induct Realtist® members into the Columbus Realtist® Association’s One to Twenty-Five Million Dollar Clubs and recognize other outstanding members and honorees. Additionally, we will witness the installation of the 2026 Officers and Directors. A 50/50 raffle and Black Vendor Auction will take place, with all proceeds benefiting the Columbus Realtist® Foundation’s Scholarship Fund, supporting students pursuing higher education, particularly those entering the real estate industry.

    Join us for an opportunity to connect and network with members of the Columbus Realtist® Association, along with real estate professionals, lender partners, title company executives, local dignitaries, and other industry leaders. The Columbus Realtist® Association is proud to be a local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

    Doors open at 6:00 pm.

    *Sponsorship opportunities available, contact columbusrealtist@columbusrealtist.com


    • Thu, December 04, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Columbus Realtors - 2700 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

    We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the CRA General Membership Meeting, where we look forward to networking and building leadership with your valuable presence!

    Agenda:

    • Guest Presenter - TBD
    • Discussion of NAREB policy positions
    • Overview of upcoming events

    EACH ONE BRING ONE! Kindly consider sharing this invitation with your industry colleagues and encourage them to RSVP through the following link: [RSVP Link].

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

Past events

Sat, March 08, 2025 Members Only: Volunteer Opportunity - Franklin County Auditor's Office Affordable Housing Resource Fair, Sat, March 08, 2025
Thu, March 06, 2025 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Sat, February 15, 2025 CRA Black History Month Luncheon
Thu, February 06, 2025 Exclusive Invitation: Members-Only Networking Mixer with Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose
Thu, February 06, 2025 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Wed, February 05, 2025 Apply Today for a Scholarship from the Columbus Realtist Foundation!
Thu, January 02, 2025 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Sat, December 07, 2024 "The Royal Affair" Installation & Awards Gala
Sat, December 07, 2024 Apply for a CRA Sales Award!
Thu, November 07, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Sat, October 12, 2024 Franklin County Affordable Housing Resource Fair
Thu, October 03, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Wed, September 25, 2024 REALTIST on the Range
Thu, September 05, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Sat, August 10, 2024 African American Male Wellness Walk
Thu, August 08, 2024 CRA General Membership Meeting
Mon, July 22, 2024 Columbus Realtist Foundation Golf Outing
Fri, July 19, 2024 2024 Columbus Realtist Association Family Reunion
Fri, July 19, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Fri, June 28, 2024 Volunteers for the 2024 ComFest Event, Fri-Sun, June 28-30, 2024
Thu, June 13, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Wed, June 12, 2024 REALTOR Care Day in Milo Grogan
Tue, June 04, 2024 ZoneIn Gallery Tour
Fri, May 24, 2024 Ohio Black Expo
Thu, May 23, 2024 Ohio Black Expo
Thu, May 02, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Sat, April 20, 2024 HBCU College Basketball All-Star Game & Extravaganza
Sat, April 13, 2024 Building Black Wealth Community Day
Fri, April 12, 2024 REALTIST WEEK: W.I.R.E.D Mixer (Women In Real Estate & Development)
Fri, April 12, 2024 REALTIST WEEK: Member Orientation
Thu, April 11, 2024 REALTIST WEEK: Minnesota Experience: Jim Crow of the North Watch Party
Tue, April 09, 2024 Realtist Week - Community Service Signup
Mon, April 08, 2024 REALTIST WEEK - Eclipse Watch Party
Thu, April 04, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Thu, April 04, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Sat, March 09, 2024 Affordable Housing Resource Fair
Thu, March 07, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Sat, February 24, 2024 CRA 2024 Black History Month Luncheon
Thu, February 01, 2024 Columbus Realtist Association General Membership Meeting
Thu, February 01, 2024 CRA General Membership Meeting
Thu, January 04, 2024 Join us for the CRA General Membership Meeting! - January 4th
Thu, December 07, 2023 "The Royal Affair" Installation & Awards Gala
Thu, November 02, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Thu, October 05, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Thu, September 07, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Fri, August 25, 2023 2023 Columbus Realtist Association Cook-Out
Wed, August 16, 2023 Columbus Realtist Member Orientation - August 16, 2023
Sat, August 12, 2023 2023 AAMWW - Passion Team Sign-up
Sat, August 12, 2023 2023 African-American Male Wellness Walk (BOOTH VOLUNTEERS)
Thu, August 10, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Thu, July 06, 2023 CRA General Membership - July 2023 Meeting
Fri, June 23, 2023 Volunteers for the 2023 ComFest Event, Fri-Sun, June 23-25, 2023
Thu, June 08, 2023 ORA State Conference
Thu, June 01, 2023 CRA June 2023 General Membership Meeting
Wed, May 10, 2023 Professional Development and Education Committee
Thu, May 04, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Sat, April 15, 2023 REALTIST WEEK: Community Wealth Building Extravaganza!
Thu, April 13, 2023 REALTIST WEEK: Watch Party - The Banker
Wed, April 12, 2023 REALTIST WEEK: Mid-Ohio Food Bank
Mon, April 10, 2023 REALTIST WEEK: Membership Orientation & Mixer
Thu, April 06, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Fri, March 24, 2023 Alpha Phi Alpha Midwestern Regional Convention (MEMBERS-ONLY OPPORTUNITY)
Sat, March 18, 2023 NID-Columbus HUD Certified Homebuyer Workshop
Sat, March 11, 2023 Franklin County Affordable Housing Fair
Thu, March 02, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Sat, February 18, 2023 CRA 2023 Black History Month Luncheon
Thu, February 02, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting
Wed, January 11, 2023 Road To Mid-Winter Conference Series (MEMBERS ONLY)
Wed, January 04, 2023 CRA General Membership Meeting + 1 Hour CE: Extreme Leads w/ Business Planning
Thu, December 08, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting & Mixer
Thu, November 17, 2022 Thanksgivingback 2022 Turkey Tour
Sat, November 12, 2022 "The Royal Affair" Installation & Awards Gala
Thu, November 03, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Thu, October 20, 2022 Convergence Columbus Focus Group
Wed, October 19, 2022 CE: Understanding Pronouns in Business
Thu, October 06, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Wed, September 21, 2022 CRA September 2022 Board Meeting
Sat, September 17, 2022 Franklin County Affordable Housing Fair
Fri, September 09, 2022 ORA Virtual Installation
Wed, September 07, 2022 CE: Fair Housing Foundations
Thu, September 01, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Wed, August 24, 2022 CRA New Member Orientation
Wed, August 17, 2022 CRA August 17th Board Meeting
Sat, August 13, 2022 African American Male Wellness Walk 2022 - SAVE THE DATE!
Fri, August 12, 2022 Professional Development and Training Committee Meeting
Fri, August 12, 2022 Professional Development and Training Committee Meeting
Thu, August 11, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting, Wed, August 10, 2022
Wed, August 10, 2022 (copy) CRA General Membership Meeting
Wed, August 03, 2022 The 75th Annual NAREB Convention - JW Marriott Tampa, FL
Wed, July 20, 2022 CRA July 2022 Board Meeting
Tue, July 12, 2022 Affordable Real Estate and CRA Professional Development proudly present VIRTUAL WEBINAR - 1031 EXCHANGES (3hrs-CE)
Sat, July 09, 2022 NID HUD-Certified Home Buyer Education
Thu, July 07, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Fri, June 24, 2022 CRA Volunteers at 2022 Comfest
Wed, June 15, 2022 Columbus Realtist Association Board Meeting
Thu, June 09, 2022 ORA State Conference
Wed, June 08, 2022 REALTOR Care Day in Linden!
Thu, June 02, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Thu, May 05, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Sat, April 30, 2022 NID HUD-Certified Home Buyer Education
Wed, April 27, 2022 CONVERGENCE Meet & Greet (Members Only)
Thu, April 14, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Wed, April 13, 2022 Professional Development & Education Committee
Sat, April 09, 2022 Realtist Week - Community Wealth Building Day
Fri, April 08, 2022 Realtist Week - Membership Mixer at Camelot Cellars Winery
Tue, April 05, 2022 Realtist Week - Community Garden Volunteers Signup
Thu, March 10, 2022 CRA General Membership Meeting
Sat, February 26, 2022 Black History "Lunch-In"
Wed, February 16, 2022 CRA Board of Directors Meeting
Thu, February 03, 2022 CRA General Meeting
Wed, January 19, 2022 CRA Board of Directors Meeting
Thu, January 06, 2022 CRA General Meeting
Fri, December 10, 2021 The Royal Affair Installation & Awards Gala
Mon, December 06, 2021 Apply for a CRA Sales Award!
Thu, December 02, 2021 CRA General Meeting
Thu, November 04, 2021 CRA General Meeting
Thu, November 04, 2021 CRA General Meeting
Sat, October 23, 2021 Linden Miracle Garden Clean Up
Thu, October 07, 2021 Canceled: CRA General Meeting
Fri, September 24, 2021 CE: Home Inspection Live with James Jones
Tue, September 21, 2021 CRA Committee & Calendar Workshop
Thu, September 02, 2021 CRA General Meeting
Fri, August 13, 2021 Committee & Leadership Officer Training Boot Camp
Thu, August 05, 2021 CRA General Meeting
Sat, July 31, 2021 Committee & Leadership Officer Training Boot Camp
Thu, July 15, 2021 Protecting Your Commission and Procuring Cause
Thu, July 08, 2021 CRA General Meeting
Wed, June 09, 2021 REALTOR CARE DAY
Thu, May 06, 2021 CRA General Meeting
Sat, April 17, 2021 Virtual Community Wealth Building Day
Thu, April 15, 2021 Realtist Week - State of Housing in Black America: The Ohio Perspective
Wed, April 14, 2021 Realtist Week - Senior Fest 2021
Mon, April 12, 2021 CRA Membership Drive BBQ
Thu, December 05, 2019 General Meeting
Sat, November 16, 2019 3rd Annual Royal Affair Installation & Awards Gala
Thu, November 07, 2019 General Meeting
Thu, October 03, 2019 General Meeting
Thu, October 03, 2019 General Meeting
Thu, September 26, 2019 Home Inspection 101
Sat, September 21, 2019 Phiicia Pegram Walk From Childhood Obesity
Thu, September 05, 2019 General Meeting
Sat, August 10, 2019 African American Male Wellness Walk
Thu, August 08, 2019 General Meeting
Sun, July 28, 2019 72nd NAREB Annual Convention
Thu, July 11, 2019 General Meeting
Sat, June 22, 2019 Home Ownership Matters Festival
Thu, June 13, 2019 General Meeting
Thu, June 06, 2019 Ohio Realtist Association State Conference
Thu, May 09, 2019 NAREB 2019 Spring Policy Meeting
Thu, May 02, 2019 General Meeting
Thu, April 04, 2019 General Meeting
Thu, March 07, 2019 General Meeting
Thu, February 07, 2019 General Meeting
Sat, December 01, 2018 2nd Annual CRA Installation and Awards Gala
Thu, November 01, 2018 General Meeting
Thu, October 04, 2018 General Meeting
Thu, September 06, 2018 General Meeting
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