In Honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 9:00am – 5:00pm (EDT)
MRP – Military Relocation Professional
When service members and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. This course focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support. Learn how to provide the real estate services—at any stage in the service member’s military career—that meet the needs of this niche market and win future referrals.
Topics Covered:
• Addressing unique challenges faced by military members, veterans, and their families
• Tools and strategies to better serve the military demographic and grow your business
• How to exceed expectations for both military and civilian clients
• Effectively communicating housing options to military buyers and sellers
• Generating leads in a respectful, values-driven way
• Understanding the VA home loan benefit and communicating its value to those who’ve earned it
Instructor: Matthew Rathbun
Bio: Matthew Rathbun is a seasoned traveler and speaker, bringing the latest real estate trends and techniques to agents everywhere. With a mix of geeky enthusiasm and sharp wit, he helps agents see their profession in a whole new light. Proudly calling himself the “worst-student-ever,” Matthew flips the script, putting himself in the learner’s shoes to deliver fresh, practical strategies. As a licensed broker in Virginia, Maryland, and DC, and the Executive Vice President of Coldwell Banker Elite, he mentors over 250 agents and staff. Matthew’s impressive collection of awards includes two national, a state and local Instructor of the Year titles, and the prestigious REALTOR® of the Year. His sessions are enriched by his experience as a real estate technologist and his deep understanding of the evolving industry. Matthew’s unique approach makes every class a blend of humor, expertise, and engaging insights, ensuring a memorable learning experience for all.
Course Registration Fee: $110
Non-members of WAAR are welcome and encouraged to attend!
To Register:
• Click here for the Payment Authorization Form
• Select “Other” and enter “MRP1125 Class” as the description
• Email the completed form to Joy@waarealtor.com
• Questions? Please call 757-903-4016
CE: 8-Hours Real Estate Related Subjects
PLE: 2-Hours Current Industry Issues and Trends
GRI: Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) | Meets Designation Course Requirement
~ Lunch will be provided by our sponsor, Kevin Onizuk with ALCOVA Mortgage ~
Click here to visit the NAR MRP website to learn more about NAR’s Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification.
*This course is required to obtain the MRP Certification and meets the elective course requirement for the ABR® designation awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC).
*Must be a member in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS®. There are no annual certification dues, although you must maintain membership with NAR to use MRP.