Convention Online Registration DUE September 18th
Online registration for the 2026 Idaho REALTORS® Convention closes Friday, September 18. If you’re already registered, that’s also the deadline to RSVP for your classes and events in the Guidebook app.
Time is running out to register for the 2026 Idaho REALTORS® Convention at Sun Valley Resort, October 5–9. Online registration closes Friday, September 18, so if you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time — secure your spot, choose your pass, and get access to a full week of CE courses, networking, and the events that make convention worth the trip.
Already registered? Here’s why you also need to RSVP.
Registering for convention gets you in the door, but it doesn’t reserve your seat in individual classes or events — that’s a separate step. Several CE courses have limited seating, and CRS courses require advance attendance reporting, so RSVPing early gets you priority if a class fills up. We also need accurate RSVP counts for the Inaugural Celebration and Awards Lunch to give the venue and caterer final headcounts, and right now we’re still missing a lot of RSVPs for the Inaugural Celebration, where we’ll be welcoming our incoming state leadership. (If you’ve already paid for the Inaugural Celebration or Awards Lunch, you’re guaranteed a seat either way — RSVPing just helps us plan the room and the meal.)
How to RSVP: Open the “IR 2026 Convention” guide in the Guidebook app, or visit https://builder.guidebook.com/g/#/guides/2026-ircon/details. Log in with the email you used to register, go to the 2026 Convention Schedule, and tap Add on each class you’re attending, plus the Inaugural Celebration and the Awards Lunch.
Deadline: Friday, September 18 for both registration and RSVPs.
A note on pass types: Early Bird, Full Pass, and Events Pass holders can attend all events at no extra charge. Education Pass holders can attend the Awards Lunch but need to purchase an Inaugural dinner ticket to attend that event.
Don’t have the Guidebook app yet? Search “Idaho REALTORS®” or “Guidebook” in your app store for “IR 2026 Convention,” or use the link above on your phone.
What if I miss the September 18 deadline? We’ll still welcome in-person registration on site the week of convention. Just know that our pre-event planning — class capacity, meal counts, and materials — is based on who has registered by the 18th, so anyone registering later will be accommodated based on what’s still available at that point. Registering by the deadline is simply the best way to guarantee your preferred classes and a smooth check-in when you arrive.
The 2026 Idaho REALTORS® Convention
Sun Valley Resort | October 5–9, 2026
Want a sneak peek at what’s in store? Check out our convention guide to browse the tentative schedule, meet our speakers, and start planning your week in Sun Valley. Download the Guidebook app and search 2026 Idaho REALTORS® Convention to take it with you on your phone.
Major Convention Events:
- October 5 — Past Presidents Meeting & WCR Reception and Auction
- October 6 — Convention Kickoff | Keynote Event & Opening Reception
- October 7 — IRLA Graduation & Reunion | RPAC Auction
- October 8 — Brokers & Members Summit | Awards Luncheon | Inaugural Celebration
- October 9 — Annual Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
PLEASE NOTE – THE CONVENTION SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Take Two of Your Five GRI Courses (ALMOST HALF!) at Convention!
The 2026 Convention is offering two Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) courses — meaning you can knock out two of the five courses required for one of the industry’s most respected designations without ever leaving Sun Valley. Each course also counts as Idaho CE elective credit, so you’re doubling up your investment either way.
The GRI designation demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to navigate any real estate climate and a commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. There are no annual renewal requirements once earned. Learn more about the GRI at IdahoRealtors.com.
GRI 102 — Ethics for Real Estate Professionals | 12 CE hours
Monday, Oct. 5 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) & Tuesday, Oct. 6 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Sawtooth Room | Instructor: Rick Harris
Join Rick Harris for this essential course on professional standards, ethics, and risk management. Explore the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, dispute resolution, and practical risk reduction strategies to safeguard your business and clients. This course also satisfies NAR’s Code of Ethics training requirement.
GRI 101 — Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional | 7.5 CE hours
Tuesday, Oct. 6 (12:30 PM – 5:30 PM) & Wednesday, Oct. 7 (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM) | Sawtooth Room | Instructor: Chris Bird
Join Chris Bird, CFP, CRS, for an engaging course exploring critical tax updates for REALTORS®, including real estate tax deductions, IRC 1031 changes, and strategies for buying, holding, and selling investment properties. Gain insights into the 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction and other essential tax topics impacting your business and clients.
More Education Highlights
The GRI courses are just the beginning. Here’s a look at more of what’s on the education calendar this year:
CRS Courses — Advance Toward Your CRS Designation
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | Instructor: Kim Cameron
Two CRS-eligible courses are on offer Wednesday, giving members working toward their Certified Residential Specialist designation a chance to earn hours right alongside convention events:
- Leads and Listings (4 CE) | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Limelight C
- AI in Real Estate (4 CE) | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Sawtooth Room
Kim Cameron brings cutting-edge expertise to both sessions — whether you’re focused on building your pipeline or integrating AI tools into your daily practice, these courses deliver practical skills you can put to work immediately.
Winning Negotiations: Re-imagining the Modern Agent | 4 CE
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Limelight C | Instructor: Rich Sands
In today’s market, negotiation is everything. Rich Sands — international presenter, CRS instructor, and one of the most in-demand real estate trainers in the country — delivers a course packed with strategies for creating and closing successful transactions. Learn to read different personality types, manage high-stakes emotions, and advocate effectively for your clients.
IHFA Course | 3 CE
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Columbine Room | Instructors: Rita Aafedt & John Laca
Down payment assistance and affordable financing options are among the most powerful tools you can offer first-time buyers. Idaho Housing’s Rita Aafedt and John Laca walk through the loan programs, down payment and closing cost assistance, and homebuyer education resources available to your clients right now. Free CE and directly applicable to your business — this one is hard to pass up.
Professionalism in Practice (IRIS) | 4 CE
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Limelight A
The Idaho REALTORS® Integrity Seal (IRIS) sets a higher standard for professionalism in Idaho real estate. This course is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of what that commitment means in practice — and to stand out to clients who are looking for an agent they can trust.
Catch Me If You Can: Fraud in Real Estate | 3 CE
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Limelight C | Instructor: Ophelie Montgomery
Fraud in real estate is a growing threat. Idaho REALTOR® of the Year and Designated Broker Ophelie Montgomery breaks down the most common schemes targeting buyers, sellers, and agents — and gives you the tools to spot red flags and protect your transactions before they go sideways.
Home Insurance Education for Real Estate Professionals | 2 CE
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Columbine Room | Instructor: Renae Goodwin
Insurance issues are affecting transactions across Idaho. Renae Goodwin — 30 years in the industry and one of the state’s leading private risk management specialists — covers what every agent needs to know about how insurance affects the buying process, what factors impact your clients’ ability to get coverage, and where the market is headed.
Browse the full tentative schedule and meet your speakers →
Please visit the link above to receive Idaho REALTORS® group rates at the Sun Valley Resort. We can’t wait to see you in October!
