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CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT

Standing out in a competitive market is an important factor in your business growth in North Carolina. As a Certified Negotiation Expert, gain differentiation along with negotiation strategies to secure the best deals. We are offering the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course and designation.

Close your listings faster and more efficiently 

Be the most effective and knowledgeable broker by negotiating the best price 

Gain a confidence boost and feel empowered to win every deal 

CNE is the only negotiation training that makes you an expert at all phases of the transaction lifecycle, from Client Acquisition to Listing and Offering to Purchase and Contracts to Close. With the RENI CNE designation, you will learn how to:

October 7-8, 2025

Tuesday - Wednesday

12:00PM - 7:00PM EDT

Instructor: Natasha Ewing Johnson

November 18-19, 2025

Tuesday - Wednesday

• Quality and substantive content taught by expert real estate instructors taught by expert real estate instructors.

• A marketing kit including your designation badge, an email signature with a badge, and tips on how to share with prospective clients and colleagues.

• Stories, examples, and case studies.

• Templates and forms to apply to your process.

• Downloadable guidebooks.

• Course completion certificate.

12:00PM - 7:00PM EDT

Instructor: Season Byrant

" I am so excited to let you know that I submitted my FIRST OFFER last night and used the CNE method + your amazing narrative template. And after a small counteroffer, we are now under contract! Thank you again! CNE was, hands down, dollar for dollar, the best money I've ever spent!"

Jamie Hammond 

Fort Collins, CO

"I looked at the tools you provided, figured out an approach, and increased my share of the commission by an additional $25,000. Thank you for the wonderful class. We are already planning to attend again and bring many others from our office."

Robby Leviton

Washington

"After taking your class, I used the negotiation worksheet. I was able to go to the Seller very confident in my presentation and suggestions. The Seller gave me several compliments on the tactics we used and their confidence in me. This class was the best and most valuable I have taken in my years in Real Estate. "

Sherry Rosenlund

RENI is the only brand to offer multiple negotiation courses leading to true mastery.

CNE is #1 real estate negotiation training in North America with the longest history of creating expert real estate negotiators.

1 hour

Length of course

12 hours

12 hours

100 pages

5 pages

Student Manual

150 pages

Award-winning content

Additional Marketing Materials

Additional cost

After application fee

Designation logo & certificate

$150 application fee + course cost

No additional fees

Application / Renewal fees

No additional fees

What are the class participation and attendance requirements for the livestream class?

We would like you to fully engage in the class and commit to its full length so that you can get the best results. This means keeping your camera on, participating in the conversation and questions, and refraining from leaving and returning, multitasking, or driving. This commitment ensures that you fully experience the value of our designation and the expected outcomes of your achievement while maintaining the integrity and recognition of the RENI designations. The moderator will require Livestream Students to:

• Be on camera and on-screen for 90% of class. Frequent breaks are provided
• Participate in 80% of polls.
• Participate in the Final Exam.

What is a Certified Negotiation Expert?

A Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) is a real estate professional with specialized training in negotiation techniques and strategies. This designation is awarded to brokers who have completed an intensive course designed to enhance their negotiation skills, enabling them to represent their clients in real estate transactions better.

Do you have a self-paced version of the CNE class?

Yes! We are counting down to launch. If you would us like to contact you when it's available, enter your information below. 

Does CNE count for real estate continuing education credit?

CNE is a professional development course and does not currently count for continuing education credit.

Do you require renewal fees to maintain an active designation status?

We do not require renewal fees to maintain an active designation. Once you complete the course, you have earned the designation and it does not expire.

How to become a Certified Negotiation Expert?

You can become a Certified Negotiation Expert by completing the Real Estate Negotiation Institute 2-Day Livestream training course. After completion, you will receive the CNE designation and a certificate of completion.