Program Schedule
* Meetings marked with an asterisk are open only to members of the committee, or by appointment.
Tuesday, August 24
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CRS Course 206: "Technology to Advance Your Business" | Mark Porter |
| Today's internet-driven real estate market requires sales agents to work faster and be more responsive than ever before. Course topics include: time-saving technology tools; automated contact management and follow-up systems; strategic mass email and internet marketing; successful marketing via web sites, blogs and other communication tools; and effective multimedia technologies for enhanced listing and buyer presentations. If received by August 10, the early registration fee is $295 for Florida CRS Chapter members - $325 for non-chapter members. After August 10, fee is $345 for all registrants. For more information or to register, contact Vince Price at vince@vinceprice.net or 850/527-0193 or Christel Silver at chs@silverhouses.com or 561.929.5799 or www.Floridacrs.org. (course continues on Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) | ||
| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Leadership Academy Class* | |
Wednesday, August 25
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Nominating Committee * | |
| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Instructor Auditions* | |
| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | CIPS Course: The Americas | Jorge Cantero |
| This course focuses on the unique business aspects of international real estate in North, Central and South America. Participants will learn: - Social, economic, political and geographical characteristics of these major countries - Laws and real estate practices in these major markets - Procedures to evaluate investment patterns, investor profiles and real estate opportunities - Methods to develop a business network that connects with clients and/or properties - Techniques to promote properties, markets and professional services Registration fee is $75. To register, call 800.874.6500 ext. 8369.or visit http://www.realtor.org/global/about_global/florida_network_study_tour | ||
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | SFR Course (6 hours of CE credit) | Ric Giumenta |
| Knowing how to maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as how to identify the distinct real estate opportunities in foreclosures are not merely good skills to have in today's market - they are critical. This course, taught by Ric Giumenta, helps students evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and identify the components of an effective short-sale package. This course looks at how real estate professionals can counsel buyer-clients in the purchase of foreclosure properties. And as a practical resource, this course shows students how consumers can avoid foreclosure in the future. This ABR one-day elective course can be used as an elective for your PMN and ABR designations. Register by August 12 for early bird pricing of $79. After August 12, the price is $109. Online registration available at www.wcrfl.com or contact Pam Jenson at wcrflorida@aol.com or 239/770-5394. (6 hours CE Credit) (Sponsored by Women's Council of Realtors Chapter) | ||
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CRS Course 206: "Technology to Advance Your Business" (continuation of Tuesday's course) | Mark Porter |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | CRS Communications, Technology, Newsletter & E-mail Committees | |
| 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Leadership Academy Class* | |
| 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Audit Committee * | |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | District Vice Presidents Information Exchange * | |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Women's Council of Realtors Strategic Planning Committee * | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | CRS Education Committee | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | CRS International Committee | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | CRS Bylaws and Policies/Procedures Committees | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | CRS Budget Committee | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Events Committee | |
| 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Registration Desk Open | |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | CRS DVP Meeting/Lunch * | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Convention Education Session/Technology Subcommittee | |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | CRS Strategic Planning Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Bylaws Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Audit Committee | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | CRS Membership Committee | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Convention Ambassador/Marketing Subcommittee | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CRS Local & National Leadership Development Committee | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors State Focus Committee | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Convention Trade Expo/Sponsor Subcommittee | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | CRS Ways & Means, Public Relations, Affiliate Membership Committees | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | CRS Past Presidents | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:29 PM | 59 1/2 Minute Member/Director Update | Florida Realtors Leadership Team |
| Join your Florida Realtors Leadership Team for a celebration of the major successes of 2010, a look at challenges that remain like defeating Amendment 4 and get a sneak preview of what to expect during an action-packed convention. | ||
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Orientation for First Time Attendees | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors State Officers, Governors, District Vice Presidents, Committee Chairmen and Local Chapter Presidents Briefing * | |
Thursday, August 26
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Desk Open | |
| 7:45 AM - 11:30 AM | AE Education Seminar | |
| (only available to local board/association executives and staff) | ||
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | CRS Breakfast & Membership Meeting | |
| In addition to the election of 2011 chapter officers, the breakfast will feature Janet Choynowski presenting "Learn How to Reach More Buyers with Immobel". Tickets are $45 and will be sold until 4 p.m. 8/25 or as long as tickets remain available. | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Women's Council of Realtors National Update Session | |
| 2010 National President Deborah Gilmore will give members information including proposals for assisting Women's Council members to achieve success in the current market. | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | First Time Attendees Session | |
| 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Realtors Political Action Committee | |
| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Instructor Auditions * | |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Form Simplicity Training | Real Estate Industry Solutions |
| (one-hour sessions begin every hour on the hour) Attend a one-hour education session and learn how to use your newest member benefit, Form Simplicity. This web-based forms program is easy to learn, easy to use and has powerful features. Learn how to use time-saving automation features, import from MLS data, auto populate form fields, and store active and closed transactions online. The last portion of the class will cover special features for brokers. Form Simplicity was developed by Real Estate Industry Solutions, a Florida Realtors subsidiary. Login at floridarealtors.org/forms. | ||
| 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Women's Council of Realtors Local Chapter Presidents & Presidents-Elect Forum | |
| 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Women's Council of Realtors Vice President of Membership Forum/ Membership Committee | |
| 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Women's Council of Realtors District Vice Presidents Forum | |
| 9:15 AM - 5:30 PM | Trade Expo | |
| Picture an island oasis of information, tools, tips and the latest technology. It's not a mirage. It's real. And it's Realtor-focused, making your journey through the Florida Realtors Trade Expo a highly productive adventure indeed. From 4:15-5:15 p.m. enjoy an ice cream social and time to relax and mingle with the exhibitors. | ||
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Military Issues Support Work Group | |
| 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Customer Relationship Management: The Key to Business Success | Russ Lombardo |
| Managing customer relationships, with the goal of retaining customers for life, is one of the most important requirements for a business to survive, especially in a tough economy. Developing a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) strategy, training the sales organization, and choosing the right CRM tools are critical steps to achieving this goal. This session discusses a CRM planning process, how you should develop a customer retention strategy for your business, and what needs to be done to ensure success of your customer relationship implementation. | ||
| 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Real Estate Road Warrior | Shannon King |
| Real Estate Road Warrior (RERW) is designed for the real estate agent who feels their car is their "office." In today's fast-paced, high technology world it's imperative for agents to use a multitude of tools and applications to stay ahead of the curve. This class will give them these tools that they can implement immediately in their business to be more profitable, efficient and productive. Clients will benefit from their agent being more connected, and using the latest applications available to save time in the transaction. | ||
| 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Your Future Marketplace: How to Develop a Unique Marketing Approach for Each Generation | Eric Papp |
| The market is always changing, ever evolving and the median age of the first time home buyer is dropping every year. By utilizing a generational marketing approach, you can communicate and connect to each generation of buyers in today's marketplace. In this session, you will learn what's important to each age group when it comes to buying, and how you can use this knowledge to your advantage and facilitate a greater degree of trust and understanding between you and your buyer. | ||
| 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | My House is Worth WHAT? HVCC and Your Bottom Line | Clay Ketchum and panelists Frank Gregoire, Pat Reass & Donna Miller |
| We have all heard it, now let's get some clarification on appraisals, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct and it's affect on our industry. Join members of the Florida Realtors Appraisal Council as they discuss the HVCC and your bottom line. (Sponsored by the Space Coast Association of Realtors.) | ||
| 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Technology Forecast | Todd Carpenter |
| In order to survive, Realtors must evolve with the latest technology trends. Join Todd Carpenter, NAR's social media manager, for an open discussion of today's technology and what the future holds for Realtors. | ||
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | CCIM Past Presidents | |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Ask the Experts: Computers and Phones and their Associated Applications | TBD |
| Computers have changed the way Realtors do business, but all that productivity comes at a price: confusion. Bring your laptop, smart phone and other tech tools to the creativity lab to talk with the experts. 30-minute presentations start at the top of every hour or you can spend quality one-on-one time with an expert starting at the bottom of each hour. Sponsored by Best Buy. | ||
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | CRB Leadership Meeting | |
| 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Convention Keynote & Awards Luncheon featuring Jon Gordon | |
| Jon Gordon is a speaker and author of the international best seller "The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy." Jon has been featured on CNN, NBC's Today Show and in Forbes, US News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. His presentation will discuss: striving for excellence in all you do; staying positive; developing engaged relationships (loyal clients); and fueling up with passion. Tickets are $48 and will be sold until 4 p.m. on 8/25 or as long as tickets remain available. | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Social Media: Join the Revolution | Debbie Kirkland, Mike Mueller, Chris Griffith, Matt Fagioli, Susie Blackmon and Lesley Lambert. |
| Confused about the social media jungle? Do you already tweet, poke and flip? Join some of the stars of Wednesday's RE Bar Camp as they host a hands-on lab devoted exclusively to social media and the possible applications in today's real estate market. Experts in the five most commonly used social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Video and Applications) will be available to provide expert guidance and insight, while helping you learn to utilize all five tools effectively to increase your business. Facilitators include RE Bar Camp Stars Mike Mueller, Chris Griffith, Matt Fagioli, Susie Blackmon and Lesley Lambert. | ||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Education Committee/PMN Task Force/ Leadership Development Task Force/Speakers & Programs Task Force | |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Technology Committee/E-Mail Task Force/ Newsletter Task Force | |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Awards Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Marketing Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Women's Council of Realtors National Focus Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Legislative & Regulatory Research Subcommittee | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Emerging Technologies Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Property Management Council | |
| Link up with Property Managers from around the state for a roundtable discussion on the current state of the rental market. You'll hear from guest speaker Harry Heist about recent updates on property management related legal issues. Given the market, foreclosures and new condo law, there will be plenty to talk about! | ||
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CCIM General Membership & Board of Directors | |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | International Risk Reduction | Tony Macaluso |
| Learn how to recognize the economic benefits of foreign investment in the U.S. real estate market, determine levels of risk with international clientele, discuss the Patriot Act and Executive Order 13224. Identify process for securing an International Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), review laws affecting international real estate transactions, discuss tax withholding and reporting requirements, and identify resources for continued study. (3 hours CE credit provided by CRS Chapter) (sponsored by Florida CRS Chapter) | ||
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Association Executives Council * | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Florida Real Estate Services Committee | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Nominating Committee * | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | CRB Nominating/General Meeting | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Budget & Finance Committee | |
| 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM | The Digital Handshake: Proven Strategies to Grow Your Business Using Social Media | Paul Chaney |
| Even today's most successful businesses are seeing shrinking returns on their advertising and marketing dollars. The Digital Handshake explains why advertising and marketing are losing their effectiveness and how to solve the problem using social media to corral elusive consumers. It explains the best practical business applications in current use and how you can use them to ramp up your business. | ||
| 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Customer Relationship Management: The Key to Business Success | Russ Lombardo |
| Managing customer relationships, with the goal of retaining customers for life, is one of the most important requirements for a business to survive, especially in a tough economy. Developing a Customer Relationship Management strategy, training the sales organization, and choosing the right CRM tools are critical steps to achieving this goal. This session discusses a CRM planning process, how you should develop a customer retention strategy for your business, and what needs to be done to ensure success of your customer relationship implementation. | ||
| 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Your Future Marketplace: How to Develop a Unique Marketing Approach for Each Generation | Eric Papp |
| The real estate market is always changing, ever evolving and the median age of the first time homebuyer is dropping every year. By utilizing a generational marketing approach, you can communicate and connect to each generation of buyers in today's marketplace. In this session, you will learn what's important to each age group when it comes to buying, and how you can use this knowledge to your advantage and facilitate a greater degree of trust and understanding between you and your buyer. | ||
| 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM | What You Don't Know About Auctions May Be Costing You $$$! | Jim Accursio and panelists Doug Rooks, Greg Lord, and Lisa Rose-Mann |
| Join the Florida Realtors Auction Marketing Council for a presentation and panel discussion about real estate auctions. Hear from the auction experts about a little-known segment of the real estate market that may be just what you are looking for! (Sponsored by the Florida Realtors Auction Marketing Council.) | ||
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Ways & Means Forum | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors International Committee | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Credentials Committee | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Governor Forum | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Outreach & Influence Forum | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Great American Realtor Days Forum | |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | "Transnational Referral Certification Course" (TRC) | Deborah Boza-Valledor |
| This certification course prepares real estate professionals to make and receive compensated referrals using the transnational referral system developed by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations- ICREA. Students will learn how to integrate international referrals, resulting in increased income, into their business plans. Register today and become Transnational Referral Certified (or TRC) and be listed in the online searchable database available at the public and private sides of WorldProperties.com. Registration fee is $99. To register, call 800/874-6500 ext. 8369. | ||
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Homeownership for All Board of Directors | |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Strategic Planning Committee | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Real Estate Brokerage Managers Forum (sponsored by Florida CRB Chapter) | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Auction Marketing Council | |
| Ever find yourself and your local association scrambling to find an Auctioneer for your charitable auction event? Look no further than Florida Realtors very own Auction Marketing Council. Gather with Realtor Auctioneers to discuss producing live auctions, marketing and the recently approved Auction-based addendum to the current residential contract. | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | AE Education Study Group * | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Key Contact Subcommittee | |
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Trade Expo Ice Cream Social | |
| How Cool is This? A delicious assortment of ice cold, ice cream desserts in the heat of August!!! Chill out as you network with our 2010 exhibitors. | ||
| 6:00 PM - ? | Land Excursion - Wonder Works Interactive Magic Comedy Dinner Show | |
| Get on board to set out for an adventure of entertainment, interactive activities, and just plain fun at Wonder Works! The power of laughter is no illusion. Break away. Cut loose. You're bound to have the last laugh. Buses will depart the hotel at 6 & 6:20 p.m. Tickets are $49 and will be sold until 4 p.m. 8/25 or as long as tickets remain available. | ||
| 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | CCIM Dinner | |
| Please contact Alison@crowsegal.com to purchase your ticket and for more information. | ||
| 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Reception | |
Friday, August 27
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | RPAC Capitol Club Breakfast | |
| Capitol Club members only | ||
| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Desk Open | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Women's Council of Realtors State Officers & Committee Chairmen * | |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | RLI Meeting | |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | CCIM Candidate Development Workshop | |
| The Portfolio of Qualifying Experience Workshop is a comprehensive fast-paced presentation on covering everything you need to know about the CCIM Designation process and how to put together a portfolio of qualifying activities for submission as part of the designation process. Candidates must submit proof of the quality and caliber of their experience through a portfolio of qualifying experience and activities to the CCIM Institute prior to being permitted to sit for the final exam. During this 1 _ hour workshop the requirements of the CCIM designation will be reviewed and a majority of the time will focus on the resume of qualifying experience. Recent changes and tips for approval will be given. Anyone considering the CCIM Designation should attend. You don't have to be a chapter member to attend the workshop; however, there will be a $20 charge for guests. The workshop is free to Florida CCIM Chapter Members. Please RSVP to Alison@crowsegal.com by August 23. | ||
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Realtors Political Involvement Committee | |
| 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Investment & Treasury Management Committee * | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Faculty Development Subcommittee | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Reaping the Benefits of the EB-5 Visa Program | Karen Caco |
| Each year, more than 10,000 immigrant visas are available to qualified individuals seeking permanent resident status on the basis of their engagement in a new commercial enterprise through the EB-5 Visa program. Join Florida attorney and nationally recognized EB-5 Visa expert Karen Caco as she explains the EB-5 Visa program and how it can benefit you. | ||
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Global Perspectives Panel Discussion | |
| Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to learn about real estate opportunities around the world. Participants on this panel will share their perspectives on the real estate market in other countries and what potential investors are looking for in the American market. (sponsored by Florida Realtors Global Networking Forum) | ||
| 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Residential Contracts Seminar | |
| Attorneys Tom Ball, Fred Jones, Bill Haley and Marcia Tabak, along with Realtor Renate Smith, will provide an extensive review of the revisions to the Residential Contract For Sale and Purchase, the AS IS Residential Contract For Sale and Purchase and the Comprehensive Rider to the Residential Contract For Sale and Purchase (all formerly referred to as the FAR/BAR contracts). (sponsored by Realtor Attorney Joint Committee) | ||
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Women's Council of Realtors Governing Board & General Membership Meeting | |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | "Power Prospecting and Renewing International Referrals Using Social Media" | Doug Devitre |
| One of the most powerful tools for connecting with prospects from other countries can be social media! Find prospects, clients, past connections and referral opportunities on the web using the power of social media. Create profiles that build your authority in your niche, script dialogues on common conversations online and craft an online community of raving fans using common social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Explode your communication on to other blogs and websites using RSS, status updates, and widgets. Dominate the online discussion boards while spending no money and limited time. | ||
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Form Simplicity Training | |
| (one-hour sessions begin every hour on the hour) Attend a one-hour education session and learn how to use your newest member benefit, Form Simplicity. This web-based forms program is easy to learn, easy to use and has powerful features. Learn how to use time-saving automation features, import from MLS data, auto populate form fields, and store active and closed transactions online. The last portion of the class will cover special features for brokers. Form Simplicity was developed by Real Estate Industry Solutions, a Florida Realtors subsidiary. Login at floridarealtors.org/forms. | ||
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Convention Committee | |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | "It's Not How Much You Know, but What You Get to Keep?" | Ric Giumenta and Tony Macaluso |
| Today's brokers face many challenges in market fluctuations, changing business models, insurance, technology overload, social media exposure and liability. All of these factors can decrease a broker's profitability and increase his or her responsibility and liability. Explore these topics and more in this "mini" presentation of the "Broker's Liability" course and Florida CRB Summit presentations. (sponsored by Florida CRB Chapter) | ||
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Programs & Services Subcommittee | |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | RLI & CCIM Marketing Session | |
| The Florida CCIM and RLI Chapters will jointly facilitate this high-powered session for attendees to market their commercial listings live via TotalCommercial and make known "wants" through a new "Reverse Marketing". The concept of the Buyer's Agent offering their buyer needs rather than the Listing Agent presenting properties for sale. This is a fast-paced networking session that makes use of an excel spreadsheet to track buyer wants and connect agents with properties available that meet their needs. Please contact Danny Smith at dannysmith@ccim.net for more info on this event. | ||
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Trade Expo Open | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Attainable/Workforce Housing Subcommittee | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Legislative & Regulatory Business Issues Subcommittee | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | "Realtors Property Resource" | Kristen Carr |
| NAR's Second Century Initiatives include the creation of the Realtors Property Resource (RPR), an online real estate library/archive that will provide real estate professionals with data on every property in the United States. This resource will provide in-depth, trusted information on every parcel of real property, including public record information, details of prior transaction, MLS-provided information, zoning information, transfer tax information, and other relevant information. This session will include a product demonstration, round table discussion, and question and answer session. | ||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | "Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: A Comparison of Cultures" | Terri Morrison |
| Join Terri Morrison, the author of the bestselling book "Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in More Than Sixty Countries" as she explores the customs and cultures that international clients bring to real estate transactions. Covering everything from greetings and physical space, to titles and naming conventions, and even the significance of silence, this seminar will better prepare you for working with international buyers and sellers without offending them. | ||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | "From Video Marketing to Video Selling" | Domenic Caloia |
| Do you need a "video makeover"? Real estate videos go way beyond shooting a home tour. See how you can use video for branding, overcoming objections, creating urgency and a need to buy. Learn how to upload compelling videos to free websites that will drive buyers to your website. (sponsored by Florida CRS Chapter) | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Awards Subcommittee | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Local Association Treasurers Information Exchange | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | MLS Practices Forum | |
| Fannie Mae, Short Sales and the MLS are the buzz of the real estate industry. Marcel Bryar, Vice President of Fannie Mae; Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of My Florida MLS; and Danielle Blake, Vice President of Corporate and Governmental Affairs for the Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches share how lenders affect your business and how some MLSs are working with lenders to streamline the short sales process. | ||
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | NAR Strategy Committee * | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | International Luncheon | |
| Take a trip around the world without ever leaving the hotel! The menu at the luncheon will consist of international culinary treats. If you are currently involved, or would like to get involved, in global real estate you'll not want to miss this wonderful networking event. Tickets are $60 and will be sold until Noon 8/26 or as long as tickets remain available. | ||
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | CRB Luncheon | |
| Tickets are $50 and will be sold until Noon 8/26 or as long as tickets remain available. | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | RLI & CCIM Networking Luncheon | |
| This luncheon is for attendees of the RLI/CCIM Joint Marketing Session (scheduled 10 am-Noon). If you attend the marketing session, you're invited to participate in the networking lunch. This is a chance to find out more about Commercial Real Estate and network with the Florida Chapters of RLI and CCIM (Land and Commercial Experts). You don't have to be a chapter member to attend the luncheon; however, there will be a $50 charge for nonmembers and guests. Please RSVP to Danny Smith at dannysmith@ccim.net. You must RSVP by August 13, 2010 but limited to the first 50 that sign up. | ||
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Leadership Academy Committee * | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Curriculum Development & Instructor Subcommittee | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Insurance Subcommittee | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Appraisal Council | |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Land Use, Property Rights & Sustainable Development Subcommittee | |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Local Association Attorneys Council * | |
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Global Business Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Communications Committee | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Florida NAR Directors Forum | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | State & Local Taxation Subcommittee | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | "Reaping the Benefits of the EB-5 Visa Program" | Karen Caco |
| Each year, more than 10,000 immigrant visas are available to qualified individuals seeking permanent resident status on the basis of their engagement in a new commercial enterprise through the EB-5 Visa program. Join Florida attorney and nationally recognized EB-5 Visa expert Karen Caco as she explains the EB-5 Visa program and how it can benefit you. | ||
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Local Association Education Directors Subcommittee | |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | "Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: A Comparison of Cultures" | Terri Morrison |
| Join Terri Morrison, the author of the bestselling book "Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in More Than Sixty Countries" as she explores the customs and cultures that international clients bring to real estate transactions. Covering everything from greetings and physical space, to titles and naming conventions, and even the significance of silence, this seminar will better prepare you for working with international buyers and sellers without offending them. | ||
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | "Top Ten Must Haves for Your International Real Estate Blog" | Doug Devitre |
| Create, translate and share your expertise by embracing free plugins for your international real estate blog. You'll learn about tools that you can use to translate your blog into multiple languages, add multimedia sources of content, and currency exchange in minutes without spending any money. Differentiate your blog by turning it from a website into a PLAYsite and make your message go global. | ||
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Commercial Alliance Committee | |
| Attend this session to network and connect with commercial real estate practitioners. You'll receive the latest news on the critical Vote NO on 4 Campaign. You will also learn more about educational commercial webinars broadcast live and available "on-demand" to meet your needs. Get updates on commercial contracts and more. | ||
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Accidental Property Manager | |
| What a timely topic! With the general sales market continuing to tank in most markets, we're finding a large number of those licensees not making it in sales, migrating to the property management field on their way out of the business. Along the way, they are creating problems that will take us quite a while to clean up. Attend to learn more about new entrants, the importance of training, enhancing profitability and creating new profit centers. (sponsored by Florida Realtors Property Management Council) | ||
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Executive Committee * | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Faculty/Education Directors Meet & Greet | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Computer Users Group | |
| An open discussion for computer users with interest in technology solutions using Windows and Apple computers and the Internet. Topics will include software, technical issues, program resolution, communication and education. | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Inbound Trade Mission Task Force | |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Legislative & Political Forum | |
| Hear from candidates for the US Senate and Governor | ||
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Past Presidents Dinner * | |
Saturday, August 28
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Desk Open | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Local Board Presidents Information Exchange | |
| Open to local association presidents and presidents-elect. | ||
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Building Committee | |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Public Policy Committee | |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | "Intermediate Commercial Course" | Thomas Dixon |
| Commercial real estate isn't like anything else out there. Agents working in commercial real estate have a completely different set of challenges and market factors that determine the success of their business. In this session, participants will learn about the various tools available to analyze commercial property, and understand how commercial real estate market conditions drive the transactions. Furthermore, participants will understand how marketing commercial real estate differs from residential transactions, and how buyer and seller personalities drive the negotiation process. (sponsored by Florida Realtors Commercial Alliance Committee) (4 hours CE credit provided by Thomas Dixon) | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Professional Development Forum | |
| 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | "Run a Successful Realty Website" | Craig Grant |
| More than 82% of real estate leads these days come from the Internet and yet, a high percentage of Realtors still don't have a website and of the ones who do, very few understand it well enough to generate business and/or success from it. This course teaches all of the essentials of website ownership. By the end of this course, each student will be able to plan, organize and run an effective website. Then they will be able to develop a marketing plan to promote and drive traffic by utilizing search engines. (3 hours CE credit) | ||
| 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | "Core Law" | Chuck Bonamer |
| The cornerstone of real estate continuing education: all licensed real estate professionals in the state must complete 3 hours of Core Law every renewal cycle. This course will include all of the legal changes governing real estate transactions, and incorporates curriculum from the Division of Real Estate, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, as well as state and federal sources. 3 hours of Core Law credit is required every two-year renewal cycle, and the course can be repeated once for specialty CE credit. (3 hours core law or CE credit provided by Trans-Equity, Inc.) | ||
| 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | "Liability Reduction for Brokers: Protecting Your Company's Most Valuable Assets" | Andrew Wooten |
| As a broker, you have many responsibilities. From staff, to budgets, membership, legal issues, political issues and providing continuing education, your job is certainly one with many hats. One of those "hats" includes the responsibility for the safety and security of the information within your walls. A surprising fact is that attorneys and criminals agree - broker offices are easy targets! This program will discuss why the material in your office is in such high demand and how criminals are accessing your confidential information. In addition we'll help you address current laws and regulations, identifying the risk factors within your office and give you the necessary components of your written safety plan. (3 hours CE credit) | ||
| 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | "Working Short Sales: The Realtor's Perspective" | Phil Tesoriero |
| Learn what it takes to successfully negotiate and close a short sale with various lending institutions. Current market conditions are discussed and the effect they have on professionals who work with this demographic. General legal considerations are also discussed. (3 hours) | ||
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Risk Management Committee | |
| Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Release on Florida Real Estate. | ||
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Form Simplicity Training | |
| (one-hour sessions begin every hour on the hour) Attend a one-hour education session and learn how to use your newest member benefit, Form Simplicity. This web-based forms program is easy to learn, easy to use and has powerful features. Learn how to use time-saving automation features, import from MLS data, auto populate form fields, and store active and closed transactions online. The last portion of the class will cover special features for brokers. Form Simplicity was developed by Real Estate Industry Solutions, a Florida Realtors subsidiary. Login at floridarealtors.org/forms. | ||
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Board Leadership Forum | |
| Featuring a two-part panel discussion: RESPA and the Busby Case are topics that sizzle in today's real estate market. Jim Pilon, Esq., shares his perspective on these hot topics and how you can avoid getting burned. The partnership between RPAC and local leadership is the cornerstone of the grassroots movement that drives the real estate industry. Beverly Garvin, RPAC Trustee Chair will discuss RPAC and its importance to Local Leadership. | ||
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Professional Development Committee | |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Silent Angels Trustees | |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Business Trends & Technology Forum | |
| Apps are hot! Learn about the best real estate apps for your phone, including realtor.com, streaming video and more. Keep up with your customers and use your phone to its fullest potential - don't miss this session! | ||
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Finance Committee * | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Fundraising Forum | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | "90 Tips 'n Tricks in 89 Minutes" | Deborah Boza Valledor |
| Learn how to reach today's resort & second home buyers. The session topics will include: the essential must haves and must knows; who to connect with and how; why hyper-local is best; what and where is your voice; e-mail and e-newsletters - get them read; sharing - following - connecting; and A Picture May Be Worth a Thousand words but ... Sponsored by Florida Realtors Resort & Second Homes Specialists. | ||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | "Appraisals and the Florida Market" Panel Discussion | TBD |
| Lenders and vendor management companies look to the appraiser for real property evaluations and to brokers for a broker price opinion (BPO). Combined, these reports provide insight to the lender for the decision making process for mortgages and short sale negotiations that impact the real estate market. But what exactly is involved in this process? Join us to find out what appraisers and brokers do to provide a final report for the client. (sponsored by Florida Realtors Appraisal Council) | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Professional Standards Forum | |
| "That's unethical! It's Not?... Really?" What you may think is unethical may not be a violation of the Code of Ethics. Find out the difference from our experienced panel - Bill Lublin, 2008 NAR Professional Standards Chair; Susanna Madden, Ethics Instructor; and Susan Rodehaver, Northeast Florida Association Professional Standards Administrator. | ||
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Past Presidents Advisory Council * | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Member Update | |
| Interested members can hear about any recommended changes to the Florida Realtors Bylaws & Policies and key items in the proposed 2011 budget. | ||
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Education Foundation Board of Directors * | |
| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | "Non-native Speakers and the Classroom: Strategies For Working with ESL Participants" | TBD |
| The Realtor community is a diverse melting pot. For many Florida Realtors, English is not their first language and providing continuing education can be challenging for instructors. This instructor continuing education seminar will explore the strategies for dealing with ESL (English as a Second Language) participants to help them get the most of your instruction. (4 hours instructor credit) | ||
| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | "Absorption Rate Pricing" | Zan Monroe |
| Your CMA is obsolete! Thousands of websites today can perform the function of a CMA for anyone willing to look. If you are basing your listing presentation on your ability to price a home you are competing with the internet. Absorption Rate Pricing will enable you to show the seller and yourself how long it will take to sell any home in any market. One of the great things you can tell your next seller is... "There are only a certain number of houses that will sell in any market in any given period of time. Would you like to see if your house will be one of them?" (4 hours) | ||
| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | "FAR/BAR Contract Writing Review for Salespeople" | Ric Giumenta |
| A well-written, signed and executed contract is the only way to protect your clients interests in a court of law. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the FAR/BAR Contract, and students will be able to identify the key components of these contracts, the various contract classifications, and necessary disclosures. Furthermore, students will be able to explain the breakdown of the full purchase price and on which line to place each amount, list exceptions to the statute of frauds, and gain an understanding of the different riders needed as attachments to the contract. (4 hours CE credit) | ||
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Resort & Second Homes Specialists Forum | |
| Your go-to for Resorts! Gather the latest information on Resort and Second Home Market Trends and Economic Outlook. Hear from guest speaker Mark Partin, Vice President of Blueprint Global Marketing in Toronto, on the Canadian buyer and markets. Find out more about an emerging market opportunity from John Bielefeldt, Crown Realty Advisory, LLC. You'll also hear from one of NAR's top-notch economists in addition to NAR guest speaker, Carol Kairis and Florida Realtors speaker, John Sebree, will provide an update on legislative efforts to benefit resort/second homes. | ||
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Business Forms Forum | |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | "NAR Quadrennial Ethics Course" | Stephanie White |
| NAR requires that all members complete a mandatory quadrennial Code of Ethics training in order to maintain membership in local, state, and national associations. Every Realtor must attend this mandatory training between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012. If you have not completed this training, this course provides the perfect opportunity to fulfill your NAR Quadrennial Ethics requirements and receive 3 hours of Florida CE credit in a fast-paced and fun classroom environment. (3 hours CE credit provided by NEFAR) (sponsored by Northeast Florida Association of Realtors) | ||
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | "Realtors, Appraisers and the Florida Building Code" | Paul Mashburn |
| When the Florida Building code went into effect on March 1, 2002, it had an effect on not only contractors, architects and engineers, but every person or family that would be involved in the building, buying or selling of new homes. This course reviews the structural elements of this unified building code, along with new termite protection procedures and the anchoring requirements for all exterior windows and doors for new single-family residential construction and remodeling. (3 hours appraisal or real estate CE credit) (sponsored by Florida Realtors Appraisal Council) | ||
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | GRI Challenge Exam | TBD |
| Participants may obtain Realtor Institute credit towards the GRI designation for "Standards of Practice" (Course One) by obtaining a passing grade on the final examination without attending the course. This "Challenge Exam" option allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of the material covered in that course. (Eligibility requirements and pre-registration/fee required - call 800/669-4327 for info) | ||
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | "The Seven Keys to Social Networking for Profit" | Amy Chorew |
| Social media is the fastest growing marketing opportunity for agents in today's real estate market. This information-packed class shows you how to find consumers where they live, whether it's in cyberspace or in their hometowns. Participants will explore how social media networks really work. Amy also will pinpoint the seven most powerful social media products in today's market and tell you which ones to sue to improve your business. (Sponsored by Florida WCR Chapter) | ||
| 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Executive Committee * | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | DRF Trustees * | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #1 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #2 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #3 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #4 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #5 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #6 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #7 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #8 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #9 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #10 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #11 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #12 Caucuses | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | District #13 Caucuses | |
| 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM | RPAC Jamboree | |
| Set sail for a fun-filled evening of laughter, celebration and song. Hosted by RPAC, all attendees are invited to mingle with friends and dance to your favorite tunes. Snacks and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $30 and will be sold until Noon 8/27 or as long as tickets remain available. | ||
Sunday, August 29
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Inspirational Breakfast | |
| Refresh, renew and reconnect during this morning of fellowship. Join your peers for food for the body and soul as breakfast is served and scriptures are read from the Old and New Testaments. There will be music and an inspirational message. Tickets are $35 and will be sold until Noon 8/28 or as long as tickets remain available. | ||
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Registration Desk Open | |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Board of Directors | |