November 3-7, 2010
New Orleans, LA
Hotel: Marriott Canal Street
Schedule of Events | Registration & Hotel Forms (pdf)
Women's Council of REALTORS® conferences are packed with top-notch education for real estate professionals, as well as opportunities to network for referrals with agents from across the country. This event is will be held in conjunction with NAR's REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 5-8, 2010.
Registration
When registering for the conference, be sure to mark "WCR" as your primary affiliation, because WCR receives a portion of each registration marked "WCR." This helps to cover costs and gives you access to WCR's hotel room block. Be sure to share the WCR registration/hotel form with agents in your office and members of your chapter.
The first option is the "WCR Only" $330 registration fee, which gives you access to WCR education and programming (excluding ticketed events), as well as the REALTORS® EXPO. This registration option saves you $50 and is a good fit if you do NOT plan to attend the NAR Conference Education Sessions, General Session or Celebrity Concert. The second option is the NAR FULL Conference Registration fee for $380, which gives you access to all NAR and WCR education and programming (excluding ticketed events). Register Now!
Leadership Skills Training (Wednesday, November 3)
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Held in conjunction with the National Conference, this day-long leadership skills event includes training, practice and take-away tools in important areas of leadership and also counts as a course credit toward the PMN Designation. Read More
Learning Lounge (Wednesday, November 3)
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Networking. Problem solving. Idea sharing. This event's got it all. Bring your business cards and your questions for this jammed-packed interactive experience. You’ll have an opportunity to chat one on one with industry experts as they provide you with advice and feedback designed to ignite your business, all while mingling with your peers. Come out and play at the event where networking and learning connect.
General Assembly (Thursday, November 4)
"Evolve or Die: Seven Steps To Rethink the Way You Do Business"
2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Featuring Special Guest Speaker Robin Crow, The Crow Company
It's a big, scary world out there, and your business must evolve to survive. Join author, speaker and entrepreneur Robin Crow as he shares with you seven critical steps designed to revitalize your business. This session will show you how to stay one step ahead of the competition and provide you with a practical series of proven tools and real-world techniques to help you successfully steer your business through today's uncertain terrain.
Annual Business Meeting/Election (Friday, November 5)
The Annual Business Meeting is an open meeting, and all members are encouraged to attend. This is a once-a-year opportunity to see how Women's Council's national leaders are elected to serve.
Education Session (Friday, November 5)
"Navigating the Future Trends of Real Estate"
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Featuring Jonathan Nicholas, The Company CEO
What is the future of real estate? What do you need to do to be prepared? Join Jonathan Nicholas as he provides you with insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the industry in the years ahead. Business models and value propositions, as well as consumer demographics and preferences, are just a few of the topics that will be discussed in this session. You’ll walk away with a fundamental understanding of how you can safely navigate through these trends for maximum profit and productivity.
Education Session (Saturday, November 6)
"Fearless Moves: Positioning Yourself for Success Panel"
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Featuring Moderator Judy Moses, PMN, 2007 National President
Panelists:
Sherry Chris, CEO, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, LLC
Tami Bonnell, President - U.S. Organization, Exit Realty
Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, President, Real You Incorporated, LLC
Make plans to attend this informative session featuring some of today’s top industry leaders as they share tips on developing innovative strategies you can use in your business today. From developing your brand to expanding your current marketing campaign, you’ll hear compelling real-life experiences that are sure to inspire you to change the way you think about your business.
WCR Inaugural Dinner (Saturday, November 6)
Join Women's Council for the installation of 2011 National President Margo Willis, GREEN, GRI, PMN, SRES, and her national leadership team. Inaugural ticket sales are now open. Tickets for this event will be available on-site only while supplies last. Note: Seating at the banquet is limited and will be assigned on a best-available basis. If you wish to sit with a particular person(s), please have one person purchase all tickets on one order. Prior to the conference you will be mailed a voucher for your Women's Council Inaugural Banquet Ticket(s). Please bring this voucher to the Women's Council Registration Desk located in the New Orleans Marriott to claim your ticket(s).