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Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 21
Chicago, IL
Registration
Register for the Summit.
Register for the Leadership Skills Training.
Brochure/Summit Registration Form in pdf.
Hotel: Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Savvy REALTORS® know that to profit in today’s market we must stay ahead of changing trends. This exciting knowledge summit will help you understand what’s new and develop strategies for meeting the needs of today’s consumer. You’ll hear from the thought leaders of our industry and learn about technology tools to boost your productivity, including the new world of social media.
You will take home a mountain of relevant and actionable insights that will translate immediately to your business. The summit hotel is located on Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile, with world-class shopping just steps away. Join us, to sharpen your competitive edge, make business contacts and have fun, too. Schedule of Events
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Leadership Skills Training (optional)
Click here for more information on this one-day leadership event on Friday, March 19.
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Keynote Session: 2010 Economic Update (Saturday)
Featuring Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist.
With all the hype surrounding the economic crisis today, we’ve got just what the doctor ordered. Join Dr. Lawrence Yun as he provides an in-depth forecast of the economic and housing outlook for 2010. Dr. Yun is a regular contributor for CNBC, BBC and Bloomberg TV. USA Today recently listed him among the top 10 economic forecasters in the country. This session is guaranteed to help you understand the economic forces shaping our economy and the real estate industry.
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The New Face of Real Estate: Today and Beyond (Saturday)
Get ready for this powerful and informative panel focused on the new real estate professional. You'll hear from today’s leading real estate practitioners as they share their real-life experiences on profiting in times of change. Sure, you already know what it takes to be successful, but this is your chance to learn how to leverage your skills and discover what it takes to become a more powerful force in today's marketplace.
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Making Social Media Work for You (Saturday)
Featuring Dustin Luther, 4Realz Consulting.
So you've got Facebook and Twitter accounts. Now what? Sure, social media has a fun side, but what about building your business through these online connections? Join Dustin Luther, real estate social media expert, as he lets you in on the art and science of effective online communication. Do you know the importance of creating your Hub and developing a Friend-of-Friend marketing plan? By understanding how your customers are using social media today, you'll be able to effectively market your business, generate leads... and still have fun.
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Social Media 101 (Sunday)
Featuring Todd Carpenter, NAR's Social Media Manager.
Not sure how to get started in the world of social media? This session is just for you. Join Todd Carpenter, Social Media Manager for NAR, as he shows you some of the basic tools necessary for building your online network. You'll learn quick tips to help you promote yourself and your business. This session is designed for real estate professionals looking for a little direction with their social media marketing efforts.
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Cashing In On Lead Conversion (Sunday)
Featuring Jonathan Nicholas, The Company CEO.
How much do you know about today's Internet-engaged consumers? Who are they and what do they expect from their real estate professional? Join Jonathan Nicholas, president of The Company CEO, as he shows you hot tips for delivering on the big expectations of your clients. Successful brokers and agents know it's not about the leads, but all about the conversion. In this session, you'll learn about some of the unique challenges of dealing with online verses offline leads. Jonathan will also provide you with five strategies designed to help increase your lead conversion rate.
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Short Sales: Are You Ready, Willing and Able? (Sunday)
Featuring Marki Lemons, Rubloff.
With the recent announcement of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), REALTORS® now have an opportunity to not only help service distressed homeowners, but receive real benefits for dealing with short sales as well. In this informative session featuring Chicago's "Queen of Foreclosures," Marki Lemons, you'll get a look at some of the recent changes involved with the short sale process and learn steps to developing a marketing plan that caters to homeowners in default and buyers seeking to purchase distressed property.
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Taking Action: A Real Estate Town Hall (Sunday)
Featuring Amy Chorew, Tech Byte.
Ever attend a conference where you learned about hot topics and trendy tools, but then went home and nothing really changed? That won't happen here. Join Amy Chorew, for this interactive roundtable session, designed to help you take action on what you've learned during this event. Amy will show you how to create a roadmap of actionable steps that can be immediately implemented into your everyday routine.
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Meet the Experts Networking Reception (Friday)
Come mingle with our thought leaders, who are some of today's brightest technology, social media and real estate professionals. You'll have an opportunity to chat one-on-one with industry experts and National Line Officers during this event. Making the connections, creating the buzz, that's the power of Women’s Council.
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