2009 REALTORS® Convention & Expo
The REALTOR® Conference & Expo in San Diego, CA, is right around the corner (Nov 13-16, 2009). Many of you have been asking about CRT sessions during the Conferece. This year CRT will be sponsoring 10 educational sessions in addition to the WiFi Hot Spot and the Bloggers’ Lounge.
***The following is a projected schedule. The times and locations may change. When the schedule is finalized, we will make any necessary changes***
Peer SkillShops
Google Voice - Keith garner (NAR)
Smart Phones Port desai (NAR)
75 Useful Website Tina Merritt (Long and Foster)
Friday:
Digitally Expose Yourself (8:30 a.m.)
The goal is to inform members of new web-based technologies for marketing themselves better and attracting new clients.
Speaker:
Evo Terra (ASW Consulting Services)
The Future of MLS (10:30 a.m.)
The goal of this session is to help members understand where MLSs are going in the next few years.
Speakers:
Michael Wurzer (FBS Data Systems), Moderator
Matt Cohen (Clareity Consulting)
Ron Stephan (RealtyWEB.NET)
Bob Bemis (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc.)
Jim Duncan (Real Central VA)
Real Estate Road Warrior (2:30 p.m.)
This talk will focus on the tools & technologies used by a successful real estate road warrior. Download
Speaker:
Shannon Williams-King (TriBella Real Estate)
Saturday:
Agent 2.0- Efficient, Informed, & empowered (9:00 a.m.)
Learn more about the social media tools currently available to strengthen & build your client relationships.
Speakers:
Jeff Turner (Social Media Marketing Institute), Moderator
Amy Chorew (TechByte)
Rudy Bachraty (Trulia)
Daniel Rothamel (Strong Team REALTORS(R))
Dustin Luther (4Realz Consulting)
RETS: Its Impact, Your Data (1:30 p.m.)
RETS, the Real Estate Transaction Standard, has been changing the way your data has been shared for over a decade. In the past few months, several new initiatives have been implemented to make its impact even broader. Learn the current state of RETS and where it is going over the next several years.
Speakers:
Patricia Bybee (Metrolist MLS), Moderator
John Holley (NTREIS MLS)
Michael Wurzer (FBS Data Systems)
Kevin McQueen (Focus Forward Consulting)
Scott Woodard (Showing Time)
Business Technology Forum (1:30-3:30 p.m.) Business Tech: Office in the Cloud
Sunday:
VoIP: Can You Hear Me Now? (11:00 a.m.)
Voice over Internet Protocol will be discussed in detail – how it works and how it can be used in your business.
Speaker:
Tristan Degenhardt (Digium)
Going Beyond Listing Data (1:30 p.m.)
This session will help members understand the kind of data and information that surrounds listings so they can more effectively serve their customers and build their online brand.
Speakers:
Rob Hahn (7ds Associates), Moderator
Darrin Clement (Maponics)
Sara Bonert (Zillow)
Eric Bryn (Leading Real Estate Companies of the World)
Jim Marks (Virtual Results)
Monday:
Understanding the Internet Buyer in an Evolving Market (9 a.m.)
Learn about the psyche of Internet buyers in the current economic environment. What catches buyers’ eye, where are they spending time, and how can you, the real estate practitioner, effectively make your services stand out. Download
Speaker:
Spencer Rascoff (Zillow)
Defining the Social Me (9:00 a.m.)
This session will explore how to promote yourself, your listings, and your expertise through social media. Download
Speaker:
Dustin Luther (4Realz Consulting)
Location and room names are currently pending. Once that information is finalized, updates will be posted here and at Realtor.org. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!