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Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting access link via email. Guests may watch this session.
You're a Genius! Get ready to experience a power-packed workshop that shows you how to derive more fulfillment out of your leadership experience. By discovering your Working Genius, and how it fits into your team, you'll learn which skills to lean into, and those that should be delegated. Come away with a better understanding of what drives your team and how to tap into each person's unique contribution. This is an interactive workshop that will lead to more joy and fulfillment when applied at work!
This is a great opportunity to hear from your peers as they have a frank conversation. Understand their 'why,' the secret to their success, their different leadership styles, challenges they face - the good, the bad and the opportunities. Learn things they wish they knew before, their best practices, what to do and what not to do as you move forward on your journey.
The simple things we might miss. Understanding Women's Council protocol is very important as it relates to Local, State and National Networks. Hear from our team as they outline proper protocol procedure and conduct necessary for our organization to operate effectively and in a professional manner.
This panel will delve into the changes facing our industry and offer solutions so you can tune up your sales skills to navigate the twists and turns of the market. Learn how creative financing can help you sell a house for more money; capitalize on the market change; and get the right tools for new challenges.
Come cheer on your members from across the state as they perform during this epic "Battle of the Network Stars" Lip Sync contest! Come dressed as your favorite musical artists and bid on the many "I live where you vacation" Staycation Baskets during the silent auction. Music, Fun, Prizes and Surprises. You don't want to miss this event!! Tickets are $65 and will be sold until pre-registration closes on August 7.
Join us for a jam-packed day unpacking the hottest topics in real estate at REBarCamp (short for Real Estate Bar Camp). This is peer-to-peer learning at its best. Facilitators will guide the conversation about everything from lead generation and the changing market to embracing Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok into your business plan. Be prepared to participate in the conversation, by asking questions or proposing your success strategies. Registration opens at 8 a.m. The first session starts at 9:15 a.m. We wrap up at 3:45 p.m., followed by a closing session from 4-4:30 p.m. and an After Party/Networking event from 4:45-6:15 p.m. This is a ticketed event that is not included with convention registration. More info: floridarealtors.org/rebarcamp
This course will highlight strategies for strengthening your brand in the new digital age and developing content that positions you as the top provider of information and expert guidance for your market. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Decide which platforms and means of communication resonate most with your audience; Apply six steps to initiate and maintain a relevant online and offline marketing program; Enhance the value of your online content and presence to increase traffic and convert more leads; Apply systems and techniques to establish a profitable first-time buyer target market and improve your content and communications to convert more renters into buyers. This course offers 7 CE and CRS credits. In-Person registration fee is $49. Virtual registration fee is $99 through 8/1. After 8/1 virtual is $109 for RRC/CRS members and $129 for non RRC/CRS members. To register for in-person course go to https://crs.com/addproducttocart?pid=21734. To register for virtual course go to https://crs.com/addproducttocart?pid=21735
Topics will include "Gateway to Global Opportunities" featuring Sandra Fernandez and "Unleashing the Power of RPAC - Building a Blue Diamond Business with Advocacy Efforts - Make RPAC Your Secret Weapon for Building Client Trust and Loyalty" featuring Cyndee Hayden
Tech Support is an INCLUDED BENEFIT for Florida Realtors members. Visit the Tech Helpline booth today, and download the mobile app for support year-round. Get the app on Google Play or the App Store (search "Tech Helpline")
Learn the nuts and bolts of AI and how it can enhance your business and, in turn, streamline your systems and make you more money. Database monitoring and connection. Chatgbt will all be explained in a clear easy-to-follow format.
Tickets are $30 and will be sold in advance until 8/7. A limited amount of tickets will be available for purchase at the reception.
Everyone is Welcome! Shake up your day the Tango way!! Come join us for a night of networking, connections and friendships at Cafe Tu Tu Tango. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is not to be missed. Enjoy a two-hour buffet including an open bar. Also, take part in a cigar specially rolled for you, create your own sangria or take part in the mojito station all while enjoying live entertainment, local artists and music. Transportation is on your own - venue is located within a short distance from the hotel. Tickets are $85 and will be sold until noon Tuesday, 8/15 or as long as tickets remain available.
Tech Support is an INCLUDED BENEFIT for Florida Realtors members. Visit the Tech Helpline booth today, and download the mobile app for support year-round. Get the app on Google Play or the App Store (search "Tech Helpline")
If this is your first time attending a Florida Realtors Convention, attend this session to learn how to maximize your experience.
Dedicate time in your schedule to explore our wildly popular Trade Expo. More than 200 exhibitors are ready to be "Your Business Partners" with game-changing products, services and solutions.
Form Simplicity's Professional Edition is an INCLUDED BENEFIT for Florida Realtors members. Go paperless and reduce time, costs, and risk with digital transaction management. Visit our booth or https://discover.formsimplicity.com/florida/ for details.
Without a little guidance, real estate can seem overwhelming. So overwhelming that over 80% of all new real estate licensees exit the industry within their first two years. This session helps you master three specific things that overwhelm real estate agents the most - goal-setting, time-blocking and mindset management. You'll learn how to discover the big "why," set goals and time-block to fortify your mindset and achieve your goals.
Join Debbie De Grote, a master negotiator and expert communicator, for her session covering many critical scripts and skills you'll need to persuade with ease in this and any real estate market. You'll discover how to: never lose a listing again due to price; set proper expectations with sellers to set the stage for smooth negotiations; how to make a tough sell; how to handle challenging clients and agents; how to inspire your buyers to get off the fence and under contract; and how to build instant rapport with anyone anytime and anywhere.
You can't find a file you need. You delete a file you need. You can't open a file you need. You forget the password to get to a file you need. The file you need is on a website that won't load. This is a bad day with technology. Join "tech therapist" (and "your nerdy best friend") Beth Ziesenis and ensure your good-tech days outnumber the bad. She'll guide you through 10 quick fixes for some of life's most frustrating tech problems, including those that are unique to real estate professionals.
"The Art of Badassery" uses martial arts as a framework to help you get back up after you've been knocked down - by any type of opponent. Allow health and empowerment coach Jennifer Cassetta, to guide you on a journey from white belt to black belt, demonstrating how to take your power back from self-doubt, failure and uncertainty, through storytelling and interactive exercises. Through her six "belt levels," you'll be given the tools to build resilience, block negativity, elevate your energy and unleash your leadership skills. You'll walk away feeling unapologetically confident and ready to build your business like the badass that you are!
Florida Realtors Young Professionals Network has partnered with Meals of Hope and Second Harvest Food Bank to package 35,000 meals for hungry children in Central Florida. We need about 150 volunteers. Please join us in the large corridors near Selfie City (Panzacola foyer).
Tickets are $50 and will be sold until 4 p.m. Tuesday, 8/15 or as long as tickets remain available.
"Find your mission, pursue your purpose, and create a life that counts." That's what Tim Tebow calls, "Mission Possible." The two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick and former professional baseball player is your keynote speaker. Tim Tebow is also a five-time New York Times best-selling author of the book "Mission Possible." Tim will help you identify strengths and opportunities and show you how to utilize and grow your team. He'll provide advice on how to overcome challenges in business. Along the way, Tim will share his life story and discuss successful business ventures along with stories and examples based on his experiences. One ticket included with Full Convention registration. Grateful appreciation to the following session sponsors: Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors; FindAMortgageBroker.com; realMLS; Stellar MLS; and Realtor.com
Most salespeople, business owners, and entrepreneurs still think like employees. Join this eye-opening session to explore why you may be stuck at five or six figures, feel overwhelmed and overworked, and how you can reach six or seven figures by deploying five simple keys to success in record time.
Recruiting is the lifeblood of every successful business, but for many Realtors, that vital lifeline is often clotted from abuse, misuse or disuse. There's no single right way to recruit, but some methods work better than others, depending on your market, agent mix, company culture, personal prospecting, and selling and closing skills. Are you looking for new agents or only experienced ones? Full-time or part-time? What about splits? We'll discuss and dissect these scenarios to help you develop a full-blown business plan that provides a vital system for sustained company growth and profitability. You'll learn a systematic approach, from setting recruiting goals, crystalizing your value proposition and other preliminary considerations, to actual scripting, presenting, nurturing, closing and onboarding.
Location, Location, Location. If "thoughts are the language of the brain and feelings are the language of the body," as neuroscientist Joe Dispenza says, are you able to locate, intercept and influence your thoughts to consistently convey positive emotions that translate into behavior that creates an empowered and effective you? Are you capable of converting your emotions from present pain to future benefit? In this session, you will understand how and why we sabotage ourselves and the ways we can shift and position ourselves to achieve satisfaction and success. Join in to learn the tools behind "Positive Intelligence" to improve your mental fitness and get your return on investment.
Let's talk about all things social! Which platforms are hot? What strategies are working now? How many likes and follows do you really need to make an impact? And are Realtors actually getting business from social media? Join this interactive session to find out how you can supercharge and streamline your social media and start building your business NOW!
We've all seen it, MLS listings with no pictures, no room sizes and no comments. You have to wonder, is this licensee just listing the property or trying to sell it? Licensees showing properties can be just as guilty: not leaving a business card or not following up with the listing agent on how the showing appointment went. Let's move up the food chain by using professional behavior in every transaction and with everyone we come in contact with during a transaction. This course will teach you about business etiquette, common courtesies, proper attire, the Golden Rule and so much more. Take a step up with "Professional Success, Transaction by Transaction" and earn 3 CE hours in the process.
You've probably heard about ChatGPT and the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives. But what does it mean for your brand and online presence? Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, and it can also help you create better content - by writing and illustrating it for you. In this session, you'll learn how AI writing assistants and text-to-image tools are shaping the future of content creation and making Realtors' lives easier. Plus: Uncover advanced techniques that go beyond a simple blog post and try the technology out for yourself to generate copy and create images you can use right away.
Explore how agents and vendors can be a powerful team for real estate consumers in this fast-moving marketplace. This program has versions for lenders, appraisers, and closing companies to help fine-tune their level of service as well as their bottom line.
Stop by to visit exhibitors and while you're there, enjoy some samplings of mojitos and martinis. Sponsored by Miami Association of Realtors.
After a day packed with invaluable tips, tools and content from YOUR BUSINESS PARTNER Florida Realtors, have some fun and cut loose on the dance floor. Party on the Moon returns for a three-hour non-stop evening of fun. Dance. Dance. Dance. One ticket included with Full Convention registration. One additional ticket can be purchased by any Full Convention attendee for $30. Grateful appreciation to our co-sponsors: Miami Association of Realtors; Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors; realMLS; Orlando Regional Realtor Association; Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association; and Realtors Association of Lake and Sumter Counties.
FREE Zumba class, sponsored by Florida REBI and Caliber Home Loans, will be led by International Zumba Instructors, ZJ Janice Gonzalez and Reynna Zurita - Las Nicas, a dynamic mother/daughter team. Swag bag for the first 50 attendees. Please arrive by 6:45 a.m. to register. Donations to Silent Angels will be gratefully accepted at the class.
Tech Support is an INCLUDED BENEFIT for Florida Realtors members. Visit the Tech Helpline booth today, and download the mobile app for support year-round. Get the app on Google Play or the App Store (search "Tech Helpline")
Ticket required (only available to local board/association executives and staff).
At the core of modern marketing lies one common frustration for most business owners: How do I make my business stand out with all this noise? And how do I stop wasting money every day on stuff that doesn't work? Sound familiar? Thankfully, there's a surprisingly easy answer, and it has to do with our collective confusion about sales vs. marketing. In this presentation, award-winning marketing strategist Antoine Dupont shows you the tools and techniques for creating remarkable content that will help you get more leads and grow your business. By focusing on quality over quantity and bull's eye research, you'll learn how to create content people want to watch and read - and ultimately do business with you.
Dedicate time in your schedule to explore our wildly popular Trade Expo. More than 200 exhibitors are ready to be "Your Business Partners" with game-changing products, services and solutions.
Most Realtors aren't thinking seriously enough about their financial future. This session covers many facets of financial planning and investing for real estate professionals, including the benefits of the SEP IRA, the Self Employed 401(k) and other types of tax-deferred retirement plans. It also offers a look at investing in residential real estate properties and relevant provisions of the recently passed SECURE ACT 2.0.
Form Simplicity's Professional Edition is an INCLUDED BENEFIT for Florida Realtors members. Go paperless and reduce time, costs, and risk with digital transaction management. Visit our booth or https://discover.formsimplicity.com/florida/ for details.
The ability of a real estate professional to speak about the current market situation is critical to building the credibility needed to develop loyal customers committed to working with them and no one else. In this session, we address the market as it stands today, discuss what effect inflation has on a market, and what that will mean for home buyers and investors. We explore real estate's tremendous strength, not just as a hedge against inflation, but also how real estate can even build wealth in this type of market. You'll leave not only understanding inflation and how to explain it but also with tools to explain to customers how real estate can protect them and the money they worked so hard to earn.
Determining what constitutes an "environmental issue" isn't always clear to folks buying and selling commercial and residential real estate. This three-hour CE session clears that up by helping you 1) identify common environmental issues impacting real estate, 2) explain a seller's obligation to disclose these issues in a residential transaction, 3) understand the different phases and types of environmental testing and remediation, 4) provide options when environmental issues arise, 5) appreciate the interplay between environmental issues and contractual obligations, 6) determine who pays for environmental testing, and 7) navigate the process of government enforcement and remediation when there is an environmental issue.
Attend this session and hear from members of Florida Realtors award-winning communications team, who will share tips, tricks and resources that can boost your communications efforts. Have questions? This is the time, the place and the people to ask!
Need to get more done in less time? Who doesn't? Tech can get you there. This session is bursting with information about CRMs; email hacks and productivity add-ons; Facebook Ad writing software; social media calendars, schedulers, and tools; AI-generated property description software; and more. You'll even get tools to help you follow up automatically with your sphere of influence for the next five years without lifting a finger ever again.
In this session, you'll practice reading a market by analyzing supply, demand, list price/sales price ratio, days on market, seller concessions, and other factors using stable, increasing, and declining market case studies. You'll discover why, in some areas, the market matters more than the particular features of the property. Plus, brush up on appraisal fundamentals and discover more about what influences property value.
To LAST, you have to LIST! Are you willing to work smarter to make opportunities in this real estate market? You're going to need tried-and-true methods but also new and unique approaches that capture sellers. This session shows you how to identify listing opportunities, deliver a winning listing presentation, and then use easy systems to maximize the sellers' market dollars.
Why would a criminal rob a bank when they can steal far more from the ease of sitting behind a computer? Beyond money, the sensitive personal information Realtors handle is attractive to cyber thieves. Factor in the rise in remote-work technologies such as Zoom, webinars and mobile devices, and cybercriminals are armed with new ways to disrupt business and steal what is yours. Every year millions become victims because they did not know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. By using examples of actual FBI cases, this session reveals the ways your business is vulnerable to a cyberattack, the threats inherent in working remotely, and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.
This session examines the key forces changing the economic and business landscape and what you need to do now to weather them. You'll discover how to develop and enhance your personal brand, how to unleash your (or your team's) true potential, how to develop a team or organization that's aligned with your brand, how to break through self-imposed barriers and mediocrity, and above all, how to cultivate the ability to effectively lead through change and disruption.
This session covers the latest information regarding federal tax laws impacting the real estate business. The course includes detailed information on the Qualified Business Income Deduction, which amounts to a 20% off the top deduction for self-employed individuals as well as owners of LLCs, partnerships and S Corporations. In addition, this session covers many of the most-significant tax writeoffs that self-employed and business owners can deduct, including the heavy SUV deduction, pickup truck deduction, bonus depreciation and IRC 179. Plus: Information on the tax benefits of using Cost Segregation Studies and the latest changes on both residential and commercial real estate depreciation.
When bombarded with constant uncertainty and all the turmoil from the global shuffle, how are you re-calibrating? This program offers concise strategies to help you minimize internal vs. external chaos and gives you tools to fill your reservoirs of strength. Realign yourself when productivity is marginalized. Navigate where you are with tactics to help you move forward wisely. Be able to masterfully gauge how chaos is affecting you and shift your focus to rise and realize the lessons learned from Chaos the Great Teacher!
Celebrate the strengthening of your association and your profession and all the good that comes from working with Your Business Partner, Florida Realtors! Be there for the annual event that's guaranteed to lift your spirits and fill you with Realtor pride. And Florida Realtors is excited to present the world-class singing group "Vocal Flash!" Hundreds of Realtors keeping a beat and singing along. You really don't want to miss it. Tickets are $50 and will be sold until Noon Wednesday, 8/16 or as long as tickets remain available. Seating for the luncheon is assigned - check your ticket on-site for your table number.
Cryptocurrency, bitcoin and blockchain are here to stay, and with more and more widespread acceptance, their presence in real estate transactions will only continue to grow. This session explains what they are, how they work as well as the benefits they have to the customer and the agent. You'll discover how to integrate crypto into your business and separate yourself from the rest of the pack by acquiring a skillset few agents possess.
So many people in real estate struggle to focus on their clients' needs while maintaining a healthy personal life - and their health, relationships and faith can suffer. Something always ends up taking a backseat. This session will help you learn how to be present where you are so that you can strike the right balance between your profession and your personal life and be not only the best Realtor, but the best spouse, partner and friend.
"But is it illegal?" This session takes a look at situations that real estate agents face and delineates between what's illegal, what's unethical, and what is just plain rude. You'll hear actual tales from the trenches (that might sound all too familiar) and then engage in a review to find out what behavior crosses which line.
Wire fraud related to mortgage closings has become a billion-dollar issue. When your clients are victimized, not only do they lose vast sums of money, you and your broker lose your commission, and somebody's going to get sued. The problem stems from basic cybersecurity measures not being used. When your clients email accounts are at risk, when you use the same password across multiple accounts, and when all service professionals on the peripheral of the real estate transaction are uninformed, everyone is vulnerable. In this session, you'll learn how to do your due diligence to prevent mortgage-closing wire fraud and protect your clients' real estate transactions.
Our team of real estate attorneys updates you on recent and upcoming changes to the law that could affect how you conduct business. Plus, find out what the future of Florida's housing market holds with the most up-to-date analyses from Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor. One ticket included with Full Convention registration.
Join Global Business and Diversity Committees for a night of dinner and dancing. Dance the night away to Blonde Ambition party/dance band while we celebrate and connect with old friends and make new ones. Attire is dressy semi-formal. Tickets are $59 and will be sold until noon Wednesday, 8/16 or as long as tickets remain available.
Tech Support is an INCLUDED BENEFIT for Florida Realtors members. Visit the Tech Helpline booth today, and download the mobile app for support year-round. Get the app on Google Play or the App Store (search "Tech Helpline")
An engaging and lively look behind the curtain at the political climate both in Florida and across the country. Featuring renowned political experts and prominent politicians who will speak "off the record" and answer questions about the political direction of our state and country. Attend this meeting in person or virtually.
Committee members and guests may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
This exclusive lunch is open to Florida Realtors 2202 PAC investors at the capital club level and above. Ticket required.
Open to designated local board education contacts, currently approved Florida Realtors faculty and invited guests only.
Tickets are $35 and will be sold until noon Thursday, 8/17 or as long as tickets remain available.
Attend this forum in-person or virtually. This forum will provide an opportunity for members to hear from the 2024 candidates who wish to speak. This forum will not be a substitute for contested-race candidate remarks at Sunday's Board meeting.
Come and join the Realtors PAC Auction! Realtor members are encouraged to bid and bid often on items to benefit the PAC. Dance to your favorite tunes and enjoy hors d'oeuvres (cash bar will be available). Tickets are $30 and will be sold until noon Thursday, 8/17 or as long as tickets remain available.
Committee members and guests may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Tech Support is an INCLUDED BENEFIT for Florida Realtors members. Visit the Tech Helpline booth today, and download the mobile app for support year-round. Get the app on Google Play or the App Store (search "Tech Helpline")
Attend this meeting in person or virtually. Members can hear about proposed amendments to the Florida Realtors Bylaws & General Policies (if any), budget items for discussion (if any), and known "action items" coming to the board of directors meeting.
Committee members and guests may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Committee members may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Directors will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Open ONLY to 2022 Major Investors. This event will be handled by separate registration. Eligible Major Investors will be sent registration link by level.