2025 Mid-Winter Business Meetings Schedule
IMPORTANT NOTICES for all attendees
The 2025 Florida Realtors Mid-Winter Business Meetings will be offered in a variety of ways: Some meetings are in person, some are virtual only, and some are both. Here's what you need to know:
1. Meetings that include a virtual option will be presented on Zoom meeting platform. Please be sure you have the latest version of the Zoom app installed on your desktop or mobile device for the best experience. More info here.
2. All 2025 committee members will receive access links via email in advance of all the virtual sessions for committees they are members of.
3. Some meetings are only open to committee members and invited guests. Meetings listed below with corresponding BLUE MEETING BUTTONS will allow guests to watch the live session.
* meetings marked with an asterisk are open only to committee members or by invitation
Meeting Legend
Tuesday, January 28
WCR Strategic Planning Committee *
WCR Installation Banquet at Sea World
Join us in celebrating 70 Years of Leadership Excellence at the Women's Council of Realtors Florida! We'll honor the legacy of past leaders who laid the foundation for the bright future ahead. It's a night to reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to the future of Women's Council! Location: SeaWorld Ports of Call (bus transportation provided from hotel). Banquet tickets are $140 per ticket or $1,300 for a table of 10. Tickets will be sold until pre-registration closes on January 20.
Wednesday, January 29
WCR Opening Session: Keynote Address featuring Oliver Adams
Get ready to elevate your negotiation skills with keynote speaker Oliver Adams. In this powerful session, you'll learn to leverage personality styles to negotiate more effectively with buyers, sellers, fellow agents, and even in conflict resolution. Discover advanced techniques to navigate tough conversations, build stronger connections, and achieve win-win outcomes in every deal. Take your negotiation game to the next level!
WCR Session: Chat with Margy Grant and Juana Watkins
Don't miss this session featuring Margy Grant and Juana Watkins. This dynamic duo wil dive into the latest changes reshaping the real estate industry and share their vision for what's ahead. Gain invaluable insights from two powerhouse leaders to stay ahead in this ever-evolving market.
WCR Session: Oh! The Places You Will Go with Women's Council
Hear from leaders who have answered the call - Jorge, Gia, Pat, Vivian and Tammy - they've done it all! They started with Women's Council, so bold, and now they lead with stories untold. From Realtors to your community, you'll see, Women's Council helps you be all you can be! So come be inspired and learn what's in store with Women's Council.... there's always more!
CCIM Education Session: Key Insights into Commercial Real Estate - Specialization, Market Types and Transaction Essentials featuring Cynthia Shelton, CCIM
Learn about the critical aspects of commercial real estate, including market dynanics, transaction types and the importance of specialization.
WCR Session: Women's Council Florida Goes Global
This session will introduce you to the exciting global opportunities in Florida real estate and the direction the Global Project Team is taking in 2025. With global transactions on the rise, it's only a matter of time before everyone in Florida is part of a global deal. Get ready to go global!
CCIM Education Session: Starting a CRE Career - Essential Tools and Resources for New Agents featuring Michael Hinton, CCIM
A comprehensive guide on launching your commercial real estate business, including a summary of key tools and resources for success.
Thursday, January 30
Instructor Auditions *
RRC Installation and Awards Luncheon
Tickets are $79 and will be sold until pre-registration closes on January 20.
Tech Helpline Live Support
Visit the Tech Helpline station for live, expert tech support at no cost - it's a FREE member benefit! Be sure to download our mobile app from Google Play or the App Store (search 'Tech Helpline') to access expert tech support year-round, completely free of charge. Want to learn more? Visit floridarealtors.org
Red "R" and Global Mixer
Here's your opportunity to connect with commercial and global business members along with members of Florida CCIM. Join us for this reception to build your network for further business opportunities. Tickets are $30 and will be sold until pre-registration closes on 1/20. Limited capacity, so get your ticket now!
Florida Realtors PAC Awards Reception
This reception provides Florida Realtors the opportunity to highlight the success of local associations in engaging their membership to invest in the Florida Realtors PAC during 2024.
Friday, January 31
Tech Helpline Live Support
Visit the Tech Helpline station for live, expert tech support at no cost - it's a FREE member benefit! Be sure to download our mobile app from Google Play or the App Store (search 'Tech Helpline') to access expert tech support year-round, completely free of charge. Want to learn more? Visit floridarealtors.org
Mammogram Screening Event
Florida Realtors will again have the 3D Mobile Mammography bus available (located near the hotel exit near the Marketplace). Simply sign up ahead of time to secure your space and bring your health insurance card to the screening. Register at: https://www.3dmobilemammography.com
Realtor Party Town Hall
A fascinating look behind the curtain of the political climate both in Florida and across the country. Featuring well-known political leaders who will speak "off the record" about the political direction of our state and country. Attend this meeting in person or virtually.
Top 100 Brokers
Committee members and guests may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Florida Real Estate Trends 2025
Attend this meeting in person or virtually. Now more than ever, buyers and sellers are looking to their real estate professionals to navigate them through a turbulent market. Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor will help you prepare for 2025 by sharing his insights into where Florida's economy and real estate market are heading over the coming year. Topics he will discuss include the latest trends in mortgage rates, home prices and affordability, home sales and inventory, and migration and job growth throughout the state. Florida Real Estate Trends is an annual economic summit and showcase for the products and services developed by the research department at Florida Realtors. And stick around after Brad's presentation because it will be immediately followed by Keynote Speaker Donald Miller. Miller is a master at teaching business professionals how to tell the story of their value. And data is a key component in your value story.
Keynote Session: "Building a StoryBrand" featuring Donald Miller
Don't miss this session featuring Donald Miller, the CEO of StoryBrand and Business Made Simple. He will teach Realtors how to tell the story of their value to buyers and sellers. And since he takes the stage immediately following the Florida Real Estate Trends presentation by Dr. Brad O'Connor (12:30 - 1:30 p.m.), you can be sure that data will be part of the value story Donald Miller will share. So plan on attending both sessions.
Real Estate Business Institute Forum (sponsored by REBI Chapter)
Florida NAR Directors Committee/"How to Serve & Excel at Florida Realtors and NAR"
Florida NAR Directors, plan to attend this town-hall forum to learn how you can be an informed and effective national director, committee service and leadership opportunities. Hear from Florida Realtors leaders and national leaders as they share insights on their volunteer journey at the state and national levels. Florida NAR Directors may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Directors joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Education Meet & Greet *
Open to designated local board education contacts, currently approved Florida Realtors faculty and invited guests only.
Inaugural Banquet
Join in the excitement of the Inaugural Banquet (doors open at 6:30 p.m. and program begins promptly at 7 p.m.) The banquet features the installation of the Florida Realtors 2025 District Vice Presidents and Officers. Tickets are $85 and will be sold until 4 p.m. Thursday, 1/30 or as long as tickets remain available.
Saturday, February 1
Tech Helpline Live Support
Visit the Tech Helpline station for live, expert tech support at no cost - it's a FREE member benefit! Be sure to download our mobile app from Google Play or the App Store (search 'Tech Helpline') to access expert tech support year-round, completely free of charge. Want to learn more? Visit floridarealtors.org
Public Policy Committee
Committee members and guests may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Member Update
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.
Legal & Professional Standards Update
Attend this meeting in person or virtually.
Global Business Committee
Committee members and guests may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Florida Realtors Faculty Subcommittee Instructor Development Workshop *
Only open to current Florida Realtors faculty.
Executive Committee *
Committee members may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Committee members joining virtually will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
Virtual District Meeting for all directors unable to attend the 6:00 p.m. in-person district meetings.
Directors will receive Zoom meeting access link via email.
2026 Candidate Announcement Forum
Attend this meeting in person or virtually. Get acquainted with the candidates for Florida Realtors top leadership positions. Members who wish to announce their candidacy for Florida Realtors Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary for 2026 will be invited to present their ideas for the future of the association. Come get a "first look" at the candidates before they make their district conference visits later in the year! 2026 Officers will be elected during the board of directors meeting at the annual convention in August.
Florida Realtors PAC Major Investors Reception *
This special gathering is for Florida Realtors Major Investors that contributed a minimum of $1,000 to the Florida Realtors PAC in 2024. This reception is for MIs only (no guests).
Florida Realtors PAC Jamboree
Come and join the January RPAC 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 Friday, 1/31 or as long as tickets remain available.