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| TIME | MEETING |
| 7:30 a.m. | RPAC Breakfast (Tickets Required - REGISTER NOW!) Speaker: Donna Brazile Renowned political strategist; On-air contributor to CNN, NPR & ABC; Regular guest on ABC's This Week. Sponsored by Commission Express & Monarch Title |
| 9 a.m. | Exhibit Hall Opens |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Morning Coffee Service - Sponsored by Wells Fargo Mortgage |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Opening Keynote Speaker: Brian Copeland Do you have a “Fever” for the real estate industry? The classic recording of the mega hit “Fever” has crossed every generational line and almost every genre of music, proving that a true core can stand the test of any time and market. Brian left the music industry and went full speed ahead in real estate using the principles he learned in the music environment. In this session, he will explore technology trends, what can be learned from the music industry, and how to keep a fever for what you do. Sponsored by MBH Settlement Group |
| 10:30 a.m. - Noon | Byte-Size Technology Series: Chew on These These 10-minute sessions are designed to give you a taste of the latest tools and techniques you can implement in your business immediately. Be sure to stay in your seat after the keynote session, and sink your teeth into these exciting and informative sessions! |
| Noon - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall - Sponsored by Bank of America |
| 1 - 1:40 p.m. | Sessions | Round One |
| 40 Tech Tools in 40 Minutes Linda Davis, RE/MAX Realty Group Learn the top 40 online tools in this fast-paced presentation. Session will include affordable resources to help you build your technology toolkit, keep you organized, spark your creativity, enhance your real estate business, and bring added value to your clients. |
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| How to Use Video in Real Estate James Nellis, RE/MAX Allegiance Real estate video has become a key marketing tool for agents. Today’s buyers and sellers are tech-savvy, making multimedia elements a must-have in marketing a listing. This session will discuss how videos can enhance your real estate business. Explore the software, hardware, applications, shooting tips and other elements of a successful real estate video. |
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| Google™ 101 for Realtors® - It’s Not Just a Search Engine Dean Isenberg, The Google for Real Estate Academy Google’s latest technology is only a mouse click away, and completely free of charge. Explore the use of Google applications for your business, including virtual tours, photo sharing, calendar and many other tools. |
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| Legal Update: Virginia Laws & Real Estate Forms Art Grace, MBH Settlement Group Unconventional transactions and a competitive market require extraordinary preparation. Legislative changes and market conditions are constantly impacting transactions such as short sales and tenant’s rights after foreclosures. Unusually expensive well and septic contractual requirements call for special attention. Many timely, legal topics will be covered in this forum. Sponsored by MBH Settlement Group |
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| 1:50 - 2:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Round Two |
| Top Money Making Secrets in Social Media Brian Copeland, Brian Copeland Solutions In 2009, Brian closed 30 deals resulting from social media. In 2010, Brian closed 15 deals from social media referrals, without posting a single listing. This class goes beyond the basics of social media to challenge users to grow into the self-actualization level. Attendees will preview Brian’s soon to be released book eDearment™, which is full of content that goes beyond what participants are used to hearing about social media. |
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| Tactics to Generate Leads Online James Nellis, RE/MAX Allegiance – moderator Jay Seville, JustNewListings.com Realty Inc. Sarah Stelmok, Champion Homes Realty Doug Francis, RE/MAX Presidential One of the hottest topics in real estate is always “lead generation.” It might be an old-school term, but modern technology has created newer, easier methods to accomplish your goals. After all, leads turn into buyers and sellers, a necessity in building a successful real estate business. According to the National Association of Realtors®, more than 70 percent of consumers begin their home search online and nearly 30 percent of consumers found an agent as a result of an online search. Come listen to this panel of experts discuss how you can generate more leads online. |
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| Google™ 202 for Realtors® Dean Isenberg, The Google for Real Estate Academy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a vital part of any business website. Learn the basic concepts of SEO, and how to leverage the search engine traffic to drive targeted consumers to your website. This session will also review Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising tips and techniques. |
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| Contracts in the Digital Age John Altmiller, Attorney-at-Law, Pesner | Kawamoto | Conway Technology is changing every aspect of how business is conducted and contracts are no exception. Contracts may soon be merely ‘kilobytes’ stored on a computer hard drive, but the rules of ‘offer and acceptance’ still apply. As digital technology brings a new level of convenience to the practice of real estate practice, it also creates traps for the unwary. When is an electronic signature valid? Can an offer be withdrawn by email? This session is designed to answer these questions and others that arise with electronic signatures and virtual contracts. |
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| 2 - 3 p.m. | Afternoon Snack - Sponsored by Sun Trust Mortgage |
| 2:40 - 3:20 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Round Three |
| 20 Must-Have Mobile Tools Chris Smith, Inman Next Mobile technologies are evolving faster than any other technology field. This session offers a “show and tell” of the Top 20 mobile apps and devices that might improve and streamline a Realtor®’s business. |
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| How I Use Technology in My Real Estate Business Brian Block, RE/MAX Allegiance - moderator Jay Seville, JustNewListings.com Realty Inc. Linda Davis, RE/MAX Realty Group Heather Elias, Century 21 Redwood Realty Learn how successful Realtors® utilize technology tools in their business. This panel discussion will focus on how technology can help you work with clients, featuring videos, electronic signatures, social media, apps, and more. |
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NAR’s Realtor® Property Resource – Your New Member Benefit |
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| Understanding the Fine Print: What You May Not Know About the Regional Sales Contract Ryan Stuart, MBH Settlement Group This class addresses the Regional Sales Contract, the Virginia Jurisdictional Addendum and the Contingencies & Clauses Addendum. It will focus on seldom-understood but highly important terms and provisions in each. Instruction will place special emphasis 0n the contractual implications of a low appraisal, the application of the earnest money deposit, and the mechanics of the As-Is clause. Sponsored by MBH Settlement Group |
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| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | NVAR Annual Meeting Stay up-to-date on the latest association news. Attendees will hear announcements about a major bylaws change, NVAR’s Realtor® of the Year and Board of Directors election results. Don’t miss out! |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Closing Reception in the Exhibit Hall - Sponsored by MetLife Home Loans |
| 5 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Closes |
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