ERIC BLUMBERG

Eric Blumberg directs all product and technology development at Smarter Agent. With Smarter Agent, real estate professionals can provide clients and prospects with a branded mobile app, enabling consumers to search all MLS listings anytime, anywhere. Smarter Agent is available as a full featured application (app) on all smart phones such as iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Palm and is the only real estate app on feature phones including LG, Samsung and Motorola via its availability in all major carrier-direct stores such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Smarter Agent was named by CTIA-The Wireless Association as the best GPS application in its Emerging Technology Awards. Smarter Agent won the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge for the Best Commerce/Advertising/Buying Application in North America and Europe. Eric has had his real estate license since he was 18 years-old, and he is the holder of 5 U.S. patents.

·         Reaching a Mobile Generation, 12/7/2010, 12:00PM

RUDY BACHRATY

As the resident Social Media Guru at Trulia.com, Rudy is the public face and voice of Trulia. He leads Trulia’s Social Media Strategy both online and offline and manages the Trulia corporate blog. He contributes to new initiatives that build brand awareness while improving the consumer and agent experience. As a speaker at real estate conferences and classrooms around the nation, he enjoys educating agents on how to best utilize the newest and best web 2.0 tools and technologies.

·         A New Age in Real Estate Advertising: Going Hyper Local, 12/7/2010, 1:15PM

·    How to Best Use Social Media and Trulia, 12/7/2010, 3:45PM

MICHELLE BRADLEY

Michelle Czekalski Bradley is a certified general appraiser, an AQB Certified National USPAP Instructor, and a licensed real estate broker. She performs review appraisals for the Pennsylvania Department of State and is also a real estate educator and course author, and has over 22 years’ experience as an appraiser. She is active in several appraisal and real estate related organizations, including the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® where she is a member of their legislative committee reviewing proposed legislation affecting the real estate and appraisal industry. She is active in lobbying for needed changes in our industry and has testified in front of the House Professional Licensure committee regarding real estate appraisal issues. Michelle has been appointed to be Pennsylvania’s representative to the appraisal committee with the National Association of REALTORS® where she provides Pennsylvania’s perspective on national issues. She is also active in her local community in many civic organizations. Michelle was a foreign exchange student to Bogota, Colombia while in high school and counts that experience as the beginning of her deep sense of national pride. In the little free time that she has, Michelle enjoys traveling to foreign countries to learn about different cultures in the world. Most importantly, she is very proud to be married to her husband, Dan Bradley, for the past 21 years.

·         Current Issues in Real Estate and Appraisal, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

·         Why Do Appraisers Have to Do What They Do?, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

CHARLES BRATTON

Charles C. Bratton, II is a founding member of Rothamel Bratton, LLC and practices estate planning and administration, elder law, and disability planning with the firm which has locations in Haddon Heights, Haddonfield, Philadelphia, Linwood and Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Mr. Bratton is chair of the trust, estates and elder law division of the firm and counsels clients with regard to estate planning, asset preservation, and Medicaid qualification issues as well as advising professionals in these matters. Mr. Bratton is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is also the past Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee of the Camden County Bar Association. Mr. Bratton received his B.S. degree, cum laude, from Southeastern Louisiana University and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University: Camden, New Jersey. Mr. Bratton was named by New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star for 2009 and 2010 and by SJ Magazine as a Top Attorney 2009.

·         Estate Planning for Real Estate Professionals, 12/9/2010, 9:00AM

ADORNA CARROLL

Adorna Carroll is an Owner/Partner of Realty3 Carroll & Agostini, a multi-office firm in central CT.  Along with her licensed personal assistant, she continues to represent Buyers and Sellers on a daily basis and has been an annual Multi-Million Dollar producer since 1989. Adorna is also the President of Dynamic Directions, Inc. an educational and sales training consulting firm. In addition to being a national speaker and sales trainer in the area of Association Leadership Training, Strategic & Business Planning, Agency Relationships and Buyer Representation, Adorna was honored as CT’s Educator of the Year for 1999 and has been named to the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC’s)  Hall of Fame. Adorna has authored numerous CE courses - four designation courses for the Women’s Council of Realtors and is also a founding partner and co-author of the SRS – Seller Representative Specialist designation course. Adorna has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and has been awarded five Who’s Who awards beginning with “Who’s Who of American Women”, “Who’s Who of Finance and Industry”, “Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders”, “Who’s Who in the East” and recently “Who’s Who in America.

·         Seller Counseling Session, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

·         Generational Impact of Member Communication and Involvement, 12/7/2010, 2:30PM

AMY CHOREW

Amy Chorew is a national instructor highly experienced in helping managers and agents maximize the opportunities that technology offers them. Her knowledge of the industry and the latest technologies available along with her unique ability to translate it all into easy to understand language make her a consistently top-rated trainer throughout the country. She teaches CE, GRI and skill development courses across American and Canada delivered live and through webinars. In 2009, her expertise in the area of Social Networking and the tremendous impact it is having on the industry has given agents and brokers the tools to move from traditional marketing to Web 2.0 marketing.  Amy has created a webinar and coaching series that companies are using their agents to help thrive in this market. She shows agents how online video, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, podcasts and other multi-media tools are an effective way to capture today’s buyers and sellers. Amy is president of The Techbyte, delivering technology training to companies and sales associates. She is also Learning Director for SMMInstitute – the Social Media Marketing Institute – a two day designation for social media – using it ethically and responsibly.

·         The New Interactive Web: Using the Web Ethically and Responsibly, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

·         How to Manage Your Time and Your Commitment to Social Media and Get Results, 12/7/2010, 2:00PM

·         Website Strategies: Five Critical Elements to Keep the Consumer Engaged, 12/7/2010, 3:30PM

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BRIAN COPELAND

Brian Copeland, CRS is a licensed broker with Village Real Estate in Nashville, Tennessee. Brian holds a master’s degree from UT, Knoxville in communications management. In 2007, he was selected by Real Estate Magazine as one of the nation’s Top 50 REALTORS® on the Rise. He is currently in the top one percent of all agents in his marketplace as a solo agent. In 2008, he was a speaker at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference . In 2009, he’s a speaker at the Arkansas and Ohio REALTORS® Association State Conferences, Wisconsin’s Managers/Brokers/Owners Conference, Century 21’s Top Producer Conference and countless local association sales trainings. He was nominated for NAR’s Technology Spotlight Award in 2009 and serves on the national professional standards committee as the new social media liaison.  Brian is a writer for the popular conference/on-line news source RETechSource. Brian may be most familiar as the featured agent on The Learning Channel’s Flip That House and HGTV’s House Hunters. In 2009, he appeared on the new HGTV show called Goodbuy/Badbuy, as well as a special home buying tip oriented HGTV show, called “The Top 25 House Hunting Tips.” He prides himself on his 18 hour average from the time he starts looking with a buyer to placing the contract on the perfect home. His home sellers are getting 98% of their list price with an average of 42 days on the market.

·         Pump Up Your Business with Real Estate Video, 12/8/2010, 9:00AM

·         Virtual, Viral and Valuable: Marketing in a New Paradigm, 12/8/2010, 11:00AM

TRISTA CURZYDLO

Trista is a graduate of Washburn University and Washburn University, School of Law, where she was a member of the Washburn Law Journal.   After serving as Assistant Legal Counsel to Kansas Governor Bill Graves, Trista joined the office of the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District of Kansas as an Assistant District Attorney assigned to the Consumer Fraud division.  From 2004 to January of 2010, Trista was the Government Affairs Director and Legal Counsel for the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS® and the South Central Kansas MLS, in Wichita, Kansas.  After recently relocating to the Kansas City area, Trista is now trying to figure out how to get her 5 year old daughter to eat anything other than chicken nuggets.

·         No One Looks Good In Horizontal Stripes - How to Avoid a Jailhouse Fashion Statement, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         40 Years of Fair Housing - The Fair Housing Act for the Real Estate Agent of Today, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

DARYL DAVIS

One of the most sough-after speakers in real estate, Darryl Davis has been a Master Trainer and Advisor for the past 18 years. He has been named one of the Highest Rated Speakers at the National Association Of REALTORS® Convention for the past 10 years.  Rosalyn Kriener, the Program Manager of the Conventions Division of the National Association of REALTORS® said, “After attending Darryl‛s sessions, attendees consistently say Darryl and his seminars are brilliant, entertaining, awesome, a terrific speaker, and that he presents great ideas that agents can use today. Darryl’s sessions are consistently ranked in the top 10% of all the sessions at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo.” Darryl has directly impacted hundreds of thousands of real estate professionals with his live events, best-selling books, learning systems and coaching program.What began as a way to support his acting career later became Darryl’s true passion and lifelong mission. Darryl became a part-time real estate agent at the age of 19 and quickly climbed the ladder to become a Top Producer, a licensed broker and manager of a new office that became the #1 listing and selling branch within its first 6 months of operation. Because of his great success in the industry, Darryl decided to share his secrets of success with other real estate agents to help them lead better lives. His true passion began to unfold as he discovered that helping other professionals was more rewarding than any other venture he had previously undertaken. As creator of the nationally recognized term “Next Level®,” Darryl Davis strives to bring his students and attendees to their “Next Level®” of success by training them on how to have more fun and less stress in their business and personal lives.  Darryl’s “contagious enthusiasm, hilarious humor, depth of expertise, flawless delivery and impeccable integrity” create a very dynamic presentation of real world skills, techniques and dialogues that will increase the production and effectiveness of any committed sales professional in attendance. The “Darryl Davis Difference” is all about innovation, creativity and customization. Darryl’s clients are ecstatic and his students are successful. Most importantly, everyone involved in Darryl’s events are delighted when he shares his special blend of fun, learning and motivation in a style that everyone can appreciate.

·         How to Dramatically Increase Your Agents' Production, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

·         How to Stimulate Your Own Economy, 12/8/2010, 4:00PM

LINDA DAVIS

Linda Davis has sold real estate in Ledyard, CT for over 30 years and is a recipient of the RE/MAX Life Time Achievement Award. Linda serves in her community as an elected official of the Ledyard Town Council where she chairs the Information Technology Committee. She is a recipient of Habitat for Humanity’s Civic Leadership award, and in 2008 worked as Lead Volunteer Coordinator of Eastern Connecticut’s  Extreme Makeover – Home Edition project where she organized over 2000 volunteers to help build a 3200 square foot house in 106 hours. Linda has been blogging since 2005. Her blog tackles real estate, land use issues, and even local politics, mostly with a sense of humor. She speaks on Social Media and other real estate solutions to real estate professionals around the country. 

·         Facebook Done Right, 12/8/2010, 10:15PM

·         60 Websites in 60 Minutes, 12/8/2010, 3:15PM

GEE DUNSTEN

Gee Dunsten, a graduate of the University of Maryland, entered the real estate business in 1972.  Starting in residential sales, he progressed to general sales manager, then owner/broker in 10 years. In 1986 Gee sold his business and returned to his first love…selling real estate. His selling career has crossed the $200 million mark and he is currently Owner/Broker of Legacy Realty, Inc., and president of Legacy Development Corporation. Gee has been a senior instructor with the Council of Residential Specialist for over 17 years and served as their 2001 president. In addition to teaching CRS classes, Gee is president of "Gee Dunsten Seminars, Inc.". Gee has co-written and developed the Recreation and Resort Specialist Training courses and is recognized as a Recreation and Resort Specialist. He is the co-author of the book "Mega-Million Dollar Secrets", "Power Pack I and II" computer programs and a tapes series "Blow Your Own Horn".

·         CRS 201:  Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist, 12/6/2010, 8:30AM

BARBARA FAIRFIELD

Barbara entered the real estate business in 1980. She earned her broker’s license in 1985 and co-founded Sterling, REALTORS® in Middletown, Connecticut. Barbara is a member of the Connecticut Association of REALTORS®, the Real Estate Education Association, the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, the Seniors Real Estate Council and the Seller Representative Specialist Council. She has proudly served as the Connecticut Association of REALTORS’® REALTOR® Political Action Committee chair, Issues Advocacy chair, Division Vice President for Member Services, Executive Committee and as a state director. Barbara has served as the Marketing Forum chair for the National Association of REALTORS®, served on NAR’s Risk Management committee and NAR’s Education Committee. She holds the Accredited Buyer Representative designation, the Certified Buyer Representative designation, the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation, the Seller Representative Specialist designation, GREEN: Sustainable Property Designation and is a Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute. Barbara has educated the real estate industry in 22 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. She is the author of numerous courses including “The Right Start Program” targeting new agent training.  Barbara is the recipient of the prestigious Educator of the Year award from the Connecticut Association of REALTORS® and the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of REALTORS®. Barbara Fairfield is dedicated to delivering cutting edge information in a humorous way.

·         Rentals: Rules of the Road, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

·         The Unconventional Transaction, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

ROSEANN FARROW

Roseann Farrow, owner of Roseann Farrow Seminars, personally has trained and coached thousands of real estate agents, managers and brokers who are lifted by her passion, humor, high energy and dedication to the industry.  Her marketing and people skills help agents boost their visibility and profitability.   She can be contacted at roseann@rfseminars.com.

·         How's Your Image?, 12/7/2010, 9:00AM

·         Code of Ethics: Are You in Compliance?, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

VINCE FEDERICO

Vince Federico

With his humor and down-to-earth approach to solving today’s business growth issues, Vince teaches real estate professionals how to get the HIGHEST financial return from  their time invested, while having a BLAST doing it!  He is an accomplished Professional Speaker and Personal Coach, teaching real estate agents how to work SMARTER, not harder. Vince is the only trainer you will ever need to teach you the most productive, results-oriented techniques in the industry. If you’re looking for sound direction and answers to today’s tough questions, look no further, Vince has them!

·         Prospecting for Listings Will Always be the Name of the Game, 12/7/2010, 2:30PM

·         Building a Foundation for Sales Success, 12/7/2010, 5:00PM

BOB GINIECKI

Bob has been an instructor in commercial-investment real estate since 1979, both regionally and nationally. He was awarded the citation of being named “Instructor of Year” for the NY State Association of REALTORS®, which was the only time that distinction had been given, ” Counselor of the Year” by the Society of Exchange Counselors,” and “REALTOR® of the Year” by the NY State Commercial Association of REALTORS®.

·         Commercial/Investment Marketing Session , 12/8/2010, 9:00AM

STAN GNIAZDOWSKI

Mr. Stanley A. Gniazdowski is president of Realty Concepts, Inc. a Guilford Connecticut based International Real Estate Consulting and Advisory Group, which he founded in 1984.   He has been in the real estate profession since 1973 as a broker, appraiser and consultant. He was Vice President and a consultant at Cushman & Wakefield prior to forming his own firm. He has recently consulted and lectured internationally in Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Taiwan, Hungary and Ukraine.  Mr. Gniazdowski has provided real estate consulting, appraisal, asset management, litigation support and development consulting to national and international corporations, developers, investors, retailers, governmental agencies, lenders and law firms. He specializes in market and investment analysis, development market analysis and impact analysis, litigation support, specialized appraisal work and asset management. His experience includes single assets in excess $1,000,000,000.  He holds the CCIM Institute “CCIM” designation and the Counselor of Real Estate Designation “CRE” of which there are about 1,100 world-wide,. He serves on committees for the CCIM Institute including the Board of Directors of the CCIM Education Foundation, CCIM Region 11 VP and CCIM Board of Directors in 2008.

·         CCIM Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis, 12/6/2010, 7:30AM

JIM GOLDSMITH

Mr. Goldsmith's practice concentrates in professional negligence defense, defense of professionals before licensing boards, litigation, real estate and association law. He has litigated numerous cases at the trial and appellate levels of the state and federal courts. In addition to appearing in court on behalf of businesses and licensed professionals, Mr. Goldsmith has represented individuals in personal injury and malpractice suits. His firm serves as legal counsel for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®, and in cooperation with PAR, he has co-authored the Pennsylvania Real Estate Reporter, which represents the first and only indexed compilation of Pennsylvania cases devoted to real estate and related issues. He teaches real estate transactions at the Widener University School of Law and is a frequent lecture to attorneys and real estate professionals. His comments on real estate law have been quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. 

·         Tri-State Legal Update, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

·         Pennsylvania Legal Update, 12/9/2010, 9:00AM

BARRY S. GOODMAN, Esq.

Barry is a partner in the Greenbuam, Rowe, Smith & Davis firm and serves as general counsel for the New Jersey Association of REALTORS.  He handles a diverse range of commercial litigation with a concentration in real estate and real estate brokerage issues, as well as anti-trust and corporate shareholders and partnership disputes.  

·         New Jersey Legal Update, 12/9/2010, 9:00AM

DAVID GORENBERG

A dedicated and sucecssful professional and a 20 year veteran of sales and public speaking, David Gorenberg is an attorney and Certified Exchange Specialist® with an outstanding reputation as a sales manager and qualified intermediary for IRC Sectoin 1031 like kind exchanges, and published author on exchange related topics.

·         1031 Exchanges for Fun and Profit, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

MARGY GRANT

Margy is the current Director of Local Leadership Services at the Florida Association of Realtors.

·         Professional Standards Administrator Training, 12/7/2010, 9:00 am

·         Professional Standards Mediation Training, 12/8/2010, 8:30 am

CHANDRA HALL

Starting college at age 16, Chandra completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business. In 1993 she founded and operated Innovative Funding, a corporate and non-profit resource partner collaborating with leaders of corporations and non-profit organizations. In 1997, she joined forces with J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc., in Wichita, Kansas specializing in residential real estate. After completing a Masters Degree in Business Administration in 2000, she became an adjunct instructor for her alma mater followed by a real estate instructor for Career Education Systems in Kansas City. Upon relocating to Colorado, Chandra serves as a real estate educator and instructor trainer at Kaplan Professional Schools in Colorado Springs and Denver. In 2008, Chandra was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) designation. In addition to being a CRS instructor, Chandra also teaches GRI and ABR courses for real estate groups across the nation. She is the managing broker/owner of Colorado Mesa Realty, LLC, is successful in several aspects of real estate - from residential resale to land development and building new homes - and has been recognized as the designer and creative consultant on three award winning Parade Homes in Colorado Springs. Born an identical twin, Chandra appreciates the power of individual differences. She uses this belief to help others identify their natural abilities and create more of what they desire both personally and professionally. Her passion is to assist others in recognizing their unlimited potential and unique purpose in life. Through an engaging presentation style combining humor, knowledge, and motivation, audience members discover:  Innovation + Implementation = The Realization of What is Possible.

·         Cracking the Credit Code: The Key to Buyer Recovery, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         The Next Wave: Working with REO Properties, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

RHONDA HAMILTON

Rhonda Hamilton, Thought Leader, Life Success Speaker, and People Skills Expert, energizes people and organizations to shift their thinking and implement success strategies that build the bigger, more successful life. Her 20+ active years as a real estate professional allow her to bring relevant, practical knowledge to her sessions, which attendees appreciate. Whether it is facilitating an Instructor Development Workshop (IDW), instructing a seminar, or delivering a keynote speech, Rhonda believes in having fun while learning and is one of the few to be awarded the “5.0 Club Award” from REBAC for receiving perfect student evaluations.  Rhonda is a published author, having written numerous articles and is also a Show Host for The Women’s Information Network, TheWINonline.com. Her show, SuccessBytes For A Bigger Life, can be heard and followed at http://tinyurl.com/SuccessBytes.  Rhonda recognizes that personal and professional success begins from within; therefore, her passion is to empower people with the skills and attitudes needed in order to build a better self, build a better business, and build a better world. (Website: www.RhondaHamilton.com)

·         Building Your Boomerang Business: Clients for Life!, 12/7/2010, 9:00AM

·         Resolving Conflict When You'd Rather Just Choke 'Em, 12/7/2010, 2:30PM

BRAD HANKS

Brad Hanks is a real estate industry veteran with more than 20 years experience as an agent, broker, manager, franchise executive, speaker and trainer. He has consulted throughout the industry on the use of technology, helping agents and companies develop comprehensive technology strategies and action plans to incorporate into their business. Brad instructs as a Master Instructor for the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), as well as a Senior Instructor with the Colorado Association of REALTORSâ. Brad is one of a handful of industry speakers that addresses the use of social media in real estate, focusing on educating real estate professionals, managers and company owners on the benefits of conversational marketing.  Not only does Brad discuss the strategic importance of social media, he also conducts hands-on workshops and webinars to provide REALTORSâ with the tools and know-how to implement these services for maximum effect. He also provides companies with risk management training and online reputation management consultation in the realm of social media. As one of the top 100 LinkedIn users worldwide, Brad utilizes LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and WordPress blogs to promote and drive his business. He’s not just a speaker and consultant on the topic, he’s a power user of these tools, as well as an evangelist for the cause. That’s why he’s known as the CEO – Chief Evangelical Officer – of his company, Connecting People With Success.

·         Monitoring and Managing Your Online Reputation, 12/7/2010, 9:00AM

·         Turning Social Media into $$, 12/7/2010, 2:00PM

STEVE HARNEY

Steve Harney is a residential real estate expert who specializes in sales and leadership training. He has been in the industry for over 25 years, first as an agent and then developing his own 500 agent real estate firm. Most recently, Steve launched a training firm aimed at helping producers achieve their true potential. He authors a monthly informational presentation for top professionals titled, "Keeping Current Matters” and travels the country as a sought-after public speaker.

·         Leadership in the Current Real Estate Environment, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         Pricing to Sell: How to Convince the Sellers, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

G. WILLIAM JAMES

G. William James is one of the leading training professionals for handheld computing and mobile technology in the United States for retail, medicine, sales, business and real estate.  A sales trainer and seminar presenter since 1986, thousands have heard his enthusiastic yet real-life approach to time management and sales excellence. Among REALTORSÒ, James is internationally recognized for teaching the smartphone’s technology as the ultimate REALTORÒ, tool. His focus is to help REALTORSÒ create a mobile office system that promotes productivity, communication and marketing. James is trained and certified by GE Supra as an expert on the eKey system. He is also versed in the SentriLockÔ  Keybox Syste. His company, Handheld Computer Solutions, conducts specialized training seminars for companies and real estate organizations throughout the United States and Canada. James currently resides in an Atlanta suburb with his family.

·         The Google Universe, 12/7/2010, 2:30PM

·         Hooked on My Blackberry, 12/8/2010, 9:00AM

·         Smart Phones, Mobile Technology & Great Tech Tools, 12/8/2010, 2:30PM

JARED JAMES

Jared James is the CEO & Founder of Jared James Enterprises and travels around the country speaking to and coaching real estate agents. As a REALTOR® he built one of the largest and fastest growing teams in New England; was inducted into the Hall of Fame; wrote a best-selling book and was even voted by the over 2 million readers of the international publication REALTOR® Magazine as their Web Choice Award Winner recognizing their favorite REALTOR® in the country among their 30 under 30 issue, all before the age of 28. Jared is also a featured coach for RE/MAX International’s Coaching Hall of Fame Series alongside Brian Buffini and Richard Robbins and runs bi-weekly Webinars and training for the members of one of the largest real estate blogging and networking sites in the world, ActiveRain.com. Jared James’ coaching programs have become a must do for any agents looking to stop going to work and start running a business effectively in today’s market place.

·         How to Recruit and Retain the Next Generation of Superstars, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         No Limits: 7 Ways to Grow Your Business Now, 12/8/2010, 10:30AM

MARK JAMISON

Mark Jamison has been the Loan Production Officer for the Cleveland VA Regional Loan Center (RLC) since 2003.  The Cleveland RLC has jurisdiction over six states that include Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.  In fiscal year 2009, the Cleveland office was responsible for managing over $4 billion in VA loan volume.  Mr. Jamison has been with the VA for 19 years, spending 10 of those years in Loan Administration.  Prior to his tenure with VA, Mr. Jamison worked for various banks and mortgage banking firms in the fields of foreclosure, bankruptcy, collection, and loan administration.  Mark is also a continuing education provider for mortgage brokers and real estate professionals in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Mr. Jamison is a 1993 graduate of Cleveland State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

·         VA Home Loans, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

LAURIE JANIK, Esq.

Laurie Janik, the General Counsel for the National Association of REALTORS®, has been with NAR since 1977. As General Counsel, she is responsible for assuring that the programs, policies, and activities of NAR comply with the law and for defending the association against legal challenges and initiating litigation to protect and preserve association assets and policies as necessary. Laurie is a frequent speaker at REALTOR® association meetings and is well-known for helping association presidents and executive officers better understand legal issues and responsibilities. She received her B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University and a Doctor of Law degree from Loyola University in Chicago. Laurie is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Illinois Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a member of several bar associations.

·         NAR Legal Update, 12/9/2010, 10:00AM

BILL JORDAN

Bill Jordan is the President and Founder of Jordan Energy & Food Enterprises, LLC. Prior to starting Jordan Energy & Food Enterprises, he served as Special Assistant to the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture & Markets from 2002 - 2007. Prior to the Special Assistant position, Mr. Jordan received a mid career Master of Professional Studies degree at Cornell University in Applied Economics (2002), focusing on natural resource management. This research program followed over six years working to improve Chilean agricultural profitability, efforts which were recognized by the President of Chile. Mr. Jordan has also worked for five years in the building materials industry, collaborating closely with Mr. Jack Brennan (President, GAF Building Materials Corp. 1978-1988) to improve marketing and sales efforts for GAF, the largest roofing company in the United States. Mr. Jordan is a graduate of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, MPS (2002); Maryknoll School of Theology, Ossining, New York, MA (1990); and the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana B.A. Government & International Studies and Italian (1985).

·         Solar Electricity, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

·         Solar Electricity, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

JACKIE LEAVENWORTH

Jackie Leavenworth, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI is from the Cleveland, Ohio area and was licensed in 1984. She quickly became her company's top producer and was constantly asked to share the secrets of her success.  In 1988, still selling real estate, Jackie began developing and delivering many courses for the Ohio Association of REALTORS®, local boards and real estate companies as well as teaching the GRI and ABR designations. In addition to Jackie's successful sales career, she also managed an office for a large regional firm in Ohio and became the Education Director for Smythe, Cramer Co. In that role, Jackie designed, developed and delivered timely topics to more than 1,000 agents. Her courses ranged from newly licensed skill development to advanced skill enhancement for the top agents in the company. Jackie also trained and recruited managers for the company.  Smythe, Cramer honored Jackie with a one-of-a-kind award which read:"In recognition of extraordinary professional achievements which have significantly contributed to the educational advancement, stability and reputation of the company."  That award is one of Jackie's most cherished career accomplishments. Married to a real estate broker, Jackie remains very much involved and exposed to day-to-day real estate issues.  She is the owner of "Jackie Leavenworth Seminars," a real estate coach to agents around the United States and has worked her way up to the prestigious title of Senior CRS Instructor. Developing and delivering quality programs that are not the "same old thing" is Jackie's specialty.  She is consistently on the line-up for state convention programs and has held the honor of being named both "REALTOR® of the Year" and "Instructor of the Year."

·         It's a Price War to the Door, 12/7/2010, 9:00AM

·         Negotiations: The Games People Play, 12/7/2010, 2:00PM

HANK LERNER

Hank Lerner is Director of Member & Legal Services for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®. In this position he oversees development and distribution of PAR Standard Forms, administers the PAR Professional Standards program, and oversees the Association’s member benefits program. Hank has been a frequent speaker at local and regional REALTOR® meetings across Pennsylvania, presenting programs on legal issues and forms usage, the NAR Code of Ethics, and Professional Standards procedures. Prior to joining PAR in 2000, Hank worked as an Associate Staff Counsel with the Pennsylvania State Education Association, and before that was co-owner of a successful restaurant and catering business. Hank holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a law degree from the College of William and Mary School of Law.  He has been admitted to the Pennsylvania bar since 1994

·         Laws and Ethics of Social Media, 12/9/2010, 9:00AM

RICH LEVIN

Rich Levin raises agent production while improving quality of life. For over twenty years in over forty states to large audiences and coaching individual agents. Rich inspires as he teaches the proven methods and mindset that have caused his Clients and audiences to achieve exceptional results and reach the pinnacles of their potential.

·         What Gets Measured Gets Done, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         14 Proven Systems to Stop Losing Transactions, 12/8/2010, 10:30AM

·         Creating Agent Productivity Programs for Generation Next, 12/8/2010, 2:30PM

JOE MAROVICH

Joseph Marovich is the owner of Marovich Business Institute and regularly facilitates designation courses for the NAR’s affiliates, teaching ABR, ABRM, GREEN,GRI, PMN, REPA, RSPS, SFR, SRES, and WCR classes as well as teaching non-NAR designations (REO Specialist, ASR (Accredited Seller Representative)), workshops and seminars for Boards, Associations, and companies locally and nationally.  Licensed for 38 years, he is recognized as an agency expert and often acts as an expert witness in real estate cases for attorneys throughout New Jersey. He is a Licensed NJ Real Estate Commission pre-license instructor and a NAR trained Risk Reduction Instructor.  With the NJ Association of REALTORS® License Law and Risk Reduction Committees, he was intimately involved in working with NJ Real Estate Commission in drafting the current Business Relationships Disclosure regulation. Mr. Marovich also taught all NJ pre-license instructors the principles of buyer agency.

·         Informed Consent to Dual and Designated Agency, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

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JERRY MATTHEWS

Jerry Matthews assists organizations and individuals in creating successful futures. He does that through presentations on future trends, facilitating the strategic thinking process, and executive coaching. He is nationally recognized for describing the future through presentations and videos. Jerry has 27 years of executive experience as CEO of the Florida and Illinois State REALTOR Associations where he created a vast array of new programs, products and services. For the past 7 years as an advisor he has made over 120 presentations and facilitated over 100 strategic thinking and planning sessions throughout the US and Canada. Jerry has a Bachelors Degree from Samford University and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. He earned the CAE designation as well as a Black Belt in Karate.

·         Association Survival: AE Leadership in Challenging Times, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         Transform: Creating a New Association, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

MELANIE MCLANE

Melanie McLane is a practicing appraiser, broker and educator. With over 32 years in the business, she has vast experience in all aspects of real estate. She devotes most of her time to teaching, writing and consulting with real estate companies; but keeps both her licenses active and continues to list, sell and appraise in order to keep her thumb on the market. A graduate of Kenyon College, she has the following designations: ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA and SRES. She can be reached via her website, TheMelanieGroup.com. She resides near Williamsport, in Central Pennsylvania.

·         Procuring Cause or Whose Commission is it, Anyway?, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

·         Dollars and Sense, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

·         Green Building Trends, 12/9/2010, 8:30AM

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JIM MURRETT

Jim is currently the Director of Appraisal Standards for PGP Valuation Inc, a national valuation and consulting firm with Corporate Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. He is currently a member of the review team that performs USPAP Standard 3 reviews on appraisals ordered by PGP on behalf of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for Banks that the FDIC has taken control as Receiver. Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Business Management from Walsh College in Canton, Ohio. He has been very active with the Appraisal Institute, currently serving as the Third Director for Region IV and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Upstate New York Chapter. Jim earned his SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute in 1988 and his MAI designation in 1997. Jim is an approved instructor for all courses required for New York State licensing and certification and is certified by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation to teach both the 7 hour and 15 hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice courses. Jim and his wife Karen have two grown children, David and Sarah, and lives in Hamburg, New York, a southern suburb of Buffalo.

·         2010-11 USPAP Update, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

JONATHAN NICHOLS, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI

Jonathan Nicholas

Jonathan is the founder and President of The Company CEO, a virtual consulting firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company provides just-in-time consultation services to entrepreneurs and c-level executives of sales-based organizations worldwide. Previously Nicholas served for seven years as the Regional Director for RE/MAX of Indiana, overseeing the day-to-day operations of over 100 franchised offices and 1800 sales associates. Under his oversight the organization grew to the top market share position by producing over $4.5 billion in volume and over 36,000 transactions. A second generation REALTOR® Nicholas received his real estate license at age 18. At age 22 he opened his first brokerage company and quickly grew that company’s single family property management division to the largest in the state by controlling over 3000 REO properties. He has been in brokerage management for over 18 years and in that time has owned three real estate brokerage companies, led three training organizations and in addition has participated in the acquisition, merger and development other industry related companies. As a speaker, change-master, and strategist on real estate topics both nationally and abroad, he feels his driving purpose in life is to “improve other people’s lives.” A blogger and podcaster, Nicholas is a frequent contributor to the national media including: "The Wall Street Journal", "Money Magazine", "Chicago Tribune", "This Old House", Bankrate.com and Real Estate Business magazine. Nicholas serves as the President of the CRB Council and on various committees for the National Association of REALTORS®.

·         CRB: Technology Management: Develop & Deploy an Effective Strategy for Your Office, 12/6/2010, 8:30AM

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NICOLE NICOLAY

As an industry consultant and innovator, Nicole Nicolay "@nik_nik" has equipped real estate professionals, brokerages, and title companies with progressive marketing techniques and best practices for generating business. In fact, Nicole has trained thousands of agents nationwide via the Cyberhomes Webinar Series and speaks regularly at industry leading events including: Inman Connect, REtechSouth, REBarCamps, C.A.R.- Tech Tuesday, BizTechDay, New Media Atlanta, REBlogWorld, and the BlogWorld New Media Expo.

·         The Evolution of Real Estate Marketing, 12/8/2010, 10:00AM

·         Facebook Means Business, 12/8/2010, 3:30PM

PAT REILLY

Pat is currently the Vice President of Member Services for the New York State Association of REALTORS®.

·         Professional Standards Administrator Training, 12/7/2010, 9:00 am

·         Professional Standards Mediation Training, 12/8/2010, 8:30 am

BERNICE ROSS

Bernice L. Ross, Ph.D. and CEO, Author, Trainer, and Speaker, couples her expertise as a Master Certified Coach with over 30 years of real estate sales experience. As CEO RealEstateCoach.com, Bernice currently heads up the company's 10 person coaching team while also serving as a coach and a consultant to the top firms in the real estate industry. From 1993 to 1997, she served as Executive Director of Training for the 4,000 agent Beverly Hills based Jon Douglas Company. Past consulting clients include Coldwell Banker, EXIT, GMAC, Keller Williams, Prudential, Realty Executives, RE/MAX, and HomeGain. She has spoken at numerous state associations as well as at NAR. With over 350 published articles to her credit, Bernice is also a nationally syndicated columnist for Inman News who dubbed her "America's top real estate coach." Click here for more information.

·         Gems & Trends: Turning Today's Change into Tomorrow's Dollars, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

·         Distressed Properties: Profit Center or Money Pit, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

JOSEPH SCARPA

Joseph Scarpa, LEED AP, GREEN, EcoBroker, is a sustainable real estate and business advisor for clients of Green Paradigm Realty LLC and is additionally licensed as New Jersey broker of record for NextRE, Inc. He holds an NJ Real Estate Instructor license.  Joe was involved in project management, cost control, and contract negotiations throughout his previous 20-year naval officer career. He was adjunct faculty in marketing / e-business at Cumberland County College and currently is adjunct faculty with Atlantic Cape Community College in green building, as well as a consultant in the Pureland Industrial Park complex for sustainability. Familiar with development, energy, environmental issues in the region, Joe is a champion for high performance buildings and third party green building certifications.  His current projects include Energy Freedom Pioneers' adaptive reuse and conversion of a former Army base to an Eco-Industrial Park, developing additional eco-industrial parks / green collar career centers in the region, and brokering land and rooftops for solar. Joseph is active with the U.S. Green Building Council, the Southern New Jersey Development Council  (Energy / Environment Committee), the Urban Land Institute, and Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART). He is a member of IEEE and the Association of Energy Engineers.  He has spoken at numerous venues on redevelopment, green building, and green real estate. He has an A.A.S. in computer / electronic technology from Heald Institute, a B.S. in economics from University of Delaware and an M.S. in management from U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.  Committed to building the green collar economy, he founded the Green Paradigm Institute in Oct 2008.

·         The History and Future of Sustainable Design and Green Building, 12/7/2010, 8:30AM

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FRED SCHAFER

Fred Schafer is a nationally recognized specialist at helping busy business people to maximize not only the health of their businesses, but also their overall professional image, and physical, mental and emotional health and wellness. Fred’s understands the demands realtors face because several of his family members were lifelong REALTORS®.  He has personally experienced the erratic schedules and the high demands of the real estate lifestyle. Furthermore, his mission is to increase the effectiveness and to enrich the lives and professional condition of ambitious achievers across America. He will teach you practical yet powerful tools to invigorate your real estate business, body, mind and spirit thereby increasing your results and ability to enjoy the benefits of the real estate profession! Fred is also the author of two books, producer of two DVD’s, manages his own sales based businesses and is considered to be one of the most dynamic, humorous and effective performance improvement speakers in the USA. His high energy messages are often the top rated session at events due to the helpful, hilarious and heartfelt content that audiences receive to increase effectiveness and enrich lives! Prepare to be equipped to explode into a stratosphere of rewarding results!

·         Entering the High Performance Real Estate Zone in a High Demand World, 12/8/2010, 9:00AM

·         How You Can Become a Lean, Fat-Incinerating, Anti-Aging, High Performance Real Estate Machine!, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

·         This is Your Brain . . . This is Your Brain on Real Estate Stress, 12/8/2010, 4:30PM

GREG SCHENK

Greg has twenty four years experience in the business ranging from representing tenants and buyers in locating and negotiating office space renewals and relocations, medical space and investment projects as well as 1031 exchanges, lease buy outs and termination options. His expertise is in the area of site selection and “win win” negotiation strategies. Greg has studied and trained in all aspects on consultation, contract negotiation, commercial real estate leasing, and investment property acquisition. He has achieved the highly sought after SIOR (Society of Office & Industrial Realtors) designation as one of the leading brokers in the country and has taken the entire CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Management) curriculum. Greg speaks, teaches and trains nationally both to professionals like attorneys, accountants and bankers on how to prosper in this commercial real estate market as well as real estate brokers wanting to become experts in various areas of commercial real estate. Greg is one of the select few active brokers that teach and trains using his success and horror stories to drive home the important points that will help make agents successful in 2010 and beyond! Most importantly Greg is an integral member of the Central Ohio Community assisting various charities for people in pain and in need. He has established a memorial fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and is part of their annual television telethon, assists March of Dimes, Fore Hope, First Team Basketball Camps and many others. Greg mentors students from OSU and speaks to student athletes at the Younkin Success Center helping them find opportunities after college.

·         Residential to Commercial, 12/7/2010, 9:00AM

·         Tenant Representation from A to Z, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

MICHEAL SCOTT

Michael P. Scott began his tenure at PENSCO Trust Company in 2001 as Vice President in charge of the operation of PENSCO’s corporate headquarters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. As Director of Business Development, he is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing programs to introduce Self-Directed IRAs to consumers and professionals.  He is a contributing writer in a variety of business publications and speaks frequently to professionals on the effective utilization of Internal Revenue Code and laws on Self-Directed IRAs.

·         Selling Investment Property to Retirement Accounts, 12/9/2010, 9:00AM

GRANT SIMON

Grant Simon is celebrating 30 years in real estate and mortgage banking. Over the years, Grant has been a REALTOR®, loan officer, branch manager, regional manager and president of a mortgage company. Now he has gone back to his “roots” and is originating loans and speaking across the country. Grant is an “Honors” graduate of the University of Florida. Nationally known speaker and writer; past Regional Governor for Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida; past President of Mortgage Bankers Association of Central Florida; 3 time ‘Educator of the Year’ for Orlando Regional REALTORS® Association; Convention Speaker for Louisiana Association of REALTORS®, Florida Association of REALTORS®, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®, Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida, Housing and Urban Development  and National Tax Lien Association; Grant is a retired National Competitor in Water Skiing – having skied in 10 consecutive National Championships and happily married with 2 incredible boys

·         Why Washington Changed the Real Estate & Mortgage Industry - Legislative Changes You Need to Know, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         Generational Financing, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

·         Navigating the Waters of Short Sales and Foreclosures, 12/9/2010, 8:30AM

RANDY TEMPLEMAN

Templeman led the way, educating those within his industry as well as buyers about the benefits of buyer' agency and clear disclosure of where a particular agent's loyalty is set. His first course at a community college in New York was titled "Home Buyer Beware: Customer or Client?" Over the years, he added more courses to include topics such as relocation, real estate careers, selling, buying, financing, investment properties, foreclosures, lowering property taxes and home enhancement.

·         Housing Our Military with Excellent Service, 12/6/2010, 8:30AM

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ROGER TURCOTTE

A REALTOR®, author, and national speaker, Roger Turcotte has been selected as Educator of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS®, and REALTOR® of the Year by the Concord, NH board of REALTORS®. Roger was the managing partner of a successful real estate company; he served as a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard for over 30 years; Roger is currently serving as a member of the NH Association of REALTORS® board of directors, as chairman of its legal committee, and as the leader of its task force on leadership development. Roger has appeared at numerous national and state conventions including the NAR Annual Conference and AE Institute.  His common sense and solution based approach to the challenges that local and state association staff members face everyday has earned him the respect of the REALTOR® community nationwide.

·         Preparing Volunteers to Lead, 12/8/2010, 10:30AM

·         Implementing Your Strategic Plan, 12/8/2010, 3:30PM

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TERRY WATSON

Terry Watson has his own unique brand of imparting knowledge. His many followers and the first timers who’ve heard about him through the grapevine are proof that he’s doing something amazing in each session. Don’t you want to hear what Terry has to say, too, then walk away smiling?

·         Recession Proofing Your Business, 12/8/2010, 8:30AM

·         Why Social Media Will Not Save You, 12/8/2010, 2:00PM

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BRETT WOODBURN, Esq.

Mr. Woodburn received his undergraduate degrees in History and English from Allegheny College and his J.D. from Ohio Northern University. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the Federal District Court for the Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Woodburn handles real estate law, insurance defense, and general civil litigation for the Harrisburg law firm, Caldwell & Kearns. He is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, and the Dauphin County Bar Associations. Within the Pennsylvania Bar Association, he is the Chair of the Real Property Division within the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, and is the immediate past-chairperson for the Plain English Committee. Mr. Woodburn is the Vice President for the Dauphin County Bar Association, is a past chair of the Dauphin County Young Lawyers Division, and is the Secretary of the James S. Bowman Chapter of the American Inns of Court. His work with the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® has included publishing various works pertaining to recent developments in the areas of real estate law, as well as conducting training seminars for REALTORS® across the Commonwealth. He also counsels REALTORS® through the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® Legal Hotline. He has been an author and speaker for several of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute s real estate related courses. Mr. Woodburn is the former clerk to the Honorable John M. Cleland, 48th Judicial District in McKean County.

·         HUD, Fair Housing and RESPA: What's Really Happening Out There, 12/9/2010, 8:30AM

·         Tri-State Legal Update, 12/7/2010, 1:30PM

VERL WORKMAN

Over the last 15 years, Mr. Workman has been educating, motivating and training sales associates, entrepreneurs, real estate agents and brokers and other audiences worldwide. His exposure and knowledge covers all aspects of sales, marketing, self-promotion, real estate, management and technology tools. Verl has delivered over 500 seminars over the past 7 years and has helped thousands of real estate agents and brokers reach their goals through his empowering presentations, tools, and personal coaching programs. Verl brings his contagious enthusiasm to every seminar and delivers to his participants the necessary performance skills, the latest, most effective promotion tools and systems, practical lead generating methods, proven dialogues, automation techniques, and introduces numerous proven systems for industry excellence now and of the future. Whether attendees are new or seasoned sales professionals, his presentations unleash the unique selling and profit potential of every individual. Verl inspires and helps each person understand and utilize their own personal capacity to build relationships, win clients and keep them for life. Verl is married to his childhood sweetheart and is the father of four children. His personal life motto is “If it’s not fun, I’m not going!” He brings this fun, winning attitude, and undying passion with him in all his professional and personal endeavors.

·         Bullet Train Thinking: Retool, Re-engineer, Rethink the Way You Do Real Estate, 12/8/2010, 9:00AM

·         Converting Technology Into Cash,12/8/2010, 2:30PM