Smart Home technology has taken over every inch of today’s household (inside & out) and is quickly changing real estate consumers. In this session, you will gain a better understanding of:
• What a smart home is
• Why smart homes suddenly exploded in popularity
• Who the consumers are that are buying them and why
• Smart home device advantages and risks
• How to buy smart home devices
• Smart home system set ups and automations
• How the technologies work, why consumers love them
• How, as a real estate professional, you can market and/or sell the property
• Smart home legal implications and risks
1-4 hours

Did you know the 1st Amendment does not grant you the right to say whatever you want on social media? In fact, your words can significantly hurt your business and even put you in legal trouble that could threaten your real estate license. In this course, we’ll cover the best practices for posting on social media without putting yourself or your career in jeopardy. You will walk away with an understanding of First Amendment protections and exceptions, social media fair housing violations, financial and legal repercussions, general pitfalls that could injure your business, and how to safely share on social media. Don’t let one of the best opportunities to generate income turn into a liability! 1-3 hours

Video Trailer Get steps for creating a pool of inbound leads and unlock a system you can implement in less than 30 days to best help your newfound clients.
You’ll learn:

• Budget-friendly ways to generate the best leads
• A roadmap for each untapped opportunity
• Strategies you can implement to offer your clients and feel good about
• A proven step-by-step, screenshot-by-screenshot system to create wins for you and clients
• How to calculate and communicate value to non-traditional exit buyers, like investors

1-2 hours

Since the explosion in popularity of AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others, these tools have fundamentally changed the way people use the Internet.

In the old days, the majority of users began each visit by going to a search engine, which has been dominated by Google for a long time. But in the last 3+ years, traditional search is down almost 10%, 25% of search engine queries now use the AI mode, and Billions of people are now turning to their AI platforms to search, do research, shop online, and more.

Which begs the question, how do you ensure that you and your business are indexed and recommended by the AI platforms? Welcome to the new world of AEO or Answer Engine Optimization & GEO of Generative Engine Optimization. In this session, AI & marketing expert, Craig Grant, will walk you through what you need to know and address so that when the next person asks their AI platform who is the best realtor in your town, it is you that it suggests and not your competitors. 1-2 hours

Have a system and a “unique proposition” to ensure you are always in the running for a new listing. Learn what the “8 Most Impressionable Moments” and the “4 Big D’s” are when selling. These simple Feng Shui techniques alone will sell a home quickly. Add a special open house using Feng Shui, and you’ll be the talk of not just the neighborhood, but the whole town. 1.5 hours

Instructor Development Workshop As a speaker/instructor, our livelihood is completely dependent on getting hired and more importantly rehired. But that is a daunting task when you consider there are a lot of us out there vying for the same opportunities. How do you stand out from the pack and endear yourself to the all-important decision makers? Learn the tricks of the trade from Craig Grant, an independent speaker who has passed on representation and yet been able to build up one of the most active speaking calendars in the industry including many premier spots at state conventions, corporate events and more throughout the US each year. 1-2 hours

Video · Presented by Miami REALTORS® Commercial Instructor of the Year · In a shifting commercial market, your ability to interpret trends and communicate them clearly sets you apart. This session helps you break down national, state, and local market indicators—like inflation, wages, and consumer confidence—so you can guide your clients with confidence. You’ll gain insights on what really drives the market, how commercial real estate can build wealth even in uncertain times, and how to position yourself as the expert buyers, sellers, and investors trust. Leave equipped to explain the commercial market, earn loyalty, and protect your clients’ hard-earned money.

• Describe the impact of economic trends
• Decode the numbers & confidently deliver insights
• Provide clear wealth-building strategies
• Equip clients to avoid costly mistakes
• Become the trusted expert who can’t be replaced
More About this Session; 2-3 hours

Video · Position Your Clients. Position Your Business. In a shifting market, your ability to interpret trends and communicate them clearly sets you apart. This session helps you break down national, state, and local market indicators—like inflation, wages, and consumer confidence—so you can guide your clients with confidence. You’ll gain insights on what really drives the market, how real estate can build wealth even in uncertain times, and how to position yourself as the expert buyers, sellers, and investors trust. Leave equipped to explain the market, earn loyalty, and protect your clients’ hard-earned money.

• Quickly explain complex market trends & challenges so clients trust your guidance
• Use key economic market indicators - both national & local - to form clear, confident advice
• Explain how real estate can build long-term wealth, even in uncertain times
• Gain strategies to help clients avoid costly mistakes
• Walk away with language & insights that differentiate you as a knowledgeable, value-driven professional
More About this Session; 2-3 hours

Just wanted you to know that was the Best CE Class that I have ever taken.” Dan Henderson Jr., Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® 2023 President

Tired of chasing leads and wondering where your next deal is coming from? There’s a better way to do business and it’s working by referral only! Just ask the thousands of agents producing incredible results who generate 100% of their business from past clients, friends and family. In this class you’ll learn exactly how these top agents produce a 6-figure income by using a simple strategy to work a small number of contacts that are motivated, close reliably, and refer others just like themselves. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn what some agents have hailed as “the single most important thing I’ve done to increase business!” 1 hour

Online communities such as Groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, and more have become go-to resources for consumers and businesses for everything from advice and guidance, to connecting with others around the world that have similar interests, passions or professions. In this session, Alex Camelio will show you what it takes to run a successful group, and how it can help improve your business and add to your bottom line. 1 hour

Even with a solid understanding of Fair Housing rules, writing property descriptions and promotional materials can be difficult! In this workshop, we'll share a simple process you can use to ensure your content is both inclusive and impactful. Plus, we will provide examples and templates that you can use in your everyday business. 1 hour

Is your smart home or office culturally sensitive? Are your seller clients recording showings with nanny cams? Are your drone property videos going viral? This class covers Trista’s Favorite Five: ADA compliance for websites and apps, new FAA rules for drones, property showing recordings, Fair Housing Act implications for technology, and the intersection of state cannabis decriminalization and federal Controlled Substances Act enforcement in real estate. 1-4 hours

Video We’ll explore hybrid appraisal models being used by some appraisal management companies in which another person, such as a real estate licensee, collects data and takes photos of a property. This information is then passed on to a certified real estate appraiser who performs a desk-top appraisal using the information provided by the third party. We will explore USPAP compliance, E&O insurance coverage and if this is just a simpler way to do more appraisals or something with inherent risk. 1-3 hours

For Instructors This course covers crafting and gaining approval for courses, and make the students want to take it! Topics include Bloom's taxonomy for learning objectives, three learning domains, implementing ideas, crafting case studies, and scaffolding for skill development. 1-3 hours

This session received a 98.75% rating at the 2024 Florida REALTORS® Conference! Quick searches on Amazon or Best Buy unveil a plethora of hidden cameras and recording devices, allowing sellers to discreetly monitor their homes during sales. Agents must address the "nanny cam conundrum" whether for seller assurance or strategic advantage in negotiations. With video-centric web traffic comprising nearly 80%, drone usage for property footage is increasingly popular. This course explores drone regulations and essential knowledge for agents. 1 hour

Real estate agents struggle to find fresh, new ways to market their business that both capture their audience’s attention and align with their brand. In this session, you'll find out how to identify the various niches within your market area and discover unique ways to create content that attracts them rather than chases them away. You will walk out with exciting new ways to market online that add value and generate high-quality opportunities. 2-4 hours

Please let Pierre know that we loved him, I appreciated doing business with him as a true professional and the members loved, laughed and learned so much information that they can use for their business.” Michele Stoeger, Executive Officer, Otsego-Delaware Board of REALTORS®

Video · The real estate industry is in a state of flux. Some agents are thriving and some are floundering. Your leadership in these changing times makes a difference! We will discuss current problems for Brokers in 2026 with real solutions. Join Monica where you can learn concrete tips for leading independent contractors in a shifting market. When your agents are successful, you are successful. Teaching them to serve clients well and build strong businesses will protect you legally and financially. 2-4 hours

High energy, engaging and on point when it comes to topics to assist Realtors to become professionals.” Paige von Hoffmann, Coldwell Banker Realty

The info about Client Level Services vs Customer Level Services was excellent and provided a great template of how we can sell our services to our clients. Providing more context on how we can use AI was also great.” Cincinnati Broker Summit Attendee

Effective leadership requires 360-degree vision: To empower your group, you must not only understand the personalities and skill sets of those you work with, you must understand your own. Through self-awareness, you can help others grow. This eye-opening and engaging session reveals how behavioral models and key insights into relationships can be made actionable on any team. Join Monica Neubauer to examine:

• The basics of managing an effective meeting;
• The keystones of organization and respect;
• The power of creating a vision statement;
• What steps to take to address and counter fear;
• How divergent groups can cooperate;
• And, why every gift has a place at the leadership table.

2-6 hours; Modules Available

As an instructor, it is your job to help elevate real estate practitioners by increasing their knowledge, sharpening their skills, and most importantly instilling in them a high level of professionalism through education. This session will help you improve as an instructor by focusing on what Instructor Professionalism really is and how to incorporate GAPE, VARK, DISC, and other adult learning methods, tricks, and tools, to ensure that you are raising the bar with your presentations and learning environment whether in-person, virtually or hybrid.
Modules Include:
• What the Education Director Wants
• What’s Expected of You
• Market Your Classes/Events
• Presenting to the Adult Learner & GAPE Principles
• The Modern Flipped Classroom
• The In’s & Out’s of Instructional Material
• The Do’s & Don’ts of Technology in the Classroom
• What Makes a Memorable & Impactful Presentation
• Becoming a Great Virtual (& Hybrid) Presenter
• You’ve Got to Bring It, No Matter What: Hour of Inspiration
• Market Like a Pro Hands-On Workshop
Module Descriptions · Up to 14 Hours. 10 modules = 1 hour each; optional hands-on workshop, 1-4 hours

Regardless of your tech savvy, discover what violations are becoming increasingly common and develop risk reduction techniques to protect yourself and your interests. This course also discusses how the US Copyright Office treats works created by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
1 hour

For Association/Board Staff · Your members deserve and expect timely information in an exciting and engaging manner. Associations that provide this information need to be able to identify what materials are subject to intellectual property protection and how to properly use them without infringing on the rights of another. This course provides an introduction to Intellectual Property protection in the United States. AEs will leave with best practices to implement when designing and presenting information to their members. 60-90 minutes

Video · What makes working in commercial real estate different from residential? Is the transition difficult or risky? Whether you're new to real estate or a seasoned residential agent seeking a new challenge, gain insights and guidance for a smooth transition into commercial real estate. 1-4 hours

Josh broke this broad topic (broader than most people realize) down into understandable sections. In each section he gave some detail about what was involved and how different situations connected with other situations, which showed us clearly how many people are involved in transactions. And he gave us a stories that beautifully showed us what he was talking about and how real life compared. I highly suggest this class for every conference to show people what can be done and what it takes to do it. Josh showed us both." Monica Neubauer, CSP

Video · Cryptocurrency and blockchain are here to stay and it’s up to real estate professionals to adapt and provide clients with information. In this session, we’ll explore how crypto and blockchain work; what benefits they provide for clients and agents; and why they positively impact the industry. Get the answers your clients will want and an expertise to set yourself apart. 1-4 hours

It was a wonderful class, very educational. I came in with zero knowledge of crypto and was able to acquire basic knowledge as well as to be able to put it in practice in the real estate market. I highly recommend this class." Melkys Martinez, Keller Williams Florida

Video · Worried that you don’t always understand the numbers? Worry no more. In this session, master various calculations essential to real estate investment, including investment returns, cap rates, mortgage payments, mortgage payoffs, leverage returns, and more. This session is your solution to truly knowing the numbers better than the vast majority of other agents. Requires download of a 10bii financial calculator; 4 hours; aka "Investment 3"

Are you confused or intimidated by all the seemingly random letters and numbers of retirement account plans: IRA, ROTH, 401K, SEP? Join us to demystify the acronyms and break down the advantages and restrictions of each plan type. Leave knowing exactly which plans will work for you and the steps you need to take to get started.
Takeaways:
· Understand the retirement plans available to agents.
· Find out how each option can save taxes now or in the future.
· Determine which plan is best for you and exactly how to get started.
Add On Session; 45-60 minutes;

An ever-increasing buyer segment is that of investors. Open the door to more transactions by becoming educated in this specialized area of real estate. Your ability to provide excellent service, tools for analysis, and identifying great opportunities will gain an investor buyer’s business. Know - and be able to explain easily - how today’s investors are impacted by net returns and unique tax considerations. Get more business by providing excellent service and identifying opportunities in the profitable investment market. 1-3 hours

Video · This case-study session consolidates previous ACE sessions and helps you put it all into practice. Analyze investment properties, calculate returns, tax benefits, and learn how to help the customer determine if it is the right time to sell. Enhance your investment real estate expertise through hands-on, real-world analysis simulating client scenarios. 4 hours; aka "Investment 6"; Prerequisite Session: "Investment Crunch Time"

For Association/Board Staff · This session will challenge you to raise the bar ... once again! How can you be even more effective in an industry that demands relevance and connection in "real time"? Knowing yourself and the members your serve better than ever is a necessity. We'll discuss "Next Level" leadership strategies for building a collaborative team, prepared to communicate the mission of your association and the real estate industry with renewed passion! 2-3 hours

This session will challenge you to raise the bar…once again! How can you be even more effective in an industry that demands relevance and connection in “real-time”? Knowing yourself and those you serve better than ever is a necessity. We’ll discuss “Next Level” leadership strategies for building a collaborative team that is prepared to communicate the mission of your organization and the real estate industry we represent with renewed passion! 1-2 hours

Is professionalism in real estate fading or just in need of a wake-up call?
In this lively and thought-provoking session, Professional Standards Expert Melanie McLane and Attorney Trista Curzydlo tackle the question from two powerful perspectives. Melanie examines professionalism through the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Pathways to Professionalism, while Trista brings the legal lens to what happens when standards slip. Expect candid stories, real-world examples, and a few spirited debates as they explore shortcuts, communication breakdowns, and technology’s impact on professional conduct. You’ll leave with practical insights to strengthen your professionalism—and protect both your reputation and your clients. This course may be used to satisfy NAR Ethics requirements at the discretion of the local association. 1-3 hours

Is professionalism in real estate fading or just in need of a wake-up call?
In this lively and thought-provoking session, Professional Standards Expert Melanie McLane and Attorney Trista Curzydlo tackle the question from two powerful perspectives. Melanie examines professionalism through the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Pathways to Professionalism, while Trista brings the legal lens to what happens when standards slip. Expect candid stories, real-world examples, and a few spirited debates as they explore shortcuts, communication breakdowns, and technology’s impact on professional conduct. You’ll leave with practical insights to strengthen your professionalism—and protect both your reputation and your clients. This course may be used to satisfy the NAR Ethics requirement at the discretion of the local association. 1-3 hours

What is professionalism? Is it dead in today's world? Have agents started taking too many shortcuts? Is technology a two-edged sword when it comes to professionalism? Are communication skills declining? This course is designed to be used to satisfy the NAR Ethics requirements as we will incorporate both the Code of Ethics and the Pathways to Professionalism. This course was written to meet the NAR Code of Ethics requirement; 3 hours

Video · Phishing, spear phishing, social engineering, VPNs, rogue hotspots? Data security is a vital part of every real estate or professional practice, but it can be overwhelming and confusing. This course goes back to the basics with simple, easy to implement, everyday best practices for data security and reviews the safety features of some of the most popular apps and platforms being used today. 1-2 hours

Keynote World-leading futurist Nikki Greenberg's keynote equips you to proactively shape your organization's future by navigating key trends like AI, generational shifts & workplace evolution. Here she offers practical tools & a forward-thinking framework to embrace change, harness emerging technologies & drive success in the next five years. In a light-hearted, dynamic & entertaining keynote, this keynote is a combination of inspiration, motivation & practical insights in how to become future ready, today.

Key Outcomes:
Actionable Strategies for Today & Tomorrow
Gain practical insights you can implement today while building a robust long-term roadmap for navigating the future. Learn Nikki’s 5-Step Future Ready Framework, designed to help leaders turn bold ideas into reality in a way that has impact, gains traction & garners organizational buy-in.

Technology Made Simple
Understand how technology is transforming industries without feeling overwhelmed, using clear & accessible explanations to get your team on board. Nikki draws from her experience as the Head of Technology Strategy for a $70 Billion AUM global investment manager, sharing invaluable, practical lessons learned along the way.

Overcome Barriers to Change
Learn strategies to address the biggest obstacles to innovation, including incentive misalignment, resource allocation, budget constraints & managing multi-generational workplaces.

Be a Visionary Leader
Discover how visionary leaders turn bold ideas into reality & learn how you can join their ranks - igniting inspiration within your team & finding purpose in an ever-evolving world.

45-60 mins

Keynote World renowned futurist Nikki Greenberg equips leaders to proactively shape their organization’s future by navigating the major forces reshaping every industry, including AI, generational shifts, and workplace evolution. Drawing on her experience leading the digital transformation of a seventy billion dollar organization, Nikki provides practical tools and a forward thinking framework to embrace change, harness emerging technologies, and accelerate success. Delivered in her light hearted, dynamic, and entertaining style, this keynote blends inspiration, motivation, and practical insight on how to become future ready today.

• Actionable Strategies for Today & Tomorrow Gain practical insights you can implement immediately while building a strong long term roadmap for the years ahead. Learn Nikki’s 5 Step Future Ready Framework, designed to help leaders turn bold ideas into reality in ways that drive impact, build momentum, and secure organizational buy in.
• Technology Made Simple Understand how technology is transforming industries without feeling overwhelmed. Nikki breaks down complex concepts with clarity, offering accessible explanations that bring your team on board. She draws from her tenure as Head of Technology Strategy for a global investment manager and shares invaluable lessons learned along the way.
• Overcome Barriers to Change Get strategies to address the biggest obstacles to innovation, including incentive misalignment, resource constraints, budget pressures, and the realities of multi generational workplaces.
• Be a Visionary Leader Discover how visionary leaders bring bold ideas to life and how you can join their ranks. Learn how to ignite inspiration within your team, shape a forward-thinking culture, and step confidently into the future.

45-60 mins

It's not what you Earn, it's what you Keep! With our industry's strong focus on helping agents Earn More, this session will focus on helping you Keep More. Join us to learn about ways to reduce your largest expense, taxes. Learn how to increase your wealth by automating your accounting, understanding the value of a tax deduction and the power of proactive tax planning strategies.
Takeaways:
· Find out how to automate common accounting tasks.
· Discover the value of a tax deduction and how to avoid the costly mistake of missed deductions.
· Get advanced tax planning strategies to implement and start saving money right away.
1-2 hours; may be combined with additional sessions

Find out how to maximize your business growth through the single most effective area: the people you already know. Discover how to get more business from your existing contacts, how to work and manage your leads, and how to set up effective follow up systems. Explore techniques to expand your sphere and stay motivated during challenging times. 1-2 hours

Keynote or Session · Video · Today’s real estate market demands a new approach to leadership. In this session, discover three transformational shifts inspired by John Maxwell’s LeaderShift principles—designed to help you adapt faster, strengthen client relationships, and secure long-term growth in an ever-changing landscape. 1 hour - Full day; Ifoma Pierre is an award winning International John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer & Coach.

The success of your employees and the health of your business culture is your responsibility, and you can both lead and manage your team more easily than you think. We will discuss the difference between a leader and a manager, learn how to properly hire, train, motivate, compensate, evaluate, and hold your team members accountable, and . . . when and how to fire. Whether you have 1 or 100 employees, effective leadership, management, and company culture will be improved through this session. 1-3 hours

The success of your team members and the health of your business culture is YOUR responsibility and you can both lead and manage your team more easily than you think. We will discuss the difference between a leader and a manager, learn how to properly hire, train, motivate, compensate, evaluate, and hold your team members accountable, and . . . when and how to fire. Your ability to effectively lead your team and impact your culture is not based on your personality or your charisma – it is based on 3 specific behaviors that you engage in. Whether you have 1 or 100 employees, effective leadership, management, and a healthy culture at all levels is a must for any company that wishes to succeed. 45-60 min; Can be presented as a keynote address, or with a Property Management or Real Estate Sales Focus.
1-3 Hours

For Association/Board Staff · Association staff are key navigators in helping leaders succeed. This session explores how staff can enhance leadership effectiveness by understanding self-perception, recognizing organizational realities, and applying emotional intelligence in interactions with leaders, volunteers, and members. Through interactive exercises — including music, visual arts, and collaborative discussions — participants will practice tools to guide leaders, align vision with reality, foster stronger relationships, and maximize organizational impact. Leadership Session Information 1 hour

Maura is an awesome speaker. Great useable ideas and good stories. She is genuine and passionate. I highly recommend her!" Bob Clark, Minnesota REALTORS®

Video · Demystify the mortgage process and understand client loan qualifications, red flags, and more in this session. Gain comprehensive insights to navigate the lending process confidently and avoid feeling overwhelmed. 1-4 hours; aka "Finance 1"

You work hard to match clients with the right properties—now make sure you can guide them all the way to the closing table with confidence. In this session, you’ll examine the essentials of financial qualification, understand lender ratios, and break down the three C’s of credit so you can spot potential roadblocks early. You’ll see how amortization really works, explore key loan programs, and learn how lenders value properties so you can set realistic expectations for your clients. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to shepherd transactions smoothly to a successful closing. Please bring a financial calculator or app. 3.5 hours

The Fair Housing Act might not have changed in the last decade, but real estate agents and consumers have. This course looks at recent technological developments in the real estate industry and their interplay with the Fair Housing Act as well as recent cases involving real estate professionals. This course satisfies the NAR Fair Housing requirement; 3-4 hours

Social media websites and digital advertising mediums make target marketing a particular demographic easier than ever before. Find out when target marketing becomes “stating a preference” under the Fair Housing Act and what risk reduction techniques you need to enact. 1 hour

Video · Gain a competitive edge by learning how to create captivating property tours, establish thought leadership through market updates, and connect with clients via personalized video messages. Boost your social media presence and effectively showcase your expertise with live streams, client testimonials, and neighborhood highlights. Get ready to transform your real estate business and captivate potential buyers with the power of video! 1-2 hours

The most common mistake in attempting to lead, persuade, and/or influence another person is to do so when they are not receptive. Your efforts will either fall on deaf ears or be misconstrued. The challenge, therefore, is to first create a receptive environment, and that begins with … listening. 1–1.5 hours

Article · Not all websites are the same and some lack the tools to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Discover how your website stacks up against the ADA and what recommendations from the Worldwide Web Consortium you should implement. 1 hour

Video · How Smart Agents Use Story, Language & Video to Bring Homes to Life. Most real estate listings communicate facts: square footage, bedroom counts, and updated appliances. But buyers rarely fall in love with a property because of bullet points. They fall in love with the life they imagine living there. In this engaging and practical session, communication strategist and speaker RK3 shows agents how to move beyond basic listing descriptions and instead create narratives that spark imagination and connection. By combining powerful language, simple storytelling frameworks, and short-form video, agents can help buyers emotionally experience a home before they ever schedule a showing. Participants will learn how to transform ordinary listings into compelling lifestyle stories that stand out online, build stronger buyer interest, and position the agent as a trusted guide in the buying journey.
• Turn Property Facts Into Buyer Experiences
Learn a simple storytelling approach that helps transform standard listing details into engaging narratives that allow buyers to picture themselves living in the home.
• Use Language That Sparks Imagination
Discover how small shifts in wording can make listings more vivid, memorable, and emotionally engaging—without crossing fair housing guidelines.
• Bring the Home to Life on Video
Understand how short, authentic video walkthroughs paired with story-driven messaging can help buyers feel the property before they visit, increasing engagement and interest. 60-90 mins

Energizing, captivating and informational!" “Great content, valuable new ideas to differentiate myself and business”Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty Convention Attendees

Video · Real estate litigation has been making headlines lately and those headlines are overwhelming, scary, and sometimes misleading. In this course, Trista examines recent litigation and explains the law behind the lawsuits. The course addresses some questions like: “Is the anti-trust litigation over?”, “What’s going on with the CFPB?”, “How does the current presidential administration impact the Fair Housing Act?” and introduces some new topics that agents really need to be paying attention to. 1-3 hours

Trista is phenomenal. This presentation was helpful and engaging.” “She was 100% entertaining but communicated all materials. The time just flew by. Her stories help solidify the message. Great speaker.” - 2024 Michigan REALTORS® Convention Attendees