The REALTOR® Conference & Expo in San Diego, CA, is right around the corner (Nov 13-16, 2009). Many of you have been asking about CRT sessions during the Conferece. This year CRT will be sponsoring 10 educational sessions in addition to the WiFi Hot Spot and the Bloggers’ Lounge.
The following is a schedule of sessions hosted and sponsored by the Center for REALTOR® Technology:
Friday:
Digitally Expose Yourself(8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 11B
The goal is to inform members of new web-based technologies for marketing themselves better and attracting new clients.
Speaker:
Evo Terra (ASW Consulting Services)
The Future of the MLS(10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 20A
The goal of this session is to help members understand where MLSs are going in the next few years.
Speakers:
Michael Wurzer (FBS Data Systems), Moderator
Matt Cohen (Clareity Consulting)
Ron Stephan (RealtyWEB.NET)
Bob Bemis (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc.)
Jim Duncan (Real Central VA)
Real Estate Road Warrior(2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 6B
This talk will focus on the tools & technologies used by a successful real estate road warrior.
Speaker:
Shannon Williams-King (TriBella Real Estate)
Saturday:
Agent 2.0- Efficient, Informed, & Empowered(9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 29A
Learn more about the social media tools currently available to strengthen & build your client relationships.
Speakers:
Jeff Turner (Social Media Marketing Institute), Moderator
Amy Chorew (TechByte)
Rudy Bachraty (Trulia)
Daniel Rothamel (Strong Team REALTORS(R))
Dustin Luther (4Realz Consulting)
RETS: Its Impact, Your Data(1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 8
RETS, the Real Estate Transaction Standard, has been changing the way your data has been shared for over a decade. In the past few months, several new initiatives have been implemented to make its impact even broader. Learn the current state of RETS and where it is going over the next several years.
Speakers:
Patricia Bybee (Metrolist MLS), Moderator
John Holley (NTREIS MLS)
Michael Wurzer (FBS Data Systems)
Kevin McQueen (Focus Forward Consulting)
Scott Woodard (Showing Time)
Business Technology Forum(1:30-3:30 p.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 6B
“Your head is in the clouds” may no longer be a figure of speech! Cloud computing is a growing model that is impacting the way businesses run and where data resides. Our panel of experts discusses cloud computing from the real estate practitioner and legal perspectives. Next time you hear the term, cloud computing, you’ll know what the tech buzz is all about and whether it is an option for your office of the future.
Speakers:
George Stephens(ERA Stephens Properties)
Jerry Matthews (Consultant)
Jonathan Sapir (SilverTree Systems)
Michael Thiel (National Association of REALTORS®)
Sunday:
VoIP: Can You Hear Me Now?(11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 4
Voice over Internet Protocol will be discussed in detail – how it works and how it can be used in your business.
Speaker:
Tristan Degenhardt (Digium)
Going Beyond Listing Data(1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 6A
This session will help members understand the kind of data and information that surrounds listings so they can more effectively serve their customers and build their online brand.
Speakers:
Rob Hahn (7ds Associates), Moderator
Darrin Clement (Maponics)
Sara Bonert (Zillow)
Eric Bryn (Leading Real Estate Companies of the World)
Jim Marks (Virtual Results)
Monday:
Understanding the Internet Buyer in an Evolving Market(9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 25A
Learn about the psyche of Internet buyers in the current economic environment. What catches buyers’ eye, where are they spending time, and how can you, the real estate practitioner, effectively make your services stand out.
Speaker:
Spencer Rascoff (Zillow)
Defining the Social Me(9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 24A
This session will explore how to promote yourself, your listings, and your expertise through social media.
Speaker:
Dustin Luther (4Realz Consulting)
Location and room names are currently pending. Once that information is finalized, updates will be posted here and at Realtor.org. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!
For more information, please contact the CRT.
