Mark your calendar as IMN's 10thAnnual Real Estate CFO & COO Forum (West) will take place in Dana Point, CA, May 2-3, 2023.

Every year, the forum provides unrivaled opportunities for attendees to participate in educational sessions focused on the latest trends in accounting, regulations and technology, and also in hours of built-in networking opportunities for forging those critical business connections.

The 2023 conference will again gather a delegation of CFOs, COOs, Tax & Accounting Officers, Controllers, Treasurers and more for a day and a half program packed with insights from within real estate developers, lenders, REITs, and operating companies.

An excellent opportunity to earn CPE Credits when you attend select sessions.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dana Point this Spring!

Michael LaFido is a real estate consultant and top-producing Realtor with over twenty years of experience in the real estate industry. Michael’s marketing has been the featured cover story in Crain’s Chicago Business and highlighted in Forbes and FOX News Chicago Business Hour. He is also the author of the books “Luxury Listing Specialist”, “Outside The Box”, and “Marketing Luxury”.

Throughout his career, Michael learned the importance of high-caliber marketing versus “traditional marketing”, which has become pivotal to his success. Over the past twenty years, LaFido and his team have developed a method that takes a more comprehensive, and proactive approach when positioning and marketing a home.

Michael, the founder of the Marketing Luxury Group, assisting other real estate agents, brokers, and affluent home-owners by providing top-tier services including consulting, lifestyle marketing, public relations and coaching to help agents and owners sell their luxury homes; utilizing proven and innovative strategies. The Marketing Luxury Group has been recognized as the ‘Best Property Consulting/Marketing’ by the International Property Awards.

Michael has created the nationally recognized luxury designation for real estate agents which is known as Luxury Listing Specialist (LUXE). This designation establishes an in-depth and detailed set of standards for agents that represent luxury homes and is currently offered for Continuing Education (CE) for real estate agents in Texas and Georgia. The trainings are based on the same principles Michael outlines in his book, “Luxury Listing Specialist” that he teaches to agents across the world.

Michael was awarded the 2019 MVP (Most Valued Partner) by “Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate” (www.LuxuryRealEstate.com) Many agents within the industry are calling Michael’s methods “The New Standard” for marketing luxury homes today.

Location:
Naples Area Board of REALTORS
1455 Pine Ridge Rd
Naples, FL 34109

Salt Lake Home Expo will be held May 5th – 7th, 2023 in Sandy, UT. This Sandy home show is held at Mountain America Expo Center and hosted by Nationwide Expos.

The Salt Lake Home Expo is just in time to finish up your home improvement projects! See the latest in home remodeling, design, outdoor living and so much more!

Edmundston Home and Outdoor Show will be held May 5th – 7th, 2023 in Edmundston, NB. This Edmundston home show is held at Centre Jean-Daigle, Pavillon Sportif d'Edmundston and hosted by Master Promotions Ltd..

Are you looking to start or finish your home improvement plans this Summer? The Edmundston Home and Outdoor Show is the place to be! This event has been trusted by homeowners for nearly four decades! Anything youneed to make your house a home will be available. Come get inspiration to build, buy and renovate your space!

Peninsula Spring Home and Garden Expo will be held May 5th – 7th, 2023 in Bremerton, WA. This Bremerton home show is held at Kitsap County Fairgrounds and hosted by Kitsap Building Association & Kitsap Building Association.

Are you looking for new ideas to turn your house into a dream home? The Peninsula Spring Home and Garden Expo is the best home show West of Seattle! There will be everything for the home, both inside and out, with builders and remodelers, decorating and items from floor to ceiling!

Johnson’s Log Home & Timber Frame Show – Burlington will be held May 5th – 7th, 2023 in Burlington, VT. This Burlington home show is held at DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont and hosted by The Log Home and Timber Frame Shows.

Learn what it takes to plan and build your dream home at The Log Home and Timber Frame Show. Discover Log Home, Log Cabin, and Timber Frame Home companies, builders, and suppliers.

How NAR Leads Real Estate From Washington, D.C. (Part 2)

Why RPAC Matters
The REALTOR® Party
How NAR Works With Lobbyists and Congress
How Members Can Build Relationships With Congress
“Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization."
—Preamble, REALTOR® Code of Ethics

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) prides itself on advocating for home ownership and the rights of homeowners. In this session, leadership academy participants are exposed to how NAR utilizes its resources in Washington, D.C. to advocate for homeownership and REALTORS®.

Participants will have access and information to the inner workings of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and the REALTOR® Party; a bi-partisan political advocacy group. There will also be exposure to effective lobbying techniques and how to best represent issues concerning real estate to Congress.

Woodbury Home Show will be held May 6th, 2023 in Woodbury, MN. This Woodbury home show is held at M Health Fairview Sports Center and hosted by Minnesota Home Shows.

Come out to visit Woodbury's Premier home improvement show! There will be everything for home improvement, decor, remodeling and landscaping!

The profound importance and powerful impact of NAR’s advocacy work has become increasingly clear over the last several years. The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings allow us to build on that momentum and continue the critical policy conversations among REALTORS®, lawmakers, and industry leaders.

We invite you to join us in advancing issues important to the real estate profession and the livelihood of REALTORS® at the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings!

NAR's analysis of economic indicators provides its members with the tools to interpret economic trends and apply that knowledge to their business. NAR Research analyzes the most important economic indicators that influence real estate markets. In addition to NAR’s own existing-home sales and Pending Home Sales Index, other indicators such as new-home sales, housing starts, mortgage interest rates, employment, Gross Domestic Product and the Consumer Price Index are monitored by the Research staff. All these indicators are used by NAR analysts to prepare the Association’s economic forecast, which can be accessed in the Research section, under Housing Statistics. For the latest, check NAR's news releases.

NYC Real Estate Expo will hold its 15th annual event May 10th, 2023. We are taking our global networking event to Citi Field and will be presenting global and national opportunities. It’s a great time to expand your network and learn from the CEO’s that shape the real estate industry.

The event will bring together top commercial and residential real estate professionals for a day of networking, panel discussions, and exhibits. This event enables you and your team to meet top influencers around the globe including brokers, bankers, mortgage companies, investors, landlords, attorneys, insurance companies, marketing, social media experts, and business owners.

This is New York’s only full-scale event geared exclusively towards professionals in all aspects of real estate and related industries.

As Real Estate Agents … we hear over and over again that we need to pick up the phone and prospect … This high energy event is designed to create the environment needed to set those appointments. Share ideas and techniques with other great Prospectors and prospect with no distractions. Each Prospecting session is led by a top MFO Coach to help with any questions you may have during your prospecting session. Space is limited, Reserve your Spot!

How to Make the Virtual Experience Successful
Make sure to have a strong wifi connection
Be in an area where there are no distractions
Have 500-1,000 targeted prospects
All leads, Past Clients, Centers of Influences, FSBO’s, Just listed Just Sold)
3X5 card for tracking leads
Objection Handlers Appointment Book, Call Tracking Form
Laptop

Join more than 1,500 industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders for the most comprehensive event for community associations in the state of Illinois!

This year’s CAI-IL Condo – HOA Conference & Expo will help you find “Unity in Your Community” and offer education sessions on legal updates, innovative trends, hot topics, and industry best practices, as well as opportunities to share, learn, network, and discuss challenges and solutions.

Where ULI members come together to shape the built environment

Spring Meeting May 16-18, 2023 in Toronto

Valuable Connections

Meet colleagues and potential partners during networking events, interactive sessions, roundtable discussions, and small group tours. The Latest Ideas and Insights.

Engage in Q&A sessions and small group discussions on the forces shaping our industry. Find out what’s next for infrastructure, technology, housing, public/private partnerships, mixed-use development, and so much more.

Unparalleled Speakers

World-renowned industry leaders will share their insights on topics ranging from capital markets and post-pandemic impacts to social equity and sustainability.

Exclusive Tours

Explore award-winning projects from Toronto through exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours, and talk with the project partners who developed them.

Drive your business goals further at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST, Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show.

We have a wide variety of exhibitor booths and sponsor opportunities available to satisfy any corporate requirement. Discover the 2023 Sponsor and Exhibitor Package that breaks down the sponsorship levels and exhibitor booths available, including the on-site recognition, features and benefits you can expect.

As Real Estate Agents … we hear over and over again that we need to pick up the phone and prospect … This high energy event is designed to create the environment needed to set those appointments. Share ideas and techniques with other great Prospectors and prospect with no distractions. Each Prospecting session is led by a top MFO Coach to help with any questions you may have during your prospecting session. We provide the headset, work space and Coach all you need to do is show up with preprinted list of ALL your leads.

Our top Prospecting Clinic sessions have landed over 200 appointments set in just two days! What could just 1 appointment do for your business right now?

What we provide
Designated Workspace
Headset and Dialer
Mike Ferry Coaches
Prospecting Clinic Workbook
And LUNCH!
What you need to bring to be successful:
500-1,000 targeted prospects
All leads, Past Clients, Centers of Influences, FSBO’s, Just listed Just Sold)
3X5 card for tracking leads
A good pair of shoes – You’ll be standing the majority of the time!

NAR's analysis of economic indicators provides its members with the tools to interpret economic trends and apply that knowledge to their business. NAR Research analyzes the most important economic indicators that influence real estate markets. In addition to NAR’s own existing-home sales and Pending Home Sales Index, other indicators such as new-home sales, housing starts, mortgage interest rates, employment, Gross Domestic Product and the Consumer Price Index are monitored by the Research staff. All these indicators are used by NAR analysts to prepare the Association’s economic forecast, which can be accessed in the Research section, under Housing Statistics. For the latest, check NAR's news releases.

North Carolina Home Expo will be held May 19th – 21st, 2023 in Fayetteville, NC. This Fayetteville home show is held at Crown Complex Expo Center and hosted by Nationwide Expos.

The North Carolina Home Expo is just in time to finish up your home improvement projects! See the latest in home remodeling, design, outdoor living and so much more!

Ogden Spring Home Show will be held May 19th – 21st, 2023 in Ogden, UT. This Ogden home show is held at The Golden Spike Event Center and hosted by Nationwide Expos.

Save BIG on all your home improvement projects and meet face to face with local and national vendors!

FREE ADMISSION

The Ogden Spring Home Show is back! See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living, and more! Meet with local contractors and remodeling experts.

Teachers, all active duty military personnel, veterans, firefighters, police officers, and other first responders are admitted FREE of charge with proper identification.

Sugar Land Home and Outdoor Living Show will be held May 20th – 21st, 2023 in Stafford, TX. This Stafford home show is held at The Stafford Centre and hosted by Quality Home Shows.
Meet local and national merchants that are eager to assist you with all of your home improvement tasks!

You won't want to miss out on what's new in home improvement, including landscaping, home design, security, renovation, and house decor.

Sugar Land Home & Outdoor Living Show has something for everyone, whether you need home remodeling, home improvement, or simply some inspiration!

Illinois REALTORS® held the 2022 Spring Conference & Expo May 11 & 12 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. This exciting educational and networking event featured fantastic speakers, opportunities to earn CE, over 40 vendors in the Expo and a chances to get to know other members and our partners in the real estate business.

Luxury Listing Specialist Designation (LUXE)

Unlike other Luxury Designations, there are NO previous Luxury Sale requirements for you to complete this training and earn your LUXE Designation. You will learn proven techniques to not only break into the higher end market…but more importantly dominate it!

LUXE is a 16 module, self-paced online learning experience featuring pre-recorded videos from Michael LaFido. The course includes downloadable worksheets, interactive quizzes, and extensive training material to develop competency in selling to the luxury market. You’ll also get free updates and upgrades to the course for 12 months.

NAR's analysis of economic indicators provides its members with the tools to interpret economic trends and apply that knowledge to their business. NAR Research analyzes the most important economic indicators that influence real estate markets. In addition to NAR’s own existing-home sales and Pending Home Sales Index, other indicators such as new-home sales, housing starts, mortgage interest rates, employment, Gross Domestic Product and the Consumer Price Index are monitored by the Research staff. All these indicators are used by NAR analysts to prepare the Association’s economic forecast, which can be accessed in the Research section, under Housing Statistics. For the latest, check NAR's news releases.

Summit County Home Expo will be held May 26th – 28th, 2023 in Tallmadge, OH. This Tallmadge home show is held at Summit County Fairgrounds and hosted by Nationwide Expos.

The Summit County Home Expo is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of vendors and exhibitors.

Home Design and Remodeling Show – Palm Beach will be held May 26th – 29th, 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL. This West Palm Beach home show is held at Palm Beach Convention Center and hosted by Home Design and Remodeling Show.

The Home Design and Remodeling Show has been bringing together industry-leading professionals, the latest trends in brands and much more to their home show!

Truckee Home and Building Show will be held May 27th – 28th, 2023 in Truckee, CA. This Truckee home show is held at Truckee High School and hosted by .

Find everything you'll need for remodeling, landscaping and decorating your mountain home! See the tons of innovative ways you can improve your home.