Spring Conference Preliminary Schedule

subject to change

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
CE Class: Using the Vacant Land Contract10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn the ins and outs of the Vacant Land/Lot Contract and how it differs from the Residential Purchase Contract.

Verde A/BJan Leighton
CE Class: Banish BINSR Babble10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Is there a proper way to use the BINSR? Attend this class to learn how to request repairs clearly and unambiguously, and the appropriate methods to respond in clear language. Discuss the purposes of the Due Diligence period and the BINSR. Find out what can be investigated and understand the time frames to Inspect, Request and Respond.

Clarkdale RoomSally Liddicoat
CE Class: Bias Override: Overcoming Barrier to Fair Housing10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn how to interrupt stereotypical thinking to avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations, and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.

Cottonwood RoomLaura Kovacs Natalie Davis
CE Class: Understanding Appraisals in an Evolving Market10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn how to enhance your practice by learning 1) how appraisers analyze a changing market, 2) why it's important to identify market cycles, 3) digital appraisals - what to expect.​​​​​​, 4) reconsiderations of value & effective communication, and 5) application of adjustments to comparable properties.

Sedona RoomRobert Oglesby
Conference Opening Keynote4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kickstart your conference experience with Ben Kjar. Ben believes the real way to become truly wealthy is to travel and experience culture and its people.  If you can connect with mankind, you will have a rich life.

Grande BallroomBen Kjar Matthew Contorelli
Welcome Reception5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Sponsored by Region 3.  

Eagles Nest 
Murder Mystery Dinner - Ticket event6:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Join us for the opening party for the Conference - "I Love the 80's".   Pre-purchased tickets required. 

Cottonwood Room 
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Conference General Session8:45 AM - 11:30 AM

9:00 - 10:00 - Ben Nemtin - Making the Impossible, Possible

10:15 - 11:05 - Sandy Fabritz (Director of Water Strategy for Freeport-McMoRan)

11:05 - 11:30 - Matthew Contorelli, Arizona REALTORS Government Affairs Director)

 

Grande BallroomMatthew Contorelli Ben Nemtin Susan Nicolson
Conference Networking Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ticket for this lunch is included in your Conference registration.

  
Dessert Mix N Mingle-Association Staff1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Granite Mountain 
Dessert Mix N Mingle - Agents1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eagles Nest 
Dessert Mix N Mingle-Brokers/Managers/Owners1:00 PM - 1:30 PM IMR 
BREAKOUT: BINSR BS... Best Solutions1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Keep your BINSR from becoming a battlefield.  BINSR Do’s and Don’t’s and best solutions.

Clarkdale RoomNikki Salgat Brian White
BREAKOUT: Know Your Value1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Negotiating Your Value

Do you have trouble articulating your value when a seller asks about your commission during the listing presentation? Or when a buyer asks if you’ll give them a rebate if they work with you? If so, top producing Realtor Shay Hata will present you with scripts and tips for overcoming commission objections so you can feel confident explaining your value and being paid what you are worth.

Verde A/BShay Hata
BREAKOUT: Capture Business: Lead Generation1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Lead generation always evolves. What do buyers and sellers want in this market? What pain points do they have? Let's talk about the carrots to dangle in order to generate leads and capture business. We'll go through scripts that work in person, on the phone, and online.

Sedona RoomPhil Sexton
BREAKOUT: Buyer/Seller Counseling Sessions-Setting Expectations1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Find out how setting expectations up front can minimize issues....what to discuss and when.

Cottonwood RoomWendy Shaw
AE Workshop (open to Local Association Executives)2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Arizona Room 
BREAKOUT: Social Media Meets Code of Ethics2:45 PM - 3:35 PM

Social media has quickly become a great place for free marketing for your business, but it is also frequently a place where we share our gripes and opinions. The clashing of these two worlds can be trouble for a REALTOR® who is bound to the Code of Ethics. Take a look at some examples of agents getting into trouble on social media and see if you can pass the test on whether a post is fit to go live or should go straight to the trash!

Cottonwood RoomTorey Gannon
BREAKOUT: Making Uncomfortable Conversations Comfortable2:45 PM - 3:35 PM

Today, more than ever, there are many polarizing topics away from which we steer because we are avoiding hurt feelings, defensive argumentation, and damaging relationships. Are you  missing out on opportunities for growth if you don’t learn how to engage in deeper, uncomfortable conversations whether it’s negotiations, performance feedback, or broader social issues?  Learn how to create a safe environment in which the involved parties feel it’s encouraged to speak candidly without negative repercussions?

Clarkdale RoomButch Leiber Laya Gavin
BREAKOUT: Integrating AI Into Your Business2:45 PM - 3:35 PM

Practical examples of how REALTORS® are using this evolving technology in their businesses for marketing, lead generation, and customer service.

Sedona RoomPhil Sexton
BREAKOUT: Know Your Value (Repeat Session)2:45 PM - 3:35 PM

Negotiating Your Value

Do you have trouble articulating your value when a seller asks about your commission during the listing presentation? Or when a buyer asks if you’ll give them a rebate if they work with you? If so, top producing Realtor Shay Hata will present you with scripts and tips for overcoming commission objections so you can feel confident explaining your value and being paid what you are worth.

Verde A/BShay Hata
BREAKOUT: Alternative Financing - The Risks and Rewards3:45 PM - 4:25 PM

Find out what you need to know about three of the most common financing products in today's market.

Clarkdale RoomJan Steward Sherry Olsen
BREAKOUT: Deal or No Deal: Negotiations3:45 PM - 4:35 PM

After you have successfully negotiated the AAR Residential purchase contract, what’s next?  More negotiation? Take a deeper look at win-win and win-lose scenarios and what may be negotiated after contract acceptance. 

Sedona RoomGary Nelson
BREAKOUT: Are You Employed - Buyer Broker Agreements3:45 PM - 4:35 PM

Are you willing to serve with all your fiduciary duties in place and nothing in return?  Understanding that exclusive representation is the only protected agency relationship and compensation is part of that conversation is imperative to running a long term business.  

Cottonwood RoomMandy Neat
Friday, March 31, 2023
Caucus Region 2 WeSERV 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Teresa Acuna-Rubio RVP Region 2  WeSERV members

Prescott 
Caucus Region 1 Bullhead City,/Mohave Valley, Kingman/Golden Valley , Lake Havasu, Yuma 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Diana Bingham RVP Region 1  Bullhead City/Mohave Valley Association of REALTORS® Kingman/Golden Valley Association of REALTORS®, Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS®; Yuma Association of REALTORS®

Verde B 
Caucus Region 3 -Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®, Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®, Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®, Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®, White Mountain Association of REALTORS® 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Bryan Anderson RVP Region 3  - Central Arizona Board of REALTORS®, Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS®, Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®, Sedona/Verde Valley Association of REALTORS®, White Mountain Association of REALTORS®

Chino 
Caucus Region 5 Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of REALTORS®, Tucson Association of REALTORS®9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Steve Redmond RVP Region 5 - Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of REALTORS®, Tucson Association of REALTORS®

Verde A 
Caucus Region 4 - Phoenix REALTORS®, Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Louis McCall RVP Region 4 - Phoenix REALTORS®, Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®

Arizona Room 
2023 Board of Directors Meeting10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

 

Grande Ballroom