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Why Should You Attend Conference & Expo?

We're back in the City by the Bay! Register for the 2013 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 8-11.

Watch NAR 360 from Midyear Legislative Meetings

Missed out on NAR 360? Watch the complete recording here.

Follow the NAR Midyear Meetings at Midyear Live

Stay up to date on news and conversation about the 2013 REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings with Midyear Live between May 13-18.

Call for Presentations: 2014 AE Institute

Calling all AEs: Are you, or any of your members, interested in speaking at the AE Institute next year?

Visit the AEI 2014 call-for-presentations page to learn about the application process and to fill out a proposal form. The application deadline is May 24. Share the link with any potential speakers.

AE Institute 2014 takes place in Baltimore, March 21-25, 2014.

For more information, contact Laurie Oken, loken@realtors.org, 312-329-8307.

Conference & Expo Registration is Open!

We’re back in the “The City by the Bay.” Register today for the 2013 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 8-11 in San Francisco.

Looking Forward to the Midyear Meetings in Washington!

YPN Lounge blogger Anand Patel finds that serving at the national level offers him the opportunity to network and share ideas with some of the best and brightest in the industry. That's why he's looking forward to attending the REALTORS® Midyear Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C., in May.

NAR Tech Edge Gives Realtors® Tools to Enhance Their Business

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2013) – Technology has transformed the way Realtors^® do business, and the National Association of Realtors^® is helping members keep up with the latest trends that can enhance business and client relations. NAR Tech Edge, a one-day technology conference hosted by NAR, will give attendees the chance to learn about cutting-edge technologies that are changing the real estate industry.

“Technology continues to change the way that Realtors^® and the real estate business operate,” said NAR President... Read More

Media Hooks for Nationwide Open House

Below are some data and tips to help you pitch local media on the Realtor® Nationwide Open House. You can use this information as “media hooks” when speaking with local media or incorporate it into press releases and news articles.

Open House Data

The following statistics come from NAR’s 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

• In 2012 45 percent of all buyers used an open house as a source in their home search process.

• Repeat buyers... Read More

Specialty Courses Offered at Midyear Meetings

Registration is now open for two courses offered by REBAC at the 2013 Midyear Legislative Meetings.

e-PRO® Day 1

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Time: 8:30am-5pm
Location: Washington Hilton, Washington, DC

The first day of e-PRO® coursework covers a wide range of topics, including the changing market, the modern consumer and how to use new real estate technologies to your advantage.

Working with Military Buyers

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013... Read More

Register Now for 2013 Midyear Meetings & Expo

Registration opens Feb. 20 for the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Register early for the best hotel options.

Resort and Global Event in Las Vegas in April 2013

Destination Vegas: Your Passport to Resort and Global Success

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors®, Nevada Association of Realtors®, and National Association of Realtors® are hosting a two-day event, April 18-19, 2013, that combines a resort and second-home destination with global networking opportunities.

Day... Read More

Discounted Registration to MIPIM Show for U.S. REALTORS®

MIPIM (Marché International des Professionnels de l'Immobilier) is offering discounted registration fees to U.S.-based REALTORS® to their world-class, business-to-business trade show.

MIPIM is an annual international show for real estate professionals. This year, it will be held in Cannes, France, on March 12-15, 2013. The show brings together the most inﬂuential players from all international property sectors and offers unrivaled access to a great number of development projects and sources of capital worldwide.

U.S.-based... Read More

Lawrence Yun Talks Housing, Jobs, Elections

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun breaks down the housing market, job growth numbers and the impact of the Presidential election in this candid interview.

'Conference Live' Brings You the News from the REALTORS® Conference

Conference Live will keep you updated on all of the latest news from the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando Nov. 9-12.

Conference Live Highlights

Featured attendee posts

REALTORS® REThink Real Estate's Future

REThink the Future of Real Estate is NAR's effort to tap the insight of REALTORS® to create programs and services members need to thrive no matter what the economy looks like tomorrow.

In this 5-minute video, get a look at how the REThink initiative works, and see the different ways the future is discussed at workshops with REALTORS® across the country.

REThink How You Position Your Business

Many of NAR's initiatives to help keep REALTORS® at the center of the real estate transaction despite the flood of change that's surrounded the industry over the years have come from NAR's strategic planning efforts.

YPNer: Take Day One of e-Pro Course Free

REALTOR® Maura Neill offers another reason to attend the REALTORS® Conference & Expo next month: to take day one of the redesigned e-PRO® course for free.

Wisdom for the Ages

A devotion to learning will pay off when you need it most—and expect it least, said Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, speaking to 1,600 REALTOR® association leaders in August.

Orlando: A Time to Learn

Discover the magic of the biggest annual event in real estate in our preview of the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. REALTOR® Magazine’s conference preview gives you a taste of real estate’s biggest annual event.

Generate Ideas, Disney Style

Want to be more creative and innovative in your real estate business? Here’s a sneak peek behind the Disney magic from the Disney Institute’s Sharon Pleggenkuhle, who will present a session at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in November 2012.

Cramming for the Conference

Antsy for Annual? We've got a sneak preview of conference speaker Mark Leader's new book on social capital.

Workforce Housing Forums

Thank you for attending the 2012 National Forum on Workforce Housing!

Presentations and handouts are now available.

Oct. 11: Workforce Housing Forum

The forum will focus on the importance of workforce housing in today’s market and in the future, workforce housing challenges in communities and how to address these challenges. See the agenda for program details.

Oct. 12: Employer-Assisted Housing Class

Employer-... Read More

Get 2013 AE Institute Updates Delivered to You via Facebook

"Like" AE Institute on Facebook to receive the latest updates on what's in store for 2013 AE Institute in San Diego.

Join Me in Orlando at the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo

Discover your magic at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo this Nov. 9-12, in Orlando, Fla. Join 20,000 REALTORS® in President Veissi's home state for education, networking, and plenty of time for fun.

This year will include the first-ever REALTOR® Spirit Day on Nov. 9. Orlando is affordable with conference registration starting at $50 and hotels at just $69 a night. See you in November.

Conference Virgin? Why You May Be Ready

If you go in with an open mind and a clear intent on learning and sharing, you will find value in attending conferences.

Undecided on Orlando? Watch "You've Got to Be Here!"

The 2012 REALTORS© Conference & Expo will help you stay on top of your industry, get control over your business, and gain an edge in your market. Learn why you can't afford to miss it.

Conference Ticketed Events to Go on Sale

Attending the REALTORS® Conference & Expo? Starting Aug. 1, at 12 p.m. Central, sign up for such special events as the Inaugural Gala and YPN Reception, pre-conference courses, and tours of the Orlando, Fla., area. Get details today on more don't-miss events and how to sign up.

Orlando: More Affordable Than You Think?

With airfare from the west coast to Orlando, Fla., as low as $314 round trip, NAR hotel rates starting at just $69 per night, and a one-day pass to the conference (including four-day access the expo) for only $170, the REALTORS® Conference & Expo is affordable—and it'll spark success in your business.

Attend 2012 Conference & Expo, Earn More

Agents who attended the REALTORS® Conference & Expo last year earned at least $28,000 more than those who didn't attend, according to NAR data. Learn how to improve your business at the conference's 100 education sessions and access the latest technology from the expo's 400 exhibitors. Register today for this year's event Nov. 9-12 in Orlando.

Dreamt of Singing to a Crowd? Sign Up Now

Audition for the REALTORS® Got Talent competition by Aug. 31, and you could be performing in front of 5,000 at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla., in November. The winner will receive either $2,000 in cash or an equal donation to his or her favorite charity.

NAR Expo: Guess How Many Exhibitors?

If you guessed that 400 exhibitors will be on hand Nov. 9-12, 2012, in Orlando, Fla., for the REALTORS® Expo, you're right. Register for the new Session + Expo registration option—where you can attend the industry's largest trade show for four days, plus one education session of your choosing—for only $50 today.

Connect With Thousands of Peers at REALTORS® Conference & Expo Events

It’s not all work at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo–there’s time for fun, too. Don’t miss out on the special events.

May 21, 2012: Thank YOU!

NAR President Moe Veissi thanks the thousands of REALTORS who participated, both online and in person, in the Rally to Protect the American Dream. Relive memorable moments from the historic day.

See Highlights From the Historic REALTOR® Rally

Check out photos, videos, and Tweets about the Rally to Protect the American Dream.

Access Midyear Meetings Handouts

Midyear Meeting handouts and other materials.

See What You Missed at Midyear Live

Highlights from Midyear 2012

May 7, 2012: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

The Rally to Protect the American Dream is just 10 days away and REALTORS® are heading to Washington, D.C., from all corners of the country - North Dakota, New Jersey, Maine, and Miami are but a few of the places. And whether it's by bus, by car, by train, or by plane, REALTORS® are going to make the cause of homeownership front and center on May 17. Find out how many REALTORS® are attending the Rally from NAR President Moe Veissi.

More about the Rally to Protect the American Dream

Register by Aug. 15 for REALTORS® Conference & Expo to Save

Don't miss four days of education, networking, motivation and fun. The REALTORS® Conference & Expo features 100 education sessions, the largest trade show in real estate and special events like REALTORS® Night Out at Universal's Islands of Adventure® and Celebrity Concert starring Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh. Register today.

Speaker Guidelines

Thank you for agreeing to be a NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Conference & Expo Speaker. We look forward to working with you to make your session a winner. Our policies and procedures are in place to assure smooth sailing from start to finish.

Speaker/Presenter/Panel Moderator/Panelist Role

You assume key responsibilities when you agree to participate in our Conference & Expo education program. These commitments help to give Conference & Expo education its quality and consistency. As a speaker, you agree to do the following:

Provide a... Read More

Events Calendar

Below you'll find a calendar of major commercial real estate events hosted by the National Association of REALTORS®; NAR's commercial affiliate organizations; REALTOR® associations; and other commercial national organizations, franchises, and firms.

Nov. 8-11, 2013

NAR Annual Conference & Expo
San Francisco, California

April 30, 2012: Come on Down to the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo

2012 NAR President Moe Veissi wants you to come down to his home state for the 2012 REALTORS® Conference and Expo, in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 9-12. It promises to be not only a great convention, filled with educational opportunities, it will also offer a host of entertainment for the whole family, musical guest Glenn Frey and a REALTOR® night at Universal Studios. Get in the mood for the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo and get engaged with the REALTOR® family. Registration opens May 3.

Videos and Virtual Town Halls: Mid Year Meeting 2012 Capitol Hill Visits

Chief Lobbyist Jerry Giovaniello for:

Arizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Oregon
Washington

Materials for 2012 Midyear Legislative Meetings Capitol Hill Visits

The Midyear Legislative Meetings, part of the 2012 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, represent an important opportunity for REALTORS® to meet with their U.S. Senators and Representatives and communicate the issues critical to their businesses, communities and the consumers they represent.

To help prepare members for their upcoming meetings during the Midyear Meetings, NAR has prepared talking points and videos by its state legislative representatives that walk REALTORS® through... Read More

Earn Credits Towards Your ALC Designation at LANDU Education Week

The REALTORS® Land Institute LANDU Education Week will take place June 18-22 in Chicago, Ill. Participants can earn credits towards the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation.

March 12, 2012: Raising the Bar

In the March 12 edition of "Mondays with Moe," 2012 NAR President Moe Veissi invites one of NAR's most respected leaders and statesmen, 2001 NAR President Richard Mendenhall to share an inspirational story about General Schwarzkopf, and how he began his military career an infantry leader, but found himself in charge of an air patrol of helicopters. He knew he would have to raise the bar if he was going to succeed in his new position that he wasn't skilled in. Mendenhall then relates how this story is similar to what NAR President Moe Veissi is doing with the Rally to... Read More

March 5, 2012: Register Now for the Rally to Protect the American Dream

In the March 5 edition of "Mondays with Moe," 2012 NAR President Moe Veissi announces that the website for the Rally to Protect the American Dream is now live. He encourages every member to go the site now to register, as well as every association to go to the site to request a bus to help bring members to the Rally.

Feb. 21, 2012: 3.8% Health Care Tax and Realtor Rally Update

In the February 21st edition of the President's Podcast, 2012 NAR President Moe Veissi discusses two important issues facing REALTORS®. First, he corrects misinformation that members may have heard about a 3.8 percent tax in the new health care law, and reiterates that it is not a transfer tax. Second, he provides an important update on the rally that REALTORS® are holding to protect the American Dream of Home Ownership on May 17th, 2012 in Washington, DC. He encourages everyone to attend to ensure that REALTORS®' voices will be heard.

Register Today for NAR’s 2012 Midyear Meetings

NAR members get free registration for the Midyear Meetings & Trade Expo, taking place May 14-19, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Travel Information

Air Travel Discounts

United Airlines, NAR's Official Airline

Receive a 2 to 10% discount on United Airlines, United Express, or other airlines operated by and branded United Express. Discounts also apply to United codeshare flights operated by Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways. Good for travel three days before and three days after the meetings.

NAR's United Airlines discount can be used when booking online at www.united.com only. Booking online enables you to receive an additional 3% discount (applies to published... Read More

Speakers

Check back soon for information about speakers for the 2013 Leadership Summit.

Hotel

NAR will pay for two nights of hotel accommodations—Sunday and Monday, August 25–26—for registered attendees.

Reservations must be made through the registration page as part of the registration process for the meeting. A credit card is required for personal charges that registrants may make during their stay. Reservations booked directly with the hotels will not be eligible for reimbursement.

2013 Leadership Summit Hotels

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
(Headquarters)
301 East North Water Street
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Field Guide to American Home Week

(Updated January 2013)

American Home Week turns 58 in 2013 and will be celebrated locally April 7-13, 2013. This page includes historical information about American Home Week and more. (F. Heller, Manager, Virtual Library & Archives)