Don’t miss four amazing days by the bay! There’s a reason why our members leave their hearts in San Francisco: it’s one of the most popular destinations for the REALTORS® Conference & Expo. We’re heading back to the City by the Bay this year, and you’re invited to join us! Everything you need to take your business to the next level will be there. Exclusive education sessions, numerous networking opportunities and motivation mixed in with fun. How can you be sure you’ll learn to soar to success in San Francisco? REALTORS® who attend the conference report a median annual income of $75,000, compared to the average income of $34,900. And 9 out of 10 attendees say they walked away with information that impacted their professional and personal growth. Now it’s your time to rise to new heights. Statistics derived from 2012 NAR Member Profile and 2012 REALTORS Conference & Expo attendee survey. Brokers and agents of all experience levels: the conference will help you succeed in today’s market and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities. Elevate your knowledge 100 Education Sessions Friday, November 8–Monday, November 11 Conference speakers include the latest real estate experts and trusted industry veterans. Plus, hear from successful entrepreneurs outside of the industry to learn unique strategies you can apply to your business. Speakers will mix traditional presentations with audience participation and live interaction in their content-packed sessions. Session topics include: • Impact of new regulatory changes on your community • Best practices in electronic and face-to-face communications • Negotiating approaches with consumers and colleagues • Profitability from a broker/owner’s perspective • Exit strategies when selling a business • Trends in residential and commercial construction • Property management tips and techniques • Technology tools for increased efficiency • 1031 exchanges • And more! Visit www.REALTOR.org/Conference throughout the summer to view the expanding lineup of sessions and speakers. “ ® “ appreciatebeingamongthefirsttoknowaboutemerging I trendsintherealestatebusiness.Theconferencesdon’t costmemoney—theymakememoney.Attendinghas helpedmydevelopmentintheindustryandcontributes substantiallytomysuccess.” –Michael A. Basile, Broker/Owner, Prudential Montana Real Estate, Bozeman, MT Entrepreneurial Excellence Sessions Friday, November 8 Chris Anderson, former Editor-in-chief of Wired , author of Makers, Free and The Long Tail, and founder of 3D Robotics Chris Anderson is a forward-looking speaker who explores the effect of new technology on business. His first book, The Long Tail, discusses how the Internet undermined blockbuster-culture and created an economy of targeted niche products. Anderson’s newest book, Makers, focuses on how new technologies, including 3D printing, are becoming available to everybody and how people are building successful businesses because of them. He discusses how these technologies are creating a desktop manufacturing industry, which will ultimately impact people’s needs in terms of residential and commercial real estate spaces. Sunday, November 10 Luke Williams, Professor of Innovation at NYU Stern School of Business, Executive Director, Berkley Entrepreneurship Center at NYU, Fellow, Global Innovation at Frog Design and author, Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business Premier Access Registrants Get An Added Benefit! Register for the Premier Access pass, and you can download 100+ hours of education session audio recordings at no additional cost, courtesy of our sponsor Bank of America. Sponsored by: Tech Camps Monday, November 11 Tech Camps are a great way to pick up new technology skills or learn how to maximize your use of tools that you already own. This year’s camps may include Google, video production, Microsoft® Windows 8 and WordPress. www.REALTOR.org/Conference | 800-650-6893 (US & Canada) | 847-996-5876 (INT’L)