Thursday, March 5, 2020
8am - 4pm
8am - 4pm
The MLS Summit™ is a power-packed conference that covers the latest in real estate trends and disruptors - social media, technology, iBuyer and more! Real Estate Technology and Marketing converge in this one-day event! Agents and Brokers can garner critical tools needed to drive their business forward in 2020. The MLS Summit™ brings an Emmy-Award winning keynote speaker, industry icons and key tech providers from all over the United States to Los Angeles. Gain insight and insider tips on how to use social media, achieve exposure in an ever-changing digital landscape, communicate in today’s fast-paced world and more!
Learn How to Stay Relevant in a Changing Market
Ross Shafer has bought and sold 24 different businesses – a profitable hobby he started at the age of 21. By 30, he ventured into a different kind of business....Show Business, collecting six Emmy awards as a Comedian, Writer, and TV Host of such shows as, “The Match Game” on ABC, “The Late Show” on FOX, and “Almost Live” on NBC. And, because Ross is obsessed with who succeeds and who fails, he’s chronicled his findings in several popular business books on market growth, relevance, and the customer experience. BUT, he is most proud of his best selling cookbook “Cook-Like-A-Stud; 38 recipes men can prepare in the garage... using their own tools!”
Real Estate Economic Analysis, Insight & Advice
Selma Hepp is a leading economist whose previous experience includes Chief Economist and Vice President of Business Intelligence at Compass, Chief Economist at Trulia, Senior Economist for the California Association of Realtors, and Economist and Manager of Public Policy and Homeownership at the National Association of Realtors. She holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, and a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning and Design from the University of Maryland.
How To Crush It in Social Media in 2020
Marki Lemons-Ryhal has over 25 years of marketing experience. She is a fifth-generation successful entrepreneur, third-generation restaurateur, and a first-generation infopreneur who has established herself as a social media leader. In a market where change is the only constant factor, Marki has used her dynamic, professional attitude and vast experience to become one of the top social media speakers in the country.
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF FINDING HOME IN AMERICA
Jim Bridges is Zillow Group’s Director of MLS & Industry Relations. He is responsible for working and negotiating with MLSs in Zillow Offers’ markets regarding Bridge Listing Input. Jim has worked with over 500 Associations and MLSs nationwide, and negotiated listing license and software agreements with over 250 companies. Jim joined Zillow Group in February 2015 after 15 years as Director of Real Estate for Advance Publications and General Manager at OregonLive.com. Prior to joining Advance, Jim was the newspaper publisher in Bismarck, ND and the General Manager in Billings, MT.
MODERATOR | PANEL: MLS CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY
Marco Rufo is the Broker Associate with GRI and e-PRO designations at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Pacific Palisades. With 20 years of varied industry experience, he has the kind of knowledge and insight that allows him to offer the best of today's real estate opportunities. He began his real estate career in the early 90’s with international Japanese clientele by selling commercial real estate in Beverly Hills. Soon Marco Rufo was representing clients all over the world. His international involvement taught him how to work with a diverse range of cultures and situations. A consistent top producer throughout his career, Marco Rufo has received many awards and accreditations. Marco Rufo served as the 2019 President of the Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® and is the 2020 President-Elect of The MLS™.
PANEL: MLS CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY
With more than 35 years of real estate experience, Bogany has served the REALTOR® family in many roles over the years. He served as Chairman of the Houston Association of REALTORS® in 2002 and was the association’s REALTOR® of the Year in 2004. He is passionate about affordable-housing initiatives, which is evident in his history of service to the Texas Association of REALTORS® where he was Chairman of the Housing Initiatives Committee and the Equal Opportunity Committee. Bogany served on Mayor Turner’s Housing Transition Team during which time he established relationships with other housing groups to benefit the community regarding affordable housing. He served as a Director on the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHC) in 2001-2007 assisting with the establishment and formulation of the partnership between TDHC and the Texas Association of REALTORS®- 117,000 members strong. The partnership created opportunities to educate consumers, REALTORS®, lenders and other government-elected officials about housing down payment programs. Bogany served as a National Association of REALTORS® Director from 2001-2018 and was recognized for his extensive service to the real estate industry with the prestigious National Association of REALTORS® Omega Tau Rho award. He was just recently the 2019 Chair of MLS Emerging Issues and Technology, which handles MLS Clear Cooperation Policy.
PANEL: MLS CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY
Elizabeth Miller-Bougdanos is an experienced attorney adept at combining problem-solving with people skills. Through her work in the Corporate Legal Department of one of the nation's largest trade associations, the California Association of REALTORS® ("C.A.R."), she advises C.A.R. and the California real estate industry on a variety of broker, MLS and online data, licensing, intellectual property, real estate, antitrust, contractual and corporate matters. She also develops and oversees the State’s MLS program, publishes governing documents and legal articles for use throughout the State and is a frequent speaker on these issues. Distilling complex topics and relaying them in an understandable (and on a good day - fun) way is her forte. Elizabeth is also a Mediator. She has mediated cases privately and for the Courts, having served as a member of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s ADR Panel for many years. Elizabeth got her start as a litigator, the mindset of which continually comes in handy.
PANEL: MLS CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY
Michael Nourmand is the President of Nourmand & Associates. Michael is a second generation high-end Broker who focuses on selling estates, condos, and income properties throughout Los Angeles. Michael has been quoted as a real estate expert in articles that have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, LA Times, BH Courier, Real Deal, and REALTOR® Magazine. Michael is a past Director of the Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® and California Association of REALTORS®. His notable accolades include Variety Showbiz Real Estate Elite List, LA Business Journal Who’s Brokering Los Angeles, Rismedia Real Estate Newsmakers – 2019 Trendsetters, and LA Magazine Top Real Estate Professionals.
PANEL: MLS CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY
Jonathan Butler is the Vice President and Broker of Record for Douglas Elliman Real Estate in California, supervising 23 offices and 700+ top-producing Douglas Elliman agents. After a year-long lap around the globe, two years of accounting and finance work in Minneapolis, and three subsequent years as a touring production manager based out of Los Angeles—Butler dove into the Southern California real estate market bringing his high-energy, enthusiasm and positive outlook to a struggling, declining market. Joining Teles Properties in Beverly Hills in 2012, Butler focused on default services and gained invaluable experience selling bank-owned homes (REO), assisting homeowners with short sales, and completing 2,500+ BPO's (Broker Price Opinions) for the banks. In a short span of time, he built a strong clientele of regular and luxury buyers, investors, and sellers—from the Westside to the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. In 2014, Butler took his command of real estate contracts and exceptional client relations to use when he took over as Managing Director of 3 offices in San Gabriel Valley. Then, in 2016, Butler took over as Vice President and Broker of Record for all of Teles Properties. Since the strategic acquisition of Teles Properties by Douglas Elliman Real Estate in August 2017, Butler took over as Vice President and Broker of Record for all of Douglas Elliman Real Estate in California.
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Greg Robertson is the co-founder of W+R Studios, a privately-held software company whose popular Cloud Agent Suite products, such as Cloud CMA, Cloud Streams, and Cloud MLX, are used by over 500,000 agents in North America. A 25-year veteran in the industry, Greg also publishes the popular real estate technology/industry blog Vendor Alley and hosts the podcasts, Listing Bits and Industry Relations. He is listed on the “Inman 100” as a top influencer and Swanepoel Power 200 list of the most influential people in real estate.
HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF WITH HOMESNAP
Liz is a Senior MLS Account Manager at Homesnap. She uses her years of MLS leadership experience to strengthen Homesnap’s MLS partnerships, assist customers with technical issues and represent Homesnap at major industry events. Prior to joining Homesnap, Liz served as the product manager of a large regional MLS. She is a member of RESO (Real Estate Standards Organization) and CMLS (Council of MLS) where she holds her CMLX-2 Executive Designation. She holds a degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
KEEPIN' IT REAL: STRATEGIES FOR AUTHENTIC, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION & MARKETING
National Speaker Kristi Kennelly looks ahead at marketing trends and explores different strategies and tech tips with Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and more. You’ll pick up cutting edge, easy-to-implement tips to help you keep pace with demanding consumer expectations.
ONLINE SCHEDULING WITH SHOWINGTIME
Jackie Lewis is a dynamic speaker and trainer with a degree in real estate and 15 years of experience as a licensed REALTOR® and Property Manager. Lewis has a passion for tech products that support time management and increase revenue. She works closely with ShowingTime to train members of MLSs across the country on how to most efficiently use ShowingTime products and services.
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