We’re in Session: Join us in Richmond for the Chance to Advocate on Behalf of Your Business
Learn what’s ahead for your industry, engage with lawmakers and join Virginia REALTORS President Beckwith Bolle (2013 DAAR President) by taking part in the Virginia REALTORS 2019 Economic & Advocacy Summit on February 6th in Richmond, VA. This event offers education from industry experts and the chance to participate in town hall sessions with local legislators who make decisions that impact YOUR business!
Here’s the schedule on February 6th:
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. REALTOR® Prayer Breakfast (Ticketed) featuring: Captain Gregory C. “Cory” Cathcart, Chaplain to the Navy SEALs Chaplain Cathcart completed 5 combat tours with the SEALs and presided over the final services for 28 of our nation’s greatest heroes. He will share his personal experience ministering to our nation’s warriors and their families and the indelible impact this had on his own family and faith.
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 p.m. President’s Welcome, Beckwith Bolle, Virginia REALTORS® 2019 President
9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Dr. Bob Holsworth, Managing Partner, DecideSmart, Virginia Politics: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Discussion of the changing political landscape of Virginia in light of the 2018 federal elections and the coming 2019 state elections with Q&A.
10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Jessica Lautz, Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights, National Association of REALTORS® Avocado Toast for One, Please: There are a lot of myths surrounding the housing market today. This presentation will help dispel the myths and cover who is really buying homes, how they are purchasing homes, and the hurdles to enter the market. The presentation will inform on how buyers and sellers are working with agents and what they want most from their agents.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. BREAK
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Legislator Panel
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. RPAC Awards Luncheon
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Legislator Town Halls Meet with lawmakers from Loudoun County to discuss issues of concern to the industry.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Summit Reception
We look forward to seeing you there!