Check out the Illinois REALTORS®’ 2023 Winter Business Meetings and get a taste of the excitement and camaraderie that REALTOR® attendees experienced at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. They learned about important political, technological and economic issues affecting the real estate market. Also, they discussed ways to improve their bottom lines and reviewed issues the association must fight in the coming year to protect the rights of private property owners and real estate professionals. Attendees returned to their brokerages and their communities, ready to share what they’ve learned and to prepare for the work that lies ahead.
Blog Coverage
Video provides highlights of Illinois REALTORS® 2023 Winter Business Meetings
Bill Kozar2023-02-01T09:28:12-06:00
Via podcast, Gobber invites you to pursue association leadership opportunities during 2023
Bill Kozar2023-02-01T09:28:26-06:00
Daily recap of Winter Business Meetings: Thursday, Jan. 26
Dawn Tebrinke2023-01-26T13:36:51-06:00
Daily recap of Winter Business Meetings: Wednesday, Jan. 25
Dawn Tebrinke2023-01-25T17:42:32-06:00
Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Morris named 2023 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year
Stephanie Sievers2024-01-25T12:32:27-06:00
Daily recap of Winter Business Meetings: Tuesday, Jan. 24
Dawn Tebrinke2023-01-25T13:05:09-06:00
REALTORS® use podcast to pinpoint advantages of Winter Business Meetings
Bill Kozar2023-01-23T23:30:32-06:00
Video: Key takeaways and REALTORS® share their love for the Winter Business Meetings
Bill Kozar2023-01-20T16:41:52-06:00
Speaker Lineup
Kyle Scheele
Lori Robertson
Bill Lublin
Marki Lemons Ryhal
Christine Hansen
Meeting Schedule
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – GAD Institute (Closed)
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Executive Committee (Closed)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Finance Committee (Closed)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Affordable Housing Committee (Closed)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Local Government Affairs Committee (Closed)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Commercial & Property Management Committee (Closed)
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – YPN Advisory Board (Closed)
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – RPAC Trustees (Closed)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Becoming a Stronger Leader in 2023 with Michael Gobber | Inspiring Innovation in Leadership with Kyle Scheele
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM – Legal Update
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Association Executive Committee (Closed)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Local Board Leadership Forum (Closed)
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Your Superpower to Lead with Influence and Impact with Lori Robertson
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Separating the Hype from the Reality of Emerging Trends and Technologies with Bill Lublin
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM – National Advocacy with Christine Hansen
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – RPIC Forum
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – M.I. Reception
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Rockin’ with RPAC Auction and Celebration
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – What to Expect with the Historical Changes in the Legislature
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – 2023 Housing Outlook with Dr. Dan McMillen
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Business Expansion in Illinois with Dan Seals
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – Professional Standards Committee
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – The Housing Choice Voucher Program — Learn the Process (Source of Income is a Protected Class in Illinois)
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – NAR Future Committee Involvement Luncheon
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Policy & Programs Group
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Ethics Mediation Informational Session
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM – Property Management – A Short Course
3:45 PM – 4:45PM – You are the Key to Homeownership
Becoming a Stronger Leader in 2023
Illinois REALTORS® 2023 President Michael Gobber will share his leadership vision for the year, including his plan for developing leadership in local associations in 2023.
Inspiring Innovation in Leadership
Inventive leadership expert Kyle Scheele will show you how to tap into the power of innovation and creativity to make better decisions, solve complex problems, and inspire you. You’ll learn how to enhance your leadership style in 2023.
Key Takeaways:
- Five things every idea needs
- Harnessing your own capacity for creativity and innovativeness
- Avoiding common idea-killers
Legal Update
Join Illinois REALTORS® Legal Team for this important update! We will be introducing Legal Hotline Attorney, Vicki Munson who will brief you on Legal Hotline hot topics, while Matt Rentschler and Betsy Urbance will share cases of interest and continuing legal issues on our radar such as appraisals and allowable contacts by REALTORS®, independent contractor status, unauthorized practice of law avoidance and copyright/permissions.
Your Superpower to Lead with Influence and Impact
In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s more important than ever to stand out and connect with your target audience. Leadership speaking coach Lori Robertson will demonstrate a powerful tool for attracting and retaining your ideal clients. You’ll learn how to use a superpower that is uniquely yours.
Key Takeaways:
- Creating a compelling narrative that will resonate with your ideal customer
- Tools for connecting with employees and clients and differentiating yourself from the competition
- Practical strategies for incorporating storytelling into your marketing
Separating the hype from the reality of emerging trends and technologies
From virtual and augmented reality to blockchain and smart homes, technology continues transforming the way we buy, sell, and manage properties. Discover how certain innovations are changing the way real estate professionals do business and learn about the opportunities and challenges they present. You’ll learn how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Key Takeaways:
- How NFTs, Defi and the Metaverse will impact your business this year
- What new technologies are on the horizon that could disrupt our industry
- Keeping abreast of the emerging trends and technologies
RPIC Forum
Your investment in RPAC protects you, your business, your clients and your community. Learn the specifics of how your investment works in your best interest.
Key takeaways:
- The path your investment takes to generate positive advocacy results
- The process for deciding where your investment goes
- A review of the historical year in RPAC and Illinois elections
Property Management - A Short Course
A crash course in Property Management from Illinois REALTOR® Chris Pezza. You’ll learn about license requirements and examples of activities involved with the property management/leasing practice.
Key takeaways:
- Property management, listing agreements and lease agreements
- Best practices and Fair Housing concerns
- Agency and property disclosures
2023 Housing Outlook
Key Takeaways:
- The overall market outlook
- Top factors that could impact your business over the next few months
- The impact interest rates and the economy will have on the Illinois market
Business Expansion in Illinois
Efforts are well underway to bring more businesses to Illinois. This means more commercial opportunities, as well as housing for the employees of those businesses. You’ll hear about some of the steps being taken.
Key takeaways:
- Status of Illinois’ retention and attraction of new businesses
- Plans for greater marketing of Illinois in the coming year
- What you can do to help market the state
What to expect with the historical changes in the legislature
Key takeaways:
- The new factors that will impact how the state legislative process works during the upcoming legislative session.
- Understanding of the new dynamics and how to approach your elected officials in discussions.
- Key issues your state legislative team will be addressing in the upcoming session.
You are the key to the American Dream of homeownership
REALTORS® are needed now more than ever. Join us to hear about the important role REALTORS® are playing and must continue to do so in the lives of their clients, their businesses and their communities. You also will learn about our upcoming consumer advertising campaign.
Key Takeaways:
- The key role REALTORS® are playing in our country at this important time
- The next phase of the American Dream to homeownership campaign
The Housing Choice Voucher Program -- Learn the Process
(Source of Income is a Protected Class in Illinois)
This panel will cover the journey for both tenants and housing providers from the application process to the end of a lease in this informative discussion featuring our special guests from the Peoria Housing Agency, Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Mrs. Aldisa Jordan, Housing Choice Voucher Leasing Specialist, Ms. Tonya Pollard and ReMax Professionals Broker and Housing Provider, Mr. Joe Tetzlaff.
Rockin’ with RPAC Auction
Tuesday, January 24
4:30-5 pm (Early Access)
RPAC Major Investor Reception & Auction
5-8 pm (Open to all)
RPAC Celebration & Auction
Rockin’ with RPAC Auction
Tuesday, January 24
4:30-5:00 pm
(Early Access)
RPAC Major Investor Reception & Auction
5:00-8:00 pm
(Open to all)
RPAC Celebration & Auction
