Join us for Winter Conference

NEW in 2025, the best real estate conference you’ll find, REengage Winter Conference in Bloomington-Normal. This NEW event is for anyone working in the real estate industry: brokers, managing brokers, new agents and appraisers.

REengage Winter Conference will feature:

  • Interactive panel discussions
  • Prominent, boundary-breaking experts
  • Housing industry and elected officials
  • Actionable tips and best practices
  • Continuing education credit courses
  • Networking

Speaker Lineup

Paul Epstein

The Power of Playing Offense in a Defensive Environment

Paul Epstein

Logan Mohtashami

Housing Forecast

Logan Mohtashami

Dr. Mary Kelly

P.I.V.O.T – Strategic and Tactical Leadership Through a Crisis to Grow Your Business

Dr. Mary Kelly

Ifoma Pierre

Navigating the AI Landscape

Ifoma Pierre

April Simpkins

Prioritizing Mental Health

April Simpkins

Conference Schedule

General Sessions

9:00 a.m.-4:30 pmConference RegistrationRegistration Desk
2:00-4:00 p.m.CE - RB 744 - The New Normal Practice Changes: Turn Negotiations Into Transactions (Registration fee – preregistration required)Theater

What Lies Ahead in 2025

7:30 a.m.-4:00 pmConference RegistrationRegistration Desk
9:30-10:30 a.m.The Power of Playing Offense in a Defensive Environment with Paul EpsteinRedbird DEFG
10:30-11:15 a.m.Housing Forecast with HousingWire's Logan MohtashamiRedbird DEFG
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.2025 Trends to Expect with Jeff KolbusRedbird DEFG
12:00-1:15 p.m.All Attendee LuncheonRedbird AC
1:15-2:15 p.m.Strategic and Tactical Leadership Through a Crisis to Grow Your Business with Dr. Mary KellyRedbird DEFG
2:15-3:00 p.m.Advocacy in Your Community: Unleashing Local Advocacy to Defend Private Property Rights with Matt Persicketti and Michael DobrowRedbird DEFG
3:00-3:45 p.m.Advocacy in Focus: Whistling "Crime Free" with Neeley Erickson and Nora GruenbergRedbird DEFG
4:30-7:30 p.m.RPAC AuctionRedbird ABC

Tools for You in 2025

7:30 a.m.-4:00 pmConference RegistrationRegistration Desk
9:00-10:00 a.m.Navigating the AI Landscape with Ifoma PierreRedbird DEFG
10:00-10:45 a.m.Leading Effectively through Accountability with Results with Christine HansenRedbird DEFG
10:45-11:15 a.m.Don't Just Come On In with Mindie Nesch and Brandon ShafferRedbird DEFG
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Change is the Only Constant with Debbie Prodehl and Sarah Ware Redbird DEFG
12:00 p.m.2025 REALTOR® of the Year AnnouncementRedbird DEFG
12:00-1:15 p.m.All Attendee LuncheonRedbird ABC
1:15-1:45 p.m.Expect the Unexpected with Michelle Mills Clement and Diane CoteRedbird DEFG
1:45-2:45 p.m.You Heard It on the Hotline with Victoria MunsonRedbird DEFG
2:45-3:45 p.m.Prioritizing Mental Health with April SimpkinsRedbird DEFG
3:45-4:30 p.m.Closing Session with Tommy Choi and Jeff BakerRedbird DEFG
4:30 p.m.All Attendee ReceptionHotel Bar

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.Board of Directors MeetingRedbird CD

Committees & Meetings

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Ombudsman Training (closed)Redbird A
11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Nominating Committee (Closed)Redbird B
1:00-4:30 p.m.GAD Legal Institute (Closed)Fell A
2:00-4:00 p.m.Executive Committee Meeting (Closed)Fell C
2:30-4:00 p.m.YPN Advisory Board Meeting (Closed)Fell B
5:00-7:00 p.m.RPAC Trustees (Closed)Redbird B

8:00-9:30 a.m.Local Governmental Affairs Committee (Closed)Fell A
8:00-9:30 a.m.Affordable Housing Committee (Closed)Fell B
8:00-9:30 a.m.Commercial & Property Management Committee (Closed)Fell C
8:00-9:30 a.m.Finance Committee (Closed)Redbird B
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.AE Committee (Closed)Fell C
12:15-1:15 p.m.Local Board Leadership Forum (Closed) with LunchRedbird B

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.Board of Directors MeetingRedbird CD

Continuing Education

The New Normal Practice Changes: Turn Negotiations Into Transactions

RB 744 | Monday, Jan 27, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

The New Normal demands that we stop being order takers and start being negotiators. Negotiating sales contracts got a little bit more complicated with our new compensation arrangements and we need to be sure the New Normal doesn’t get in the way of having a successful transaction. Join us for a no-holds-barred discussion of what you should – and should not – be doing and saying when negotiating contracts in today’s market.

Lynn Madison

Instructor

At the end of this session the participants will be able to:

  1. Assist their sellers in the analysis of the sellers’ options regarding offer of compensation, be able to communicate how those options affect the sale of their property and know how to work with the buyer agents who don’t understand.
  2. Assist the buyers in understanding and analyzing their options when it comes to viewing property and have a plan to implement whichever option the buyer chooses as well as implement a strategy for working with listing agents who do not understand the New Normal.
  3. Understand the process of presentation and negotiation of offers – focusing on the misinformation and mistakes made by the media, the lawyers and what the consumers ‘think’ is going on since those misdirections are causing transactions to stall – fail – and in some cases never even come together.

Cost? Only $25 for the 2-hour course.

Hotel Information

Please note: The host hotel will be undergoing sleeping room renovations during our event dates. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as the hotel works to enhance its facilities.

Meeting Location & Host Hotel

Bloomington-Normal Marriott

201 Broadway Avenue Normal, IL 61761

Overflow Hotel

Hyatt Place Bloomington/Normal

200 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL 61761

Overflow Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

Mark Your Calendars

REengage is the first in our 2025 conferences series, which will include Capitol Conference on April 29 in Springfield, REconnect Spring Conference May 13-14 in Collinsville and REignite Fall Conference from October 6-9 in Lombard.

We would like to thank our event sponsors