Celebrate at Florida Realtors® 2015 Convention & Trade Expo: Increase Business with New Strategies, Trends

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Jul 17, 2015, 10:35 ET

ORLANDO, Fla., July 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivational advice from top industry trainers, the latest in high-tech devices and a chance to network with other real estate professionals: That's what the Florida Realtors® 2015 Convention & Trade Expo offers – opportunities to boost business and the bottom line.

Realtors® from across Florida will attend the state association's 99^th annual convention on Aug. 19-23, 2015, at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando. This year's convention celebration showcases productivity, profitability and professionalism. It features more than 35 education sessions from top industry speakers on various topics such as new trends in real estate, improving sales and productivity, effective property management, converting leads into business and strategies for working with investors. Sessions have been organized by tracks that allow attendees to focus on their core interest: technology, broker issues, productivity, trends, personal growth and continuing education.

"Florida Realtors' annual Convention & Trade Expo is a 'can't-miss-this' business opportunity for every Realtor in the state," says 2015 Florida Realtors® President Andrew Barbar, a broker with Keller Williams Realty Services in Boca Raton. "This year's event is all about boosting your business – how to be more productive, more profitable and more successful. During a packed five-day span, proven industry experts will share their moneymaking tips, success strategies and marketing techniques. The convention provides outstanding value to anyone interested in the latest trends, technology and best business practices."

Conference highlights

REBarCamp: Aug. 19, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
In this peer-to-peer session, attendees set the agenda, discuss the issues and discover solutions together. Attendance is free.
Opening Celebration & Networking Session with Pat Williams: Aug. 19, 4-6 p.m.
Author, motivational speaker and Orlando Magic Senior Vice President Pat Williams will share Walt Disney's "5 Secrets for Success," which helped Williams sell a franchise to the NBA.
Keynote Awards Luncheon: Aug. 20, 11:15-1:30 p.m.
Florida Realtors honors its own at a ticketed event, including recognizing the Humanitarian of the Year and Realtor of the Year. In the keynote address, world-class guitarist, comedian, personal development expert and entertainer Mike Rayburn asks the life-changing question, "What if?" – using his guitar and comedy to demonstrate how to access your potential. Tickets are $50 and will be sold as long as they're available or until 4 p.m. on Aug. 19.
General Session with Lou Holtz: Aug. 21, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
An inspirational miracle worker who revitalized the Notre Dame football team to win nine bowl games and a national championship, Holtz was voted the top motivational speaker two years running by a survey of speakers' bureaus. One complimentary ticket is automatically included with full convention registration.
"Party on the Moon" Dance Concert, Aug. 20, 8-11 p.m.
Voted America's top corporate and private party band, Party On The Moon delivers a high-energy evening of the latest dance music, '80s classic rock, Latin, disco/funk, R&B and Motown fun. This 13-piece band has performed worldwide. One complimentary ticket for the concert is automatically included with full registration. This event is co-sponsored by Florida Realtors PAC and Florida Realtors.
The Trade Expo, Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-4 pm.
The expo features more than 160 industry experts and exhibitors showcasing the latest marketing and technology products.
* Solution Center: Each half-hour, vendors will take the stage and explain more about their products and services.

Sponsors for the 2015 convention include: My Florida Regional MLS; RP Funding; All My Sons Moving & Storage; PS Financial Services; iMortgage; NU World Title; Veterans United Home Loans; SunTrust Mortgage; Farelo Group; Lowen Sign Company; Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate Inc.; Citibank; CRS Data; Herbert H. Landy Insurance; IFREC Real Estate Schools; Osceola County Association of Realtors; PropertyKey.com Inc.; VHT Studios Inc.; Fidelity National Home Warranty & Home Inspection (BPG); First American Home Warranty Co.; Florida CCIM Chapter; Florida Health Choices Inc.; Florida Homes and Lifestyles LLC; Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance; Ontivero Law & Title, PA; Pillar to Post Home Inspectors; Referral Exchange; Resort Vacation Certificates by Endless Vacation Rentals; and Short Sales For America.

Realtor members may register online through Aug. 11 for the Florida Realtors conference at https://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/Annual-Convention-Registration.cfm or by calling 1-800-669-4327. The full event registration fee for members is $150 through July 20. Between July 21 and Aug. 11, the full event cost for members is $160. After Aug. 11, registration will be handled at the convention site, beginning the first day of convention. For more info, check out http://convention.floridarealtors.org/

Florida Realtors®, formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®, serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its more than 140,000 members in 58 boards/associations. Florida Realtors® Media Center website is available at http://media.floridarealtors.org.

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