Big Data, Big Whoop

Two nationally-recognized data experts demonstrate how targeting and other data- driven approaches are critical  to winning your next battle.

Introduction:  Amy Jo Fisher, Montana Association of REALTORS®
Speakers:  Sara Fagen, Partner,  DDC Advocacy, Washington,D.C.
Todd Carpenter, Managing  Director Analystics,  NAR

REALTOR® Backed Candidates—Tales from the crypt

Learn how to vet and support the most effective REALTOR® candidates. Speakers will  touch on what to do when RPAC-backed candidates  go south and how to explain friendly incumbent  support. Then, a moderated panel will discuss cases where REALTOR®-backed candidate support has gone well and awry. Learn from your peers how to back the right candidates.

Introduction: Gerry Allen, Managing  Director, NAR Campaign Services
Moderator: Ryan Castle, Charleston TridentAssociation of REALTORS®
Speaker: Alastair  Macaulay, Partner, Cornerstone Solutions,  LLC, North Carolina

Maintaining Credibility and Stability in the Face of Uncertainty

When faced with a crisis,  how you respond can be the difference between success and failure.  Joel Sawyer, Senior Vice President  of Push Digital, will talk about his experiences in key political  positions  and what to do and what not to do in a crisis.

Introduction:  Ryan Castle, Charleston TridentAssociation of REALTORS®
Speaker: Joel Sawyer, Senior Vice President,  Push Digital, South Carolina

The Next Big Environmental Issue and What It Means for Real Estate

Dramatic weather patterns and storm-driving  disasters have given rise to new policies, programs and regulations—many  directly impact land use and private property rights. Hear from stakeholders who are putting  “climate  change” front and center, what this means for the real estate market and how it affects your community.

Introduction: Katrina Spaulding, Vermont REALTORS®
Speakers: Dr. Nicole Khan, Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Science
Kelli Walker, Sr. Director Government Affairs,  New Orleans Metro Association of REALTORS®

NAR Legal Issues Update

Find out what legal threats are on the horizon and how associations, including
NAR, are working  to protect  REALTOR® interests.

Introduction:  Jaclyn Dearien, Colorado Association of REALTORS®
Speaker: Ralph Holmen, Associate General Counsel, NAR

Institute Welcome  & Overview to NAR REALTOR®  Party Day

NAR welcomes  the GADs to Burlington and introduces an afternoon of hands-on information and GAD experiences  using  NAR programs. This session will also include  an overview of NAR’s State and Local Independent Expenditure Program.

Speakers: Walt Witek, Senior Vice President, NAR Community and Political Affairs
Nathan Gorton, 2013-2014  GAD Chair,  Washington REALTORS®
Gerry Allen, Managing  Director, NAR Campaign Services
Julienne Uhlich, Manager, NAR Campaign Services

How you Doin’—Measuring the Effectiveness of your Government Affairs Program

Ensuring that  your key stakeholders have a clear understanding of the value your government relations efforts requires effective measurement and communication.
Hear about these best-in-class strategies to put metrics on your accomplishments and to make sure your government affairs  program is the best it can be.

Introduction: Jenny Reese, Nevada Association  of REALTORS®
Speaker: Piper Evans, Manager, Government Relations Practice, Public Affairs Council, Washington, D.C.

It’s a Numbers Game—Using  Housing Stats to Open Doors, Make Your Point and Be a Hero

Florida Association of REALTORS®’ Chief Economist and and their Director of
Political Operations discuss using housing data for maximum impact with members and legislators. In addition, a representative from REALTOR® Property Resource (RPR) will demonstrate the user-friendly reporting tool that’s already at your fingertips. Afterwards, RPR staff  will be available  in the lobby to help you create compelling reports on your communities  that really pack a punch.

Introduction:  Derek Ramsay, Kansas City Regional Association  of REALTORS® Moderator: Bill Malkasian, VP, Political and Strategic Planning, NAR Panelists: John Tuccillo, Chief Economist, Florida REALTORS®
John Rothell, Director of Political  Operations,  Florida REALTORS®
Karen France,  VP, REALTOR® Property Resource

Placemaking: Transforming Public Spaces into Vibrant Community Places

Explore this thing  called Placemaking  and what it could mean for you and your association.  Then hear about the role of Placemaking in a mixed-use development project taking  place a few miles away in Burlington.  Finally, see how NAR can help you initiate  Placemaking in your community.

Introduction:  Holly Moskerintz, Community Affairs Representative, NAR
Speakers: Kate Rube, Project for Public Spaces, New York
Tim McKenzie, South Burlington  Realty Company, Vermont

The Word from the Hill — NAR Government Affairs and Candidate Support
Update

NAR’s Deputy Chief Lobbyist and NAR’s Vice President of Federal Disbursements and Political Programs will give an overview of the hot topics in Washington, as well as the process and rationale  for NAR’s support of federal candidates. Q & A will follow.

Introduction:  Matthew Leger, REALTOR®Association of the Palm Beaches
Speakers: Jamie Gregory, Deputy Chief Lobbyist, NAR
Scott Reiter, Vice President Federal Disbursements and Political
Programs,  NAR