2011 Fall Convention Program Schedule

All events will take place at the L'Auberge du Lac except where otherwise indicated.

Available education credit for convention sessions:
indicates a session approved for 2 hours CE credit.
Registrants attending all education programs (indicated by GRI) on Sept 21 and 22 will earn 1 GRI credit.

Last update: 9/13/11

Printable schedule and map

Tuesday, September 20

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Larpac Trustees (Cypress--Closed meeting)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Registration & Convention Info (Foyer)                                                    

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - REALTOR Expo Opening & Welcome Reception (Ballroom A,B,D,E)
Get your convention experience started right as Louisiana REALTORS and the vendors of the 2011 REALTOR Expo tradeshow welcome you to Lake Charles and the fabulous L'Auberge du Lac! Enjoy complimentary hors d'oevres and drinks at this high energy opening reception while mingling with fellow REALTORS from around the state and get a first look at products and services featured in the tradeshow.

7:30 am - 5:00 pm - Registration & Convention Info (Promenade)

7:30 am - 3:30 pm - REALTOR Recharge & Resources Expo (Ballroom A,B,D,E)
For the first time in years, LR is showcasing some fo the industry's top products and services with the REALTOR Recharge & Resources Expo. With over 30 exhibitors to provide REALTORS with information and services to incorporate into your businesses or to help service your clients. The expo will run all day Wednesday, September 21 in the ballroom - visit each one and earn a chance to win a brand new iPad!

8:00 am - 10:00 am - Terry Watson/"REbooting Your Real Estate Mojo" GRI (Ballroom C,F)
• SEE TERRY IN ACTION
Approved for 2 hrs CE. Consumers don't care about agent bragging; they want to be informed and given tools and disclosures to help with their home buying or selling decisions. This session with Terry Watson gives agents a real estate "do-over" to identify what is most important to their clients. Take away tools you can use immediately to kick your real estate mojo in high gear!

10:15 am -12:15 pm - Eric Papp/"Fully Charged - REgain Productivity" GRI (Ballroom C,F)
• SEE ERIC IN ACTION
Activity is not the same as Productivity. This session with Eric Papp will show you how to regain control and focus of your workday. Take back that feeling of pride and accomplishment in your life and learn to set realistic expectations. Figure out why a traditional "to-do" list doesn't work. Finish your year strong with special techniques that keep interruptions at a minimum, and learn how to let go of the things you can't control to be fully CHARGED!

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm - REcharge at the REALTOR Expo / Lunch (Ballroom A,B,D,E / Promenade)
Grab a box lunch and catch a break during Wednesday's exciting sessions while you network with vendors and REALTORS. Stick around for great giveaways!

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Verl Workman/"REthink, REtool & REmaster the Way You Work With Clients" GRI (Ballroom C,F)
• SEE VERL IN ACTION
Approved for 2 hrs CE. Some REALTORS are experiencing the best year of their career. What's the secret? They have retooled their business and are keeping pace with today's consumers. This session with Verl Workman will teach you how to rise up, RE-think, RE-do and RE-master your strategies, and RE-energize your cash flow.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - "Stay Tax Free" Rally (Sycamore A,B)
LR's proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit future transfer taxes in Louisiana heads to the November ballot! Come celebrate this legislative success and continue your support at this exciting kick off rally to mobilize REALTORS and launch the "VOTE YES" campaign aimed at the state's voters.

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm "Stay Tax Free" Reception (Adult pool)

7:30 am - 5:00 pm - Registration & Convention Info (Promenade)

8:00 am -10:00 am - Stefan Swanepoel/"Redefining Change" GRI (Ballroom C,F)
• SEE STEFAN IN ACTION
Approved for 2 hrs CE. Today's consumers want information on transactions, trends and the market environment. YOUR job is to be the provider of that information. During the last decade, Stefan Swanepoel has become widely accepted as the leading authority on "Trends" and "Change" in the real estate industry. Different from most speakers, Stefan actively updates this presentation every 90 days and completely rewrites it every year. The following key issues are some of the points covered in this year's exciting RECHARGE keynote:

• Impact of Technology on REALTORS
• Uncovering New Consumer Needs
• Growing Knowledge & Skills Vacuum
• Location-based Services & Augmented Reality
• Evolving Social Media Marketing Paradigm
• The Ever Changing Real Estate Business Model
  

10:15 am - 12:00 pm - Nobu Hata/"REAL Gadgets Forum & Live Tech Demo" GRI (Ballroom C,F)
Nobu Hata, REALTOR, technology guru, and vice chair of NAR's Young Professionals Network, will demonstrate real estate technology gadgets and tools for your business. As a successful agent in the Minneapolis area, Nobu will cover the ins and outs of available products and how to use them. This jam-packed session is geared toward less "tech-savvy" agents and will cover a variety of topics from the latest tablets, phones and video equipment, to social media platforms, blogging and using QR codes.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
Refer to your restaurant flyer for restaurant suggestions close to the hotel.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Mike Bienvenu/"Reviewing Your Actions & REAL Life REALTOR Lawsuits" GRI (Ballroom C,F)
Louisiana attorney Mike Bienvenu will share examples of real-life real estate lawsuits and provide helpful strategies to prevent you from being the next case study. By reviewing your actions and building awareness of the industry's potentially risky pitfalls, you could save yourself time and money.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - REALTOR Town Hall (Ballroom C,F)
Discussion of issues and association business.

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Regional Caucuses

• Region I Caucus (Sycamore A)
• Region II Caucus (Sycamore B)
• Region III Caucus (Bluebonnet)
• Region IV Caucus (Cypress)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Pre-Event Reception (Ballroom A,B,C)

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - "One Degree of REALTOR Separation" RE-Energize Night ** (Ballroom A,B,C)
The "hottest party" in LR history with the music of Kung Fu Pineapple, recognition of our past, current and future leadership, and a surprise ending that will reboot you like "control/alt/delete"… you will leave the room enlightened, ready and rejuvenated! Don’t miss the great FOOD, MUSIC, NETWORKING and FUN!

Friday, September 23

8:00 am - 9:00 am - Board President/President-Elect Breakfast (Cypress Room)

8:00 am - 9:00 am - Association Executives Forum (Sycamore A)

9:30 am -1:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting (Sycamore B/Bluebonnet/Magnolia)

** ticketed event, not included in full conference registration. Click here for more info.

For more details, please contact Louisiana REALTORS at 1-800-266-8538.