RE FOCUS Schedule
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Wednesday, March 7
A map of the session locations can be opened from the sidebar.
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9:00am – 6:00pm |
Registration Desk Open
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9:30am – 12:30pm |
Property Management Bootcamp - The Rules |
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10:00am – 10:45am |
WCR Governing Board Meeting
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10:55am – 11:30am |
WCR General Business Meeting
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10:00am – 11:30am |
CRS Chapter Meeting
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10:00am – 5:00pm |
rCRMS Class: Claims & Remedies |
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11:45am – 1:15pm |
WCR Luncheon (Reservations Required)
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12:15pm – 2:45pm |
AAR Executive Committee
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1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Property Management Bootcamp - The Risks |
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1:30pm – 2:30pm |
WCR Multi-Year Planning Roundtables for all Local Chapter members |
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2:00pm – 5:00pm |
Major Home Systems |
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2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Refreshment Break |
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2:45pm – 3:30pm |
WCR Roundtables: Financial Strength, Leadership Development, Membership Growth Round Tables |
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3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Local Leadership (Invitation Only)
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3:45pm – 4:30pm |
WCR Breakout: Getting Involved
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5:15pm – 7:15pm |
Welcome Reception (Sponsored by Region 3) |
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7:00pm – |
AAR Networking Night Dinner (Sponsored by WCR) |
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8:30pm – 10:30pm |
Tweet Up: AAR Got Talent Open Mic
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Thursday, March 8
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7:30am – 4:30pm |
AARBar: Social Media Lounge
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7:30am – 8:30am |
AARBar: iPad Usergroup |
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7:30am – 8:30am |
2012 Presidents Forum |
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7:15am – 5:30pm |
Registration Desk Open
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7:15am – 9:00am |
Coffee Service
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8:45am – 11:30am |
General Session
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11:30am – Noon |
Vendor Visits |
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Noon – 1:00pm |
Lunch (Reservations Required) |
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1:00pm – 1:30pm |
Desserts with the Vendors
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1:30pm – 3:55pm |
Simultaneous Power Sessions |
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4:00pm – 5:30pm |
General Session |
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5:30pm – 6:00pm |
AARtini Time with the Vendors |
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6:00pm – 7:15pm |
Sunset Reception (Sponsored by Pioneer Title Agency & Arizona REALTORS® Foundation for Housing and Community Outreach)
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March 8 RE Focus Power Sessions
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Please note: the tracks run simultaneously.
Mac Track (Location: Cottonwood)
- 1:30pm – 1:55pm
- iPad Beginner
Kerry Melcher explores the basics of the iPad device.
- 2:00pm – 2:25pm
- iPad Intermediate
Kerry Melcher walks you through the apps you'll need and how to use them in a business context.
- 2:30pm – 2:55pm
- iPad Advanced
You know about Dropbox and have a favorite PDF editor, but you know there's more out there. Kerry Melcher shares advanced techniques.
- 3:00pm – 3:25pm
- iPad ROCKSTAR
Kerry Melcher leads a discussion in which the rockstars share their favorite tips, tricks and workarounds.
- 3:30pm – 3:55pm
- Facebook Fan Page
Joeann Fossland will show you the difference between a business (fan) page and a profile page as well as talk about the power of Facebook ads!
Droid Track (Location: Arizona)
- 1:30pm – 1:55pm
- Droid Apps — Beginner
Tahona Epperson covers Google tool integration (email/calendars) on your Droid.
- 2:00pm – 2:25pm
- Droid Apps — Intermediate
Tahona Epperson covers zipForm® Mobile and Mypadpro--adding text to PDFs using your Droid.
- 2:30pm – 2:55pm
- Droid Apps — Advanced
Tahona Epperson looks at Dropbox, Evernote and social media apps for your Droid.
- 3:00pm – 3:25pm
- Droid Tablet ROCKSTAR
Tahona Epperson demonstrates how she uses the Droid tablet in a real estate transaction.
- 3:30pm – 3:55pm
- HootSuite & Social Media Aggregators
Bill Risser talks about the filtering and distribution power of tools like HootSuite and Tweetdeck.
Social Media Track (Location: Copper Basin)
- 1:30pm – 1:55pm
- Facebook Beginner
Paula Monthofer helps you understand Timeline so that you can be in total control of your information and have the confidence to utilize Facebook to its fullest.
- 2:00pm – 2:25pm
- Twitter Beginner
Dru Bloomfield shares how to get set up, explores what the commands are and provides tips for following, listening and posting.
- 2:30pm – 2:55pm
- Facebook Advanced
Paula Monthofer discusses ROT and shares the best tools and tricks to maximize your return on time you invest on Facebook.
- 3:00pm – 3:25pm
- Twitter Advanced
Dru Bloomfield delves into setting up lists, using hash tags and employing "follow me on Twitter" for email signatures and blogs.
- 3:30pm – 3:55pm
- Online Reputation Management
Paula Monthofer covers how to stay on top of your online image and what to do if yours is compromised.
Business Tools Track (Location: Clarkdale)
- 1:30pm – 1:55pm
- Using Digital Signatures
Nick Catanesi updates you on the latest information about digital signatures and gives you a peek at AAR's eSign program debuting in early April.
- 2:00pm – 2:25pm
- Using Dropbox
Holly Mabery and Stacey Oberan show you how to keep your real estate business mobile by using the cloud to store, organize and access your files anywhere from any device. You'll never be without a file again.
- 2:30pm – 2:55pm
- Smartphone vs. Tablet:
Which Is Best for Your Business?
Joeann Fossland helps you discover which tool does what and helps you choose the best options for you. You'll find out what apps you can't live without and which work on the different devices.
- 3:00pm – 3:25pm
- Evernote
Evan Fuchs explores one of his favorite apps and explains how it helps him stay organized. It's free, and it's perfect for REALTORS®. Capture, store and share text, photos, websites, audio recordings, notes, MLS printouts, PDF documents, checklists — and then get it back whenever you need it using your desktop, laptop, MAC, iPhone, Android, Evernote website, or iPad.
- 3:30pm – 3:55pm
- Taking Effective Digital Photos & Video
Dru Bloomfield explains how to choose a camera, incorporate photos into social media sites, explore photo blogging and use your camera to connect with clients.
Marketing Track (Location: Sedona)
- 1:30pm – 1:55pm
- Websites: Consumer-Friendly and ADRE-Compliant
Trudy Moore and Jim Sexton provide their insights on what ADRE wants on your websites and what consumers want too.
- 2:00pm – 2:25pm
- WordPress Introduction
Nick Bastian and Greg Taylor show you why WordPress is a great choice for your real estate website.
- 2:30pm – 2:55pm
- No/Low Cost Marketing
Christopher Paris provides tips on no/low cost marketing that brings high returns.
- 3:00pm – 3:25pm
- Should You Be on YouTube?
Sage Dillon explores the benefits (search engine optimization, increased engagement) and challenges of YouTube to help you make the right choice for your business.
- 3:30pm – 3:55pm
- Getting Involved in Local & State Association Leadership
Kerry Melcher, Holly Mabery and Christopher Paris discuss how to get involved and the value your involvement will bring back to your business.
Industry Track (Location: Verde)
- 1:30pm – 1:55pm
- AAR Legal Hotline Top Issues
Rick Mack highlights the top issues from the Legal Hotline.
- 2:00pm – 2:25pm
- BPOs
Frank Dickens provides insight into the multiple uses of BPOs and how to apply them to your business. Find resources for forms, make those elusive adjustments and summarize value so that you can develop new avenues to attract business.
- 2:30pm – 2:55pm
- Do’s & Don’ts of Social Media
Evan Fuchs digs into the right and wrong ways to use social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter while complying with Code of Ethics, Commissioner's Rules and Fair Housing laws.
- 3:00pm – 3:25pm
- REOs (disclosure issues)
Holly Eslinger helps you identify what you must receive from the listing agent about the property and how to get it.
- 3:30pm – 3:55pm
- Myths about Transaction Management (TM)
Duane Fouts and Ron LaMee bust common misconceptions and help you maximize your use of TM.
Friday, March 9
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7:45am – 11:00am |
AARBar: Social Media Lounge |
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7:30am – 10:30am |
Registration Desk Open
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8:30am – 10:45am |
Coffee Service
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8:15am – 9:00am |
Conversation with the AAR Officers
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9:00am – 10:30am |
Regional Caucuses |
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10:45am – 1:00pm |
AAR Board of Directors |
Prescott Resort Meeting Spaces
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