2021 Annual REEA Conference/Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia
October 7–11, 2021

Connect for results, opportunities and ideas!

Schedule

Thursday October 07
8:00–9:00 am Registration Open: REEA IDW #1 REEA Gold Standard Instructor "GSI"
Sponsored by ExamSmart and presented at the Atlanta REALTORS® | 5784 Lake Forrest Dr. NW | Atlanta, GA 30328 | 404-250-0051 (Transportation to and from the class from the hotel will be provided, please let us know if you will riding with us)
9:00 am–4:00 pm REEA GSI IDW #1 - "Master the Principles of Creating a Dynamic Classroom"
Instructor Development Workshop "IDW" #1 - Learn more about this session on our "REEA IDW 1, 2 and 3 Outline Flyer" in the Documents and Forms tab on this website. This is a separate ticketed item. Be sure to register for this session. Sponsored by and presented at the Atlanta REALTORS®
 
Friday October 08
8:00–9:00 am Registration Open: REEA IDW #2 REEA Gold Standard Instructor "GSI"
Sponsored by ExamSmart and presented at the Atlanta REALTORS® | 5784 Lake Forrest Dr. NW | Atlanta, GA 30328 | 404-250-0051 (Transportation from and to the class from the hotel will be provided, please let us know if you will riding with us)
9:00 am–4:00 pm REEA GSI IDW #2 "Apply the Principles of Creating a Dynamic Classroom"
Instructor Development Workshop "IDW" #2 - Learn more about this session on our "REEA IDW 1, 2 and 3 Outline Flyer" in the Documents and Forms tab on this website. This is a separate ticketed item. Be sure to register for this session. Sponsored by and presented at the Atlanta REALTORS®
5:00–12:00 am Exhibitor Setup
Exhibitors will use this time to setup to be ready for Saturday Conference
6:00–7:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead - Garden Level Terrace
6:00–8:00 pm Welcome/Networking Happy Hour
Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead - Garden Level Terrace: Sponsored by Dearborn Real Estate Education
 
Saturday October 09
6:00–7:00 am REEAWalkers
Join the REEAWalkers in the hotel lobby for a beautiful walk to get your morning started.
7:30–8:30 am Continental Breakfast - Conference Foyer
Lower lobby level
7:30 am–4:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
7:30 am–4:00 pm Exhibitors Open
8:00–9:30 am REEA Update Meeting - Grand Ballroom
Join us for a REEA update from President Bob Kutschbach, DREI, GSI and meet your REEA Board of Directors, as well as REEA DREI and REEA GSI Updates.
9:30–10:30 am Opening General Session with Keynote Al Walker - Grand Ballroom
Enjoying Your Destination Focused Journey as You Sail into Tomorrow, with Keynote Al Walker: In 2020 we all experienced what sailors have dreaded for centuries, being stranded in a dead sea with no wind for their sails. COVID took the wind out of a lot of our sails and left us stranded. As we come out of this pandemic, we need to focus on a renewed and hopefully, extraordinary journey. We need a new wind, and we need to chart a new course to navigate our way. During his time with us, Al will help us explore the 5 specific steps needed to fill our sails and keep our ship on the right course. You'll have the opportunity to laugh and learn as you leave this session with a renewed excitement for helping yourself and others become more engaged and effective in the years ahead. We all know we need to turn our focus to the future and all the wonderful opportunities it will provide. Al promises that we will also have a Mari-time together.
10:45–11:45 am Instructor Panel Session
Grand Ballroom
10:45–11:45 am Education Directors Panel Session
Buckhead I
10:45–11:45 am Regulators Panel Session
Buckhead II
10:45–11:45 am School Owner Panel Session
Grand III
12:00–1:30 pm General Lunch Session
Grand Ballroom
1:45–2:45 pm Law Update on Real Estate Cases 2021-Buckhead II
With Charles "Chuck" Jacobus, DREI - Join us for a presentation of cases in an informal way to take cases to teach classes of real life issues.
1:45–2:45 pm Forward Focus: Creating Customer Service-Buckhead I
With Greg Glosson, GSI - Has customer service died? Can you think of examples of great and not so great customer experiences? This presentation will focus on how we can each create service "experiences" for our members, agents, clients and peers. The focus will be on creating a memorable experience for Education Directors, Instructors and Students.
1:45–2:45 pm Charting the Navigation Path to Safety-Grand III
With Will Parker, GSI - Join Will and learn how to teach your agents to navigate their way safely to and from the listing. In this session you will also learn how to develop and Emergency Action and Escape Plan "EAEP" for each listing and how to develop a hasty EAEP for a listing that isn't yours.
3:00–4:00 pm Real Property Taxes: How do They Come Up With the Numbers & How do I Teach It?-Buckhead II
With Christopher Landin: Join Chris with an introduction to assessment and real property taxation. This will include a brief history, discussion on the Tax Roll, the Cost Approach of Value, CAMA systems and tax rates. Discussion will also include instruction techniques on how to calculate an effective tax rate and final tax bill and how your assessor's office can help your students.
3:00–4:00 pm Expanding Out Vision of What Online Education Can & Should Be-Grand III
With Len Elder, DREI, GSI - This presentation challenges preexisting perceptions of online education, explores new, innovative creative tools for online education and will inspire attendees to look at distance education differently.
3:00–4:00 pm 5 Easy Ways to Reach Out to The Commercial Agents in Your Class-Buckhead I
With Cindy Chandler, DREI, GSI - Utilize resources to make you more knowledgeable in commercial real estate so that you can better engage the commercial agents in your class. In addition, learn how to get your commercial agents engaged in your classroom.
4:15–5:15 pm Positively Impacting Exam Performance-Buckhead I
With Corean Hamlin, DREI - Explore how regulators and education directors can create an educational environment that promotes student success.
4:15–5:15 pm Stories That Students Remember-Buckhead II
With Karen Climer, GSI - Prelicensing class includes a lot of material and is often overwhelming for students. Telling stories helps students understand and remember the material. In this presentation, Karen will explain why she teaches through stories. You will learn what makes a good teaching story (as opposed to a story you might tell your friends). You will learn how to find and create your own teaching stories. And Karen will share some of the stories that she uses to simplify some of the most difficult prelicensing concepts. Note: these storytelling concepts apply to any class, but the specific examples will focus on prelicensing stories.
4:15–5:15 pm Conquering Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning-Grand III
With Jill Malloy, GSI - Conquering the challenges of instructing students in a classroom while simultaneously teaching the course online. Join Jill and Sue as they show you the skills and equipment needed to engage with students in the classroom and online at the same time and ensuring engagement by online learners.
5:15 pm Enjoy Atlanta!
Saturday evening on your own. We will see you back in the morning!
 
Sunday October 10
6:00–7:00 am REEAWalkers
Meet in Join the REEAWalkers in the hotel lobby for a beautiful walk to get your morning started.
7:30–9:30 am Grab your Breakfast and Enjoy Networking Time with our Exhibitors, Sponsors and Each Other
Conference Foyer and Grand Ballroom
7:30 am–4:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
7:30 am–4:00 pm Exhibitors Open
9:45–10:45 am Heads Up! Teaching a Multi-Cultural Diversity Class-Buckhead I
With Alec Hagerty, DREI - The "faces" of America are changing and so too are the demographics of the market­place that real estate licensees have to do business in. Licensees will need to learn to develop new skills in dealing with people who are foreign born. "Multi-Cultural Diversity" should explore some of the many diverse issues of Culture, Value, Beliefs, and general Behaviors that may be different from common Americans. Learning to understand, and respect will be critical to successfully representing foreign born.
9:45–10:45 am Engage, Inspire & Connect In An Online World-Grand III
With Jeremias "JMan" Maneiro - Join JMan as he share his secrets on how you can better connect with your virtual audience today and forever into the future. We will discuss presenter setup, program settings for different platforms, engagement tools, apps, and most importantly how you can kick it up a notch and always be remembered. Online learning doesn't have to be boring and now is the time to set yourself apart from the competition.
9:45–10:45 am Stay Plugged In with Your Students-Buckhead II
With Brenda Kasuva, GSI - Connect with students prior, during and after the class. Social media is a great way to capture future students (clients) using FB GROUPS. Once they sign up for a course, let's connect with them using GROUPME or WHATSAPP, follow up and keep in touch with something like Google Classroom for retention purposes and more referrals.
11:00 am–12:00 pm Discovering a New World-Buckhead II
With Brenda Wallace - We have faced and met the challenges of a world wide Pandemic. We have learned new techniques to communicate more effectively, and on a global scale. Through perfection is not required for this voyage, it does require passion and fortitude. We are seeking and find the best techniques and tools to reach out and teach our students in a memorable style.
11:00 am–12:00 pm Instructing on an Energy Assessment Report-Buckhead I
With Matthew Dean - This session provides real estate professionals, Education Directors and instructors with a foundational knowledge of how to read and understand the latest Energy Efficiency Building Assessment Reports. Topics covered include energy modeling, audit reports, work scope generation, common pitfalls, terms, definitions and current policy.
11:00 am–12:00 pm How To Gamify Student Experience Using Google Productivity Tools-Grand III
With Betsy Coyne, GSI - Learn how to create game-like elements using the Google productivity tools that are included in a Google account. This session makes the Google productivity tools easy to understand and demonstrates why it is necessary to use the tools to reinforce content, promote learning and enhance your student's experience.
12:00–1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own
1:30–2:30 pm Teaching Students with Disabilities-Grand III
With Cheryl Davis - This course will go over the laws association with the education of students with disabilities. We will cover tips to help students with carious types of disabilities succeed in the classroom. The main focus of this session will be tips on working with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, attention deficit disorders, and test anxiety.
1:30–2:30 pm New Tech Tools for Today's Real Estate Instructor-Buckhead II
With John Mayfield, DREI - During this session you will discover some of the latest technology tools, apps and ideas to use as real estate instructors with students both from a live setting or during a virtual presentation.
1:30–2:30 pm Navigating; Nautical Charts of Real Estate Valuation-Buckhead I
With Becky Jones, GSI - Using a socratic style of teaching to activity engage the attendees whether live class room or live distant learning. Charting the appraiser's world and where valuations and evaluations are going. Ed Directors: Appraisal class requirements and resources. Regulators: The Appraisal foundation experience program update. Instructors, Distant or Live: Socratic style teaching and techniques.
2:45–5:00 pm General Session - Grand Ballroom
REEATalks: Join our panel of REEA Members for a dynamic session
6:00–9:00 pm Closing Dinner
Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Colibri Real Estate
 
Monday October 11
8:00–9:00 am Registration Open: REEA IDW #3 REEA Gold Standard Instructor "GSI"
Sponsored by ExamSmart and presented at the Atlanta REALTORS® | 5784 Lake Forrest Dr. NW | Atlanta, GA 30328 | 404-250-0051 (Transportation to and from the class from the hotel will be provided, please let us know if you will riding with us)
9:00 am–4:00 pm REEA GSI IDW #3 "Utilize Technology and Tools to Create a Dynamic Classroom"
Instructor Development Workshop "IDW" #3 - Learn more about this session on our "REEA IDW 1, 2 and 3 Outline Flyer" in the Documents and Forms tab on this website. This is a separate ticketed item. Be sure to register for this session. Sponsored by and presented at the Atlanta REALTORS®
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Major Sponsors-REEA GSI IDW
REEA Sponsors

Hotel Information

SOLD OUT!   REEA Conference Location: Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead  |  3300 Peachtree Rd. NE  |  Atlanta, GA  30305

Our Room Block is FULL!  You can still book at a higher rate or search for other locations to stay during conference.

Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable taxes and fees. Room rates are subject to the applicable state, local and any occupancy taxes/fees in effect at the time of the Group's meeting. These taxes are currently 8.9% Sales Tax and 8% Room Tax (16.9% total) plus an additional $5.00 per night flat State Hotel-Motel fee.  The group rate will be available for three (3) days prior to the start of the event dates and for three (3) days after the event dates, based upon standard guest room availability. Disccounted parking for attendees of $20/day per vehicle.

Atlanta's Grand Hotel in the Heart of Buckhead

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead is in the center of Atlanta's most famous neighborhood, a few blocks from the city's best shopping and restaurants, and a short train ride from the airport. Our top-rated hotel has the largest guestrooms in Buckhead and is famous for our large pool deck and tranquil Zen Garden. Let our Grand, comfortable hotel be your base to see one of America's most visited cities

Area Information

Things to do in Atlanta, Georgia courtesy of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. 

Photos below link to area information.

Transportation Information

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

6000 North Terminal Parkway, Suite 4000
Atlanta, GA 30320
1-800-897-1910

MARTA Public Transit Guide

Attire Information

Business Casual

Additional Information

Join us October 7-11, 2021 in Atlanta, GA!

Yes, Ennis said June but remember we rescheduled to October 2021!

Cancellation Policy

Accommodations:

Please don't forget to book your hotel stay.  See our Accommodations Link for details and information.  REEA has made special arrangements with Grand Hyatt Atlanta - Buckhead for a special discounted room rates for our attendees.  This special rate expires on 09/1/2021 or until our room block is full.  We request you make your reservations as soon as possible if you plan to stay at the event location, as we cannot make any guarantees once rooms have been filled or after expiration date.  Thank You!

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy:

All cancellation requests must be in writing with the reason for cancellation and sent to REEA Headquarters via email to Kris@REEA.org.

Cancellations received prior to midnight on August 1, 2021 will receive a full refund.

There is a $100.00 cancellation fee for all cancellations received after August 1, 2021.

Cancellations received between September 1, 2021 - September 15, 2021 will receive a refund of 50% of registration fee paid, less the cancellation fee of $100.00.

There is no refund for cancellations received after September 15, 2021.

Due to unforseen changes with the COVID-19 Pandemic and REEA needs to cancel/postpone this event, your Registration fee will be returned and/or transferred to a future Annual REEA Conference. All other costs involved with your travel, lodging and/or any other expenses incurred by you is your responsibility.   REEA and it's Board of Directors have the right to make changes to these policies at anytime.

IDW Cancellation Policy:

All cancellation requests must be in writing with the reason for cancellation and sent to REEA Headquarters via email to Kris@REEA.org.

There is a $100.00 cancellation fee for all cancellations received after September 1, 2021.

There is no refund for cancellations received after September 15, 2021 as all materials and meals have been purchased.

Registrations made for the IDW Session after September 15, 2021 are not guaranteed IDW Materials.

Nationwide Event Inclement Weather Policy:

Since REEA makes financial obligations based on the number of registrations and exhibitor spaces sold for events, registration fees cannot be refunded unless the event is cancelled by REEA due to inclement weather and a registrant's written request is received within 14 days of the event start date. If REEA cancels the event due to weather, REEA will issue a credit for the registrant upon written request, which may be applied within twelve (12) months either to the next scheduled REEA Conference or another REEA event. All requests for credit must be in writing and emailed/mailed to the REEA Office at the address below with appropriate proof of travel cancellation within 14 days of the event's start date.

No refunds will be given for cancellations due to weather if the event itself is not cancelled. REEA will not refund any travel expenses that may be incurred under any circumstances.  All requests for cancellation refunds must be in writing and emailed/mailed to the REEA Office at the address below within 14 days of the event start date with appropriate proof of travel cancellation.  All refunds due to an illness, injury, death or emergency will be considered on a case by case basis by the REEA Executive Director.

Closing Dinner - acknowledgement statement:

By registering for the REEA Conference Closing Dinner, I understand that in the event that I and/or my guest is attending the REEA Closing Dinner and should cause damage, it is hereby understood & agreed that I/my guest are liable for such damage and will pay for such damages directly to the facility and relieve REEA of any liability arising there from.

Note: Your Name, city, state, phone and email will be avaible to all REEA Members as an attendee of this conference.

Inquiries and Questions are to be sent to:

Real Estate Educators Association
Kris Inman, National Executive Director
Kris@REEA.org
REEA Headquarters
7739 E. Broadway, #337 | Tucson, AZ 85710 | 520.609.2380 | Fax: 520.296.6006

Registration for this event is now closed.

Registration Information

Attending the entire event.

Type Fee
Early Bird Registration
Register Early and Save! Includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. This special rate expires April 15th.
Available 02/05/2021 to 08/03/2021 only
$450.00
Full Conference Registration
Full Conference Registration includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner. This rate is good starting April 16th and expires May 31st.
Available 08/02/2021 to 10/10/2021 only
$500.00
Late/Onsite Registration
This fee applies to all attendees registering after June 1st or on site at the conference. This rate includes Welcome Reception, two full days + Closing Dinner.
Available 10/01/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$550.00
Full GUEST Registration (non-REEA Member)
A guest (non-REEA Member) registration must accompany attendee with a full paid registration. Limited one guest per attendee.
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$375.00
Conference Speaker
You must have been confirmed as a speaker for the conference to be eligible for this rate. This special rate expires on April 15th.
Available 02/05/2021 to 08/05/2021 only
$300.00
REEA GSI IDW #1 ONLY - no conference registration
Full Day, REEA GSI Instructor Development Workshop #1 "Master the Principles of Creating a Dynamic Classroom" - Separate Ticketed Item
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2020 only
$179.00
One Day Registration - Friday Only
This fee applies for a full Friday only registration.
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$375.00
Partial Guest Registration - mealed events only
Invite your Guest (Non-REEA member) to join you for the following; Networking Event, Lunch, and Closing Dinner. This fee does not allow your guest to attend the full conference. Only 1 per paid REEA Member attendee.
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$250.00
GUEST - Closing Dinner Ticket Only
Invite your Guest to join you at our Closing Dinner
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$100.00
One Day Registration - Thursday Only
This fee applies for a full Thursday only registration.
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$375.00
REEA GSI IDW #3 Session
Full Day, REEA GSI Instructor Development Workshop #3 "Utilize Technology and Tools to Create a Dynamic Classroom" - Separate Ticketed Item
Available 03/25/2021 to 10/12/2021 only
$179.00
REEA GSI IDW #2 Session
Full Day, REEA GSI Instructor Development Workshop #2 "Apply the Principles of Creating a Dynamic Classroom" - Separate Ticketed Item
Available 03/25/2021 to 10/12/2021 only
$179.00
REEA GSI IDW #1 Session
Full Day, REEA GSI Instructor Development Workshop #1 "Master the Principles of Creating a Dynamic Classroom" - Separate Ticketed Item
Available 06/01/2021 to 10/10/2021 only
$179.00
REEA GSI IDW #2 Refresher - GSI members Only
REEA GSI member only Special Rate - refresher course ONLY no conference registration
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$99.00
REEA GSI IDW #3 Refresher - GSI members Only
REEA GSI member only Special Rate - refresher course ONLY no conference registration
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$99.00
REEA GSI IDW #1 Refresher - GSI members Only
REEA GSI member only Special Rate - refresher course ONLY no conference registration
Available 02/05/2021 to 10/11/2021 only
$99.00

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1. Application for 2021 October Annual REEA Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Final FillinForm.pdf
Complete this Application to save your space at our 2021 Annual REEA Conference and return to REEA Headquarters c/o Kris@REEA.org.
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2. Sponsorship Opportunity Spreadsheet 2021 Annual REEA Conference.pdf
View our variety of Sponsorships available. Complete and return our Annual REEA Conference Exhibitor Application to save your space today!
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3. 2021 Sponsorship Brochure.pdf
Send this brochure someone you know that would be interested in joining us at the 2021 Annual REEA Conference as a sponsor and/or exhibitor
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4. 2021 REEA Sponsorship & Exhibitors Opportunties.pdf
View the different levels of Sponsorship and Exhibitor space available during our 2021 Annual REEA Conference.
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REEA IDW 1, 2 and 3 Outline Flyer Oct 2021.pdf
REEA Gold Standard Instructor 'GSI' Instructor Development Workshop Outlines.
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