2023 Annual REEA Conference - Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
June 20–30, 2023

Join us for "The REEA Experience" which is dedicated to inspire and nurture the human spirit of each educator, in every classroom, in every learner, in every transforming experience.

"The REEA Experience" All for One-and-One-for All. "The REEA family believes that every learning experience should be exciting and better than the last" 

Our REEA family invites you to attend "The REEA Experience" in Las Vegas where entertainment and the atmosphere is exhilarating and life changing.  Join us in Las Vegas where "The REEA Experience" begins with inspiring cutting-edge practices, tools on how to transform classrooms to memorable experiences, and provide an opportunity to reunite the REEA family in "Vegas" for a treasured experience.

Hotel and Parking recommendations on "Accomodations" tab.

              

Schedule

Tuesday June 20 REEA GSI IDW #1
8:00–9:00 am Registration Open: REEA GSI IDW #1 - Gold Standard Instructor
Celine St.
9:00 am–4:00 pm REEA GSI IDW #1 - Instructor Development Workshop - $179
Taking Your Instruction to New Heights #1: The first of three IDW's created and presented by REEA's own members that focuses on mastering the five principles of creating a dynamic classroom. This is a separate ticked item. Please be sure to register for this session. REEA GSIs can retake this course at our $99 refresher rate! | Celine St.
 
Wednesday June 21 REEA GSI IDW #2
8:00–9:00 am Registration Open: REEA GSI IDW #2 - Gold Standard Instructor
Celine St.
9:00 am–4:00 pm REEA GSI IDW #2 - Instructor Development Workshop - $179
Taking Your Instruction to New Heights #2: Second of a three-part series that continues instructor's journeys' of executing the 5 principles of a dynamic classroom. This is a separate ticked item. Please be sure to register for this session. REEA GSIs can retake this course at our $99 refresher rate! | Celine St.
12:00–5:00 pm Exhibitor Set Up
Exhibitors will use this time to setup to be ready for Thursday Conference
3:00–5:15 pm Conference Registration Open
Pick up your registration package on the second floor Conference Center
4:30–6:00 pm REEA Past-President's Council meeting
All REEA Past President's, please join us at the Palace Station inside "Tacos & Tequilas" restaurant for our Past-President's Council Meeting.
5:00–5:45 pm Meet Your REEA Buddee
Attention 1st Time Attendees!! Do you have a REEA Buddee? Maybe looking for someone to Buddee up with during the Conference? Interested in being a REEA Buddee Mentor? Join us for a quick meet your REEA Buddee before our Welcome Happy Hour! Everyone welcome! | Conference Foyer, 2nd Floor
6:00–8:00 pm Welcome Reception sponsored by Dearborn Real Estate Education
Meet us in the Palace Station at the Cinabarre and enjoy this fun way to start off our conference with our friends at Dearborn Real Estate Education
 
Thursday June 22 REEA Conference
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 Center second floor
7:30 am–4:00 pm Exhibitors open
Conference Center second floor
7:30 am–4:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
Conference Center, 2nd Floor
8:00–9:30 am Annual REEA Business Meeting & Installation of Officers
Join us for our Annual REEA Business Meeting and the installation of your 2023-2024 REEA Board of Directors. Stay for our RapidFire of your Presenters for the day! | REEA Palace
9:45–10:30 am Opening Keynote: #AlwaysInspiring: REEA Experiences with Matthew Ferrara
Join Matthew Ferrara, philosopher, photographer, and writer for a fun and exciting look at the power of delivering great learning experiences to our students. Explore ways to drive student transformation by tapping into your personal growth as an Educator. Combine the Key Three elements of Attitude, Discipline and Time Well Spent into a unique guide to energize your educational experiences for today and the future. | REEA Palace Sponsored by our friends at Sciolytix
10:45–11:30 am Instructor Panel Session
REEA Palace
10:45–11:45 am Regulator Session
Liberace Ave.
10:45–11:45 am School Owners Session
Celine Street
10:45–11:45 am Education Directors Session
Elvis Blvd
12:15–1:30 pm General Lunch and Awards
Join us for a great lunch, REEA Awards ceremony, Update from ARELLO President, Erik Wisner and a RapidFire from our Sponsors and Exhibitors. | REEA Palace sponsored by our friends at Sciolytx.
1:45–2:45 pm Working Together: Doing business with Brokerages, Schools, and Associations with Dr. Jeffrey Stanton, GSI
In this session you will understand what Brokerages, Schools, & Associations look for when working with, or being solicited by outside instructors. | Celine St.
1:45–2:45 pm Speaking Within: The Power of Passion & Nonverbal in the Classroom with John Wenner, DREI
Explain and detail how the power of passion & nonverbal body language of a speaker plays in creating learner engagement. | Liberace Ave.
1:45–2:45 pm Legal Update 2023 with Kizzy Crawford Heath, DREI and Len Elder, DREI, GSI
This is the annual Legal Update presentation that covers changes in law and important cases and settlements involving litigation in the real estate industry. | Elvis Blvd.
3:15–4:15 pm CDEI Program Reborn with Melissa Ferguson
In 2022, the ARELLO Distance Education Committee completely revamped the CDEI certification program. This certification is an important part of the ARELLO course certification which is currently required in 21 states and recognized in 26 states and jurisdictions. Join Melissa and her panel of experts as they go through the changes and to show you what to expect when taking the new courses. | Elvis Blvd.
3:15–4:15 pm Is There Bias in Appraisals? What To Do About It with Rebecca Jones, DREI, GSI
A lively controlled discussion about appraisal bias, will explore the appraisal process and the history of the appraisal profession, during redlining. Let's examine the recent law cases and surveys on appraisal bias wrap up with what steps can be taken if bias has taken place in the appraisal process. | Celine St.
3:15–4:15 pm TEAMS! with Bob Kutschbach, DREI, GSI
Over 50% of real estate sales are sold by "teams". Learn how to TEACH team formation, recruiting, structure, compensation & management. Also covered will be broker oversight and management. | Liberace Ave.
4:45–5:45 pm Engaging Ethics with Stephanie Walker, GSI
Teaching Ethics can be fun and engaging! Join Stephanie and she will show you how. | Liberace Ave.
4:45–5:45 pm Start and Run a Successful Real Estate School with Jennifer Nicely, GSI
This presentation will cover the foundation topics one should consider when opening or operating a real estate school. There are several levels of business, and each level is a new step and process one must go through to stay on the path of success. | Celine St.
4:45–5:45 pm How To Create Video in Canva to Amplify the Learning Experience with Betsy Coyne, GSI
In this session you will learn how to customize video using Canva tools and then effective ways to incorporate video in the classroom whether in-person physically with their students, or virtual and live providing the video as a self-paced option for asynchronous learning. This presentation demonstrates how videos can capture student attention and make learning more interactive and accessible to students with different learning styles. | Elvis Blvd.
6:00–7:00 pm REEA DREI Cocktail Reception
By Invitation Only - Poolside
6:30–10:00 pm Fun Bus around Vegas!
Hop on the REEA Fun Bus that will drop off on the Las Vegas Strip at the Bellagio Fountains and Freemont Street at Golden Nugget and back around to the hotel. Jump on and off at your leisure to see the sights of Vegas! Last pick up back to hotel is 10:00pm with drop off at The Palace Station at 10pm. Sponsored by our friends at Colibri Real Estate.
 
Friday June 23 REEA Conference
6:00–7:00 am REEAWalkers
Meet in Join the REEAWalkers in the hotel lobby for a beautiful walk to get your morning started.
7:30–8:30 am Continental Breakfast
Conference Center, 2nd Floor
7:30 am–4:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
Conference Center, 2nd Floor
7:30 am–4:00 pm Exhibitors open
Conference Center second floor
8:30–9:30 am REEATalks "Do You Know Your True Value"?
Join this General Session with a great panel of experts! Stay for our Rapid-Fire Session at the end and learn about today's concurrent sessions from your Presenters - REEA Palace
9:45–10:45 am Yeah But, In This Market... with Theresa Barnabei, GSI, GSL
A How To experience that provides insight, talking points and classroom management techniques when the objection to everything you say as an instructor is met with 'Yeah But, In This Market...' | Elvis Blvd.
9:45–10:45 am How to Teach When the Internet is Down OR Just Like we Did it in the Olden Days with Janis Benstock, GSI
Does your classroom feel like the set of Groundhog Day? It is so easy to fall into patter until you feel flat and burnt out. Put the twinkle back in your eye with these creative activities and fall in love with teaching all over again. | Liberace Ave.
9:45–10:45 am Going From Hopeful To Hired with John Gillam, GSI, GSL
Many of us have spent years honing our skills to be instructors, and we all believe we have something of value to offer. The hard part is getting through the door and getting paid!!! | Celine St.
11:15 am–12:15 pm How To Keep Your Real Estate Educator Business Safe from Hackers with Burton Kelso
As a real estate educator, it's important you're aware of all of the cyber threats that can affect you. Phishing, Credential Stuffing and Ransomware are the weapons cyber crooks will use against you. Learn what tools and tricks you need to use to keep safe. | Celine St.
11:15 am–12:15 pm Using Mindfulness in the Classroom with Cheryl Davis, GSI
Many students get stressed and anxious when taking real estate courses. This interactive course will show instructors how to use Mindfulness techniques to lower anxiety and stress in the classroom and increase students' ability to focus on course materials | Liberace Ave.
11:15 am–12:15 pm VIEWPOINTS: Crafting Future Education Experiences with the NCREC Panel
This is a panel discussion with four members of North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) with the presenters taking on the roles of regulator, school owner instructor and student for a lively discussion about future techniques, changes, tools and tips all focused on the trends in real estate education and presenting the four different viewpoints for the roles taken. | Elvis Blvd.
12:15–1:30 pm Lunch On Your Own
Enjoy The Many Restaurants At The Palace Station
1:30–2:15 pm General Session - Real Estate Testing Sites Update
Join Ho Mun from PSI and Joel Norris from Pearson Vue in the REEA Palace
2:30–3:30 pm Get The Shell Out with Andrea Lane
Turn situations into advantages, gain confidence using Improv, speech techniques, singing, and trust games. | Liberace Ave.
2:30–3:30 pm Live Your Best Life LIVE-Hybrid Or LIVE Streaming with JMan Maneiro
In this session we will demonstrate how to LIVE Stream like a dream. We will demonstrate the differences between hybrid and LIVE Streams and how to take it to the next level on the latter. You will hear from experts with 1000's of LIVE Streaming events experience and leave with all of the equipment, apps, programs, and software to row your educational boat merrily up the Live Stream. | Elvis Blvd.
2:30–3:30 pm NO Prison - NO Victim; Know the Law and How to Avoid Selection with Carl Carter & Will Parker, DREI, GSI
| Celine St.
3:45–4:30 pm Closing Session - The REEA Experience
REEA Palace
6:30–10:00 pm Closing Dinner -
Formal/Semi-Formal in Black, White and Red attire requested. Your closing dinner is included in your full conference registration! Join us for a fun evening with entertainment to leave you with that REEA Vegas Experience. Invite a guest to join you for an additional only $100/guest. | REEA Palace
 
Saturday June 24 REEA GSI IDW #3
8:00–9:00 am Registration Open: REEA IDW #3 - Gold Standard Instructor
Celine St.
9:00 am–4:00 pm REEA GSI IDW #3 - Instructor Development Workshop - $179
Taking Your Instruction to New Heights #3: Third of a three-part series that continues instructor's journeys' of putting into production the 5 principles of a dynamic classroom. Please bring your laptop - this is a hands-on-training class! This is a separate ticked item. Please be sure to register for this session. REEA GSIs can retake this course at our $99 refresher rate! | Celine St.

Hotel Information

Palace Station2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102 - (702) 367-2411

Special Room Rates available!  Use this link and use code PCIREEA or contact the the hotel reservation line at 800-634-3101 to reserve within our block now. Please understand that all reservations must be made prior to cutoff date, May 26, 2023 or until our block is sold out. After that date there is no guarantee of our special room rate and at that time any remaining rooms will be released back into hotel inventory and reservations will only be available based on hotel occupancy at the prevailing selling rate.

Think Outside the Strip...two hundred million reasons to consider Palace Station Hotel & Casino.  We are located five miles from (Harry Reid) McCarran International Airport, one and a half miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center and a quarter mile from the Las Vegas Strip.  The property just completed a dramatic $200 million dollar renovation that encompassed every aspect of the guest experience. We offer 575 luxury rooms and suites in our newly renovated Tower.  New restaurants, the addition of a high limit gaming area, a new Cinebarre movie theater and state-of-the-art bingo hall highlight just a few of the changes.  We offer free self-parking and complimentary valet serivce for all guests.  New Palace...Classic Vegas.

Hotel Service Fee includes:

  • In-room high-speed wireless internet
  • In-room local and 800 phone calls
  • Fitness Center access

Area Information

Las Vegas Experiences

June Temperatures: 64 degrees day – 46 degrees evenings

Things To Do

  • Clubbing  The nightclubs typically open at 10:30 pm but know that for special events and holidays they may open their doors at 10 pm. For the most at popular clubs on the most popular nights people may start lining up at the front entrance one hour before the opening time.
  • Downtown-Fremont Street Experience  2.85 miles. Open 24 hours. No admission is required to access the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall, and most events and nightly concerts within are also free.

The Fremont Street Experience is a pedestrian mall and attraction in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The FSE occupies the westernmost five blocks of Fremont Street, including the area known for years as "Glitter Gulch", and portions of some other adjacent streets. The central attraction is a barrel vault canopy, 90 ft high at the peak and four blocks, or approximately 1,375 ft, in length.

The Four Queens and Golden Nugget are two of iconic casinos here. It is home to more than 10 casinos with many game tables. You will also find plenty of restaurants here.

  • The Strip Experience - Las Vegas Boulevard

The world-famous Las Vegas Strip -- is the central artery of Sin City and the main line to a majority of the city's best sights, gambling, food, and fun. With neon signs and dancing fountains along an eight-mile stretch of awesome, the Strip delivers sensory overload. The Las Vegas Strip is 4.2 miles long and runs from Mandalay Bay to the Stratosphere.

Lined with upscale casino hotels, the neon-soaked Strip is quintessential Las Vegas. As well as gambling floors, the vast hotel complexes house a variety of shops, restaurants (ranging from mainstream to high-end), and performance venues for music, comedy, and circus-style acts. Attractions like the soaring, choreographed Fountains of Bellagio, and the High Roller observation wheel draw crowds.

  • Las Vegas Tram Transportation. Las Vegas Monorail - The 4-mile air-conditioned, elevated system runs along the Las Vegas Strip from 07:00 and stops between 00:00–03:00, daily. Las Vegas Monorail, which runs for 4 miles along the Strip and has 7 stations that allow you to reach all the most famous hotels and attractions in a short time. The Monorail is the most complete, useful, and most used means of transportation in Las Vegas.

Three, smaller Las Vegas Trams operate on the West side of Las Vegas Boulevard, one between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur, and another tram that runs between Park MGM and the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. Each tram is free for riders and independently operated by the various hotels and casinos they service.

Transportation Information

Harry Reid International Airport (www.harryreidairport.com) Address: 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89111   (702) 261-5100

Harry Reid International Airport is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard, just two miles from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and 15 miles from downtown and is easily accessed via I-215, Tropicana Avenue, or Russell Road.

Transportation Information

  • The Palace Station is approximately 10 miles (17 minutes) from the Harry Reid International Airport
  • Link to Map 
  • Link to Transportation Information
  • Link to Car Rental

Attire Information

Business Casual

Additional Information

Accommodations:

Please don't forget to book your hotel stay.  See our Accommodations Link for details and information. 

REEA has made special arrangements with the Palace Station for a special discounted room rates for our attendees. 

Cancellation Policy

REEA 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 May 1, 2023 will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations received between May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 will receive a refund of 50% of registration fee paid.
  • There is no refund for cancellations received after May 31, 2022.

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.

REEA GSI 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 May1, 2023.
  • There is no refund for cancellations received after May 31, 2023 as all materials and meals have been purchased.
  • Registrations made for the IDW Session after June 1, 2022 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

Sponsorship of activities by vendors or regulated entities at this conference or meeting shall not be construed as an endorsement by REEA of the sponsoring entity or of the products, services, policies or positions. The sponsorship is not intended by the vendor or regulated entity, nor should it be construed by anyone, to influence the decisions of REEA and its representatives.

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 01/02/2023 to 05/01/2023 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 05/02/2023 to 05/31/2023 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 06/01/2023 to 06/23/2023 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 06/19/2022 to 06/09/2023 only
$400.00
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 06/19/2022 to 04/30/2023 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 06/19/2022 to 06/25/2023 only
$179.00
REEA GSI IDW #2 ONLY - no conference registration
Full Day, REEA GSI Instructor Development Workshop #2 "Apply the Principles of Creating a Dynamic Classroom" - Separate Ticketed Item
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/25/2023 only
$179.00
REEA GSI IDW #3 ONLY - no conference registration
Full Day, REEA GSI Instructor Development Workshop #3 "Utilize Technology and Tools to Create a Dynamic Classroom" - Separate Ticketed Item
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/25/2023 only
$179.00
One Day Registration - Friday Only
This fee applies for a full Friday only registration.
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/17/2023 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 06/19/2022 to 06/10/2023 only
$300.00
GUEST - Closing Dinner Ticket Only
Invite your Guest to join you at our Closing Dinner
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/25/2023 only
$100.00
One Day Registration - Thursday Only
This fee applies for a full Thursday only registration.
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/17/2023 only
$375.00
REEA GSI IDW #2 Refresher - GSI members Only
REEA GSI member only Special Rate - refresher course ONLY no conference registration
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/25/2023 only
$99.00
REEA GSI IDW #3 Refresher - GSI members Only
REEA GSI member only Special Rate - refresher course ONLY no conference registration
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/25/2023 only
$99.00
REEA GSI IDW #1 Refresher - GSI members Only
REEA GSI member only Special Rate - refresher course ONLY no conference registration
Available 06/19/2022 to 06/25/2023 only
$99.00
Late: Full GUEST Registration (non-REEA Member)
Registration after May 31st for a guest (non-REEA Member). Guest Registration must accompany attendee with a full paid registration. Limited one guest per attendee.
Available 05/31/2023 to 06/25/2023 only
$450.00
Late: Partial Guest Registration
Late Partial Guest Registration after May 31st: 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 05/31/2023 to 06/25/2023 only
$350.00

Registration closes on:6/30/23

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2023 Annual REEA Conference AGENDA.pdf
Printable schedule
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2023 REEA Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunitis flyer.pdf 218.69 KiB 3/8/23 10:49 PM
Application for 2023 Annual REEA Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Final Fillin Form1.pdf
Join us in June 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada as a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor - Complete this application and email it to Kris@REEA.org to save your space!
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Sponsorship Opportunity Spreadsheet 2023 Annual REEA Conference.pdf
Are you looking for a great Sponsorship Opportunity? Or maybe want to Exhibit during our Conference? Click on this document for a full spreadsheet of Opportunities!
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Travel & Things to Do - Las Vegas Experiences.pdf
Air Travel, Transportation and Things to Do Living the REEA Experience
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