Leading real estate companies of the world conference 2023

In 2023, NAR Leadership Academy participants will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders through a combination of live and virtual events. The experience will begin with a live session in January 2023 in Washington, D.C. and culminate with graduation at the November 2023 REALTORS® Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Specific feedback and information about the proficiencies and interests of each class will be gathered to create a personalized Leadership Academy content journey. A sample list of the 2023 session topics is below. Please note the session topics are subject to change based on each class experience.

Live Session Dates

Date: January 19-20, 2023 (Arrival date in D.C. is January 18) Location: Washington, D.C.

Welcome to NAR’s Leadership Academy

  • Introductions
  • Teambuilding
  • Class Overview

How NAR Leads Real Estate From Washington, D.C. (Part 1)

In this session participants will be introduced to NAR’s Leadership Academy and learn its history. An overview of the class will discuss NAR Leadership Academy sessions, the Capstone Project, committee application processes, expectations/responsibilities, and class outcomes.

Participants will engage with key staff in NAR’s Washington, D.C. office to discuss how NAR leads the real estate industry from Washington, D.C. and the importance of a “members first” mentality when proposing national initiatives. Additional topics and speakers regarding NAR’s role on the Hill will be included in the May Session: How NAR Leads Real Estate from Washington, D.C. (Part 2).

Date: May 6, 2023 (Arrival date in D.C. is May 5) Location: Washington, D.C. – REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

How NAR Leads Real Estate From Washington, D.C. (Part 2)

  • Why RPAC Matters
  • The REALTOR® Party
  • How NAR Works With Lobbyists and Congress
  • How Members Can Build Relationships With Congress

“Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization."
—Preamble, REALTOR® Code of Ethics

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) prides itself on advocating for home ownership and the rights of homeowners. In this session, leadership academy participants are exposed to how NAR utilizes its resources in Washington, D.C. to advocate for homeownership and REALTORS®.

Participants will have access and information to the inner workings of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and the REALTOR® Party; a bi-partisan political advocacy group. There will also be exposure to effective lobbying techniques and how to best represent issues concerning real estate to Congress.

Date: August 10-11, 2023 (Arrival date in Chicago is August 9) Location: Chicago, IL

Leading NAR From Chicago

  • Getting to Know NAR’s Affiliates and Subsidiaries
  • NAR’s Internal Staff Functions
  • NAR’s Leadership Team

The National Association of REALTORS® main office is located in Chicago, Illinois, and houses a number of affiliates and subsidiaries. In this session leadership academy participants will learn the history of NAR’s affiliates and subsidiaries, tour the main office facilities, meet with members of the leadership team, and learn about the main functions of the NAR staff.

Date: November 12, 2023 (Arrival date in Las Vegas is November 11) Location: Las Vegas, NV – REALTORS® Conference & Expo

Building Your Legacy: Taking the Next Steps in Your Leadership Journey

  • Determining Your Future Role
  • Finding a Mentor
  • Positioning Yourself for Future Leadership Roles
  • Class Project Presentation

Everyone is unique and has their own goals and definition for success. The final session of the leadership academy focuses on next steps and future goals of each participant. After being exposed to NAR’s expectations of leadership and the internal workings of the association at the national level, each leadership academy participant will be asked to critically analyze their next steps within the association.

Virtual Session Dates

February 15, 2023 Strategic Planning Session

April 19, 2023 Committee Application & Selection Process Session

June 21, 2023 Campaign Elections: Local, State & National

October 11, 2023 Leadership Lessons I Learned

Luxury Real Estate Events

Every year Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate hosts the most dynamic meetings in the real estate industry. No other community provides annual events for such a vast-reaching and diverse collection of luxury real estate professionals. Attend our events to network with our members, create lasting relationships, form new partnerships and generate new clients.

LRE® Annual Events

International Symposium

The international meeting of the minds. Network with the best from around the world.

European Ski Trip

Spend eight days networking with international members at the best ski resorts across Europe.

Spring Retreat

Brokers, top agents and management attend this event to discuss the latest trends in the luxury real estate industry.

Fall Conference

The Fall Conference brings together the legends of luxury real estate with recognition of industry leaders at the Annual Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner.

Upcoming Events

25th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference

Seattle, WA USA September 19 – 22, 2022

The Fall Conference connects brokers, top agents and company owners from across the globe. The largest annual gathering of members, it culminates in a gala dinner and awards presentation.

15th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium

Barcelona, Spain January 18 – 20, 2023

Join Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate for the 15th Annual International Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. An intimate opportunity to strengthen your connections to a global network of luxury real estate professionals and grow your business.

25th Annual Luxury Real Estate European Ski Trip

Baqueira-Beret, Spain January 21 – 29, 2023

Join Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate for our European Ski Trip in Baqueira-Beret, Spain. An intimate opportunity to ski, network, relax and enjoy Europe with fellow members of the network.

19th Annual Luxury Real Estate Spring Retreat

Key Largo, FL USA April 16 – 19, 2023

The 19th Annual Luxury Real Estate Spring Retreat is the perfect opportunity to disconnect in The Florida Keys while networking with fellow luxury real estate professionals to expand your knowledge of the global real estate market.

Leading real estate companies of the world conference 2023

Carol A. Szynaka East End Sales Manager Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

I highly recommend attending to anyone who is serious about expanding their network with other seasoned professionals who invest in themselves and their businesses. By sharing knowledge and experiences market trends begin to unfold, relationships are formed, you leave with new connections and tools to grow your business.

Leading real estate companies of the world conference 2023

Larry Rideout Owner Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

Thank you for an amazing conference in a perfect venue! We appreciate being a part of the program and the opportunity to network with so many Luxury Associates and Owners. You all did a remarkable job making us each feel so involved. We look forward to the next opportunity!

Leading real estate companies of the world conference 2023

Matt Hogan Luxury Real Estate Agent 2Costa Rica Real Estate

The LRE® Conference was a very well-organized event, with great venues, captivating speakers, and interesting panels and breakout sessions geared towards sharing best practices and ideas that work within our industry. The most valuable part of the event, in my personal opinion, was the effort (and subsequent success) that the organizers put into facilitating great networking opportunities via the programming of each day’s agenda. Many thanks and kudos to everyone involved- can’t wait to attend another LRE® event in the future!

Event Sponsors

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Adfenix

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Sotheby's Concierge Auctions

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Real Estate Webmasters

Real Estate Webmasters

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Real Estate Webmasters (REW) is the leading technology provider for the top 1% of real estate professionals in the world.

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Security National Mortgage Company

Security National Mortgage Company

Las Vegas, NV, United States

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