The Member Retreat: Level Up 2025

Description

1. The Member Retreat: Level Up 2025
2. Presented by NWBOR & Wyoming REALTORS®
3. Elevate your knowledge, your network, and your next move.
4. May 13th and 14th, 2025
5. Holiday Inn -Cody, WY 

Below is a "draft" of the schedule as of 3/24/2025, 

DAY 1 – TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Welcome (Main Ballroom – Everyone) - Sponsored by the Wyoming REALTORS®

• Wyoming REALTORS President Annie Wedgewood, CEO Nicole Novotny-Smith, Northwest Wyoming DVP Rachel Vardiman and Kameron Ritter, Investigator with Wyoming Real Estate Commission Meet & Greet
• Leadership & Instructor Introductions
• Orientation Overview
• Affiliate Booths Open

9:00 – 9:45 AM | REALTOR® Membership & Professionalism (Main Ballroom – Everyone)
Speakers: Annie Wedgewood, Nicole Novotny Smith & Kameron Ritter  REALTOR® Benefits (Local, State, National)

• Code of Ethics & Professionalism
• Fair Housing - New 2025
• Other - REALTOR trademark violations are on the rise!

WREC updates, talk about issues throughout the state and Broker Supervision & Advertising Issues (Kameron)

9:45 – 10:00 AM | Transition to Breakout Rooms

Training Rotations – 4 Groups, 4 Sessions

🔄 10:00 – 10:40 AM

• Room 1: Paragon – Admin/general membership
• Room 2: CRS Data – Appraisers
• Room 3: MLS Rules – Brokers

🔄 10:40 – 11:20 AM

• Room 1: Paragon – Appraisers
• Room 2: CRS Data – Brokers
• Room 3: MLS Rules – Admin/general membership

🔄 11:20 – 12:00 PM

• Room 1: Paragon – Brokers
• Room 2: CRS Data – Admin/general membership
• Room 3: MLS Rules – Appraisers

We are planning a focused Q&A session with these groups to facilitate open dialogue and ensure alignment. Our goal is for Gary and Nikki to gain a clear understanding of the challenges we are currently facing, so they can return on May 14th prepared to help guide a unified path forward.

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Keynote & Lunch (Main Ballroom – Everyone)

Speaker: Lauren Broiler Newton
Topic: An inspiring keynote address focused on achieving full-spectrum success—providing attendees with practical tools to grow their business while creating a more fulfilling and balanced life. Additional sessions and collaborative discussions throughout the day will focus on industry trends, legal and regulatory updates, and strengthening REALTOR® professionalism.
Lunch: Taco Bar 🌮sponsored by NWBOR

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Final Rotation Block

• Room 3: Succession Planning – Brokers Only (WAR Representatives, WREC, and Legal Counsel)
• Main Ball Room: Sentrilock / ShowingTime / Forewarn – Admin, members and appraisers.

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Industry Insights Panel (Main Ballroom – Everyone)

• This hour will feature our Industry Insights Panel, where professionals in the following fields are invited to share updates and answer questions:
  • Title Companies, Lenders, Inspectors, Surveyors, and Insurance Providers
  • Topics may include:
    • Title process
    • Financing options
    • Common inspection issues
    • Insurance challenges
    • Surveyor-related concerns
    • Followed by a collaborative Q&A session

3:00 – 4:30 PM | Legal Forms Training (Main Ballroom – Everyone)

Speakers: WAR Representatives and WREC

• Contracts, Disclosures, Addenda
• Compliance & Common Mistakes
• Extended Q&A

4:30 – 5:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Final Q&A (Main Ballroom – Everyone)

• Final Questions
• Resources & Follow-Up
• Closing Remarks

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paragon & CRS Intensive (Room 1 – Everyone)
Instructors: Nikki & Gary

• Customizing Dashboards
• CMAs, Map Searches, Market Reports
• Using CRS for Accurate Tax Data
• Hands-On Practice

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Terry Call, Park County Assessor Guest Speaker

• Please RSVP for the Philly Cheesesteak Melt - Cost is $17.50

1:00 – 5:00 PM | Advanced Paragon Deep Dive (Room 1 – Everyone)

• Saved Searches, Auto-Notifications
• Listing Syndication & Client Connect
• Smart Templates, In-Depth Tools
• Extended Q&A + Troubleshooting Support