The 2018 Leasing Summit is your one-stop-shop for all things leasing: residential, commercial and management essentials! With an all-encompassing range of topics presented by industry experts, this event has something to offer everyone – whether you are a property manager, Realtor®, builder or simply curious about the leasing industry.
Event topics include:
Rock-Solid Leasing Applications
Discover the best practices in leasing while protecting your license and your business. Learn how to avoid application frustrations; how to be sure review of the applicant is fair and reasonable; how to create a step-by-step process after receiving applications and more!
Speaker:
Patty Young
Pearson Smith Realty,
Property Management Division
So You Think You Want To Do Commercial?
Commercial real estate is an extremely competitive and complex business, and knowledge and preparation are keys to success! This session will include: resources available to help you jump-start your commercial business, factors of a commercial deal, different specialty fields in the commercial industry, commissions, timelines, and qualifications for a commercial client. You will walk away with a general knowledge of what a commercial transaction entails and if this is the path you wish to take in real estate.
Speakers:
Diana Shipley
Vice President, Leasing
Saul Centers, Inc.
Vanessa Wagner
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Manager
Dept. of Economic Development
Risky Business: The Do’s & Don'ts of Property Management
from the Experts
Get caught up on the most recent legal changes affecting the leasing and property management industry. Preview NVAR’s new Reasonable Accommodation and Assistance Animal forms. A panel of property management and legal experts will discuss legal updates and answer your questions regarding topics such as assistance animals, fair housing, rental applications, repair responsibilities, management policies, licensed activities, security deposits and the eviction process.
Speakers:
Sarah Louppe Petcher
Partner,
DBL Lawyers
Lee Wilkinson
HomeFirst Realty,
Wilkinson PM
Matt Troiani
Vice President of Professional Development & Deputy General Counsel
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®
Facts You Should Know About Construction in a Commercial Deal
Explore the ins and outs of the construction process from per-construction services, permit processing, renovation, build-out construction issues, cost, timelines and other overlooked processes when doing a commercial deal.
Speakers:
Karen Powell
Commercial General Contractor
Eagle One Contracting, Inc.
Diana Shipley
Vice President, Leasing
Saul Centers, Inc.
Emerging Technologies: Emerging Opportunities
Learn about new technologies coming out and practical uses you can take advantage of today. See how you can look at technological change not as disruptors to the status quo, but as enablers of opportunity. We’ll discuss the potential applications of smart home technologies, virtual reality, effective use of social media, and other emerging technologies in the property management and commercial spaces.
Speakers:
Shawn Hanna
Senior Director of Technology Initiatives
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®
Steve Russell
Digital Engagement Manager
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®
Lease with Ease
Learn how to leverage MLS features to make leasing a breeze. This will cover CMAs, ShowingTime, Homesnap Pro, and other functionalities to help you work efficiently with renters and for lease properties.
Speaker:
Kim Mingo
Customer Success Champion
Bright MLS
Supercharge Your Commercial Marketing
Get an in-depth look into how to market commercial real estate with a comprehensive suite of tools and resources. Gain the ability to track competition and access the largest inventory of active commercial real estate listings in your market, while grasping insight into the economic forecast and commercial real estate outlook for 2018 and beyond.
Speakers:
Brandon Lewe
Regional Director, CRE Sales
CoStar Group
Nicholas Sena
CoStar Group
Omeed Naderi
CoStar Group
Rob Cohn
CoStar Group
Schedule
8:30 - 9 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9 - 11:30 a.m. Workshop Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Vendor Marketplace
12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions
Thank you to our Strategic Partner:
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