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September 29, 2014

CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014 opening next week in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Sept. 29) – CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014, the state’s largest real estate trade show, opens next week at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Running Oct. 7-9, CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014 offers three full days of valuable and insightful seminars, various targeted bootcamps, and networking opportunities for California REALTORS®.

Highlights of CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014 include:

Tuesday, Oct. 7

"Who wants to Be a Millionaire?"
Get a glimpse inside the minds of top-ranking California agents as they share how they approach each day’s work, motivation strategies, and their business philosophies. REALTORS® will walk away with applicable tips, renewed energy, and a little insight into their money-making mindsets. Featuring some of California’s top producers, this insightful panel will be moderated by C.A.R. CEO Joel Singer.

Tuesday Lunch: "Small Message, Big Impact: How to Build Your Persuasive Presentation"
Terri Sjodin, author of the national bestselling book, "Small Message, Big Impact," will offer tips on building and delivering a more polished and effective sales presentation – one that is persuasive rather than just informative. REALTORS® will gain communication skills for greater impact with clients, including how to develop a more creative style and hot tips on visual aids, body language, closing and more.

Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall for CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014 will open at 2 p.m., Oct. 7, providing attendees with an opportunity to meet with vendors and discover the hottest new trends and products for the real estate industry.

Wednesday, Oct. 8

"Long Story Short: A Detailed Look at Housing’s Future"
Step inside the minds of such top California economists as Richard Green, Christopher Thornberg, Joel Singer, and Selma Hepp to discuss what factors will most impact the future of California housing. Moderated by C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton- Young, the panel will cover timely issues such as demographics, housing finance, current infrastructure, and the state of both California and the nation’s economy.

Wednesday Lunch: "Leadership without Ego, with Capt. Chesley Sullenberger"
Captain of the "Miracle on the Hudson," and author of New York Times bestseller "Highest Duty," Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, shares his take on leadership after surviving and saving 155 lives during the famous "Miracle on the Hudson" plane landing.

Thursday, Oct. 9

"How Do They Do That"
Discover how to use free and bargain technology tools that attendees didn’t know existed to create professional quality graphics, make their offices run smoothly, and wow their clients. This high-energy session will give attendees dozens of tech tools that will leave them asking, "How DO they do that?” Presented by Beth Ziesenis, author of "Your Nerdy Best Friend."

Thursday Lunch: "2015 Housing Market Forecast with Leslie Appleton-Young"
C.A.R. Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young will share valuable information and insight about next year’s California housing market, including projected home sales, median prices, housing affordability, and mortgage rates, and availability.

Journalists who would like to attend CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014, please email lotusl@car.org or call (213) 739-8304. For more information on CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014, visit http://expo.car.org.

Leading the way …® in real estate news and information for more than 100 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, with more than 165,000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.

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	August Pending Home Sales Fall Slightly In this video, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives an overview of pending home sales so far this year, talks about new home construction, the slight increase in inventory, and shadow inventory,…	From: NAREALTORS Views: 0 0 ratings
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WASHINGTON (September 29, 2014) – Pending home sales slowed modestly in August but contract signings remain at their second-highest level over the past year, according to the National Association of Realtors^®. All major regions experienced declines except for the West, which rose for the fourth consecutive month.

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