The 2015 National REALTORS® Land Conference: UNBRIDLED - UNLEASHED, presented by the REALTORS® Land Institute, will bring together over 250 land professionals from around the United States and Canada in Tucson, Arizona, on March 23-25, to learn from expert presenters, network with peers, and make money.
The new CEO of the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, Marc Lebowitz, will welcome all to Tucson at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
There will be over 70 sessions hosted by esteemed industry experts, including University of Arizona Professor George Frisvold, PHD, Professor and Extension Specialist, and James Walworth, PhD, Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science also of University of Arizona, will be featured presenters. Dr. Frisvold will discuss the Agricultural Land Markets and Land Values: Impact. Dr. Walwoth will cover What Land Professionals Should Know about Soils: An Introduction. Douglas Trudeau, Tucson REALTOR,® will discuss Drone Authorization and conduct a demonstration. There will also be New Vineyard Development will be presented and will include potential in the Southwest region.
National Economists such as Lawrence Yun, PhD, Chief Economist, Senior VP Research, National Association of REALTORS®, KC Conway, Chief Economist, Colliers International, Mark Dotzour, PhD, Chief Economist, Real Estate Center at Texas A&M will all be here.
Take a look at the electronic brochure to learn more. Registration for the event is open to the public and can also be purchased onsite. Here’s the 3-Day schedule.
| Monday, March 23 | |
| 8:00-10:00 a.m. | Board of Directors Meeting |
| 10:00 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | ALC Exclusive Session (ticketed) Placing a Value on Your Business Mike Duffy, CEO, United Country |
| 11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. | Partner Exhibit Hall Opens |
| 3:20-5:00 p.m. | Welcome and Recognition CeremonyAmerican Indian Eagle Dance Introduction and Pledge/Color GuardsLarry Ilfeld, ALC, 2015 Conference Chair, Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors The National Institute Welcome Marc Lebowitz, CEO of Tucson Association of REALTORS® Welcome to Tucson, Arizona Michele Cohen, CEO, National REALTORS® Land InstitutePassing of the Gavel CeremonyGeorge Clift, ALC Advanced, 2015 Institute National Immediate Past President, Clift Land Brokers Awards and RecognitionTerri Jensen, ALC Advanced, 2015 Institute National President, Farmers National Company |
| 5:00-7:30 p.m. | Networking Events |
| 5:15-6:00 p.m. | Meet and Make Money |
| 6:00-7:30 p.m. | President’s Inaugural Cocktail Reception |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dinner on your own–Enjoy! |
| Tuesday, March 24 | |
| 7:00-7:50 a.m. | Continental Networking Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Educational Sessions Larry Ilfeld, ALC, Emcee, Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors |
| 8:00-10:15 a.m. | Economics: Macro |
| 8:00-8:50 a.m. | Economic Trends Lawrence Yun, PhD, Chief Economist, Senior VP Research, National Association of REALTORS® |
| 8:50-9:30 a.m. | Looking through KC’s “Interesting” Eyes KC Conway, Chief Economist, Colliers International |
| 9:30-10:15 a.m. | About the Economy Mark Dotzour, PhD, Chief Economist, Real Estate Center at Texas A&M |
| 10:30-11:00 a.m. | Barstool SPAT with Economists Bob Turner, ALC Advanced Moderator, Southern Properties |
| 11:00-12:30 a.m. | Economics: Micro |
| 11:00-11:45 a.m. | The State of Land Lending/How to Work with Lenders Bill Davis, Senior VP, Chief Credit Officer, Farm Credit Services of America |
| 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 1031: Its Future Christopher Hatcher, Esq., Principal, Williams & Jensen PLLC |
| 12:45-2:00 p.m. | Lunch Our Man on the Hill Update Russell Riggs, Institute Legislative Staff Liaison, National Association of REALTORS® |
| 1:45-2:00 p.m. | Partner Visits |
| 2:00 p.m. | Sessions Resume |
| 2:00-2:45 p.m. | Climate is a’Changin’ |
| 2:00-2:45 p.m. | Climate and Land Issues Gene Takle, PhD, Professor, Iowa State University |
| 2:45-3:00 p.m. | Partner Visits |
| 3:00-3:45 p.m. | Decide Who You Are |
| 3:00-3:45 p.m. | Identifying and Building Your Brand Marshall Brown,CPCC, CEO, Marshall Brown & Associates |
| 3:45-4:00 p.m. | Partner Visits |
| 4:00-4:40 p.m. | Take Your Pick Break-Out Sessions -Technology Uses for Your Business: Nobu Hata, Director of Digital Engagement, NAR -Mineral Leasing, Title, and Valuations: David Smith, Senior VP, Farmers National Company -Types of Land Auctions: Jimmie Dean Coffey, CAI, Business United Country Auction Services -A Changing Climate: Fires and Forests: Zander Evans, PhD, Interim Director, The Forest Guild |
| 4:45-5:30 p.m. | Take Your Pick Break-Out Sessions -Real Estate Opportunities in North American Shale Plays: Michael Elliot, Managing Principal, Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC -The Increase in Regional Wines and New Vineyard Development: JoAnn Wall, ARA, CEO/Principal Appraiser, Central Coast AgAppraisal, Inc -What Land Professionals Should Know About Soils: An Introduction: James Walworth, PhD, Department of Soil Water, and Environmental Science, University of Arizona |
| 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Best be Biddin’…Networkin’…Havin’ Fun The Greatest Cowboy Auction on Earth |
| Wednesday, | March 25 |
| 7:30-9:00 a.m. | Breakfast Round Table Topics -AgLand Apprasials/Values: JoAnn Wall, ARA -Timber Trends: Bob King, ALC -Leveraging Land Auctions: Bill Sheridan -The 1031 Exchange Tool: Ray Brownfield, ALC Advanced -Using Social Media: Caleb McDow -Resort and Second Home Market: George Harvey -Client Needs and Site Selection: Sharon Woods -Effective Business Strategies: Randy Hertz, ALC Advanced -The Asian Market: Minor Taylor, ALC -The Road to the ALC: Flo Sayre, ALC Advanced -Effective Farmland Management and Marketing: Murray Wise, ALC -Using the USDA Web Soil Survey for ID and Mapping of Soils: James Walworth, PhD -Mentoring the Team for Success: Bill Eshenbaugh, ALC -Land Contracts: Danny Smith, ALC Advanced -Absentee Land Owner Management: Wendy Forthun, ALC -Technology Uses for Your Business: Nobu Hata -Building a Strong Chapter: George Clift, ALC Advanced -Tips for the Professional Land Woman: Renee Harvey, ALC Advanced -Energy Production on and near Agricultural Lands: A Threat, an Opportunity…or Both: George Frisvold, PhD -Developing an Effective Network: Marshall Brown, CPCC -Wind Farms and Performance: Gene Takle, PhD -Being Heard in DC: Russell Riggs |
| 9:15-10:00 a.m. | Take Your Pick Break-Out Sessions -Fisheries and Water Management: Greg Grimes, President, Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc. -Land Investment Funds: Phillip Wiggins, CEO/Founder, Strattford Land -Highest and Best Use: Sharon Woods, CRE, Principal, Target Market Analysis Team Leader, Land Use USA |
| 10:15-11:00 a.m. | Take Your Pick Break-Out Sessions -Beyond Location, Location, Location: The Geography of Better Deal Making: Simon Thompson, Director of Commercial Solutions, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) -The $562 Million Dollar Deal: The Story: Dean Saunders, ALC, Coldwell Banker Saunders Real Estate -2014 Farm Bill, Agricultural Land Markets, and Land Values-Impacts so Far: George Frisvold, PhD, Professor & Extension Specialist, The University of Arizona |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adjournment |
| 1:00 p.m. | Giddy-Up Golf (ticketed) |