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Boar’s Head Resort
Charlottesville, Virginia
March 13, 2025


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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.     Breakfast & Check-In


9:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. (Don't worry; there's a break in there!)     

Opening Session: Robots Don't Use Door Keys: A Guide to AI in Real Estate

Speaker: Chris Abazis

Buckle up, because we're about to take you on a whirlwind tour through the world of AI in real estate! This lively 2-hour class isn't just for tech-savvy agents; it's for anyone who's ever looked at their paperwork and thought, "There's got to be a better way!"



11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.   Break


11:25 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Sprint Sessions


12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.    Lunch    


1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.   

Economic and Real Estate Market Outlook

Ryan Price, Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist and Sejal Naik, Virginia REALTORS® Deputy Chief Economist

This presentation will provide the most current information on national, state, and local economic and housing market trends. These insights will help members gauge the state of their local markets and increase their ability to communicate with agents and clients around housing market expectations. Through this session, members will glean ways to effectively serve their community as a resource on state and local market trends. 

Approved for 1 Hour Real Estate Related CE


2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.      Break


2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.     Industry Updates


3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.     

Broker Updates, Trends, and Resources

This course will provide an update on legislation and standard forms, recent legal hotline trends and broker resources available from Virginia REALTORS®. 

Laura M. Murray – Virginia REALTORS® General Counsel

Approved for 1 Hour Broker Management  


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What You Can Expect from BrokerPlus

  • Learn Vital Information
  • Earn CE from Subject Matter Experts
  • Discuss the Latest In Real Estate with Top Peers
  • Gain Inspiration and Learn Skills to Take to Your Team

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Featured Speaker: Chris Abazis

Chris Abazis

In 2002, Chris made an impactful debut in real estate, earning the title of Rookie Salesperson of the Year. By 2010, he rose to the position of company Team Leader & CEO, leading and developing over 1,000 agents, and orchestrating the launch of two more offices within six years. Chris took a new direction in 2016, founding Dream Key Consulting to focus on coaching and speaking. Today, he is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer in fields such as real estate, leadership, communication, and technology. Expanding his horizons in 2019, Chris co-founded Sky Limitless Media, where he not only produces high-quality content for businesses and community leaders, but also hosts the engaging show, Local Unlocked.In 2002, Chris made an impactful debut in real estate, earning the title of Rookie Salesperson of the Year. By 2010, he rose to the position of company Team Leader & CEO, leading and developing over 1,000 agents, and orchestrating the launch of two more offices within six years. Chris took a new direction in 2016, founding Dream Key Consulting to focus on coaching and speaking. Today, he is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer in fields such as real estate, leadership, communication, and technology. Expanding his horizons in 2019, Chris co-founded Sky Limitless Media, where he not only produces high-quality content for businesses and community leaders, but also hosts the engaging show, Local Unlocked. 


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Laura M. Murray

Virginia REALTORS® General Counsel

Virginia REALTORS® General Counsel Laura started working at Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® (NVAR) as a legal intern the summer between her second and third year of law school. After graduation, she accepted a full-time position as an attorney at NVAR. Three years later, an opportunity opened up at Virginia REALTOR® that would allow her to use the Regulatory Law Certificate she had earned in law school; she applied and was hired! Just over three years and three promotions later, she was made General Counsel.

 


 

Ryan Price

Ryan Price

Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist

For more than a decade, Ryan has honed his knowledge of Virginia’s housing market. Before stepping into his current role of Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist, Ryan served as the association’s Deputy Chief Economist. Prior to joining our team, he served as the President of research consulting firm LSA Planning, as an Urban Planner for the City of Alexandria, and as part of the research team at the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Even before joining VAR full time, Ryan spent years contributing to our research, including the monthly Virginia Home Sales Report and our quarterly regional market reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech.

 


 

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Sejal Naik

Virginia REALTORS® Deputy Chief Economist

Prior to joining Virginia REALTORS® as the Deputy Chief Economist, Sejal worked as an Economist at the US Securities and Exchange Commission. She has also contributed to economic research and analysis at the American Bankers Association, Freddie Mac, and The Advisory Board Company. She graduated with a master’s degree in finance from the University of California San Diego and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from George Mason University.

 


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