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Day 1 Schedule

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024



11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 


Virginia REALTORS® Registration Desk Open

 


12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 Taylor/Adams Ballroom


Welcome Lunch (RSVP Requested; Included with Registration)

 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 

Fair Housing- What’s New and What You Need to Know

Instructor: Barrie Bowers

Learn about new HUD Guidance on fair housing issues related to applicant screening, advertising and other uses of artificial intelligence, as well as updates on best practices for handling reasonable accommodation requests, and other tenant screening issues.

Pending 2 Hours Fair Housing for CE; 2 Hours Fair Housing PL

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Promenade


Break

 

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 

Working with Outside Counsel on Unlawful Detainer Actions and Criminal Acts on the Property

Instructor: Grimes Creasy

Working with outside counsel for unlawful detainers and addressing criminal acts that occur on the property. Evaluating potential issues with charging ancillary fees that are recognized by the VRLTA.

Pending 2 Hours Legal Updates for CE; 2 Hours Current Industry and Trends for PL


5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Promenade

 


Networking Reception (Included with Registration)

 

 

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Day 2 Schedule

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024 


7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 


Virginia REALTORS® Registration Desk Open 

 


 

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Promenade

 


Breakfast (Included with Registration) 

 


8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 


Keynote Presentation:
The Future of Property Management

Instructor: Marc Cunningham

The property management industry is changing in dramatic ways due to new legislation, industry trends, rental demand, and real estate investor demand. During this session, we will discuss current trends impacting the industry and help property mangers make a game-plan to proper during the next 10 years.

 


10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

 


Break

 


10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 


Virginia Economy and the Rental Housing Market

Instructor: Ryan Price, Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist

Learn how economic and demographic trends are shaping the rental market across Virginia and what the challenges and opportunities will be for property managers.

Approved for 1 Hour Real Estate Related CE; No PL.

 


11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom 

 


Introduction to Property Management Forms

Instructor: Virginia REALTORS® Laura M. Murray, General Counsel

This course will walk through the standard form property management agreement and standard forms.  

Approved 1 Hour Real Estate Contracts CE; No PL.


12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Promenade

 


Networking Lunch (Included with Registration)

 


1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Auditorium

 


Ethics for the Property Manager

Instructor: Sean Olk, Virginia REALTORS® Staff Counsel

This course will give an overview of the NAR Code of Ethics and work through case studies where property managers were charged with unethical conduct, and address what steps property managers can take to avoid them.

Approved for 3 Hours Ethics CE or PL; Satisfies NAR Ethics Requirement for the period ending 12/31/2024.

 


1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 


Special Needs & Special Deeds: How Property Managers can Serve Clients’ Unique Needs

Instructor: John Young

An estimated 1.3 billion people – 16% of the global population – experience a significant disability today. Now more than ever it is important real estate professionals learn a proper standard of practice and the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of serving clients with a disability. In this session, you will hear inspiring stories about everyday actions transforming lives through compassion, responsibility and service. Most importantly, your understanding of diversity will expand to include issues of accessibility, inclusion, compassion, and equity for ALL individuals.

Approved for 2-Hours CE, Real Estate Related

 


1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Harrison

 


Agency for Property Managers

Instructor: Erin Kormann, Virginia REALTORS® Legislative Counsel

This course will give an overview of the NAR Code of Ethics and work through case studies where property managers were charged with unethical conduct, and address what steps property managers can take to avoid them.

Approved for 1 Hour Real Estate Agency CE; No PL.

 


2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 


Break

 


2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 


Mechanics and Anatomy of a House

Instructor: Scooter Burgess

Description: Join Scooter Burgess for an in-depth look at the "Mechanics and Anatomy of a House," designed to help property managers understand the critical systems that keep a building functional and safe. This session covers everything from foundations and roofing to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, offering practical tips for identifying issues before they become costly repairs. Equip yourself with the knowledge to maintain your properties effectively and ensure tenant safety with confidence.


2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Harrison

 


Systematizing for Success: Running Your Property Management Business on Autopilot

Instructor: Marc Cunningham

The most successful companies don’t rely on people for their success - they rely on systems. Systems are simply road maps or instructions that allow your processes to be repeated, duplicated, and run by anyone. Systems will make your property management business scalable, increase the value of your company, take pressure off your team members, protect you from liability, reduce the dependence on any one employee, create clarity, and give you a way to hold your team members accountable. We will walk through the step-by-step process of how to create and implement a System Manual specific to each position in your company. System Manuals changed our business, and they can change yours too!

 

 
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Taylor/Adams Ballroom 
 
Hot Topic Round Tables
 
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Taylor/Adams Ballroom 
 
Hot Topic Round Tables
 
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Promenade 
 
PMX Favorite: COOKIE BREAK! 


4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 



Common Legal Hotline Q & A: Property Management  


Instructor: Laura M. Murray, Virginia REALTORS® General Counsel

Just like with the regular Common Legal Hotline Q&A, this course takes some of the most frequently asked questions, and a few of the most unique, and discusses them in an open forum with a focus on Property Management. 

Approved for 1 Hour Legal Updates CE  Not Approved for PL

 

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Harrison

 

The Lost Art of Professionalism

Instructor: Marc Cunningham

The success of your property management business is largely dependent on who you allow into your owner-client group. In this fast-moving session, we will focus on how to improve your professionalism to attract GREAT owner-clients including: 

• What should be the proper mindset of a successful PM?
• What is the difference between an owner transaction and an owner relationship?
• Three words you should never use in your advertising (but most PMs do!)
• How to qualify prospective owner-clients
• Should you negotiate your management agreement terms?
• How to never get sued
This session will empower you to stop asking owners to ‘choose’ you, and instead position yourself as the professional so owners are asking YOU to ‘choose’ them! 

Pending Approval (1 Hour CE, Real Estate Related)

 

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Taylor/Adams Ballroom
 
Trivia Night (Ticketed Event - $50) Sponsored by: Virginia REALTORS® RPAC

Have some fun, eat great food, and put all of your random knowledge to good use at our Trivia Night event. You can expect lots of laughs, dinner-quality food, and one drink ticket (a cash bar will be open). 
 

 

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Day 3 Schedule

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024

 



7:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

 


Virginia REALTORS® Registration Desk Open

 


8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Promenade

 


Breakfast (Included with Registration)

 

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 

Emerging Trends in Property Management

Moderator: Erin Kormann, Virginia REALTORS® Legislative Counsel

Panelists: TBA

 


9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

 


Break

 

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Taylor/Adams Ballroom

 

VRLTA and 2024 Legislative Update

Instructors: Erin Kormann, Virginia REALTORS® Legislative Counsel and Laura M. Murray, Virginia REALTORS® General Counsel

NOW is the time to bring your questions forward. This valuable, crowd-pleasing class is our grand finale for a reason. You won’t want to miss it!


Pending 2 Hours Broker Management or 2 Hours Legal Updates for CE; 2 Hours Current Industry and Trends for PL



12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Room 17

 


Property Managers Council Meeting 

 

 

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