2023 Convention Schedule

Utah REALTORS® Convention 2023 Featuring Ben Nemtin, New York Times best-selling author and star of MTV's "The Buried Life" September 5-7, Dixie Center, St. George

Schedule, locations, times, events, and speakers subject to change.


September 5, 2023

Leadership Academy

Sept. 5 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Entrada C – Dixie Convention Center

This is an invitation-only class for the 2023 Leadership Academy participants.


CRS Class – “Negotiate the W: Techniques that Win Deals and Close Sales”

Sept. 5, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Sentierre
Instructor: Addie Owens
Sponsor: Utah Residential Real Estate Council

Lunch Sponsor: UtahRealEstate.com

This class is hosted by the Utah Residential Real Estate Council and requires a separate registration. Register here.


Registration Open

Sept. 5, 2-5 p.m.
North Lobby – Dixie Convention Center


Welcome Event

Sept. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuacahn
Sponsor: Washington County Board of REALTORS®

Join us for the ultimate welcome to St. George! We will have an unforgettable party set against Tuacahn’s breathtaking red-rock scenery. Enjoy a full dinner, groove to live music, and catch up with friends. Don’t miss a magical desert evening featuring nature, food, and music!


September 6, 2023

Registration Open

Sept. 6, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
North Lobby – Dixie Convention Center


Trade Show Open

Sept. 6, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall – Dixie Convention Center

Enjoy food and drinks throughout the day as you visit our sponsors and trade show vendors. Enter to win prizes and learn about new real estate products and services. Plus, those who visit all booths will be entered into our grand prize drawing. One ticket to the trade show is included in your Convention registration. Guest tickets are also available for purchase.


UtahRealEstate.com Open House

Sept. 6, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Entrada A-B – Dixie Convention Center


Breakfast

Sept. 6, 7-8 a.m.
Exhibit Hall – Dixie Convention Center


Grand Assembly Featuring Ben Nemtin

Sept. 6, 8-9:30 a.m.
Garden Room – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Fieldstone Homes

Join us for an inspirational morning as Ben Nemtin teaches us how to make the impossible possible.

Ben is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?” and “The Bucket List Journal.” Ben is ranked the #2 Motivational Speaker in the World by Global Gurus and starred in “The Buried Life,” MTV’s highest rated show on iTunes and Amazon. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, and NBC News.

In his first year of university, Ben was unexpectedly hit with a depression that forced him to drop out. In an attempt to feel more alive, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three best friends. They borrowed a rickety old RV and crisscrossed North America, achieving the unthinkable. And most importantly, every time they accomplished a dream of their own, they helped a complete stranger cross something off their bucket list. From playing basketball with President Obama and having a beer with Prince Harry to reuniting a father and son after 17 years and surprising a young girl with a much-needed bionic arm. So far, he’s crossed off 96 of his 100 list items and in 2025 he’ll be crossing off #100: Go to Space. Ben’s message of radical possibility has inspired millions to unlock their true potential.


“Price it Like a Pro”

Sept. 6, 9:40-10:40 a.m.
Instructor: Addie Owens
Garden Room – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Guardian Home Warranty
1 elective real estate C.E. credit

Find the sweet spot in pricing and navigate more deals to the closing table in any market. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical exercises, participants will develop a deep understanding of the pricing process and gain the expertise to price properties effectively and professionally.


“Utah Rental Market Update”

Sept. 6, 9:40-10:40 a.m.
Instructor: Paul Smith
Ballroom A – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Utah Rental Housing Association
1 core real estate C.E. credit

Enhance your knowledge of the rental housing market in Utah and be ready to answer questions from your investor clients. Learn about the latest legislative updates to landlord-tenant law, obtain valuable information on vacancy rates and other rental statistics, and be on the lookout for current scams that target rental properties.


Ben Nemtin Meet-and-Greet

Sept. 6, 9:40-11 a.m.
Exhibit Hall – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Fieldstone Homes

Meet our keynote speaker Ben Nemtin. Get photos and autographs and share with Ben an item on your bucket list. Take the first step in “making the impossible possible.”


Snack Break

Sept. 6, 10:40-11 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Dixie Convention Center

Take a break, enjoy a snack, and meet with our 2023 Convention sponsors and vendors.


“Leveraging Your Genius in Real Estate”

Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-noon
Instructor: Addie Owens
Garden Room – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: SecurityNational Mortgage Company
1 elective real estate C.E. credit

Increase the longevity of your real estate career by finding more fulfillment. Learn to leverage your natural talents and skills to boost productivity and success in the real estate business while reducing burnout and offering superior customer service. Experience the transformative power of the Working Genius Model, which will help propel your journey from frustration to remarkable success.


“UtahRealEstate.com Updates”

Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-noon
Instructor: Molly Nielson
Ballroom A – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: UtahRealEstate.com
1 elective real estate C.E. credit

“UtahRealEstate.com Updates” takes subscribers through a detailed tour of recent updates and new features in the UtahRealEstate.com MLS, helping attendees stay on top of changes. Topics covered: Aligned Showings – showing software now included with every URE MLS membership, MLS News, improvements to familiar MLS features like Searches and Listing Input, recent rule changes, and other new features.


Trade Show Lunch

Sept. 6, Noon-2-p.m.
Sponsor Giveaways: 1:30-2 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Dixie Convention Center

Experience the ultimate trade show extravaganza! Join us in the Exhibit Hall for lunch, beverages, games, and prizes. Mingle with our sponsors and have your badge scanned at every booth to enter our grand prize giveaway — a Mac computer! Plus, there will be photo opportunities with the Riding with the Brand REALTOR® bus and motorcycle.


“Legal Panel”

Sept. 6, 2-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Various
Garden Room Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Castle & Cooke Mortgage

This class will equip you with the knowledge needed to avoid common legal pitfalls in today’s market. Our legal experts will help you stay up to date on the latest laws and legal trends, including information about advertising rules, transaction coordinators, fraud prevention, wholesaling, and more. Have your questions ready because we’ll also save time for Q&A.


“Legal Panel” Break

Sept. 6, 3-3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Castle & Cooke Mortgage

Join us for a snack break and the announcement of the grand prize winner of the Mac computer. Must be present to win!


REALTOR® Party

Sept. 6, 7-10 p.m.
Big Shots Golf
Sponsors: UtahRealEstate.com and SecurityNational Mortgage Company

We’re hosting the ultimate “Riding with the Brand” Western REALTOR® party at Big Shots Golf! We’ve rented the full facility for dinner, drinks, driving range games, dancing, mini golf, yard games, and mechanical bull rides. Whether you decide to test your golf skills, head to the dance floor, or relax and dine with friends, it’s a party with something for everyone! One ticket is included in your Convention registration. Guest tickets are also available for purchase.


September 7, 2023

Registration Open

Sept. 7, 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
North Lobby – Dixie Convention Center


UtahRealEstate.com Open House

Sept. 7, 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Entrada A-B – Dixie Convention Center


Breakfast

Sept. 7, 7-8 a.m.
North Lobby Dixie Convention Center


“Navigating the AI Landscape”

Sept. 7, 8-9 a.m.
Instructor: Ifoma Pierre
Garden Room – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Nilson Homes

Explore the transformative power of AI in the real estate industry. Learn how to use AI to enhance your career, improve your services, and provide significant benefits to your clients. This course will provide real estate agents with practical, AI-based strategies for marketing and customer service.


“UtahRealEstate.com Market Statistics”

Sept. 7, 8-9 a.m.
Instructor: Molly Nielson
Ballroom A – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor:UtahRealEstate.com
1 elective real estate C.E. credit

This class will outline the process of generating UtahRealEstate.com MLS statistical reports to better understand past and present market activity, including how to translate exportable graphs and tables to information that is simple enough for clients to understand. Topics covered: statistical types, absorption rate, homes sales information, sales per month figures, and UtahRealEstate.com partner product RapidStats.


Association Executives Training

Sept. 7, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructors: Aldana Gentinetta and Ifoma Pierre
Entrada C – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Realtor.com

This session is for association executives and will focus on AI, Realtor.com tools, and trending association topics. This engaging course will equip you with the knowledge to leverage AI applications, simplify your daily tasks, streamline your marketing efforts, and improve interactions with your members.

Takeaways:

  • Get practical applications for real estate associations just by understanding the fundamentals!
  • Use AI tools to enhance productivity, amplify marketing, and elevate your member interactions.
  • Implement AI strategies aligning with your association’s goals and objectives to deliver personalized member services and content.

Break

Sept. 7, 9-9:30 a.m.
North Lobby Dixie Convention Center


“Seller Financing and Non-traditional Payment Methods”

Sept. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Instructor: Shane Norris
Garden Room – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Woodside Homes

In this course, attendees will receive instruction on 1) seller finance transactions, 2) the Seller Finance Addendum, 3) due-on-sale clauses, and 4) other alternate payment methods such as lease options.


“FlexMLS Introduction”

Sept. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Instructor: Matty Epstein
Ballroom A – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsors: Park City, Iron County, and Washington County Board of REALTORS®
1 elective real estate C.E. credit

In this introductory course, attendees will be introduced to the “MLS Dashboard” and features to customize to meet their individual preference. In addition, we’ll discuss quick and full searches, map searches, and how to maintain accurate and comprehensive client records.


Break

Sept. 7, 10:30-11 a.m.
North Lobby Dixie Convention Center


“Hot Topics from the Legal Hotline”

Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Kreg Wagner
Garden Room – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsor: Coldwell Banker Realty

A discussion of the most common questions on the UAR Legal Hotline. We’ll discuss trending topics, problems to avoid when drafting contracts, and common REPC and addenda questions. This class will help you minimize the risk of legal problems as you represent your clients.


“FlexMLS Advanced”

Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Matty Epstein
Ballroom A – Dixie Convention Center
Sponsors: Park City, Iron County, and Washington County Board of REALTORS®
1 elective real estate C.E. credit

In this advanced course, attendees will be instructed on creating and saving custom mapping for future reference and application and map overlay features. In addition, we’ll discuss full and quick CMAs and instruction on statistical reports that demonstrate how to provide the data using calculated averages.


Women’s Council of REALTORS® Event

Sept. 7, 12:30-2 p.m.

More information coming. This event requires a separate registration.


Tuacahn – “Hunchback of Notre Dame”

Sept. 7, 8 p.m.
Tuacahn

Admission to a Tuacahn show is not included with Convention; however, Tuacahn has provided us with a 25% discount code if you are interested in purchasing ticket on your own. Please contact us at 801-676-5200 to receive the discount code.