Why Commercial Brokers Should Attend Convention
Every year you pay your dues and every year you receive the many notices to attend the annual Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Convention in Denver. While the majority of the CAR members conduct residential transactions, commercial brokers should not dismiss this unusual and convenient opportunity to grow business.
Here are 4 reasons commercial brokers should plan to attend CAR Convention this fall:
- Networking: About a third of these conference goers will do a commercial deal during their careers. At this conference commercial brokers are outnumbered, sought-after and, just like in your business, relationships mean everything.
- Convenient Continuing Education: In order to maintain your real estate license, you need 8 continuing education credits each year (or, 24 every 3 years). This conference provides a wide variety in the way of education, including commercial classes and all are held right downtown. The instructors tend to be fresh and the topics timely. You can get in, out and back to the office quickly, with CE in hand.
- Inspiration: CAR has more than 18,000 members and these conferences are not small in budget or production. They are often able to secure high-profile, nationally recognized speakers that double as business experts and motivation. This year Bill Rancic, the original winner of The Apprentice and multi-million dollar business owner, will be on stage and available for individual questions.
- Cost: Unlike other conferences where you pay a large flat fee to attend the entire multi-day event, CAR has designed a pay-as-you-go registration system so you only have to commit to the portions of the program you want to attend.
So, if you’re on the fence about the CAR Convention, it’s time to hop off. This annual event provides unique networking opportunities, convenient access to continuing education and inspirational keynotes at affordable rates.
