CMLS2021
The Power of MLS
September 20 - 22, Las Vegas, NV
Agenda is subject to change
Conference Agenda
Legal Forum
12:00 pm | Tower 1
Attendees will explore the industry’s legal landscape in an interactive format and collaborate through knowledge sharing and thoughtful strategic discussion. This is a closed session.
CEO Forum
3:00 pm | Tower 4 & 5
The CEO Forum is intended to foster open dialogue and relationships among MLS Executives and help shape the path forward. This is forum is invite only.
Compliance Forum
3:00 pm | Tower 7
Learn, share, and network about all things related to Compliance. Bring questions and be ready to share your experiences.
Marketing Forum
3:00 pm | Tower 8
Learn, share, and network about all things related to Marketing. Bring questions and be ready to share your experiences.
Operations Forum
3:00 pm | Tower 3
Learn, share, and network about all things related to Operations. Bring questions and be ready to share your experiences.
Volunteer Leaders Forum
3:00 pm | Michelangelo
Volunteer Leaders will have the opportunity to learn, share, and network. Bring questions and be ready to share your experiences.
Opening Night Reception
6:30 pm | Grand Patio and Terrace
Enjoy reuniting with your friends and colleagues at our Opening Night Reception. This is a ticketed event.
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Breakfast
7:30 am | Tower Ballroom
Join us for breakfast.
Welcome to CMLS2021 and Prize Giveaway
9:00 am | Grand Ballroom
Our hosts from Las Vegas REALTORS®, 2021 MLS Board Chair, Krystal Sherry and 2021 President, Aldo Martinez welcome you to Las Vegas and kick off CMLS2021.
Speakers:
Krystal Sherry, Broker, Hudson Real Estate LLC
Aldo Martinez, Broker Branch Manager, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Nevada Properties
Power of MLS
9:10 am | Grand Ballroom
Listen to the MLS State of the Union, and the vision for CMLS in 2021 and beyond.
Speaker:
Denee Evans, CEO, Council of Multiple Listing Services
Shift Yes: Transforming Teams and Personal Impact with “Yes And”
9:25 am | Grand Ballroom
View Session Recording *this video is password protected and available for conference attendees only
This keynote will reshape the way participants show up, communicate, and drive culture within their teams and organizations. Through laughter, learning, and tangible takeaways participants will collectively experience the impact that a “Yes, And” culture has on the performance, mindsets, and engagement of teams. Attendees will come away with tangible, practical skills they can apply immediately to enhance their own strategic communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship building. This session will fundamentally transform the way attendees impact others at work, and approach culture in their organization.
Speaker:
Galen Emanuele, Founder, Shift Yes
Getting to Yes – How (and Why) We Built This
10:20 am | Grand Ballroom
What does it feel like when you know you need to make a bold move? Leaders share their journeys through transformation – getting past fear, challenging their teams to come with solutions, and creating the future for the marketplace.
Moderator:
Matthew Ferrara, Philosopher, Speaker, and Photographer, #AlwaysInspiring
Panelists:
Merri Jo Cowen, CEO, Stellar MLS
John DiMichele, CEO, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Content is King – Rich Media and Consumer Search Today
10:45 am | Grand Ballroom
Consumer expectations have changed, and companies are building technology to meet the demands. How can MLSs innovate to harness the power of this rich content?
Moderator:
Chris Haran, CTO, MRED
Panelists:
Christian Sterner, Co-Founder, WellcomeMat
Nathan Brannan, VP of Product & Sales, Restb.ai
Joel Burslem, Product Marketing Manager, Zillow Group
Michael Wurzer, President, FBS
CMLX Graduation and Prize Giveaway
11:15 am | Grand Ballroom
CMLS Hall of Fame Award
11:30 am | Grand Ballroom
Introduction of 2021 Hall of Fame Recipient. The CMLS Hall of Fame recognizes the contribution of the inductee to CMLS as an organization and to the MLS Industry at or close to the culmination of the Inductee’s career. It is a means of acknowledging and thanking the Inductee for taking a leadership role and dedicating time, energy and intellect to improving the MLS industry.
Lunch
11:45 am | Tower Ballroom
Lunch
RESO Update and Prize Giveaway
1:00 pm | Grand Ballroom
What’s new with RESO? Sam has got us covered.
Speaker:
Sam DeBord, CEO, Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO)
Data and Brokers – What Do They Need and Want?
1:10 pm | Grand Ballroom
Brokers share consumer needs and expectations, challenges working across multiple markets, and how MLS can help solve pain points to create better outcomes for everyone.
Moderator:
Sam DeBord, CEO, RESO
Panelists:
Marilyn Wilson, Managing Partner, WAV Group
Johnny Mowad, Broker/Associate, Ebby Halliday REALTORS®
Rich Robledo, Broker|Founder, Acclaim Real Estate
Data and Vendors – Stuck In the Middle
1:40 pm | Grand Ballroom
Vendors discuss the efficient flow of data, emerging technologies, and best practices of working with Brokers and MLSs.
Moderator:
Matt Consalvo, CEO, Arizona Regional MLS
Panelists:
York Baur, CEO, MoxiWorks
Josh Lopour, Start-up Founder and Industry Consultant
Joseph Szurgyi, CEO, MLS Grid
MLS Leaders – What Is Possible?
2:00 pm | Grand Ballroom
MLS leaders provide reaction and insights into what is possible in assessing the needs of Brokers and Vendors.
Moderator:
Shelley Specchio, CEO, MIBOR
Panelists:
Brian Donnellan, CEO, Bright MLS
Colette Stevenson, CEO, Hilton Head Island MLS
Stephanie Hill, MLS Vice President/Commercial Director, Las Vegas REALTORS® MLS
MLS Policy – Who Is Responsible and Why?
2:25 pm | Grand Ballroom
What attitude should the MLS community have towards policy? How can we elicit feedback to solve data access issues now and in the future?
Moderator:
Amy Gorce, Managing Partner, PRESTA Team
Panelists:
Jeff Bosch, COO, MARIS
Brad Bjelke, CEO, UtahRealEstate.com
Stacey Loh, EVP/CEO, Greenwich Association of REALTORS® MLS
Outgoing Chair Message and Prize Giveaway
2:45 pm | Grand Ballroom
Dave Howe shares highlights from the past year, acknowledges outgoing board members, and celebrates successes from his time as Chair of CMLS.
Speaker:
Dave Howe, CMLS 2021 Chair and VP of Client Success and Compliance, MetroList
Chair’s Reception
3:00 pm | Exhibit Hall and Grand Patio
Join us to continue the conversation, celebrate our community, enjoy a cocktail, and raise a glass in recognition of the 2021 CMLS Chair, Dave Howe.
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Breakfast
7:30 am | Tower Ballroom
Join us for breakfast.
Welcome, Shuttleworth Award and Prize Giveaway
9:00 am | Grand Ballroom
Economic Update and Changing Dynamics
9:10 am | Grand Ballroom
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Matthew Gardner is not like other economists. He has a way of humanizing data and economics. We’ll kick off the day learning about consumer expectations and behaviors, emerging homeownership models, low inventory and more!
Speaker:
Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Services
Anti-Trust and the Current Administration
9:55 am | Grand Ballroom
We’re all operating in a new paradigm. Anti-trust experts discuss the new administration and how it views competition, cooperation, and regulations.
Moderator:
Mitch Skinner, Attorney, Larson Skinner PLLC
Panelists:
Alicia Batts, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Dylan Carson, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Legal Update
10:30 am | Grand Ballroom
Updates and legal considerations facing MLSs in our ever-evolving environment.
Speaker:
Mitch Skinner, Attorney, Larson Skinner PLLC
Chris Osborn
Claude Szyfer, Partner, Stroock
In a Perfect World
11:00 am | Grand Ballroom
How can we lead and create a future for MLSs before government intervention happens? Leaders discuss actionable steps we can take right now to foster competition, cooperation, and embrace new business models.
Moderator:
Betsy Hanson, General Counsel, Markt
Panelists:
Nicole Jensen, CEO, realMLS
Justin Haag, General Counsel, Northwest MLS
Dionna Hall, CEO, BeachesMLS
Art Carter, CEO, California Regional MLS
Incoming Chair Message and Prize Giveaway
11:30 am | Grand Ballroom
Matt Consalvo shares his vision for the upcoming year and introduces the new Board of CMLS.
Speaker:
Matt Consalvo, CMLS 2022 Chair and CEO, Arizona Regional MLS
Lunch
11:45 am | Open
Details coming soon.
In the Know Award and Prize Giveaway
1:00 pm | Grand Ballroom
See how fellow CMLS members have been harnessing the power of the In the Know campaign and who will win the belt!
Speaker:
TBD
Industry Update with Greg Robertson
1:10 pm | Grand Ballroom
Come back from lunch with a laugh as Greg Robertson, publisher of Vendor Alley, shares his wit and wisdom of industry news, gossip and lobby bar talk. As always, he is completely uncensored.
Speaker:
Greg Robertson, General Manager, MLS, Lone Wolf
Empowering Consumers with Data and Insights
1:25 pm | Grand Ballroom
Consumers often have access to better tools than the practitioners that guide them. MLS leaders come together to share how they have demonstrated the power of MLS as the marketplace.
Moderator:
Rick Harris, Principal Broker, John L. Scott Ashland Oregon
Panelists:
Rene Galicia, EVP, Customer Advocacy, Bright MLS
Michelle Shelton, Designated Broker, Life Real Estate
Richard Gibbens, MLS Director, Southwest MLS
The Great Leveler
2:00 pm | Grand Ballroom
Moderator:
Jim Yockel, CEO, Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS®
Panelists:
Monica Pena, CEO, Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®
Wes Wiggins, Director, MLS and Industry Development, Zillow Group
John Holley, CEO, NTREIS, Inc.
Wall Street Comes to Main Street – This Time Is Different
2:35 pm | Grand Ballroom
The flow of money and alternative financing is changing the game. What is the marketplace and how does Wall Street view the future of residential real estate?
Speaker:
Denee Evans, CEO, Council of Multiple Listing Services
Closing Remarks and Grand Prize Giveaway
2:40 pm | Grand Ballroom
View “In Memoriam” Session Recording
Stephanie Hill, legit Las Vegas royalty, closes out the conference with some tips of what to do beyond The Strip and welcomes everyone to share a toast to a successful event. Viva Las Vegas!
Speaker:
Stephanie Hill, MLS Vice President/Commercial Director, Las Vegas REALTORS® MLS
Closing Reception
3:00 pm | Grand Patio
Las Vegas Realtors® would like to bid you farewell and thank you for visiting their city.
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Join us at CMLS2021 as we celebrate the Power of MLS by discussing the most important topics in our industry.
We kick off this hybrid event on Monday, September 20, at both the beautiful Bellagio Hotel & Casino in the heart of Las Vegas or virtually from the comfort of your home or office.
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