Expo & Alpha Stage

Learn on the go at the Alpha Stage in the Expo Hall! Stop by any FREE session for tips you can use today to boost your business. Or participate in the Alpha Agent Challenge game to test your real estate knowledge against other teams from around the state.

Friday, October 1

Noon-12:30 p.m
  • Alpha Agent Challenge Kickoff

Alpha Agent Challenge round 1. Teams from around the state compete for prizes in a fast-paced real estate trivia game. Cheer on your friends or sign up to compete.

Call (757) 427-1740 or e-mail Info@AlphaCollegeofRealEstate.com to register your team!

12:30 p.m.
  • VA Home Loan Programs: Wait, they have those?

Of the 23.8 million U.S. veterans, less than 10% have taken advantage of their VA home loan benefit.  Most veterans are eligible for VA loans, but there are only 2.1 million active VA home loan participants.  According to 2008 VA statistics, 20% of veterans don't even know the VA home loan program exists. Let Gerry Todd with Metamerica Mortgage Bankers, Inc. educate you on how to reach out to more veterans and take advantage of this no money down program.

1 p.m.
  • Financing Options for New Homebuyers

Hear from Janice Burgess of VHDA about the chaning lending environment and how it affects your first time homebuyer clients.

1:30 p.m.
  • Short Sales Success

Learn something new or tighten up your short sales skills in this short course presented by Alpha College of Real Estate.

2 p.m.
  • Community Marketing

Everyone you know could lead you to your next referral. Learn how to make the most out of ALL your connections, everyday. Alpha Stage in the Expo.

2:30 p.m.
  • MRIS/Matrixx Product Launch Demo

1 of three chances to see MRIS demo it's new version of its Matrixx MLS product.  Get a first look at some of the exciting new features that improve the functionality of Matrixx. The new search Speed Bar and CMA Wizard will save you time while the redesigned My Matrix tab efficiently allow you to list, sort, and search contacts. Come see for yourself all the enhancements that were made for you!

Matrixx logo
3:30 p.m.
  • Making Statistics from your MLS Work for You (And Your Clients)

You can pull statistics from your MLS, but do you know what they mean? Even if you do, your clients likely don't. Stop by as RBI shows you how to make the most of the information your MLS provides you.

 
5:30 p.m.
  • MRIS/Matrixx Product Launch Demo

1 of three chances to see MRIS demo it's new version of its Matrixx MLS product.  Get a first look at some of the exciting new features that improve the functionality of Matrixx. The new search Speed Bar and CMA Wizard will save you time while the redesigned My Matrix tab efficiently allow you to list, sort, and search contacts. Come see for yourself all the enhancements that were made for you!

Matrixx logo
6 p.m.
  • Alpha Agent Challenge Round 2.

Teams from around the state compete for prizes in a fast-paced real estate trivia game. Cheer on your friends or sign up to compete.

Call (757) 427-1740 or e-mail Info@AlphaCollegeofRealEstate.com to register your team! 

6:30 p.m.
  • I AM ONE®

The Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association presents the I Am One® campaign. Since 2004, this campaign has helped Realtors® in the local market to distinguish themselves from non-member agents. Come learn about this simple, yet powerful, marketing tool.
 

 

































 

 

 

Saturday, October 2

10 a.m.
  • Short Sales Success

Learn something new or tighten up your short sales skills in this short course presented by Alpha College of Real Estate.

10:30 a.m.
  • Smartphone Q&A

REal Show instructor G. William James steps out of the classroom to answer your questions about smartphones and how they can help (or hinder) your business.

 
11 a.m.
  • MRIS/Matrixx Product Launch Demo

The last of three chances to see MRIS demo it's new version of its Matrixx MLS product.  Get a first look at some of the exciting new features that improve the functionality of Matrixx. The new search Speed Bar and CMA Wizard will save you time while the redesigned My Matrix tab efficiently allow you to list, sort, and search contacts. Come see for yourself all the enhancements that were made for you!

Matrixx logo
11:30 a.m.
  • The Property Management Résumé

In this market, more and more sellers are opting to rent. Learn how to add this service to your resume and boost your business (and your income) in this short course presented by Alpha College of Real Estate.

Noon            ′
  • Increase Sales with Affordable Housing Programs

Learn how to translate affordable housing into more sales in this program presented by Alpha College of Real Estate.

 
12:30 pm.
  • Lifestyle Branding: What Is It and Why Should I Care?

Branding is more than just a logo and letterhead. Learn about the new branding techniques that will turn your prospects into lifelong clients.

BHG logo
1 p.m.
  • Alpha Agent Challenge Playoff & Expo Prize Rally

See the final round of competing teams play to win the Alpha Agent Challenge Game! Then stick around to see if you won a trip to the Homestead, dinner at Morton's, a stay at the Virginia Beach Hilton, or one of the dozens of vendor prizes given away at this year's prize rally!