Partner Agent Summit
55PLACES.COM + NEIGHBORHOODS.COM
Oct. 9-11 Chicago, IL

2017

PARTNER AGENT SUMMIT

Partner Agent Summit 2017

Once a year, we host our Annual Partner Agent Summit. This year will be our 6th Annual Summit and it is also the 10th anniversary of the launch of 55places.com, so you don’t want to miss it!

Partner Agents attend the Summit every year because they learn incredible strategies that help them sell more homes, they get to network with top agents around the country, and they have a great time! The Summit includes some of the best sales training you will ever receive, special guest speakers, breakout sessions, and an awards dinner where we recognize the success of our Partner Agents.

The Summit will be held in downtown Chicago at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza right on the Chicago River. The dates for the Summit are Monday, October 9, through Wednesday, October 11, 2017. The Summit will begin with a Welcome Reception hosted by the Neighborhoods.com team at 6:00pm on Monday evening and will conclude at 12:30pm on Wednesday afternoon. When booking flights, please plan to arrive in Chicago by 4:00pm, October 9 and leave no earlier than 4:00pm, October 11.

Our success depends on having the right partners. We are proud to consider you a partner, and will do everything we can to help you achieve great success. We look forward to your attendance at our Summit this fall for a one-of-a-kind experience that will make you a better real estate agent!

Why Attend?

The number one reason to attend the Partner Agent Summit is because you will sell more homes and make more money every year because of the things you will learn at the Summit. Every agent starts asking themselves questions like "can I afford to be away from my business, can I afford to go, will this year be different than the last etc?" We challenge those thoughts and ask, "Can you afford not to attend?" Data doesn’t lie.

For those of you considering attending your first Summit, the return on the investment is obvious. First-time Summit attendees' average conversion rate increased by 39%! Would you want to invest in something that had a 39% rate of return?

For those of you planning on attending your second, third, fourth, or fifth Summit, the 2016 Summit attendees’ average increase in conversion rate over the last year has been more than three times that of non-attendees!

We truly believe in you and our partnership and know what your attendance at the Summit can mean for your business.

Top Five Reasons You Should Attend This Year's Summit
#1 Reason
Learn the techniques and strategies top agents in our programs are using to increase their sales volume & conversion rate with our referrals. You'll leave with information to polish every facet of your business.
#2 Reason
Network with your fellow Partner Agent Team and share best practices. Ask questions, learn how to sharpen your sales skills, and focus on a consistent mindset.
#3 Reason
Gain a better understanding of today’s online lead data, insights, successes, and challenges that agents are experiencing from agents doing it every day.
#4 Reason
Discover new ways to build honest relationships with your referrals, leading to more engagement and appointments.
#5 Reason
By attending you will gain actionable steps to take to speed up and simplify your follow up process, understand the mortgage landscape better leading to incremental sales, and make a lasting listing impression to set yourself apart from your competition.

Testimonials

“All of the top agents in the country work on improving their skills every year. This may mean hiring a coach, going to seminars and trainings, or masterminding with other top producers. That's what the Agent Summit is, masterminding with those that have figured out how to work 55places.com and neighborhoods.com Leads as well as Huddle to maximize their business. For those that worry about the cost of going to Chicago, don't, because you will learn techniques to take your conversion to the next level. Your ROI will far exceed the investment in your future!”
Mike Belger Corona, CA
“There is nothing like being with a group of colleagues who are all managing similar portfolios and products. This enables conversations, ideas, and planning that positively impacts everyone’s goals and bottom line. The most valuable to me are the selection of speakers and topics. We always leave with new approaches that guarantee an increase in sales, as well as increase in job satisfaction. I would encourage everyone at all levels to attend: costs are easily covered with less than half of one additional sale’s commission!”
Nicky Martz & Lesley Greenslade Clermont, FL
“My Advice to an agent regarding the Summit would be to Book Now! The team at 55places.com believes in us and has entrusted us with their referrals. The Company provides us with an invaluable opportunity at the Agent Summit to learn more about the culture of the partner agent team and an understanding of the Leads we work with. Where else can an agent obtain specific technology, sales techniques, and fellowship in one place that is completely geared toward educating and inspiring us to lead the pack in our market! Definitely stay an extra day so you can tour Chicago, eat at Giordano’s Pizza and listen to some Urban Blues at Buddy Guys!”
Paula Nelson Lincoln, CA
“Gives great opportunity to meet other agents throughout the Country who are also working with “seniors” in order to exchange ideas, challenges, successes as well as encourage one another. PLUS great training, resources, motivation and new ideas and of course great food and fun!”
Judy Miller Bakersfiled, CA
“The Partner Agent Summit is the one time each year we gather to “surround ourselves” with those bigger and wiser than we are. The opportunities are great! The 55places/neighborhoods team are absolutely intentional on the information we receive at Summit and make certain we are immersed in the leading information about real estate, people, and technology that is currently available. Not to mention (one of my favorite) the complete sense of “family & community” that we truly are! You’d be silly to miss out! See you there!”
RaNae Sevier Denver, CO
“It somehow comes down to efficiency in learning, which should transfer into more money with less effort. Empower yourself to earn more money in less time by mastering a few, highly relevant sales techniques you can apply immediately to convert more Leads into sales!” It’s good to connect with other people that work in this demographic because it definitely has its own set of challenges and rewards.”
Barbara Green Raleigh, NC
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General Info

Registration Deadline: August 10, 2017
Attendee Program Includes
  • Private welcome cocktail reception at the hotel with 2-hour open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and food station (October 9th)
  • Private daily hot breakfast buffet at the hotel (October 10th & 11th)
  • Private lunch buffet (October 10th)
  • Private dinner event in the scenic Wolfpoint Ballroom on the 15th floor of the hotel to include passed hors d'oeuvres, 3-course plated dinner, awards ceremony, dancing, and 4-hour open bar
  • Action-packed workshops and breakout sessions from the team at Neighborhoods.com, 55places.com, and guest speakers
  • Special guest, Leigh Brown, who is a national “no fluff” speaker and Broker/Owner of her own brokerage in Charlotte, North Carolina
Investment
  • $595 per person (Summit Registration & Events)
  • Hotel Room (Click Here to Book)
  • Spouse/Partner Pricing for Events – call for details
Does Not Include
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Transportation to/from Chicago
  • Transportation to/from hotel on arrival and departure days
  • Hotel incidentals or items of a personal nature (parking, meals not included, mini-bar, etc)
  • Hotel Luggage Porterage
  • Anything not listed as included
Featured Speaker
Leigh Brown

When she walks into the room there is a spring to her step and a sparkle in her eye, but be prepared…she will definitely knock your socks off with her no-holds-barred approach to her presentations. Groups around the globe, ranging from 10 to 7,000, have been blown away by her presentations on topics ranging from "Improving Client Care and Retention", to the "7 Deadly Sins of Real Estate", to "Igniting the Passion".

Leigh began her career in real estate in 2000 and quickly rose to the top of her game. In 2003 Leigh started her own RE/MAX franchise and it was then that her passion ignited. Since 2007 she has been recognized by RE/MAX as Platinum, Chairman and Diamond Club. In 2010, Leigh was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, in 2011 she received the prestigious RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award and in 2013 she was named the North Carolina CRS of the Year. Her top-producing team excels at what they do and in 2014 and 2015 they were named to the Top 200 list of Real Estate Teams by the Wall Street Journal/Real Trends and also to the list of RE/MAX Top 100 Worldwide.

In addition to excelling as an inspirational speaker and a "tried and true, in the trenches" Realtor, Leigh also gives of her time to multiple charitable organizations. She has served as a Board Member and Board Director for Habitat for Humanity (Cabarrus County), she consistently volunteers for Meals on Wheels and she is an elder and Sunday school teacher at her church.

So, strap on your seat belts and get ready for a great ride! Leigh's presentations are memorable and will leave you feeling excited and ready to take on the world.

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Itinerary


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Monday evening, at 6:00pm, we’ll kick off this year's Summit with a welcome reception hosted by the Neighborhoods.com | 55places.com team in the WolfPoint room located in the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza. Join us for an open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, catered food stations, live entertainment, and great networking with fellow Partner Agents from around the country. Feel free to grab dinner on your own before or after if you so choose.

MORNING
Breakfast, Latest & Greatest, Breakout Sessions/Workshops

On Tuesday morning, we will start the day with a hot breakfast buffet at the hotel and hear from the leadership team of 55places.com & Neighborhoods.com regarding exciting new and upcoming developments. We'll then move into action-packed breakout sessions and workshops with the sales managers and your fellow agents. Topics will include: Sucess with Video, Conversion Timing, Listings, Relationships, Negotiation, and much more!

AFTERNOON
Lunch, Breakout Sessions/Workshops

Tuesday afternoon, we will continue with breakout sessions and workshops and Top Agent Panels. Topics will include: Communication with Purpose, Teams, HECM, Builder Roundtable, and more!

EVENING
Dinner & Annual Awards Ceremony

Tuesday evening will be filled with networking fun, 4-hour open bar, and a private 3-course dinner, as well as enjoy our annual awards ceremony, DJ and fun prize giveaways. Watch the sun set on the horizon and the Chicago skyline light up from windows surrounding the 15th floor ballroom with Floor to Ceiling windows of the Chicago River & Skyline.

MORNING
Breakfast & Featured Speaker

Wednesday morning, we'll welcome or Featured Speaker, Leigh Brown, nationally renowned speaker and Broker/Owner of her own Charlotte, NC brokerage. She will focus on exciting and new relevant topics to increase your sales and income. Prepare to laugh, learn, and dig deeper on what makes you the real estate agent of choice and how to defend your value no matter what comes your way.

Closing Session Q&A

After an exciting morning, we'll will send you home with real action steps to implement immediately and close the Summit at 12:30pm Wednesday.




Hotel

Holiday Inn Mart Plaza
Chicago River North

350 West Mart Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60654

A Modern, Upscale Chicago Hotel, With The Best Views In The City

Chicago beckons as an exciting city escape, from boating adventures at Navy Pier to days spent exploring attractions like the Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago and the Lincoln Park Zoo. Newly updated rooms, redesigned for the ultimate in guest comfort, combined with award-winning service and thoughtful amenities like the best parking value in Chicago, make stays at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza unforgettable. Meet for cocktails at our chic Cityscape Bar and drink in a skyline view considered the best in Chicago. Stop in for a leisurely breakfast buffet, or enjoy a new take on comfort food with a hearty dinner at Merchants Cafe. Situated in the vibrant River North area, our hotel puts you close to trendy shops, award-winning restaurants, hip nightclubs and must-see destinations like the Magnificent Mile and Willis Tower Skydeck.

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Contact Us

Questions about the Summit?
Please call the office at (773) 278-5500 or email summit.support@neighborhoods.com.