Are you looking for tips to amp up your real estate practice or improve your sales pitch? CREB^® Forecast is designed to provide REALTORS^® with strategies and ideas that will boost their business in 2023.

Event agenda and speaker line-up

Check out the event agenda and speaker line-up below to see what we have planned for Jan. 24.

We hope to see you there! 

10 a.m. - Opening Remarks

10:45 a.m. - 2023 Housing Market Forecast & Q+A

Presented by Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB^®

Ann-Marie will take you through the key economic factors influencing the housing market in 2023, including a breakdown of the overall trends in the local economy, insights into the various housing segments and what’s next for Calgary and Canada real estate.

12:30 p.m. - Hot Buffet Lunch and Networking Break

1:30 p.m. - Calgary’s Opportunity in Times of Economic Turbulence

Presented by Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO at Calgary Chamber of Commerce

2:30 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

Ninja Selling Techniques

Presented by Bob Sutton, Top Producing Real Estate Agent

Have you sensed a shift in the real estate market? Learn the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the new abnormal environment, including how to counsel your clients amid this change, skills to navigate the current market environment and take action to generate a continuous flow of buyers and sellers. 

Reigniting the Fire: Become a Calmer, Smarter and Happier Entrepreneur

Presented by Matt Basile, Entrepreneurial Expert

Join Matt as he shares lessons learned in the trenches as a founder, not only when creating a successful and sustainable business but also how to heal from burnout, reignite that innovative spark, and keep that entrepreneurial spirit fueled. 

3:30 p.m. - Networking Break

3:50 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

Getting Sued Sucks: What You Need to Know When Working with Foreign Buyers & Sellers

Presented by by Jeff Kahane, Real Estate Lawyer at Kahane Law

Jeff will help you understand the basics of the new Canadian law which prevents non-citizens from buying in Canada, teach you how to avoid client breaches and getting sued when dealing with non-residents for tax purposes, and provide an overview of best practices when working with buyers and sellers from outside of Canada. 

Industry Insight – Real Talk on Local Real Estate

Presented by Brian Hahn, CEO at BILD Calgary Region, Cathy Godin, Director of Underwriting at Home Trust Company, Brad Parry, President & CEO at Calgary Economic Development and Alan Tennant, President & CEO at CREB^®

Join our industry panel for a thought-provoking discussion on topics impacting the real estate market in Calgary. This group will provide a diverse view from lending, building and economic development within the city. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about factors impacting their business today and into the future. 

4:50 p.m. - Networking Reception

To learn more about the event, visit crebforecast.com.

Please note, tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Tier 1 tickets are sold out. Once the next 250 tickets are sold at tier 2 pricing, tier 3 pricing will go into effect. Buy your tickets today to save!