OREA Emerge 2015

This past fall I participated in the 2015 OREA Emerge Technology Conference,  speaking to realtors in six cities on the topic of blogging and online marketing. When I was originally asked to speak on the tour, I was excited but at the same I didn’t know what to expect. Unlike most of the other speakers on the tout this year, this is was my first time being up on the big stage, presenting to the Ontario Real Estate Industry and my fellow colleagues.

My speech topic was on Leveraging Your Neighbourhood, which was essentially my story about how I created the Villages of Mississauga, and how they have helped home buyers and sellers find more information on the Mississauga Real Estate Market. If you want to know more about my presentation, see the write up by RIS Media, “Jeff O’Leary: Breaking Through a Competitive Market“.

Aside from that, we had a lot of great speakers on the tour that made for the most hands on, practical real estate information that a realtor could find! Below are some of the speakers from this years OREA Emerge.

Kelly Skar, RedLine Real Estate Group

On top of being the Chief Operating Officer of Redline Real Estate Group, Kelley is a Top Calgary Real Estate Agent and gave a very informative and entertaining presentation on systemizing your business. I learned a great deal from his presentation and am currently implementing some of his recommendations into my business.

Andrew Fogliato, Just Sell Homes

When it comes to websites, social media and lead generation, Andrew definitely knows his stuff. Combining his many years experience as a real estate agent and also as a consultant to the industry, Andrew, the founder of Just Sell Homes focuses on helping realtors and other business grow their online presence and generate more business. If you are looking for help to take your online presence to the next level, I highly recommend contacting him.

Debra Trappen, D11 Consulting

All the way from Washington State, USA, Debra was the headliner of this year’s OREA Emerge tour. Debra, the founder of D11 Consulting gave a fantastic presentation that spoke about firing up your brand and taking it to the next level, something all entrepreneurs need. From the moment you meet her, you can’t help but be impressed by Debra’s style and presence. If you have the chance, I highly recommend getting her new book, Fire Up! Taking Your Life and Business to 11…

John Ross Parks, Sales Representative

A veteran of the OREA Speaking circuit, John Ross is very popular and highly respected Realtor known throughout the province of Ontario. John hosted a consumer panel where home buyers shared their experiences to the audience of real estate agents, something I give them credit for doing. I found the panel very informative and it’s amazing how much you can learn when you hear the consumer share their experiences first hand. If you are looking for a Top Real Estate Agent in Belleville,Trenton and the surrounding areas look no further.

Cassandra Agnew Walker, Real Estate Broker

Cassandra is a highly respected real estate broker with over 30 years experience. She currently is the Senior Manager for Standard forms for the Ontario Real Estate Association. Cassandra gave a very informative session explaining what real estate agents in Ontario need to know about from 801 and e-signatures. Contact Cassandra for speaking enquiries.

OREA Emerge was a great experience for me and I enjoyed travelling and meeting fellow Reatlors from across Ontario. If you are thinking of attending an OREA Emerge event in the future I highly recommend!