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2025 Ohio REALTORS Broker Summit

​​​​​​​The online registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15 at noon. After that date please register on-site.

On-site Registration Desk Hours:
Monday, October 20th 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, October 21st 8:30 AM - 9:15 PM

Ohio REALTORS^® Broker Summit brings together brokers, managers, and owners to network, and to address important issues and market trends impacting real estate.  You’ll hear from top industry experts to gain actionable insights and best practices strategies to elevate your brokerage.  Don’t miss this dynamic event – register TODAY!  Attendance includes 5.5 hours of real estate CE.

We offer our popular Brokerage Management: Understanding Your Responsibilities 3-hour required course on the afternoon of October 20th (separate registration).  Come in early and build meaningful connections with fellow Brokers!

Separate registration is required for the Brokerage Management program – or register for both programs for a special package rate of just $225!

Broker Summit Agenda

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
9:00 am to 4:15 pm

AGENDA

9:00 am – 10:00 am     

The New Normal: Best Practices in a Post Settlement World and The Future Ahead | James Dwiggins, Chief Executive Officer, NextHome, Inc.

In this compelling opening session, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins will illuminate the changes that have occurred post settlement, and what you need to be doing to not become a target of further litigation. He’ll cover new challenges facing the industry and how to position your business for the future ahead. More importantly, you will walk away with an entirely new approach to articulating your value to consumers to receive the compensation you feel you're worth.  This is all about increasing your value and learning to skate to where the puck is going to be, so you don't get left behind. 

10:00 am – 10:30 am     Housing & Economic Forecast | Selma Hepp, SVP, Chief Economist, Cotality

Join economist Selma Hepp as she offers expert analysis on the nation’s economy, home sales and construction activity, and more.  As the housing market continues to struggle with affordability and shortages of skilled labor, she'll discuss changes for housing inventory and buyer demographics in the years ahead.  She'll cover recent developments in the housing market (national and local), the current economic backdrop, and a forecast of the economy and housing market in the next 12 to 24 months.  You'll walk away with the essential economic insights you need to set your business on the right path!

10:30 am – 11:00 am      Refreshment Break w/Program Sponsors

11:00 am – 12:00 pm     The Top Legal Issues Facing Brokers | Jon Waclawski, General Counsel, National Association of REALTORS®; Todd Book, Esq., Ohio REALTORS^® VP of Legal & Legislative Affairs; Stephen McCoy, Esq., Ohio REALTORS^® VP of Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Every real estate transaction presents potential legal pitfalls.  Buyers and sellers may bring suits against their brokers or agents, based on both statutory and common law, for a variety of reasons, including misrepresentation or nondisclosure of property conditions, breach of fiduciary duty, and unlawful discrimination, to name a few.  Combine the current difficult housing market with an increasingly litigious society, and you have the recipe for lawsuits. To help you avoid legal pitfalls this program will cover the top state and national legal and regulatory issues.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm        Networking Luncheon & Sponsor Visits

During our lunch time session, we encourage you to network with attendees and visit our program sponsors to learn how their programs & services will help increase efficiency and your bottom line.  Special Guest Sherry Chris, Former CEO of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate and ERA Real Estate, will join us in the 2^nd half of our luncheon!

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm         Mastermind Panel: What Keeps Brokers Up at Night | Moderator: Kimberly Allard, Broker/Owner, Century 21 Professionals; Panelists: James Dwiggins, Chief Executive Officer, NextHome, Inc., Sherry Chris; Mark Meinhardt, Senior Vice President, Sibcy Cline REALTORS^®; David Mussari, Managing Partner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty

Operating a real estate business today is challenging.  Kimberly Allard facilitates this panel discussion of the biggest issues & challenges faced by brokers and the strategies to overcome them.  We’ll review some important license law reminders, disclosures, behaviors that may be license law violations, and forms that you may not know existed.  How are your agents addressing compensation if none is being offered in the MLS?  Social media mistakes are happening under your nose, as well as reckless clauses your agents are using that you are responsible for.  Session will be wrapped up with best practices for success following the DOJ and the class action lawsuits.

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm         The Broker’s Playbook: Scaling Profitability & Retention Without Burnout | Amy Stockberger, Broker/Owner, Amy Stockberger Real Estate

Brokers today face the challenge of balancing agent retention, client experience, and business growth—all without burning out.  This session provides a proven framework for brokers, owners, and managers to increase per-agent profitability, create predictable income streams, and build a brokerage model that isn’t dependent on them being in every deal.  Attendees will leave with a step-by-step action plan to maximize efficiency, reduce turnover, and build a resilient, future-proof brokerage.

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm          Refreshment Break w/Program Sponsors

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm        The Billion-Dollar Playbook: AI-Powered Strategies to Dominate in Any Market | Verl Workman, CEO, Workman Success Systems

Discover cutting-edge, AI-powered strategies and proven systems that will revolutionize your approach to real estate.  Whether you’re an individual agent, broker/owner, team leader, team member, international agent, or franchise owner, this session has something for you.  Learn actionable insights you can implement immediately to make your life easier, your business more profitable, and thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.  AI is so much more than just a better search tool. 

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm        The Opportunity Report  | Kimberly Allard, Broker/Owner, Century 21 Professionals

This session will provide a review of the T360 Danger Report predications and prepare brokers for what’s next!  T360 has produced a study detailing the unique opportunities for brokerages based on in-depth analytics of the current market and historic trends.  This session will provide an in-depth look at the results of the study.  You’ll learn how you can lean into the current market to gain competitive advantages that you may not have realized are available to your brokerage.

4:15 pm                               Adjourn

Hotel Recommendation

We have partnered with the AC Hotel Columbus Dublin to offer accommodations for this event. Hotel reservations must be secured by Monday, September 29th, 2025. No Code Necessary, please click here to secure your room. Hotel rate is $269.

AC Hotel Columbus Dublin
6540 Riverside Drive
Dublin, OH 43017

CE Credit: 

• The Broker Summit course is certified for 5.5 hours of real estate credit.
• Per ODRE requirements, you must be present for 90% of the program to receive credit.

Questions?
Please contact Deanna Wright, Professional Development Coordinator at  or 614.225.6229.

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