FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Value of Togetherness
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e didn’t know what to expect last month when we headed to the first live REALTORS® Conference & Expo since 2019. How many people would be there? What would the vibe be like? How ready would everyone be to connect in person on such a large scale? Having just returned from San Diego, clearly, everyone was more than ready. While the in-person crowd at the hybrid conference was considerably smaller than pre-pandemic days, those who attended onsite were there to make the most of the opportunity. From the trade show floor to the hotel lobby to the streets of the Gaslamp District, real estate professionals and industry leaders were energetic and enthusiastic as they connected with folks in person after almost two years of Zoom-only contact. The message came through loud and clear: It’s good to be back.
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This sentiment was echoed throughout RISMedia’s events that took place during the conference. A capacity crowd of more than 350 gathered to help us honor several industry luminaries and induct our 2020 and 2021 Newsmakers Hall of Fame during our 25th Annual Power Broker & Newsmakers Reception & Dinner on November 12. Earlier that day, hundreds gathered at the San Diego Convention Center for our annual Power Broker Forum, where our dynamic panel of brokerage leaders—Cindy Ariosa, Anthony Lamacchia, Allan Dalton and Helen Hanna Casey—shared straightforward insights on how to make 2022 the best year ever. Meanwhile, at our RISMedia booth on the trade show floor, our editorial team conducted video interviews with some of real estate’s top brokers, practitioners, association executives and subject matter experts. The booth was buzzing as we took the pulse of industry movers and shakers, like Carl Carter, Tim Hur, Joan Docktor and Jon Coile, to name just a few. Stay tuned to RISMedia.com and our upcoming Premier content channel to watch these up-close-and-personal interviews along with our other event coverage. When all was said and done, the interaction and collaboration at the NAR conference was a fantastic reminder of how interconnected we are as an industry—how we learn from one another, support each other and work together toward collective success. During this festive season, I’d like to thank all of our readers and partners for your loyalty and support. On behalf of the entire RISMedia team, we wish you a joyous and healthy holiday!
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