For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2008
REGISTRATION FOR REALTOR® CONVENTION NOW OPEN
Largest annual real estate event in region offers educational and networking opportunities
(Edison, NJ) Registration is now open for
the eighth annual Triple Play REALTOR®
Convention & Trade Expo, which will take
place at the Atlantic City Convention Center
December 9-11, 2008. Sponsored by the New
Jersey, New York State and Pennsylvania
associations of REALTORS®, Triple Play is
the largest annual real estate event in the
region. Those who register for the
convention by October 15, 2008 will receive
the early-bird, discounted prices.
Triple Play provides a unique opportunity
for commercial and residential brokers and
salespeople, property managers, appraisers,
counselors and other real estate
professionals to converge in one place to
network, attend educational events and hear
from nationally recognized speakers. This
year, more than 9,000 people are expected to
attend the event. The Trade Expo will
consist of nearly 450 booths showcasing the
latest real estate technology and products.
Exhibitors include a variety of mortgage,
home inspection, insurance, financial,
environmental, real estate and technology
companies.
One of the highlights at this year's event
will be the Grand Assembly keynote address
by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a renowned
environmentalist. Kennedy was named one of
Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet" for
his success in helping Riverkeeper lead the
fight to restore the Hudson River. The
group's achievement helped spawn more than
160 Waterkeeper organizations across the
globe. In his presentation "A Contract with
Our Future," Kennedy will offer advice on
how businesses can utilize sound
environmental policies and procedures to
grow, save money and help preserve the
environment for the future. The Grand
Assembly will take place on Wednesday,
December 10.
Triple Play also offers an education program
consisting of 80 sessions on a variety of
topics such as appraisal, sales and
marketing, professional development, and
brokerage and management. Among this year's
speakers and sessions are: "Survival of the
Prepared: Adapting to Changing Markets" by
Rich Levin; "Foreclosures and Fraud and the
Effect on Neighborhoods" by Michelle
Bradley; "How to Motivate Your Buyers to Buy
and Sellers to Sell" by Darryl Davis; and
"The Art of Zen and the Internet" by Chuck
Bonamer.
Professional designation and certification
programs are offered during Triple Play for
those who wish to expand their real estate
knowledge. Designation programs include:
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR);
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB);
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).
Real estate continuing education (CE)
courses will be offered during Triple Play
as well. New York and Pennsylvania licensees
may earn real estate CE credit for select
convention programs. New Jersey, New York
and Pennsylvania licensees may earn
appraisal CE credits. Licensees who wish to
earn credits must register for these
sessions in addition to the convention
registration. The cost for CE credits is $15
per course/per state until November 15,
2008. Onsite CE registration will be $30 per
course/per state.
Early-bird, discounted prices of $60 for
members and $120 for non-members are
available for those who register by October
15, 2008. Regular fees of $75 for members
and $135 for non-members will apply
thereafter. The deadline for
pre-registration is November 21, 2008.
Registration may be completed online at
www.realtorstripleplay.com. Application
forms may also be downloaded from the site
and faxed to (301) 694-5124, or mailed to:
Triple Play c/o Experient (NJR081), P.O. Box
4088, Frederick, MD 21705. To register by
phone, call (866) 229-2386. Onsite
registration will be available for an
additional fee, but attendees are encouraged
to pre-register.
For more information about obtaining booth
space and/or to view the Trade Expo floor
plan and list of exhibitors, visit
www.realtorstripleplay.com. Those interested
in booth space at Triple Play may contact
Maureen Murphy at (732) 494-4724 (maureen@njar.com)
or Mary Pilaar at (732) 494-4719 (mary@njar.com).
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