Worldwide ERC

Session : NRC15-14034
Game Changers: The Future of Real Estate
***AUDIO ONLY***
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Kathy Connelly, SCRP, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties Presenters: Pam O�Connor, SCRP, President & CEO, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Earl Lee, Senior Vice President, HSF Affiliates, LLC Budge Huskey, President & CEO, Coldwell Banker

Visionary leaders of the real estate industry will share threats and opportunities that will shape the future of real estate and explore the impact on the relocation industry. From predictive analytics to Yelp for real estate agents, you won�t want to miss this glimpse into the future and prepare for the changing horizon. Audience: All Conference attendees

Learning Objectives: Discover the consumer behavior and regulatory impacts that are driving change Understand how to prepare and adapt to the new normal Explore the impact of future changes on service delivery and the relocation industry

Session : NRC15-14037
It Takes a Cyber Thief
***AUDIO ONLY***
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Pam Pinto, CRP, GMS, Director, Account Management, Cartus Presenters: Dan Duffy, CRP, Chief Technology Officer, Ineo Relo Technologies William J. Worthington, Chief Information Security Officer, One Harrahs Court, Casears Entertainment

You cant turn on the news without hearing something about cyber security. Whether it is protecting your own data from compromise, ensuring that company data is secure, or safeguarding the transferees information, you need to be aware of the challenges of data security. This session will explore the methods being used to identify security breaches and what you can do to protect yourself and your company.

Learning Objectives: Discover how to keep your personal information safe Find out what steps you can take to protect your companys data Investigate the best practices of cyber hackers

Session : NRC15-14038
Executives Unplugged - Flipped!
***AUDIO ONLY***
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Ryan Watroba, Director of Relocation & Business Development, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Presenters: Joe Benevides, SCRP, Senior Vice President, Global Services, Plus Relocation Services, Inc. Nancy Harmann, CRP, SGMS, Director, Relocation & Business Development, Gardner, Realtors Matt Spinolo, SCRP, SGMS, Executive Vice President, Cartus

Interact with a panel of C-suite, business owner and senior executives as they are interviewed by a rising young professional. Hear their first-hand experiences of success and failure, strategies for recognizing and opening as many doors of opportunity as possible, and ways to catapult your career to the top. Audience: All industry professionals, both experienced and new to the industry.

Learning Objectives: Gather tips on managing your career Learn how to be a player in the industry Discover how young professionals are impacting organizations and business models

Session : NRC15-14047
The Future of Renter Assistance
***AUDIO ONLY***
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Franz Gilbert, Human Capital Planning Manager, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Presenters: Andrew Horvath, CRP, GMS, Vice President, Destination Services, Dwellworks Joyce Pugh, CRP, Sr. Human Resource Consultant, Allstate Insurance Company Janet Schaefer, SCRP, GMS, Sr. Vice President, Client Services, Altair Global Relocation

US rental housing markets continue to evolve as renter populations have grown. Learn what forces continue to influence rental housing markets and explore the challenges that renters face as we discuss strategies for improving assistance to Renters. Level: Intermediate

Learning Objectives: Learn how the servicing models are changing due to renter changes Learn how policies and company culture may need to change due to the growing renter population Discover the demographic shifts occurring in the United States and how that is impacting homeownership

Session : NRC15-14039
Worldwide ERC Government Affairs Update
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Hank Roth, Senior Counsel, Relocation, SIRVA Worldwide Inc. Presenters: Peter K. Scott, Tax Counsel, Worldwide ERC Tristan North, Government Relations Adviser, Worldwide ERC

Learn about current mobility tax and legal issues from Worldwide ERCs Tax Counsel and Government Affairs Advisor, including an update on whats happening in Washington that may affect you or your business. Improve your understanding of the issues Worldwide ERCs Government Affairs Forums are focusing on. Ask your most pressing questions during this popular Q & A session. Audience: This session will be of tremendous value to all mobility professionals.

Learning Objectives: Gain insight into the most recent tax and legal issues in the U.S. Access an overview of tax and legal changes impacting assignments globally Develop an awareness of the resources available for mobility professionals

Session : NRC15-14041
Succession Planning For the Millennials - And All The Rest of Us
***AUDIO ONLY***
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Susan Schneider, SCRP, GMS, President, Plus Relocation Services, Inc. Presenters: Ginger Merrick, SCRP, SGMS, Partner, Global Mobility Accelerated Solutions Allie Thomas, Director Business Development, Relocation, Corporate Services Divisions, Wilkinson ERA Jennifer Anglehart, Global Manager Talent Acquisition, B/E Aerospace Tim James, Senior Director Talent Acquisition and Compliance, Tesoro Companies, Inc.

What does the next generation of leaders look like for our industry? This session will explore the three major generations currently in the workforce and will help you review and assess the current workforce within your company, and what will be needed to retain employees as more and more Boomers think about retirement.

Learning Objectives: From the Boomer Perspective: understand what specific plans are in place to fill their positions From the Millennial/YP40 Perspective: discuss what programs and benefits would entice them to be engaged and stay with firms From the Recruiting Perspective: discover topics that need to be addressed during the interview process including unique characteristics for future leaders

Session : NRC15-14042
Understanding Housing Markets: What's Ahead?
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Presenter: Selma Hepp, Senior Economist, California Association of REALTORS

This presentation will discuss the existing macroeconomic trends, employment trends, and policies driving current economic conditions. The presentation will also delve into demographic changes driving housing demand, explain current housing market conditions and how price changes and mortgage finance environment is impacting housing affordability.

Learning Objectives: Explore the housing market forecast Discover recent consumer survey data

Session : NRC15-14043
Canada - Yes, Virginia, There Really is a Border ... Why U.S. Domestic Policies Don't Automatically Apply
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Jill Weir-McLean, Senior Law Clerk, Fleischer and Kochberg Professional Corporation Presenters: Michael Deane, CRP, GMS, Vice President, Client Services, All Points Relocation Heather Lake-Wellington, National Manager, Group Mortgage Plan, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Larry Kruger, Customer Development Relocation Moving Services, McWilliams Moving and Storage

While the similarities are many, culture, English language, and currency to name a few, we all know that appearances can be deceiving. This session will explore a few facets of a typical U.S. domestic policy that, when applied to Canadian relocation transactions, may create major hiccups and cause migraines. Join us and learn how property rentals, mortgages and household goods rules and practices in Canada differ and why U.S. domestic policies often dont and definitely shouldnt apply to Canadian relocation transactions.

Learning Objectives: Gain a better understanding of how Canadian relocation transactions differ in spite of our apparent similarities Gain an increased awareness of the differing rules, regulations, laws and customs that govern relocations in Canada compared with the U.S. Increase your awareness of why foreign status rather than domestic should be given to Canadian relocation transactions Consider exploring the modification of Canadian relocation transactions from U.S. domestic policies to international or global policies

Session : NRC15-14040
Building Your Leadership Brand: Plan to be Amazing
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Presenter: Carol Isozaki, Principal, Strategic Brand Intelligence

Great leadership brands are predicated on an individuals ability to consistently deliver highly relevant value in a differentiated way. You need to make every interaction count by being clear what stamp you want to leave on every interaction you have and everything you deliver. Join us for this amazing session and learn how to build your following as a leader.

Learning Objectives: Explore how to be more intentional and accountable Expand your definition of what constitutes relevance and distinction Increase your self-awareness and openness to feedback

Session : NRC15-14046
The Buyers' Inspection Says What?
Conference : 2015 National Relocation Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Carrie Dare, CRP, Director, Client Services, Fidelity Residential Solutions, Inc. Presenter: Courtney Moncavage, CRP, Real Estate Network Manager, AIReS

This session will offer a comparison of the buyers inspection and the Worldwide ERC inspection on the same property, noting the differences that can appear based on time, condition, weather and scope of the two inspections. Participate in an illustrative view of the property as described by an inspector and how this impacts the RMC, the corporation and the transferee.

Learning Objectives: Develop a clearer understanding of the differences between the two inspections Explore the factors that cause the reports to be different Discuss the implications of time, disclosure and market conditions that are related to risk thresholds