2013 Annual Conference

Seattle, Washington – USA
September 18–22, 2013

This is a past event.

About This Event

Sharing Ideas - Shaping Regulation

Schedule subject to change

Schedule

Meeting time zone: Eastern Daylight Time ( time)

Wednesday September 18
10:00 am–12:00 pm Registration Desk - District 1
11:30 am–3:00 pm District 1 Conference
12:00–4:00 pm Registration Desk - Full Conference
3:30–5:00 pm Program Committee Meeting
5:00–6:00 pm New Member and First Time Attendees Meet and Greet
Join the Membership Committee for this networking gathering to learn more about ARELLO® and its invaluable resources and services. Meet in the lobby of the hotel at 4:45 PM. Destination TBA.
6:00–9:00 pm Networking Evening Reception Featuring "A Night at Casino ARELLO"
A fundraiser for the ARELLO Foundation. Black and white apparel requested, but not required (this is NOT a formal event). Network and mingle while playing a variety of casino games (for entertainment only). You may also choose to participate in the raffle, silent auction, and 50/50 draw!
 
Thursday September 19
7:00 am–5:00 pm Registration Desk
7:15–7:45 am New Member Orientation
7:45–8:15 am District Caucuses
8:15–8:30 am Networking Break
8:30–10:00 am Joint Meeting: Auction and Home Inspection Advisory Groups
8:30–10:00 am Law and Regulation Committee
8:30–10:00 am Membership Committee
8:30–10:00 am Mortgage Advisory Group
8:30–10:00 am Real Estate Practices Advisory Group
8:30–10:00 am Timeshare Advisory Group
8:30–9:15 am Exam Accreditation Committee - CLOSED SESSION
9:15–10:00 am Exam Accreditation Committee - OPEN SESSION
10:00–10:15 am Networking Break
10:15–11:30 am Information Technology Task Force/Communication Task Force
10:15–11:30 am Investigator/Auditor Resource Committee
10:15–11:30 am Nominating Committee
10:15–11:30 am Reflecting the real world demand in licensing examination
This education session, open to all, will help put the speculations surrounding licensing exams aside by providing an overview of the Exam Accreditation Program and its benefits; highlighting the importance of Job and Task Analysis in the development of licensing exams; explaining how tests are developed; stressing on key issues in developing math questions, and revealing fresh new ideas in the exam development. The information will be presented by Dr. JoEllen Carlson, Larry Outlaw, Ward Weller and testing vendors’ representatives.
11:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch On Your Own
11:30 am–12:45 pm Executive Committee
1:00–2:30 pm Appraisal Advisory Group
1:00–2:30 pm Education Certification Committee
1:00–2:30 pm Fair Housing Committee
1:00–2:30 pm Governance Review Committee
2:30–2:45 pm Networking Break
2:45–4:30 pm Affiliate Forum
2:45–4:30 pm Commissioner Forum
2:45–4:30 pm Finance Committee/Audit Committee
2:45–4:30 pm Global Regulatory Task Force
6:30–8:30 pm Welcome Reception - Seattle Aquarium
Welcoming Remarks from Kim Wyman, Secretary of State ~ Join us for a reception held at the Seattle Aquarium for an evening of aquatic life, delicious hors d'Oeurves, and friendly conversation.
 
Friday September 20
7:00 am–5:00 pm Registration
8:00–8:15 am Opening Remarks ~ President Leon Lewis and Pat Kohler, Director of the WA Department of Licensing
8:15–9:45 am Loving What You Do - Doing What You Love
Pike Place Fish Market & Creative Business Futures Grand Opening Kick-Off Address This opening general session is a session built around the work style and behavior of employees exhibited at the famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle and the book, “Fish,” by Stephen C. Lundin, Ph.D, Harry Paul, and John Christensen.
9:45–10:00 am Networking Break
10:00–11:30 am The Role of Real Estate Professionals in the Aftermath of the Meltdown
Robert M. McKenna, partner in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Seattle office, is co-head of the firm's Public Policy Group. The former Attorney General of the State of Washington, Mr. McKenna is accomplished in all areas of public policy, appellate law and investigations. His experience, stature and expertise add essential capabilities for clients seeking coordinated policy advocacy, regulatory compliance and litigation strategies across the country.
11:30–11:45 am Current Issues Impacting Multiple Listing Associations
Tom Hurdelbrink, Northwest Multiple Listing Service
11:45–1:15 am ARELLO Awards Luncheon
1:15–2:45 pm Resort Property Resale Scams
For years, the resort industry has battled resale scams that have threatened both the consumer and the development of a viable secondary market for resort property owners. This session will feature representatives from the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Postal Inspector Service, Attorney Generals and state regulators, and will highlight how consumer protection efforts are being engaged at both federal and state levels to crack down on resale scams and assist owners of resort property.
2:45–3:00 pm Networking Break
3:00–5:00 pm General Assembly
 
Saturday September 21
6:00–7:00 am Poker Run/Walk/Roll
Start off your day with a little exercise on a 2-mile (approximate) untimed loop. Go at your own pace, and draw a card at each station around the course. The best poker hand back at the hotel wins a prize!
7:30 am–3:30 pm Registration
8:30–9:30 am Generational Trends – Millennials Change Homeownership Rules...and Licensees
Glenn Crellin - Associate Director for Research, Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies ~ Media reports continue to focus on declining homeownership rates. Real Estate Commissions continue to wonder what this all means to licensee counts. This presentation will discuss recent research on the likely trends in homeownership by Millennials (Gen Y) and what that means in terms of the numbers of licensees and how regulatory needs may change.
9:30–9:45 am Networking Break
9:45–11:45 am Case Law Update
This always popular conference session features select case studies that always guarantee a lively discussion. ~ Janet Thoren - Legal Counsel - North Carolina Real Estate Commission ~ Don Harris - Board Counsel - Montana Board of Realty Regulation
11:45 am–12:45 pm ARELLO Foundation Working Lunch
12:00–1:00 pm Lunch On Your Own
1:00–4:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
Everyone is encouraged to attend
2:30–2:45 pm Networking Break
5:30–6:30 pm Installation Reception
6:30–9:00 pm Installation Dinner
 
Sunday September 22
7:00–8:15 am Breakfast - Open to all
7:00–8:15 am Program Committee Working Breakfast
8:30 am–4:30 pm Commissioner College 101
You can learn more about Commissioner College here and register here.
8:30–11:30 am Administrator Forum
8:30–11:30 am Education Forum

While the overall event dates are generally set well in advance, the individual session times are subject to change without notice.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Evening Reception Co-Sponsor

Sponsorship of activities by vendors or regulated entities at this conference or meeting shall not be construed as an endorsement by ARELLO of the sponsoring entity or of the products, services, policies or positions. The sponsorship is not intended by the vendor or regulated entity, nor should it be construed by anyone, to influence the decisions of ARELLO and its representatives.

Hotel Information

Westin Seattle
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101 USA
http://www.westinseattle.com/

Phone: (206) 728-1000
Hotel Reservations: 888-627-8513
Fax: (206) 728-2259

ARELLO Room Rate: $195 Single/Double
Apply 15.6% room tax 
Cut off date for Room rate:  August 26, 2013


Online reservations are now available. Please follow this link: ARELLO 2013 Annual Conference
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Hotel Room Cut Off Date: August 26, 2013

Message to Attendees:   ARELLO has made every effort to secure the best possible group nightly room rate for you at this event. That rate results from a negotiated overall package of event needs such as sleeping rooms, meeting room space and other requirements. ARELLO will incur costs if the association falls short of its minimum room block guarantee. Please help ARELLO keep the costs of this event as low as possible by booking your housing needs at the designated host hotel and in the ARELLO room block.  Reserving outside the contracted room block may jeopardize ARELLO's ability to meet its contracted obligations and to keep registration fees to a minimum. ARELLO appreciates your support and understanding of this important issue. Thank you.

Transportation Information

Flying to ARELLO® Meetings

Area Airports: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

The Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, also known as Sea–Tac Airport or Sea–Tac, is an American airport. It is located in SeaTac, Washington, at the intersections of State Routes 99, 509, and 518, about 1.5 miles west of Interstate 5. (Wikipedia)

Code: SEA
Elevation: 433' (132 m)
Address: 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158
Phone: (206) 787-3000

2013 ARELLO United Airlines Discount

We are pleased to offer a United discount for booking your air travel. Get this great discount from the dates of 9/15/2013 - 9/25/2013

You may book online at www.united.com and enter your Offer Code ZP4G521006 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights.

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Agreement Code: 521006 Z Code: ZP4G
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Attire Information

Business Attire for the Conference

Formal Attire Installation Dinner

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS: All requests for refunds must be in writing. Cancellations received by midnight August 26, 2013 will receive a full refund. There is a $100.00 cancellation fee for cancellations received after August 26, 2013. Cancellations received after August 26, 2013 and before September 6, 2013 will receive a refund of 50% of registration fee. There is no refund for cancellations received after September 6, 2013. Refunds for cancellations due to an illness, injury, death or emergency will be considered on a case by case basis by the ARELLO® Chief Executive Officer.

Registration Fee Information

NameAvailabilityFee
Non-Member (Regulatory)
Representative of a jurisdiction that qualifies for Regulatory membership but is not current with its member dues.
  • Everyone
 		$725.00
Non-Member
  • Everyone
 		$655.00
Regulatory Member
Representative of a member jurisdiction that is current with its member dues.
  • Everyone
 		$600.00
Affiliate/Associate Member
Affiliate or Associate Member (does not qualify for regulatory membership) and is current with member dues.
  • Everyone
 		$535.00
Emeritus Member
  • Everyone
 		$420.00
Guest
A non-member spouse/guest accompanying a full conference attendee - includes all events, receptions and meals provided by the conference.
  • Everyone
 		$220.00

Please note that registration fees for attendees are set to ensure ARELLO's costs are covered including the hotel/venue service charges and state and local taxes. Every effort is made to make these reasonable and affordable for our members.

Documents

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 AnnualConferenceRoster9-19.pdf
2013 Annual Conference Registrants as of September 19, 2013 		84.70 KiB 9/19/13 11:19 PM
 Annual_Conf_Sponsor_Pkg.pdf
2016 Sponsorship Packages 		281.39 KiB 6/3/13 7:56 PM
 ARELLOprogram_layout.pdf
2013 Annual Conference Program 		6.20 MiB 9/12/13 7:44 PM