RAHB’s annual conference and trade show – known first as REALTORS® without BORDERS and now as REALTOR® CONNECTIONS – has been one of RAHB’s most important member services for the last 15 years, and was rated as RAHB’s Number One event in the Member Satisfaction Survey in 2014.
Prior to the first fully-fledged REALTORS® without BORDERS Conference and Trade Show, RAHB offered various forms of education days both alone and in conjunction with other real estate associations. Then came the first REALTORS® without BORDERS in 2001, which offered professional development (and MCE Credits) and a large trade show.
In 2010, the event underwent a name change to REALTOR® CONNECTIONS and in 2012 it was combined with the RAHB AGM to give members a one-day, everything-in-one-place event.
The focus of the event has always been bringing members the best in professional development, vendors in the trade show and other features to assist members in their roles as REALTORS®. A more recent addition is a focus on member engagement and developing two-way communication with members.
Here’s a quick look at how REALTOR® CONNECTIONS has developed from 10 years ago:
Quick Facts:
Most exhibitors: 70 (2014) Highest registration fee: $45 (2007-2010)
Highest attendance: 585 (2004) Lowest registration fee: FREE (2011-2016)
No matter what you call it – Education Day, REALTORS® without BORDERS or REALTOR® CONNECTIONS – this is the event that focuses on what members need and want to do their business better.
Online registration to this year’s event is open until 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 14. REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2016 is FREE for members who register by 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 7.
For more information about REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2016, please visit our website.