Realtor® Summit
A powerful day of insight, strategy, and inspiration, leaving you equipped with the tools to navigate industry shifts with confidence.
Gain knowledge and continuing education hours with nationally recognized speakers for energizing your mindset, sharpening your business acumen, and helping create a foundation for long-term success.
More information and details about the 2026 Realtor® Summit coming soon!
2025 Realtor® Summit: Recharge
Speakers and Highlights
Be the CEO of Your Day - Clara Capano (1 CE)
Clara Capano
Clara Capano was born and raised in San Jose, CA and now lives in Scottsdale, AZ with her son Nicholas and dog Lulu. Clara has earned her BA in English and Communications from the University of Denver. Clara has been in the sales, real estate and training arena for more than 20 years and holds multiple coaching certifications, including being a master instructor and coach with real estate coahing company, Ninja Selling. Clara founded her own company Capano Speaking and Training LLC in 2009. Clara has been featured in many video and written publications such as NBC and Forbes. Clara is a two-time bestselling author of “Women Who Boss Up” and “Mother of all Success Manuals.”
Be the CEO of Your Day: Course Description
In this engaging session, Clara Capano equips real estate professionals with practical strategies to enhance productivity, improve client communication, and optimize business processes. Agents who implement effective business systems and workflow strategies don’t just close more deals—they develop deeper market expertise, streamline operations, and strengthen client relationships. Clara will share four proven techniques to improve efficiency, increase focus, and reduce inefficiencies, enabling agents to provide top-tier service to the public while maintaining a sustainable business. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to enhance their professional effectiveness and deliver exceptional real estate services.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Enhance Productivity & Efficiency – Identify and implement workflow strategies that improve efficiency, allowing agents to manage transactions and client interactions more effectively.
- Strengthen Client Communication – Develop techniques to improve responsiveness and clarity in client communication, leading to stronger relationships and higher levels of service.
- Optimize Business Processes – Learn how to structure and refine business systems to reduce inefficiencies, streamline operations, and maintain a sustainable real estate practice.
- Increase Market Expertise & Service Quality – Apply proven strategies to stay informed about market trends, enhance professional knowledge, and provide superior service to clients.
Thrive Through the Shift - Harrison Beacher (1 CE)
Harrison Beacher
Harrison Beacher, a DC native and father of two, transitioned from D1 football to real estate as Managing Partner of Coalition Properties Group. With partners Ryan Butler and Keith James, they’ve closed $750M+ in sales, 80% by referral. Harrison’s leadership spans local, state, and national Realtor® associations, including the 2022 President of the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors®, 2022 NAR Fair Housing Champion, 2023 GCAAR Realtor® of the Year, and 2024 Chair of NAR’s Meetings and Conference Committee. In 2025, he’ll be president-elect of DCAR. A national speaker and coach, Harrison supports Realtors® nationwide.
Thrive Through the Shift: Course Description
Real estate markets are constantly evolving, and Realtors® must be equipped with the right strategies to remain successful in any market condition. This course focuses on essential business skills, including marketing, communication, negotiation, and technology, to help real estate professionals navigate shifts with confidence. Participants will explore how to:
- Strengthen client relationships through strategic communication
- Implement targeted marketing tactics to maintain and grow their business
- Utilize negotiation strategies to navigate transactions successfully.
- Leverage technology to enhance client engagement and lead generation
- Adapt operational practices to stay competitive in changing markets.
By focusing on these core competencies, this course provides real estate professionals with practical, actionable strategies to manage their business while staying compliant with industry regulations and best practices.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Strengthen client relationships through strategic communication.
- Utilize negotiation strategies to navigate transactions successfully in any market cycle.
- Leverage technology to enhance client engagement and lead generation.
- Adapt operational practices to remain competitive during market changes.
Twin Cities Market Update - David Arbit & Jackson Pineau (1 CE)
David Arbit & Jackson Pineau
Session: Twin Cities Market Update
David Arbit is the Director of Research at Minnesota Realtors®. He holds a master’s in planning, housing and economic development and has been doing market research for nearly 20 years. He is also a proud MAR alum. David is often cited in the media, teaches courses and speaks at events across Minnesota and the country.
Jackson Pineau, Director of Public Affairs for the Minneapolis Area Realtors®. He is your local market expert, helping Realtors® understand the Twin Cities housing market and providing the resources to make critical decisions for your clients and your business. Prior to his work at MAR, Jackson served as a Congressional Aide in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota.
Twin Cities Market Update: Course Description
This course will provide a market update using the latest Northstar data. Attendees will not only experience our consumer-focused market reporting tools in action, they will also leave feeling like a market expert. We will cover the nationwide housing market and larger economic landscape and a statewide perspective of what’s happening in Minnesota. Next, we will zoom in on the Twin Cities housing market and how that compares. Lastly, we’ll explore how some Twin Cities municipalities are performing compared to one another. Attendees will walk away with knowledge to better serve their clients in a competitive market.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to access and use market reports
- Understand more about how interest rates and the economy impact the housing market
- Learn about updates to key market metrics using the latest data, both nationally and locally
- Gain valuable insights into various market areas, segments and price points to better serve their clients
- Learn more about affordability and other market dynamics
Selling Through Chaos - Erik Therwanger (1 CE)
Erik Therwanger
Erik is the founder of Think GREAT and the Think GREAT Foundation, which awards scholarships to military spouses. He draws from his experience as a U.S. Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur to help organizations achieve new levels of success. He uniquely combines leadership development, sales performance, and strategic planning into strategies and techniques that empower team members and leaders to exceed expectations.
Erik has inspired audiences across the country in nearly every industry. Think GREAT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business and Erik is the author of “The Think GREAT Collection.”
Course Description- Guiding Your Clients through Chaos
Discover the dynamic strategies and techniques necessary to open new opportunities, while also enhancing the experience of your clients. Learn how to stay focused, and positively impact your clients at higher levels during these unprecedented times. With an emphasis on understanding the engine that powers their sales vehicles, sales leaders and sales teams will learn new ways to enhance their performance while achieving greater results. Today’s sales professionals will unleash their unlimited potential!
Course Learning Objectives:
- Learn strategies to enhance your mindset
- Understand how to identify and gather important data
- Discover new ways to build deeper relationships
- Create the structure necessary for gold-medal results
Plugged-In Power Hour | featuring local Premier Producers
Plugged-In Power Hour—hosted by our own 2025 President Frank D’Angelo—is an exclusive opportunity to connect with some of the Twin Cities’ top agents, learn about their journeys in the business and build success in the local market:
Kerby Skurat | 2025 Premier Producer – Large Team
Mark Abdel | 2025 Premier Producer – Solo Agent
Kelly Brown | 2025 Premier Producer – Small Team
Geoffrey Bray | 2025 Broker of the Year
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