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2027 REALTOR® Summit

A gathering of REALTORS® from Northern Colorado & beyond
focused on delivering high quality Networking & Educational Opportunities

February 10, 2027
8:00am – 4:00pm


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10+

Different education sessions

Gain Insight
Gain Confidence
Gain Business

65

NOCO Real Estate Professional Exhibitors

Industry Leaders
Business Professionals
Local Talent

100’s

of Peers and Colleagues

See old REALTOR® friends
Make new friends
Gain Prospects

Hosted at The Ranch Events Complex

5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538, USA

Complimentary Parking

Meet our speakers

Northern Colorado’s best and brightest meeting to discuss emerging trends and topics

Elizabeth Mendenhall

Elizabeth Mendenhall, a REALTOR® from Columbia, Missouri, is a sixth-generation powerhouse who served as the 2018 President of the National Association of REALTORS®. As CEO of RE/MAX Boone Realty, she’s been in the business since 1996, leading two offices with 170 agents while proudly holding the number one market share in both territories.

During her NAR presidency, Elizabeth drove bold innovations, amplifying NAR’s communications, technology, and advocacy strategies. Whether it’s championing fair housing or positioning REALTORS® as tech-savvy advocates, Elizabeth’s leadership has made a lasting impact on the industry.

An accomplished speaker, Elizabeth has taken her dynamic energy to stages nationwide and abroad, wowing audiences with her wit and insight. She’s racked up numerous accolades, including the Inaugural RIS Media Newsmaker Award, Swanepoel Power 200 and RE/MAX Mid-States Broker Owner of the Year.

Beyond real estate, Elizabeth is all about community. She founded the Mid-Missouri Susan G. Komen affiliate and served as its first president. When she’s not in the boardroom or on stage, you might find her catching a sunrise with her two dogs, seeking adventure with her children or nephews, or simply enjoying a good laugh with her partner, David.



Class – Marketing Magic: Be Worth Noticing & Beyond Downsizing Because experience matters, but so does energy. Because agents don’t just…

Class – Beyond the Picket Fence: The Realtor’s Guide to Investment Properties With a career built on empowering real estate professionals,…

Class: Beyond the Picket Fence: The Realtor’s Guide to Investment Properties With a career built on the technical side of the…

Class – Risk Management “Potpourri”

Moved to Fort Collins in 1989 to attend CSU and after many years in the restaurant industry I made the switch and became a Realtor in 2007. I served as the 2018 Chair of Fort Collins Board of Realtors, and director with The Group Gives. I am currently in leadership at The Group Real Estate leading 35 partners in our Group Regional office.

Join us for a day of
ideas & discussion.

The REALTOR® Summit is a gathering of REALTORS® from Northern Colorado & beyond. The idea was to create a cooperative REALTOR® Association event in Northern Colorado that focuses on delivering high quality Networking & Educational Opportunities.

Strap yourself in for ideas

Prepare for a full day of discussion from some of the industry’s best and brightest.

Schedule Descriptions

  • Morning
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    South Hall

    Rich Sands - Service in the Storm: Guiding Clients in Crisis

    A fast-paced, practical session designed to help real estate professionals recognize when a client is experiencing more than routine transaction stress and respond with clarity, professionalism, and compassion. Agents learn how crisis impacts communication and decision-making, how to identify unspoken distress, and how to use simple stabilizing language that keeps clients grounded and moving forward. Focusing on three of the most common crisis situations, this course provides immediately usable tools for supporting clients without crossing ethical or emotional boundaries. Participants leave better prepared to stay calm, present, and effective when clients need them most.


    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Rodenberger Room

    J'aime Nowak - Bringing Calm to Chaos: Unleash Your CEO Mama!

    The struggle is real every day as we juggle running a business and everything on our TO DO list! In this session, we’ll uncover why we put so much pressure on ourselves to do it all and get clear on what’s truly important each day. Learn strategies and tips on designing your day to serve your life, reduce stress and spark joy while making more money and creating focus & fulfillment. Let’s Unleash!


    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Rodenberger Room

    David Powell - Winning the Listing Appointment and Pricing like a Pro

    Winning the Listing Appointment and Pricing like a Pro is an engaging course designed to assist REALTORS to elevate their listing strategies and marketing to get the listing signed! The class will also provide practical guidance on pricing the home to SELL – using market data, comparable analysis and strategic positioning. Realtors will walk away with tools to win more listings and price properties like a pro.


    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Beard & Brown Room

    Chalice Springfield - Stay In Their Orbit: Build a Consistent, Connected Real Estate Business

    In today’s crowded market, the agents who rise above the noise aren’t the loudest — they’re the most connected. This workshop helps you transform your sphere of influence into a reliable, relationship-driven referral engine by organizing your business around the right mix of Live Flow and Auto Flow activities that create visibility, trust, and genuine connection. You’ll leave with a personalized system for daily, weekly, and monthly flow that keeps you top-of-mind, deepens client loyalty, and grows your business with ease and authenticity.


    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Samdhouse Room

    Anthony Meisner & Tucker Brock - Beyond the Picket Fence: The Realtor’s Guide to Investment Properties

    Northern Colorado is a prime target for investors—are you ready to represent them? This class moves beyond the emotional sale of a primary residence and dives into the data-driven world of investment real estate.

    We will strip away the complexity of investment analysis and focus on the “back of the napkin” math that helps clients make quick, smart decisions. Whether your client is buying their first rental in Greeley or adding to a portfolio in Fort Collins, you will learn how to spot a deal, calculate the return, and close more transactions this year.


    11:45 am - 1:15 pm
    South Hall

    J’aime Nowak - Keynote: Supercharge Your Success

    Your business will never outperform the person running it. This session sharpens your focus, decisions, and leadership—so your production and income can scale without burnout. You’ll learn a proven framework to simplify priorities, eliminate distractions, and focus on what actually drives results in 2026—leaving with clarity, connection and a plan you can execute in any market. Don’t miss it!


  • Afternoon
    1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
    Beard & Brown Room

    Rich Sands - Ai Marketing: Curiosity to Confidence

    This high-energy, 45-minute session shows agents how to use AI to market faster, better, and with far less effort. You’ll see how tools like ChatGPT and Canva’s AI features can instantly create compelling listing descriptions, polished social posts, branded marketing pieces, and short video scripts — all in minutes. Through simple workflows and live demos, you’ll learn how to turn one idea into multiple pieces of content, maintain consistent branding, and show up professionally across every platform. If you’ve been curious about AI but unsure how it fits your business, this session will give you the confidence — and the tools — to elevate your marketing immediately.


    1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
    Rodenberger Room

    John Stegne - Rayse: Elevate Your Value Through Transparency

    Your brand is your first impression, and clients form that impression long before they contact you. The agents succeeding today are those who intentionally shape their online presence. In this class, you’ll learn how to use Rayse to do exactly that. We’ll walk you through transforming your Rayse profile into a polished, professional showcase that highlights your expertise. You’ll learn step-by-step how to brand your account, personalize your agent experience, and build a client-ready profile that clearly communicates your journey and value.

    We’ll also cover how Rayse builds transparency and trust through interactive presentations, branded client portals, and detailed closing reports. You’ll see how Rayse automatically tracks inquiries, negotiations, and market insights, helping you show the behind-the-scenes work that matters even more with recent compensation changes.


    1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
    Sandhouse Room

    Dexter Finley - Fake News: Righting the Wrongs of Condo Misinformation

    Condo financing doesn’t have to be confusing. In this lively 45-minute session, Dexter clears up the myths and misinformation that trip up even seasoned agents. Learn what “warrantable” really means, how to identify potential pitfalls early, and what lenders actually look for in condo approvals—all with a dose of humor and real-world insight to keep you ahead of the curve.


    2:20 pm - 3:00 pm
    Internet Café

    Keri Roark - Internet Café: Discover how AI is beginning to influence buyer behavior, listing visibility, and content creation in real estate.

    This class includes a live walk-through of a custom GPT built to identify ideal buyers, plus practical strategies for creating authentic, on-brand content and increasing how often your listings are surfaced in AI-driven searches.


    3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
    South Hall

    Scott Peterson, General Counsel for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® - Risk Management “Potpourri”

    Attendees will participate in a free-flowing discussion on a wide variety of current Risk Management topics impacting REALTORS® in Colorado and across the country.


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