Sunday, September 20

9:00 am-1:45 pm
WCR Events
9am-10:15am
*Governing Board Meeting
*Officers, Standing Chairs & local LCP's.
10:30am-11:45am...General Membership
12:00- 1:45pm...WCR Luncheon
(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

9:00 am-7:00 pm
OAR REGISTRATION OPEN
Columbus Convention Center

10:00 am-3:00 pm
*Spokespersons Training
(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

11:00 am-11:30 am
First-Time Attendee Orientation
Is this your first OAR Convention or would you like to know more about OAR committee participation? This session will give you helpful hints to gain the most from your convention experience.

11:30 am-1:00 pm
*Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Luncheon

1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Legislative Steering

Continuing Education
2:00 pm-5:00 pm (3 Credit Hours)

1) Ethics: The Measure of Professionalism Introducer: Scott Biechle Instructor: Jackie Leavenworth (Ethics Credit...Program satisfies both Ohio Licensing C.E.Credit & NAR membership requirement...co-sponsored by WCR) This course will help identify common themes and articles of the Code and Canons of Ethics. Strive to be informed on issues affecting real estate, identify and take steps to eliminate bad business practices in protecting the public. Get knowledge on the enforcement process and learn the possible disciplinary actions.

2) Dollars & Sense: Financing and RESPA Introducer: Chris Reese Instructor: Melanie McLane Learn the different types of residential financing available today and to financially qualify a buyer for a variety of loan programs. Most important, be able to evaluate different loan programs with a consumer. Also recognize the changes to RESPA and learn how to explain the documents to clients.

3:00 am-4:00 pm
*Products and Services

5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Expo Opening Reception

6:30 pm-9:30 pm
*OAR Past Presidents Dinner

8:30 pm-12:30 am
OAR'S GOT TALENT!
(Talent Contest between Boards)

Monday, September 21

7:00 am-6:30 pm
OAR REGISTRATION OPEN
Columbus Convention Center

8:00 am-9:15 am
*RPAC Recognition Breakfast
(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

8:00 am-9:30 am
Young Professionals Network Breakfast
Panel Discussion:
Tips from the YPN Survivors of 2009

8:00 am-9:30 am
Equal Opportunity-Diversity, Housing Needs
and Appraisal Committee
Update on REO, Short sales and more
Presented by Fannie Mae

9:00 am-10:00 am
Research Advisory

10:00 pm-Noon
OPENING SESSION

• REALTOR of the Year &
  
• Excellence in Community Service Award Presentations

Presiding: Jon Hall, President
Ohio Association of REALTORS

Entertainment:
The Capitol Steps

12:00 pm-1:45 pm
*CRS Board of Directors Luncheon

12:00 pm-1:45 pm
CRB Chapter Meeting & Luncheon
(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

12:00 pm-6:30 pm
OAR Expo Open

12:15 pm-1:45 pm
*Association Executives Luncheon
(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

12:15 pm-1:45 pm
*Legal Action Luncheon

12:15 pm-1:45 pm
*Board Presidents and Presidents-elect Luncheon
(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Mediation & Professional Standards Forums

Continuing Education
2:00 pm-5:00 pm (3 Credit Hours)

3) Legal Lifesavers (Core Law Credit) Introducer: Chris Reese Instructor: Jackie Leavenworth In this course, Jackie will present case studies on what to do, and not to do, among all of the various legal aspects of this business. Your consumers will benefit from your training and knowledge. (Co-sponsored by WCR)

4) Short Sales: Threat or Opportunity (Real Estate/Appraisal Credit) Introducer:Judi Patriski Instructor: Melanie McLane Melanie returns to teach attendees how to identify and evaluate short sales situations. Implement methods to work with short sales and how to evaluate the market conditions that create these sales. Apply market value principles, such as supply and demand and absorption rates in order to value the property for listing and appraisal purposes.

5) OHFA Financing: Affordable Options Introducer: Bonnie Boyd Instructor: Dana Smith Learn the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's divisions and programs available to today's buyers. Learn how to explain the programs, in understandable terms, to your buyers.

2:30 pm-3:00 pm
*NAR Directors Meeting

3:00 pm-4:00 pm
*OAR Past Presidents Committee

3:15 pm-4:00 pm
RPAC Fundraising & Political Affairs Committee

4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Commercial/Industrial Committee

4:00 pm-6:00 pm
*Metro Board Presidents Meeting

4:30 pm-6:00 pm
*RPAC Trustees

5:15 pm-6:30 pm
CRS Networking Reception

6:30 pm-8:30 pm

PRESIDENT'S SALES CLUB DINNER

• 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception
  
• 7:00 pm Dinner & Award Presentations

(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

6:30 pm-9:30 pm
*DSA Dinner

8:30 pm-12:30 am
MENU FOR SUCCESS PARTY
featuring the Menus!

Tuesday, September 22

8:00 am-5:00 pm
OAR REGISTRATION OPEN
Columbus Convention Center

8:00 am-9:30 am
MLS Forum

8:00 am-10:00 am
Enlarged Legislative Committee

8:00 am-10:00 am
Professional Development Committee

8:30 am-9:30 am
*OCREA Board of Directors

Continuing Education
8:30 am-11:30 am (3 Credit Hours)

6) Outlook: The Ultimate Life Management Tool Introducer: Joyce Goldsmith Instructor: Gee Dunsten (Co-Sponsored by Ohio Chapter, CRS) Find out the eight components of a contact management system. Learn the best software available for maximum capabilities of communication and the ongoing collection of information.

7) Fair Housing (Civil Rights Credit) Introducer: Scott Beichle Instructor: Terry Watson See how to list and explain why diversity makes moral and financial sense. Identify what a fair housing tester looks like and learn why real estate agents get sued...or lose their licenses. Learn to identify and avoid damaging words. Also the do's and don'ts of working with multicultural clients.

10:00 am-11:30 am
Legal Issues Forum

10:00 am-11:45 am
*Finance Committee

10:00 am-11:45 am
OCREA Marketing Session

10:00 am-3:00 pm
OAR Expo Open

12:15 pm-1:45 pm
CRS Luncheon
Open to all convention registrants!
(See Registration/Ticket Order Form)

1:30 pm-1:45 pm
Expo Prize Drawings

2:00 pm-4:30 pm
*Executive Committee Meeting

Continuing Education
2:00 pm-5:00 pm (3 Credit Hours)

8) Blogging and Social Media Introducer: Scott Biechle Instructor: Brian Copeland Understand the principles of Internet and Web strategies and search engine optimization. Explore individual branding for marketing maximization and etiquette in the social media world. Be able to attract clients using social media and how to best assist the consumer.

9) Changing Market: Where Are We Now? Introducer: Bonnie Boyd Instructor: Terry Watson Terry's back that afternoon to describe why taking an appraisal course and mastering the absorbtion rate is vital to the business. See how Feng Shui creates an environment that supports sales. Terry will also talk about improving negotiation skills and how not to be black and white in a color world.

3:30 pm-5:00 pm
*Association Executives Workshop

5:15 pm-5:50 pm
Member & Director Forum

6:30 pm-9:30 pm
*Executive Committee Dinner

8:30 pm-12:30 am
SURVIVOR PARTY!
D.J. Entertainment

Wednesday, September 23

7:45 am-8:45 am
Director Check-in & Review of Materials

8:00 am-8:30 am
*District Caucuses
Elect Nominating Committee Representatives for Districts 1,3, 5, 7, 9

8:45 am-10:30 am
OAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS