Rural Real Estate Conference & Tour
Fall 2009
Postponed to Fall 2009
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner specializing in rural real estate or a newly licensed associate hoping to develop a niche in the rural field, this event is for you...
Embracing the challenges and discovering the opportunities in client service is the focus of this two day conference/workshop. You will look at key factors affecting rural property transactions, ranging from small acreages to intensive agricultural operations.
You have been asking for information and resources to build and reinforce your competitive advantage and here it is!
Networking and peer to peer learning will be enhanced through interactive sessions and discussion groups. To ensure a marketing and referral opportunity at this event we are going to provide "The Great Wall of Properties" where you can display feature sheets and other marketing material. So don't forget to bring along your current listings.
Join conference facilitator Perry Phillips for this one of a kind conference!
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Tentative Agenda
Day 1
- 8:00 - 9:00 am BREAKFAST
- 9:00 - 9:30 am Opening Remarks
- 9:30 - 10:30 am Bill Fowler - Working the Web for Profit
- 10:30 - 11:00 am REFRESHMENT BREAK- viewing the Great Wall of Properties
- 11:00 - 12:00 noon Chris Ullman - Marketing Intensive Livestock Operations
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm LUNCH
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm Melissa Orr - Water Quantity/Quality Issues, Water Wells & Water Rights
- 2:00 - 3:00 pm Joe Petryk - New Technology; a response to emerging issues in sewage treatment
- 3:00 - 3:30 pm Perry Phillips - Solving Problems in Real Time - a workshop to address issues facing rural real estate
- 3:30 - 4:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK
- 4:00 - 5:00 Ivan Weleschuk - Appraisals vs. Comparative Market Analysis; Perspectives on Value
- 5:00 - 6:00 DINNER
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm Keynote Speaker; Brad Stelfox - Alberta Land Use Framework
- 7:00 - 10:00 pm NETWORKING SOCIAL
Day 2
- 7:00 - 8:00 am BREAKFAST
- 8:00am Tour Departure
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm LUNCH
- 4:00 pm Tour returns to Olds College Campus
Discussion Topics
- Water quantity & quality testing
- Wells & water distribution systems
- Sewage treatment technology
- Subdivision processes
- Soil & site characteristics
- Intensive livestock operations
- Understanding RPR's
- Web-based resources
- Alberta land use framework
- Appraisals vs. CMA's - Perspectives on Value
Accommodation Options
- Olds Best Western Motel - rooms held under "Olds College"
1-888-908-5900 or 403-556-5900
- Olds College Residence
403-556-8330
Registration Information
Both Days: $450 + GST
Day 1 Only: $250 + GST
Phone: 1-800-661-6537 Ext 4677
Fax: Registration form to 403-556-4711
For more information contact Agriculture, Land & Environment Program Coordinator, Mary Jane Block at mblock@oldscollege.ca or 1-800-661-6537 Ext 7761
