This is my fifth time attending Midyear. Of course, living in the DC area, it’s a piece of cake for me to attend (aside from the commute)…but I’d make the trip even if I lived further away. The energy and enthusiasm that surrounds this conference is infectious, and this year is no different.

My Midyear started with the YPN Subcommittee Meeting yesterday, packed to standing room only.  (Brian did a great job of recapping the meeting in his post.) The subcommittee members came ready to roll up their sleeves (and we did) but the additional attendees were just as passionate…it’s incredible to see how quickly this group has grown and the strides that are being made.  What I heard, repeatedly, was “How can I help?’ and “How can we do more?” The conversation moved from the subcommittee table out into the hallways and continued from there…which is just how it’s supposed to work.

That buzz and energy seems to be at a higher pitch this year. Agents are reporting improvement in their markets, and I can hear the optimism in their voices. I have no doubt that the Realtor Rally tomorrow will be a physical manifestation of that energy. How powerful will that be?

I’m heading back into the conference now. More musings to come.

Cheers,

Heather

Heather Elias

Heather Elias, Director of Social Business Practice, National Association of REALTORS® Heather is responsible for overseeing the association’s social media policies and guidelines and serving as an internal consultant to each department’s social media efforts with the goal of working toward a more collaborative and coordinated social business. Prior to her role at NAR, Heather was a successful REALTOR® and the training director at Century 21 Redwood Realty in Ashburn, Virginia. Her blog about Loudoun County, LoCoMusings.com, garnered her national acclaim and generated 75% of her business. Heather is a sought-after presenter and has spoken at numerous conferences across the country. She was recently named one of LinkedIn’s 150 Thought Leaders, along with President Obama, Governor Romney, Richard Branson and others.

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