Edison, NJ – September 10, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — Registration is now open for the eighth annual Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo, which will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center December 9-11, 2008. Sponsored by the New Jersey, New York State and Pennsylvania associations of REALTORS®, Triple Play is the largest annual real estate event in the region. Those who register for the convention by October 15, 2008 will receive the early-bird, discounted prices. Triple Play provides a unique opportunity for commercial and residential brokers and salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and other real estate professionals to converge in one place to network, attend educational events and hear from nationally recognized speakers. This year, more than 9,000 people are expected to attend the event. The Trade Expo will consist of nearly 450 booths showcasing the latest real estate technology and products. Exhibitors include a variety of mortgage, home inspection, insurance, financial, environmental, real estate and technology companies.
One of the highlights at this year’s event will be the Grand Assembly keynote address by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a renowned environmentalist. Kennedy was named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” for his success in helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. The group’s achievement helped spawn more than 160 Waterkeeper organizations across the globe. In his presentation “A Contract with Our Future,” Kennedy will offer advice on how businesses can utilize sound environmental policies and procedures to grow, save money and help preserve the environment for the future. The Grand Assembly will take place on Wednesday, December 10.
Triple Play also offers an education program consisting of 80 sessions on a variety of topics such as appraisal, sales and marketing, professional development, and brokerage and management. Among this year’s speakers and sessions are: “Survival of the Prepared: Adapting to Changing Markets” by Rich Levin; “Foreclosures and Fraud and the Effect on Neighborhoods” by Michelle Bradley; “How to Motivate Your Buyers to Buy and Sellers to Sell” by Darryl Davis; and “The Art of Zen and the Internet” by Chuck Bonamer.
Professional designation and certification programs are offered during Triple Play for those who wish to expand their real estate knowledge. Designation programs include: Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR); Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB); Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).
Real estate continuing education (CE) courses will be offered during Triple Play as well. New York and Pennsylvania licensees may earn real estate CE credit for select convention programs. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania licensees may earn appraisal CE credits. Licensees who wish to earn credits must register for these sessions in addition to the convention registration. The cost for CE credits is $15 per course/per state until November 15, 2008. Onsite CE registration will be $30 per course/per state.
Early-bird, discounted prices of $60 for members and $120 for non-members are available for those who register by October 15, 2008. Regular fees of $75 for members and $135 for non-members will apply thereafter. The deadline for pre-registration is November 21, 2008. Registration may be completed online at www.realtorstripleplay.com. Application forms may also be downloaded from the site and faxed to (301) 694-5124, or mailed to: Triple Play c/o Experient (NJR081), P.O. Box 4088, Frederick, MD 21705. To register by phone, call (866) 229-2386. Onsite registration will be available for an additional fee, but attendees are encouraged to pre-register.
For more information about obtaining booth space and/or to view the Trade Expo floor plan and list of exhibitors, visit www.realtorstripleplay.com. Those interested in booth space at Triple Play may contact Maureen Murphy at (732) 494-4724 (maureen (at) njar (dot) com) or Mary Pilaar at (732) 494-4719 (mary (at) njar (dot) com).
For all media inquiries contact:
Danielle Alpert
Media & Public Affairs Coordinator
Phone: (732) 494-4730
Fax: (732) 494-4723
E-mail: dalpert (at) njar (dot) com
