District Four

Say Hi to this month's REALTOR SPOTLIGHT Carolyn Ambler.

The new budget includes significant funding linked to Florida Realtors' legislative priorities, including $100 million for the Hometown Heroes Housing Program.

DeSantis Signs 2024-2025 State Budget

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Hosted by the Florida Keys Board of Realtors, the Key West Association of Realtors, Marathon & Lower Keys Association of Realtors, and the Miami Association of Realtors, the District 4 Conference 2024 was presented by and for our Realtor® Members.

It featured 2 days of Education, Inspiration, and Networking. Where Great Minds Reunited. Lectures. Networking. Workshops. Hosted by Florida Realtors’ District 4 Vice President, Daniel Guerra, this conference offered education, legal updates, and opportunities to network with industry leaders in your area. Held annually in June, the conference included a “meet the candidates” forum, educational sessions, NAR updates, and more. It was a great chance to connect, learn, and grow with peers and leaders in your own backyard.

Unlocking the Key to Prosperity | Jorge Guerra | TEDxColumbusHS Jorge Guerra, president and CEO of Real Estate Sales Force (RESF) delivers a thought-provoking TEDx talk that invites us to reflect on the significance of ho...

Join us for the 2024 District 4 Real Estate Conference Havana Lights Welcome Event. This event will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 7 to 9 PM at the luxurious Cheeca Lodge and Spa in Islamorada, Florida Keys. Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, music, and games, including a 9-hole golf course, domino tournament, big Jenga, and corn hole. Tickets are $99. For more information and to register, visit District4Conference.com.

Join us for District 4 at the beautiful Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada,

Florida Realtors President Gia Arvin looks forward to hosting district 4 on Tuesday, June 11th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Cheeca Lodge (81801 Overseas Hwy Islamorada, FL. 33036) for a Realtor Party Town Hall.

This unique event will provide a 2024 legislative debriefing. Members will learn about the latest political developments affecting the real estate industry across the state and in their backyard. Additionally, they can ask the questions that matter most to them and ensure their voice is heard.

Josh Cadillac. Residential & Commercial Real Estate Sales Expert, Trainer, Speaker, and Author, empowers professionals to ‘Close for Life’ through his unique approach. With over a decade of experience, he’s earned prestigious certifications and designations. Recognized as Miami Realtors’ Speaker of the Year, Josh is a top producer in residential real estate and leads the commercial division at Real Estate Empire Group. His latest book, ‘Close 4 Life,’ offers insights into creating lasting customer satisfaction.

Brad O’Connor, Ph.D., Florida REALTORS® Chief Economist oversees the association’s housing market statistics and research projects. With expertise in land use regulations’ impact on housing markets, his insights are featured in major newspapers and national publications. O’Connor holds degrees from The Ohio State University and Florida State University, and previously worked as an economic consultant for the Walt Disney Company in Orlando.

Christine E. Hansen, the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® First Vice President, Hansen has more than 30 years of real estate experience. She served as 2020 VP of Advocacy for the National Association of REALTORS®, among other national and local posts. A dedicated leader, she emphasizes REALTORS®’ collective voice in Capitol Hill advocacy. Hansen, a broker-owner of Century 21 Hansen Realty, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hansen has been an NAR Director since 2006, with a brief break during 2010 to 2011. She served on the NAR Strategic Planning Committee from 2007 to 2014. In 2017, she was NAR Liaison for Member Relations.

Alex Montalenti is a leading technology innovator, serial entrepreneur, and coach to realtors. With more than 20 years of experience, he is responsible for the creation of multiple digital marketing companies and the development of training programs that have reached hundreds of thousands of real estate professionals. Alex focuses on social media growth, digital branding, technology solutions, reputation management, and sales growth. His company Real Grader has been featured at Inman, the Real Deal, Yahoo Finance, Realtor.com and they recently won a 2CC Award for generating over 1 million dollars through a single marketing funnel. They also recently made the Inc 5000 List of America's Fastest Growing Companies - #1059.

2024 National Association of REALTORS® President Kevin Sears will be one of our featured speakers at District 4 Southernmost Real Estate Conference on June 11-13 in Islamorada. Sears has played a critical role in driving member advocacy efforts through the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC), where he served as chair at two different times and helped to shape the REALTOR® Party as we know it today.

Amir Syed, the Modern Loan Advisor, will be one of our featured speakers at District 4 Southernmost Real Estate Conference on June 11-13 in Islamorada. Syed is at the forefront of the Modern Loan Office movement: where the progressive loan officer supplements the transitional and timeless principles of offline prospecting with online prospecting.

Margy Grant, the chief executive officer for Florida REALTORS®, is one of our featured speakers at District 4 Southernmost Real Estate Conference on June 11-13 in Islamorada. Grant is a 2023 winner of the HousingWire Vanguard awards, which recognize forward-thinkers and trailblazers who shape the real estate industry.

Daniel Guerra, the 2024 District 4 Vice President, will be one of our featured speakers at District 4 Southernmost Real Estate Conference on June 11-13 in Islamorada. The vice president of sales at Fortune Christie’s International in South Miami, Guerra served as 2021 MIAMI REALTORS® Residential President and is a long-time leader in supporting Realtors through education, advocacy and service programs.

Thanks to all our Amazing MLKAR Members, Affiliates and Santa's Elves for helping make this Christmas a little brighter for our sweet, loving, caring and appreciative adopted Wesley House Families by helping us raise over $15,000.00 dollars to help our adopted Wesley House Families this year. To each and everyone of you. YOU ROCK!!! Merry Christmas. Wayne Carter

MLKAR URGENT Call to Action. Wed May 17th 9am Monroe County BOCC Key West Meeting Urgent Issue: Email BOCC Commissioners ASAP Prior to the meeting and Attend BOCC meeting to speak out against Change to "Passage of four years to prosecutions"

The 2023 Mid-Winter Business Meetings will be held January 17-21 at the Renaissance at SeaWorld in Orlando, with some committee meetings being held virtually early on January 10-11. Pre-register and purchase your tickets in advance — it will save you time at the Registration Desk. Pre-registration ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 9. Click to Register: https://events.american-tradeshow.com/flrwinter23

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Hometown Hero Housing Program: Affordable Housing in Florida “I want to buy a home one day, but with the current market, it’s very difficult. The idea of having something like the Hometown Hero Housing Program would he...

URGENT Affordable Long Term Rentals Needed ASAP! Unsafe conditions at Mariner Place in Coco Plum forced renters to find new housing please provide any affordable rentals you know of or manage. Please use the link inside to provide information on any you know of.