An at-capacity crowd of over 500 brokers and industry leaders converged in Orlando on Nov. 4 to attend RISMedia’s 21st Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner, sponsored by Quicken Loans and Xome and held in conjunction with the National Association of REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
The evening recognized the accomplishments of those brokers who ranked in RISMedia’s 2016 Power Broker Report, an annual survey of the nation’s top brokerage firms. This year’s Power Broker Dinner also recognized three leaders for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the real estate industry:
RISMedia’s On the Shoulders of Giants Award, sponsored by RE/MAX
Presented by Mike Ryan, executive vice president of RE/MAX LLC, the ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ Award was created to recognize those individuals whose efforts, works, deeds and character exemplify superior achievements in and for the real estate industry, yet whose efforts often go unnoticed. This year’s winner was Dale Stinton, chief executive officer of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
“I am honored and humbled to win the ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ award,” says Stinton. “Serving the members of the National Association of Realtors® and shaping the real estate industry has been both the motivation and cause of my professional career. Throughout my entire tenure, I have been fortunate to work with some of the greatest NAR presidents and industry giants. Without their vision, NAR and its members would not be positioned for greater success in the 21st century.”
RISMedia’s Tech Titan Award, sponsored by Homes.com
Presented by David Mele, president of Homes.com, the Tech Titan Award is presented to brokerage leaders who have demonstrated an exceptional ability to adapt and integrate new and innovative tools and services within their organization to improve and enhance the overall consumer experience. This year’s winner was William “Bill” Watson, Jr., chairman of the board, Watson Realty Corp.
“We are humbled to win the Tech Titan award from RISMedia,” says Watson, Jr. “It is confirmation of Watson’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. Watson firmly believes that advancing our technology allows our associates to cover more ground and gain maximum exposure in their respective areas. We also feel our investment in technology has long range benefits to the success of Watson Realty Corp.”
RISMedia’s Leadership Award, sponsored by Buffini & Company
Presented by Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company, the Real Estate Leadership Award is designed to honor an industry visionary who embraces innovation and exercises resilience to blaze new paths to success for real estate professionals and consumers alike. This year’s winner was Phil Soper, CEO of Royal LePage.
The Power Broker event was capped off with a riveting discussion of innovation and the evolution into digital media by keynote speaker Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity and Kayak and currently chairman of new start-up Wayblazer. Jones focused on the importance of embracing change, not being afraid to fail, and the power of culture.
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From:: Real Estate News