REALTOR® University Speaker Series

Don’t miss tomorrow’s REALTOR® University session on ‘Trends, Issues, and Outlook in Home Remodeling’ presented by Dr. Kermit Baker.

The REALTOR® University Speaker Series sponsors presentations by noted economists, demographers, and social scientists on real estate and economic topics of interest to REALTORS® and others involved with residential and commercial real estate and related professions.  Presentations are generally held at NAR’s Washington, DC office at 12:00 p.m. ET (although in some cases times may vary). These presentations are open to the public on a complimentary basis, and are accompanied with a light lunch.

Recent speakers have included Laurie Goodman (Urban Land Institute), Stephen Goss (Social Security Administration) and Christopher Leinberger (George Washington University).

The presentations are also available via complimentary webinar to out of town guests.  Register here for the webinar.

Presentation content varies and attendees can find information on a diverse selection of real estate topics.  These sessions can appeal to a variety of audiences:

• REALTOR® University students enhancing their capabilities
• State and local associations for staff training
• Brokerages providing education to participating staff
• University classes on real estate
• Members of the general public

This week’s presentation is by Dr. Kermit Baker, Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the Project Director of the Remodeling Futures Program. He is also the Chief Economist for the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C.  The presentation is on Thursday, July 16th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the NAR Washington, DC office, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW.  Dr. Baker will discuss trends, issues, and outlook in home remodeling.

It’s not too late to sign up to attend in person or via Webinar: all are welcome.  If you need additional information you can email (jsmith@realtors.org).