RIS Media's 19th Leadership Conference got off to a bang in New York City with a panel of expert real estate strategists who confronted the reality of what we're up against in today's market.

Sharing their tactics for forging ahead in a positive frame of mind were Allan Dalton, Senior Advisor, RIS Media; Lloyd Frink, President, Zillow; Dottie Herman, President & CEO, Prudential Douglas Elliman; Peter Hunt, Chairman & CEO, Hunt Real Estate Corp; Alex Perriello, President & CEO, Realogy Franchise Corp; Craig Proctor, Sales Associate, RE/MAX Omega Realty; Monty Smith, SVP of Strategic Initiatives, NRT. The fast-paced, information-rich session was facilitated by John Featherston, President & CEO, RISMedia; Ed Krafchow, President CA/NV/TX Realty; and Jim Sherry, President, Innovative Solutions.

The Leadership Conference is a high-level, networking and educational event for America's real estate and relocation leaders held in Manhattan every year. Presented by RISMedia and sponsored advertisers of RISMedia's Real Estate Magazine, this year's conference focused on building stronger real estate and relocation businesses and the future of our industry.

Taking a break from the action was Bob Hale, CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS. Here's a snapshot of Bob rowing his wife Suzie across Central Park lake for a luncheon at the fabulous Boathouse restaurant in Central Park. How romantic, Bob!

Look at those muscles - I am sure Suzie was impressed!

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