[Editor’s note: Each quarter, we pose a question to our members to get their expert perspective on a relevant residential real estate topic. To begin 2026, we’ve asked our members about the value of continued education and events to start your year the best way possible.]
How do education and events such as Sell-a-bration® empower agents to kick off the year stronger?
“Space and time to stop the noise and focus on elevating my business and building my community of like-minded professionals.”
Taffy Maurer, CRS
Sales Agent at Exp Realty of California, Inc.
Newcastle, CA
taffymaurer@gmail.com
O/M: 916-208-2537
“Sell-a-bration® is live and in-person! There’s just no substitute for being in the room. You notice the body language, the tone and the side conversations that don’t happen on Zoom. Being surrounded by people who are just as passionate about this industry can be energizing. You always leave with at least one nugget of info that ends up making a real different in your business.
Plus, the happy hours are fun!”
Mary Bianchi, CRS
Associate Broker at Realty One Group Emerge
Brick, NJ
marybianchire@gmail.com
O/M: 732-684-9758
“Hearing new, relevant information, presented from a new perspective, in a fun, out-of-town environment. The instructor is ramped up and energized, has great visuals, and is putting out the CRS high level of confidence and vibe and often humor-connecting with and inspiring attendees one by one. The attendees are connecting with one another a few at a time, excited to share with another CRS—whether a stranger (but not for long!) or a long-time CRS acquaintance. You can count on having this kind of powerful experience at Sell-a-bration®—only happen in person—face-to-face is the optimum way to meet your national CRS REALTORS® and future referral partners (or learn and earn as they say)! Making great memories and also CRS REALTOR® friends for life. This is how we CRS!”
Melissa Lundgren, CRS
Associate Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Palm Springs, CA
melissa@melissalundgren.com
O/M: 760-668-2544
“The CRS connection is superior! SAB is the best way to network in the industry!”
Lisa Harris, CRS
Sales Agent at RE/MAX Center
Braselton, GA
LHarris@remax.net
O: 770-932-1234
M: 404-307-9898
“There is nothing like Sell-a-bration®. Like they have said, once you go you are hooked. Meet great agents from everywhere and make those connections!”
Sue Vasquez, CRS
Sales Agent at Florida Realty Results
Saint Cloud, FL
sue@suevasquez.com
O/M: 407-922-2444
“Being in the real estate industry for years, I’ve found that events like Sell-a-bration® are crucial for staying motivated and learning new strategies to succeed. It’s a great way to network and grow, and the people you meet give you the inspiration and motivation to keep pushing forward. Some of my favorite people attend year after year and the connections are priceless.”
Maria Dargan, CRS
Associate Broker at RE/MAX Revolution
Brick, NJ
mariadargan@gmail.com
O/M: 732-678-1328
“The classes are beyond motivational pep talk—more strategies and tactics that can change your business. Meeting CRSs that want to help you succeed. The side conversations and friendships made are the best part of the conferences that last beyond the few days. Make sure to do the meetups, lobby happy hours and you’ll be hooked!”
Judy Chin, CRS
Sales Agent at RE/MAX Villa
North Bergen, NJ
jchin@remax.net
O: 201-886-8006
M: 973-723-2005
Ready to see why so many CRS members say, “Once you go, you’re hooked”? Be there at Sell-a-bration® in Dallas, March 19–21.
