2026 Broker Summit

October 14 | 9 AM–2:30 PM
Cascades East Association of REALTORS^®

Join us for the 2026 Broker Summit, a day designed specifically for Managing Principal Brokers (MPBs) to connect, exchange ideas, and hear directly from industry experts and REALTOR^® association leaders at the national, state, and local levels.

From the latest housing market trends and the top issues facing brokerages to risk management, compliance, and the resources available to support your business, the Broker Summit will focus on the information and conversations that matter most to brokerage leaders.

You’ll also have the opportunity to hear perspectives from brokerage leaders outside our market, ask questions of industry experts, and connect with fellow MPBs from throughout our region.

Agenda

8:30–9:00 AM | Check-In
Complimentary pastries, coffee, and tea

9:00–9:10 AM | Welcome
Susanna Abrahamson, President, Cascades East Association of REALTORS^®

9:10–10 AM | Market Smarts: Housing Trends You Need to Know

Get the latest insights into the housing market and the trends shaping real estate from Matt Christopherson, Director of Business and Consumer Research for the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR).

10–11:15 AM | How Associations Are Helping Your Brokerage

Hear directly from national, state, and local REALTOR^® association leaders about the resources, advocacy, and support available to help brokerages and their agents succeed. Panelists include:

• Michele Holen, VP of Association Engagement, National Association of REALTORS^®
• Tommy Choi, REALTOR^® Party Community Engagement Liaison, National Association of REALTORS^®
• Jenny Pakula, CEO, Oregon REALTORS^®
• Casie Conlon, CEO, Cascades East Association of REALTORS^®
• Moderated by Dr. Tony Kelley, President, Oregon REALTORS^®

11:15–11:30 AM | Break

11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Broker Panel: Top Issues Facing Brokerages Today

What are brokerage leaders seeing in their businesses—and how are they responding? This candid conversation will explore the challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends shaping brokerages and the broader real estate industry. Panelists include:

• Ashleigh Fordman, Managing Principal Broker/Owner, Windermere Heritage
• Tracy Kasper, Broker Owner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Realty
• Angie M. Mykel, CEO, Keller Williams Greater Seattle
• Moderated by Susanna Abrahamson, President, Cascades East Association of REALTORS^®

12:30–1:30 PM | Lunch

Connect with fellow brokerage leaders and continue the conversation over complimentary lunch.

1:30–2:30 PM | Risk Management & Compliance Panel

Stay informed about the legal, regulatory, and compliance issues that should be on every brokerage leader’s radar. Industry experts will discuss current developments, potential risks, and what brokers need to know to help protect their businesses and agents. Panelists include:

• Mike Rohde, Staff Attorney, Legal Affairs, National Association of REALTORS^®
• Steve Strode, Commissioner, Oregon Real Estate Agency
• Nick Peasley, Staff Attorney, Oregon REALTORS^®
• Moderated by Jenny Pakula, CEO, Oregon REALTORS^®

Don’t miss this opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of running a brokerage and spend time focused on the bigger picture—your market, your business, your agents, and the issues shaping the future of real estate. Registration is just $10 and includes lunch, snacks, and morning pastries.