Leadership Academy Day Four: Staying Ahead of the Curve
The June 25 session of WMLAR’s Leadership Academy challenged participants to think big, anticipate change, and understand the broader forces shaping real estate today.
Panel: Anticipating the Future in Uncertain Times
This insightful panel featured Adam Paarlberg (Greenridge Realty) and Steve Frody (City2Shore Real Estate), moderated by WMLAR CEO Jon Broadbooks. The discussion explored how real estate leaders navigate a constantly evolving landscape—from macroeconomic shifts and emerging technologies to regulatory changes and AI integration.
Panelists reflected on the pivotal roles that shaped their leadership, shared how they filter information in an era of overload, and addressed maintaining company culture while scaling their brokerages. The conversation highlighted the importance of communication, resilience, and vision in turbulent times.
MLS Trends: What’s Now and What’s Next
In the second session of the day, Jon Broadbooks and Anton Letica, CEO of MichRIC, explored key MLS issues shaping the future of the industry. Topics included:
- The critical role of MLS cooperation
- Challenges with private listing networks and non-Realtor access
- National shifts in MLS oversight and decentralization of liability
- Emerging tech like AI in listing input and search
- The future of regional consolidation, data monetization, and modernization
Participants walked away with a deeper understanding of how MLS policy and leadership decisions will impact their businesses and clients in the years ahead.
Stay tuned for our next session on Aug. 27, where we’ll explore Advocacy in Action with a fresh slate of panel discussions.
