Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices gets ‘Rev’d Up’ at annual convention
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, held its annual sales convention March 6-8 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. More than 3,400 real estate professionals from across the U.S. attended the event, including over 150 agents from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties.
This year’s event was themed, “Rev’d Up 2016,” which symbolized the excitement and enthusiasm exhibited by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents. Attendees heard brand updates, participated in workshops and discussions, and connected with network colleagues. The brand’s leading sales professionals for 2015 also were recognized on stage and during events.
Attendees gained insight from keynote speakers Billy Beane, the Oakland Athletics EVP of baseball operations and best-selling author of Moneyball; and Sally Hogshead, a communications and branding professional. As part of its education track at the convention, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices provided Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation training, which helps agents prepare to conduct business with international home buyers and sellers. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices will begin global expansion in 2017.
Gino Blefari, chief executive officer for HSF Affiliates, said energy exhibited at the convention was impressive.
“The sales convention was perfectly themed,” he said. “Our sales professionals are constantly moving forward and focusing on ways to become better, stronger and wiser for their clients and constituents.”
The concept of “moving” was prominent at the convention. From the event’s main stage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices president Stephen Phillips unveiled the