The Future of Real Estate…and How to Prepare for It

A Two-Day Executive Strategic Planning Retreat
Led by Zan Monroe

The headlines are impossible to ignore: Artificial Intelligence, litigation, shifting compensation models, and mass mergers and acquisitions aren’t future trends — they are immediate threats to your brokerage’s profitability and survival. The question is no longer if the industry will change, but how fast the industry will change.

This is not a conference filled with vague lectures. This is an intensive, hands-on executive retreat designed exclusively for brokerage owners and managers who are serious about raising agent production, increasing company revenue, and building a profitable, future-proof business.

You will leave this retreat with a battle-tested, written 5-year business plan and a financial roadmap that positions your brokerage for growth and resilience amidst the inevitable shifts in the real estate industry.

Event Details

• When: February 25–26, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Where: Highland Country Club, Fayetteville, NC
• Investment: $497 (Includes all materials and executive lunch)

Preparation Webinar: February 11, 2026 | 10:00 am ET to look at the latest trends and opportunities in real estate — the essential insights you need to maximize the retreat experience.

What You Will Gain

• Predict the Future: Understand the trends that will shape real estate over the next five years.
• Raise Agent Production: Discover strategies that help your agents work smarter, earn more, and stay with your brokerage long term.
• Increase Company Revenue: Structure compensation, marketing, and operations to maximize profitability.
• Build a 5-Year Business Plan: Walk away with a written plan and financial roadmap you can implement immediately.
• Ongoing Support: Continue refining your plan with a network of peers and follow-up discussions.

Key Topics Covered

• Industry Trends & Opportunities – Get ahead of the changes shaping the market.
• Owners, Managers & Brokers’ New Roles – Create value that drives agent performance and loyalty.
• Buyer & Seller Behavior – Anticipate the expectations of 2031 clients.
• Marketing of the Future – Position your brokerage for the next generation of buyers and sellers.
• Compensation & Retention Strategies – Attract and retain top talent while maximizing profits.
• Incorporating AI – Implementable AI strategies that cut overhead and boost agent productivity.
• Mergers & Acquisitions – Assess, value, and strategically grow your brokerage.
• Navigating Associations & MLS Changes – Leverage (or bypass) evolving industry structures.
• Alternative Business Models – Explore employee, partnership, co-op, flat-fee, and hybrid models.
• Long-Term Strategic Planning – Transform your short-term thinking to secure long-term success.