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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 50 2 0 2 4 F I V E S T A R C O N F E R E N C E & E X P O REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS EVENT OFFERS AGENTS CRITICAL INSIGHTS By D E M E T R I A C . L E S T E R M any real estate agents encounter a variety of challenges throughout their career. This workshop was meant for those who are seeking strat- egies to boost their earnings. Attendees discovered how to invest in the proper chances to develop real estate portfolios and learn how to leverage existing abil- ities to tap into alternative cash streams. Experts who attended had the oppor- tunity to participate in conversations at round tables, discussing important issues and the headwinds agents face. Gina Gal- lutia, Executive Director of Membership at Five Star, hosted the session. To open things up, First Lien Capital's CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Bill Bymel, gave the keynote speech (see image #5). Attendees learned how to develop a powerful, personal brand that will help other industry experts go from being an agent to a trusted advisor, resulting in a significant increase in your influence, impact, and income— ultimately developing and maintaining the tools necessary to stand out from the competition in a constantly shifting real estate market. The Power of Your Personal Brand to Increase Your Impact and Income A ttendees learned how to develop a powerful personal brand that will help them go from being an agent to a trusted advisor, resulting in a signifi- cant increase in influence, impact, and income. They were also informed of methods to be unique in their fields com- pared to their ever-hot competition in such a volatile market so that clients will continue to find them valuable and vital. Panel experts (see image #1 to the right) also included commentary from: • Jim Hastings, President of Hastings Brokerage, Ltd. • Sebastian Stofenmacher, Broker at REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS SESSION Edgestone Real Estate • Steven Pagano, Owner of Pagano Properties and First Hawaiian • Norris Bishop, Broker at Norris Bishop Realty, LLC • Holly Pagano, Owner of First Hawaiian Realty • Brandon O'Briant, EVP of AssetVal • Ellis San Jose, Director of Private Property Service • Caroline Gim, REO Broker of Expert Real Estate & Investment • Gay-Lynn Chavez, COO of Chavez & Associates • Louis Chavez, CEO of Chavez & Associates • Michael Soliz, Managing Partner of 1 OAK ADVISORY Alternative Revenue Streams R EO agents have a significant benefit in being adaptable, regardless of market conditions. As an agent, one may leverage their extensive skill set and experience to generate new business prospects and boost revenue streams. Expert panelists who achieved success in unusual and inventive ways can assist one in finding fresh prospects that may not have been thought of. Those who attended were educated by speakers that included: • Steven Pagano, Owner of Pagano Properties and First Hawaiian • Norris Bishop, Broker at Norris Bishop Realty, LLC • Gay-Lynn Chavez, COO of Chavez & Associates • Louis Chavez, CEO of Chavez & Associates • Caroline Gim, REO Broker at Expert Real Estate & Investment • Holly Pagano, Owner of First Hawaiian Realty Building Your Real Estate Empire T his panel of experts (see images #2 and 3) has extensive expertise in navigating the challenges of incorpo- rating investments and businesses into your portfolio. Those in attendance were able to discover how to develop their real estate empire brick by brick and hear from some of the brightest minds