Toronto event speakers

Amy Chorew, e-PRO^® - Presenter & Emcee, Toronto

Amy Chorew is a national instructor highly experienced in helping managers and agents maximize the opportunities that technology offers them. Her knowledge of the industry and the latest technologies available along with her unique ability to translate it all into easy to understand language make her a consistently top-rated trainer throughout the country. She shows agents how online video, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, podcasts and other multi-media tools are an effective way to capture today’s buyers and sellers. Amy is currently the VP of Platform Development at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. For more information and a complete bio, visit her website.

Virginia Munden - Presenter, Toronto

Virginia Munden is SOCIAL BUSINESS UNPLUGGED! Bringing online relationships & communities to life using the power of social media and web technologies meshed with traditional real estate networks, systems & strategies is key to client, agent & industry success. She has been selling real estate for 15 years in Oakville, Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area. She has been recognized as a leader amongst her peers regarding branding and social media & is a guru at creating buzz! She is also a networking creature who thrives on building essential relationships that will help elevate her brand and business. There is a secret, it is simple...but you will have to come hear it live on June 5th. For more information please visit www.waynemunden.com and www.virginiamunden.com.

Richard Silver, ABR^®, e-PRO^® - Presenter, Toronto

Currently working with Bosley Real Estate and with over 30 years of experience, Richard has won numerous real estate awards. A consistent top producer, he is current President of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Real Estate Board (34,000 members). He is a past member of the MLS and Technology Council at the Canadian Real Estate Association, an Accredited Buyer's Representative and sits on the Advisory Council of REBAC at the National Association REALTORS®. He is often a guest speaker about the use of "Social Media in Real Estate” and has recently presented at Inman Connect New York 2012. You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and blogs at www.Torontoism.com and www.RichardSilver.com.

Brad Sage - Presenter, Toronto

Brad Sage is the Vice President of Operations at Sage Real Estate and has managed digital marketing and social media campaigns for the past 6 years. While he has worked directly in real estate for the past 3 years, his passion for Toronto Real Estate stretches back to childhood. Brad grew up surrounded by the Toronto real estate industry. With a broker/owner as a father and an agent for a brother, it seems that Toronto real estate is in the Sage blood. In Toronto the internet is changing the way homes are bought and sold.  Brad has dedicated his career to helping sales representatives develop a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing and social media so that they can better meet the changing wants and needs of their clients. For more information about Brad, visit his website.

Benjamin Bach - Presenter, Toronto

Benjamin Bach is a commercial sales representative with Keller Williams Golden Triangle Realty.  He has been sought out for his insights into business & marketing in the digital era, and has written for international publications, appeared on TV & Radio, been quoted in national magazines, taught classes & spoken for crowds at conferences.

Michael Krisa - Presenter, Toronto

Michael Krisa (aka "That Interview Guy"®) has a unique style that demystifies video marketing and helps brokers and agents implement this powerful new strategy into their marketing mix. Michael is a licensed real estate broker, a syndicated columnist, and a freelance internet marketing consultant. As a sought after speaker and trainer, he is best known for helping agents to utilize video and video marketing in a way that actually works to make them money! Social proof of Michael's impact using video and online marketing was his nomination for both the Inman News Innovators Award and Inman News People Choice 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate. With over 400 interviews to his credit, Michael has become recognized as “That Interview Guy” and has become the Trusted Voice For Real Estate Professionals. You can enjoy Michael's work by visiting his blog or emailing him.

David Pylyp - Presenter, Toronto

Almost certainly one of the preeminent real estate agents for West Toronto Homes and Humber Bay Shore Condos, Award Winning Realtor David Pylyp has been helping families buy and sell homes in the GTA (Etobicoke to Oakville) for 24 years. Pre Listing Video online, Using innovative strategies and sales techniques to advertise and promote your home with maximum exposure to get maximum dollars. David is passionate about getting and giving great Value, Professional and Persistent in getting things done. David’s candor and humour combined with a simple phrase of “There are no wrong answers” help ease the decisions you need to make.

Gloria Valvasori - Presenter, Toronto

Gloria began her real estate career in her hometown of St. Catharines 1987, and four years later moved to Mississauga. She has a very diverse background having worked in Human Resources, as a Senior Administrative Assistant to high level executives for many years, and was a Licensed Insurance and Securities Agent prior to becoming a real estate agent. Gloria is proud of her outstanding achievement in scoring a 100% client satisfaction rating as voted by her clients. Gloria is a single grandmother and lives in Streetsville with her three young grandchildren, who she is raising, her dog Delilah and her cat, Mariposa. Visit Gloria's Website or view her blog to learn more.

Jeff O'Leary - Presenter, Toronto

Jeff O’Leary has been a real estate agent for only 5 years, and yet has been able to achieve great success through his modern approach to marketing and how he runs his business. Cold calls and traditional marketing methods did not fit within how he wanted to work, and so Jeff quickly looked for modern avenues to reach his target market. His brand, The Village Guru, evolved out of the needs of his clients, who were looking not just for the perfect house, but also for an ideal lifestyle to go along with it. Jeff produces quick and un-cut videos that speak about various thoughts and experiences he’s had about real estate in general, as well as professionally produced videos of each Mississauga neighbourhood. Jeff grew up in Mississauga, went to University of Toronto, Mississauga campus, and continues to live in Mississauga with his wife and 2 small children. He is actively involved in his local community, serving as chair of the Lake Wabukayne Stewardship Committee, a local community group dedicated to protecting our local natural habitat, educating the public and strengthening community spirit in the Mississauga area. Jeff is also a member of Heritage Mississauga and attends other local committee and stewardship groups. Learn more at www.jeffoleary.ca or www.thevillageguru.com.