Michael Baker, REALTOR®, ABR®, SFR®, with RE/MAX Alliance Group & The Baker Global Team, located in University Park, FL, attended this year’s annual Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo held Aug. 24-25, 2022, at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Fla. Realtors from around the state came to the convention to discuss key issues that shape their profession. Members could select from nearly 40 education sessions such as how to sell luxury homes, the post-pandemic future of global real estate, how traditional brokerages can increase their profit margin, how to create videos people will watch, and proven strategies for “irresistible” listing presentations. Florida Realtors’ Governance Meetings also took place on Aug. 26-28, 2022. The convention featured entrepreneur, celebrity, and self-made billionaire Martha Stewart, who shared her real-life business insights. Convention-goers also enjoyed the music of “Party on the Moon” during the Dance Party, then were entertained by comedian Mike Goodwin at the annual Awards Luncheon, which honors Realtor excellence and service. This year’s Trade Expo featured more than 200 industry experts and exhibitors showcasing the latest marketing, technology, and other business tools. Sponsors for the 2022 convention include: the Miami Association of Realtors; EXIT Southeast; Boomtown; Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors; LPT Realty; FindAMortageBroker.com; real/MLS; Elm Street; Northeast Florida Association of Realtors; Stellar MLS; Osceola County Association of Realtors; Orlando Regional Realtor Association; Realtor.com; Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association; Brokermint; Realtors Association of Lake & Sumter Counties; Pillar to Post Home Inspections; HomeVist by CoreLogic; Realtors Association of Citrus County; Greater Tampa Realtors; Hernando County Association of Realtors; Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Inc.; Pinellas Realtor Organization/Central Pasco Realtor Organization; GTE Financial; Homes.com/Homesnap; SecurityNational Mortgage Company; TigerLRM; Sentrilock; ENVOY Mortgage; Curbio; Amendment 3; Tech Helpline; Form Simplicity; Acra Lending; FPL Evolution; Old Republic Home Protection; HomeTeam Inspection Service; Zillow; Lendai; National Title Solutions; Suncoast Credit Union; and Yardi Breeze. Florida Realtors® serves as the voice for real estate in Florida and provides programs, services, ongoing education, research, and legislative representation to its 225,000 members in 51 local boards/associations throughout Florida.