Friday, Dec. 12 | Convention Center

Registration/Check-in

Kokua Table (next to Registration kiosks):
Help with registration matters. Limited walk-ins will be accepted - cashless transactions only (credit card/check).

Room 313: all your must-visit stations all in one area!

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• REALTOR® Resources Tables | View resource partners»»
• Door prize entry - Scan your SentriKey ID barcode at the door prize table to be eligible to win any of the sponsor prizes.

  9:00-10:45 a.m.

Educational Workshops:

Room 317AB

Times subject to change

9:00-9:45 A.M. - Workshop #1:

Empowering Homeownership: How REALTORS^® Can Leverage New State Financing Programs for First-Time Buyers

Help your clients overcome barriers to homeownership with the new Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Loan and Down Payment Assistance programs from the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC). Featuring updated eligibility criteria, competitive below-market rate, and down payment assistance, these programs open new opportunities for first-time buyers who previously did not qualify. 

Become the go-to resource for buyers navigating their pathway to affordable homeownership. Learn the ins and outs directly from HHFDC, then hear from REALTOR^® and lending experts on how to put these programs into practice to better serve your clients.

Speakers:

• Dean Minakami, Executive Director, HHFDC 
• Billy Pieper, Senior VP, Director of Strategic Partnerships, American Savings Bank
• Trevor Benn, President, HBR

10:00-10:45 A.M. - Workshop #2:

Rentals: Your 2026 Power Play - Join the Rental Beast Demo

Kickstart your 2026 strategy with a detailed look at Rental Beast, your new HiCentral MLS benefit offering the most comprehensive rental database on the market. Whether you work with rentals every day or you’re brand new, this live demo will show you how to turn rental activity into real business growth.

We’ll walk through key tools designed to streamline your workflow and elevate your client experience:

• MLS & Off-MLS Listings: Search MLS inventory and off-MLS rentals in one place
• Client Communications & Alerts: Share listings, track client activity, and stay updated effortlessly
• Pricing Help: Build stronger rental CMAs using both MLS and Rental Beast data

We’ll also give you a first look at new features coming soon:

• Apply Now Tenant Screening: Screen tenants quickly with a mobile-friendly FCRA-compliant online application and share a unique link renters can use to apply instantly
• Add/Edit Rental Listings: Create, edit, and manage rental listings directly with Rental Beast with a streamlined, agent-friendly workflow

If you’re ready to make rentals work for you in 2026, this is the session you don’t want to miss.

Presenter: PJ Clay, Director of Client Services, Rental Beast

Ballroom doors open at 11:15 a.m.

Luncheon Program
HBR REALTOR^® of the Year; Aloha 'Aina Award; Board of Directors Installation

Sponsor door prize giveaways

Luncheon Menu

Salad: Strawberry & blueberry walnut arugula and goat cheese salad with raspberry balsamic dressing

Entrée: Pinot Noir-braised beef short rib, silky garlic mash, baby carrot and turnip 

Vegetarian Entrée: Vegan vegetable stack, nutless romesco

Dessert: Layered cream Napoleon, salted caramel sauce

Beverages: Iced tea and coffee