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Exhibitor Expo Hours
Tuesday, September 22 from 11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 23 from 8:00am - 3:00pm
Premium Booth Hours
Tuesday, September 22 from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday, September 23 from 8:00am - 3:00pm
For 2009 we have expanded our Exhibitor
Expo Trade Show to include more than 75
vendors showcasing the latest in products and services
to help you make the most of your business. We have also
added premium booths that will be located outside of
the classrooms.
New this year, exhibitors will be showcasing their
products and services in our demonstration classrooms,
giving you a chance to see first hand how a product or
service can benefit your business.
And don't forget those "Trade Show Bucks" that
work just like cash with any exhibitor in the Expo. Click
here to start earning Trade Show Bucks... |
Exhibitor Expo
Booth Layout

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| Convention 2009 Exhibitors |
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Chooty & Co.: For a gift that
everyone will hold onto, buy a Chooty blanket. You will hear
people
say "aahh"as
soon as they touch it. Graduates will grab their Chooty
blanket and think of home. Remember Chooty for weddings,
birthdays,
housing warming gifts or just because. Embroidery lets you
add their name or a loving message.
Located at Booth 4 & 10 |
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Council Bluffs
Civil Rights Commission: The Council
Bluffs and the Iowa Civil Rights Commissions are charged
with enforcing the
Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965 and the local city ordinance,
which prohibit discrimination in the areas of housing,
employment, public accommodations, education, or credit
on the basis of age, color, creed, familial status, gender
identity, marital status, mental disability, national origin,
physical disability, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.
The Commission is exhibiting at the Iowa Realtors’ Convention
as part of its public education outreach to increase awareness
about fair housing law, subtle forms of discrimination, and
how to protect agents and clients from discrimination during
the home sale process.
Located at Booth 6 |
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Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers:
Concept by IOWA Hearing AID Centers is committed
to improving your quality of life and giving you back moments
you may
be missing. The Concept Experience is different. Our family
owned business knows first-hand the frustrations of hearing
loss, and we understand the challenges.
We offer unrivaled
technology, innovative products and a 7-Day Trial to Successful
Hearing before you buy our hearing aids! Your complete
satisfaction is our goal. Call 800-792-9564 or visit IOWAHearing.com
to
make an appointment for a free hearing screening at one
of our 20 Iowa locations near you. Experience the difference
Concept hearing aids can make in your life.
Located at Booth 12 |
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Condren Galleries, Ltd.: If
you are looking for a unique closing gift for you clients,
we have just what you need. We can create a drawing or watercolor
of your client's home.
These have always been very well received and they leave a
powerful point of impact sales tool for the agent. Who can
ever forget such a gift as it hangs on their wall? The drawing
becomes your perpetual business card.
Located at Booth 13 |
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IPE 1031: With
Iowa’s only Certified Exchange Specialist® on staff,
IPE 1031 is now well established as Iowa’s leading qualified
intermediary company. Recognizing the trust clients and advisors
are investing in them, IPE 1031 attorney principals David and
Katie Brown have built their business culture around the statement
that they are in the business of “Building Strong Relationships
and Creating Customized Value.”
Clients who choose to work with IPE 1031 can expect exceptional
service, superior client security, professionalism, fair dealing,
integrity and unequaled expertise. Delayed, reverse, improvement
and build-to-suit accommodation services are offered. Basic
exchange fees start at $750 and all documentation is provided.
IPE 1031 is bonded and insured for errors and omissions. Exchangers’ funds
are held in segregated money market accounts that can be insured
in excess of the $100,000 FDIC insurance limit. Additional
security options are available such as establishment of custodial
trust accounts with the depository institution.
Located at Booth 14 |
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Lia Sophia: At
Lia Sophia, exceptional style and quality are a family tradition.
For more than 30 years, our Advisors have been achieving their
personal and financial goals by sharing this tradition with
Hostesses and Customers across America.
Located at Booth 16 & 18 |
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Associations Marketing Group: We
know you'd rather have a root canal than wade through the
fine print in health
benefits. And it seems that once you've got through it,
the rules change!
AMGI has the knowledge, experience and technology to make
it easier for everyone involved.
Whether you're looking for a single health care plan
or company-wide coverage, AMGI has the options - and
expertise - you need now
and in the future.
Located at Booth 19 |
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Dynamic Imaging Group: Dynamic
Imaging Group designs and manufactures a complete line of custom
real estate yard signs, commercial real estate signs, wall
budde window signs, frames, installation and much, much more.
Contact us for all of your signage and promotional needs.
Located at Booth 20 |
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ServiceOne: Take
the stress out of buying or selling a home...with a ServiceOne
Home Warranty Plan.
Located at Booth 24 |
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U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development: HUD is the nation’s
housing agency committed to increasing home ownership particularly
among minorities, creating affordable housing for low-income
Americans, support the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities
and people living with AIDS. HUD also promotes economic
and community development as well as enforces the nation’s
fair housing laws.
Located at Booth 25 |
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Wright Home Inspection: Offering
home, septic, well & water inspections. We have two state certified
time of transfer inspectors.
Located at Booth 26 |
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Discovery Toys: Driven
by a passion for education and learning through play, Discovery
Toys tagline: Teach. Play. Inspire. captures the company's
directive and vision for its toys.
Discovery Toys creates highly engaging toys, books, games,
and music that help parents and caregivers teach their children
a love of learning while boosting their early childhood development
skills. Located at Booth 28 |
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First National Bank of Omaha: Choosing
First National Bank Home Mortgage is a smart choice when it comes
to home financing. For over 150 years, First National Bank has
set the standard for outstanding customer service and built our
reputation on giving customers the personal attention they deserve.
With 33 locations and 30 loan officers in Council Bluffs,
Des Moines, Lincoln and Omaha, we are here to serve you with
local decision making, processing, underwriting, closing and
servicing of your loan. When you get a home mortgage with First
National, we're there for you from start to finish. Stop by our
booth to meet us in person or visit our website.
Located at Booth 29 |
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Internal Revenue Service: Providing
you with relevant and up-to-date information on the First Time
Homebuyers Credit.
Located at Booth 32 |
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RE/MAX Central Inc.: RE/MAX
is about life.
RE/MAX is about enriching the lives of customers, who maybe buying their first
home, searching for an investment property or moving to a new town. It’s
about improving the lives of agents, by allowing them to run their businesses
as they see fit, while offering a support system without equal in the industry.
Located at Booth 34 & 41 |
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Rayna Studio of Photography: "Priceless
Investment of your Life."
Located at Booth 39
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USDA: USDA,
Rural Development is committed to the future of rural communities.
Income & otherwise eligible applicants may receive no down
payment loans to purchase homes in rural communities.
Located at Booth 46 |
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Beijo Handbags: Beijo
Handbags, the fashion sensation created by single mom Susan Handley,
has become a multi-million dollar enterprise, profiled on the
television show “Life and Style” and featured in
Entrepreneur magazine. The fall collection for Beijo (“kiss” in
Portuguese) features Handley’s trademark pearlescent designs
in colors such as chocolate and eggplant, in every shape from
clutch to briefcase. Beijo bags are a hit with the college crowd,
their moms and Hollywood celebrities, who can’t resist
their chic, distinctive silhouettes.
Located at Booth 40 & 47 |
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Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc.: Thrasher
Basement Systems provides basement waterproofing, crawl space
and foundation repairs. We recover lost home value and make
homes easier to sell.
Located at Booth 48 & 49 |
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American Home Shield: American
Home Shield® is the nation's leading home warranty company
with a proven record of more than 35 years of service to our
customers. More than 1.2 million homeowners trust AHS® to
help protect them from the budget-breaking expenses and hassles
of dealing with unexpected breakdowns in their major home systems
and appliances. In addition, REALTORS® choose AHS for their
customers over twice as often as the next competitor. With
over 14,000 contractors and 4 national call centers, AHS is
prepared to provide the best customer service experience in
the industry. Visit our website for more information or to
order a warranty today.
Located at Booth 53 & 54 |
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Centralized Showing Service: Centralized
Showing Service (CSS) works with REALTORS® to simplify
the showing appointment process by providing one number to
schedule home
showing appointments. CSS also offers a comprehensive website
to schedule showings, request and provide feedback, communicate
with sellers, map showing routes, generate showing reports
and statistics, manage showing instructions, and much more.CSS
schedules
more than fifteen million showings each year for more than
115,000 REALTOR® members across the nation.
For more information, contact
Account Executive Kerby Ball at 877-972-5269 or kerbyb@showings.com.
You can also visit our website.
Located at Booth 55 |
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Amerispec: Amerispec
Home Inspection Service is a full-service home inspection service.
We offer home inspections, radon testing, mold testing and
termite inspections. Fully insured - One million dollars E & O
insurance with agent indemnification. We stand behind our inspections
and agents, better than anyone - PERIOD!!!
Located at Booth 60 |
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Verizon Wireless: Verizon
Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest
wireless voice and data network, including the largest
3G broadband network. Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless
carrier in the U.S. with 87.7 million customers and has
the highest customer loyalty in the industry.
Located at Booth 61 |
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Mobile Storage Solutions:
From our door to your door, (locally or across
the country), Mobile Storage Solutions, Inc. is a complete
solution for
all your storing and moving needs. Need to move your parents
to a retirement community? No problem, they can make the
move easier and on their time schedule. Downsizing? No
problem, they can store your things until you decide what
you need to do. Moving kids to college? We can ship a disposable
box directly to their dorm! Call today for a FREE quote:
712.256.7095 or visit us on the web. Call
now and get one month rent free!
Located at Booth A |
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TS Mortgage Group: Selling
homes in today’s market has it’s challenges, and
we can help you meet them. For more and faster sales, pre-qualification
is key. Our process is fast and easy. Find better solutions
at TS Bank. Being a family owned bank, we take pride in our
hometown service and personal client care. Stop in at any of
our three convenient locations in Treynor, Macedonia, and Council
Bluffs or visit us on the web. We look forward to meeting you
soon.
Located at Booth B |
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Liberty Bank: All
roads lead to Liberty Bank for a convenient and hassle-free home
buying experience. Our experienced and dedicated mortgage bankers
can design a financing package that makes sense for your customers.
Liberty Bank - giving you choices and the freedom to bank your
way!
Located at Booth C |
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Dubuque Board of REALTORS®: Stop
by and get registered for the 2010 convention that is going
to be held in Dubuque!!
Located at Booth E |
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Iowa Finance Authority: The Iowa
Finance Authority works with real estate professionals to create
home ownership solutions for Iowa Families. HS Title Guaranty
Division offers title coverage for Iowa homeowners.
Located at Booth J
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Iowa CRS Chapter: The Council’s
mission is to attract and retain those REALTORS® seeking
the knowledge, tools and relationship-building opportunities
needed to maximize their income and professionalism in residential
real estate.
Located at Booth K |
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