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Stefan Swanepoel is widely acknowledged as one of
“The Best Speaker in Real Estate Today.”

Very bold words indeed, but if you have not yet heard him speak, scroll down and read what attendees from around have said about his talks.


RE ALERTS Real Estate Seminar Series - San Bernardino, California, 2006

Full house with extra chairs brought in twice to seat over 1,000 agents

Pots of gold!
One of the best keynote speakers in the world.
I am 80 years old and you are the first person that could keep up with my mind.
Factual. Logical. Objective. Incredible.
More knowledge in one head I have never seen.
I would skip a restroom break not to miss a word he says.
Wish Stefan could have done all the sessions, not just the keynote.
I want all my agents to hear him.
Awesome! Get him back again.
What a dynamic guy!


Real Estate Educators Association National Conference - Keynote Speaker in Las Vegas, 2006

Standing ovation to the largest number of REEA attendees ever!

Great talk!
Eye opener!
Blew me away.
Love him. Love him.
Opened my mind to new things.
Gifted keynote speaker. Not many can stand in his shoes.
Well researched. Wander is there is anything he doesn’t know.
I have never been more tired after sitting still for 90 minutes.
Took me to places I have never been.
Love his enthusiasm, his energy, his drive.
I could listen to that voice forever.
Exceptional speaker.
Wow!!!

REMAX International Busienss Convention - Las Vegas 2006

I learned more about technology today than I learned in 5 years before.
He calls a spade a spade, and lists ten of companies without attacking or selling anyone.
One full day packed in 90 minutes. Few can do that as well.
Man does he know his stuff. What a dynamic guy!
Today I gained more than I had expected.
Direct and to the point. Refreshing.
Simply the best!

California Association of REALTORS® Convention - San Diego, California, 2005

Best talk I have ever heard. Period.
Swanepoel justifies his places as one of the nation’s best speakers.
Wow, no sales pitch. What a refreshing change compared to most speakers.
I have never seen a room completely packed 10 minutes before the start.
Swanepoel made coming to the convention worthwhile.
This was the best Tech Tuesday Talk ever.


RealEstate.com.au National Conference - Sydney Australia, 2005

Captivating.
A master of words and facts.
I traveled just to hear Swanepoel again. He’s the Best!
Most balanced, objective evaluation of real estate I have ever heard.
US information. Global value. Individual application.
Fast, interesting, WOW!
Exceptional.

RealNet Annual Convention - Sun City, South Africa, 2005

Love his enthusiasm.
A walking, talking, real estate search engine.
Fantastic delivery of the Facts of Tomorrow.
Best PowerPoint presentation I have ever seen anywhere, in any industry.
A spellbinding speaker delivering real estate movie magic.
One of the best speakers I've heard for content and style.
Great, bring him back!!
No one knows more!


ARELLO Convention - Toronto, Canada, 2005

Excellent program.
Mind boggling grasp of the Industry.
Just want the audience needed. A wake up call.
Few speakers can mountain his light speed and sense.
Thank you, good stuff to open the mind.
No-one knows more than Swanepoel.
Amazing, thank you.


RIS Media Leadership Conference - New York, NY, 2005

Enough energy to fill a stadium.
With so many negative, Swanepoel was the solitude optimistic speaker.
Every presentation he does is a different visual treat. Incredible.
Flair backed by facts. What a treat.
Between industry leaders, Swanepoel stands out.
Swanepoel is a five man panel of one.
What a great ending to a great conference.

National Association of Realtors® Mid Year Convention - Washington DC, 2005

A fact a minute. Powerful stuff.
Swanepoel just gets better every year.
Lereah and Swanepoel. What a great double feature.
This convention need ed energy. Swanepoel delivered dynamite.
Very clear and well researched. Great!
Probably the best speaker in real estate today.


EXIT Realty Convention - Orlando Florida, 2005

90 minutes of high octane.
Trends never made sense to me, before today that is.
Can’t wait to hear him again.
Wish I had his energy. I’d rule the world.
His Powerpoint slide color his facts like no-one else.
Treats all companies with respect and objectivity.
Balances fun, facts and flair.
Information overload. Can’t wait to hear him again.


Australasian Real Estate Convention - Brisbane, Australia, 2004

Business Plan Talk
Outstanding! – Tony Nash
An excellent blue print – Gary Byron
Fabulous content and a great Blueprint – L. Sieber
Absolutely an excellent and invigorating presentation – John
Best Business Plan step-by-step I have ever seen – Caren S.
Man, what a presentation!! – I have sore fingers writing – Jenni A.
What a simplistic approach- can’t wait for it to become a reality in my office – M. Dunn
Stefan has an incredible way of energizing a very dull subject – Martin Lawrence
He’s brilliant and enthusiastic – I could listen to him all day – Ellen Jennings
Our company will be very different because of you – Sean Cussel
Best specific, short format detail I have ever seen – Little
Good constructive “How To” – Jane Booty

Trends Talk
Fantastic – Matthew Bennett
Absolutely Outstanding – Robert Simeon
The best! An excellent delivery – Gary Burns
Informative! Insightful! Entertaining! – Phil Curron
Fascinating insight and enthusiasm – Brad Osborne
An Amazing look at World Trends – Craig Stephenson
Fascinating overview of world trends – Craig Huxtable
A fabulous presentation! Would love to hear him again – Michael Dunn
Love it when a plan comes together – Ellen Jennings
This guy really knows his stuff – Maria Lawrence
Great broad vision – Rochelle Klerk
Mind blowing - Caren S.

eCommerce Talk
Excellent info – Stuart Bath
Dynamic Speaker – Michael Bennett
Concise, digestible and Factual – Greg Sharp
Very Practical and Informative – James Connell
What a great eye opener – it showed me what possible – Phillip French
A great idea guide and I will be able to use forever – Mark Payner
He is extremely enthusiast and passionate – Ellen Jennings
Excellent Material. Well Delivered – Maria Lawrence
Excellent delivery and Energy – Brett Klerck
Thought provoking – Robert Simeon
Wow, what energy – Gary Gillard
Wow!! – Tony Nash

RELO International Conference - Palm Springs, CA

Great Overview.
Excellent presentation.
Good information, well presented, timely, pertinent information.
Very knowledgeable.
Bring him back.
Dynamite.

REBAC National Convention - New Orleans, LA

Want to know what's ahead? Hear Stefan Swanepoel speak, he is great.
I have taught public speaking for 13 years and it is great when you hear a speaker of this magnitude.
Speaks clear and fast to keep your attention.
One of the few presenters this year who completed his presentation on time.
He didn't wander and didn't waste time on self-gratification.
Great, have him back. Superb presenter, current information.
Great examples. A lot of research, knowledge, great inflections in voice.
Stefan is amazing! Keep him coming.
Fast paced, mind expanding. Thank you.
We need more presenters like this one!
Stefan gave interesting food for thought. Very pleased I came.
Great delivery. Excellent materials. Incredible information. Very good presentation.
The best.

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Hear What Industry Leaders Say:

"If you want a real estate savvy audience to get intellectually stimulated, Stefan's the one to do it. He's engaging, insightful, and entertaining---hard to find in a single speaker."

Stephen C. Roney
President & Chief Executive Officer
First American Residential Group, Inc

 

"Quick, articulate, precise, insightful and to the point - that's Stefan."

Ken Jenny
CEO
Residential Brokerage Services Company

 

“It is inspiring to see someone talking with so much passion about a topic that he is an expert on. Stefan has a way to influence the future of real estate globally!”

Christo Wiid
General Manager
Property24

 

"It was refreshing to hear Stefan's perspective of where the industry is heading…his perspective is always for a positive and healthy future for Real Estate in the U.S."

Denise Whitty
eNeighborhoods, Inc.
a Siegent Company


 

"Thank you for very much for the superb presentations at our two conferences. I always enjoy and appreciate your insights and thoughts on our industry and the future”

Mike Green
Managing Director, Harcourts Real Estate

 

"Stefan presents material critical to brokers, managers and agents in a logical and rationale way. I make sure I see Stefan at least once a year just to keep up with the ever changing and dynamic world of real estate."

Toni Sherman
President of the Illinois Association of Realtors

 

"The majority of speakers speak about what they have read - Stefan is where you go to find out what is GOING to happen. Normally to meet someone of Stefan's GENIUS would require a high level security clearance - he provides gut wrenching, real-world content, in a hilarious way while putting out enough passion and energy to power a small country."

Terry Watson
Speaker and Trainer Extraordinaire

 

"Stefan, you're awesome!! A speakers bureau's homerun. I can always rely on your winning, insightful presentations to keep the attendees on the edge of their seats. Your vision, enthusiasm and "straight talk" set the tone for a great conference and you really connect with the agents and brokers."

Susie Hale
President, Frogpond

 

“Stefan is one of the most dynamic, insightful and just plain accurate speakers it's been my experience to know.”

Dr. John Tuccillo
Former Chief Economist - National Association of Realtors®
Author of New Business Models for the New Economy.

 

"Stefan is an outstanding speaker and he has a profound grasp of the Industry. He has great insight into our business that can be helpful going forward.”

Ron Peltier
President & CEO, HomeServices
President & CEO, Edina Realty

 

“Stefan's forecasts for the impact of technology on the real estate industry were perfectly aligned...his ability to articulate the vision and the possible outcomes just what we wanted…he was insightful and professional and added a nice touch of humor.”

Joanna Vogt
Business Manager: realestate.com.au

 

“If you want a "high impact" speaker, you want Stefan Swanepoel. Stefan will grab them with his energy and keep them on the edge of their seats waiting to hear what he says next… [his] material is always fresh and up to date…REBAC has hired Stefan on many occasions to speak about technology to state, national and international audiences...and we'll hire him again!”

Janet Branton
Vice President, National Association of Realtors®

 

"You always go way beyond our already high expectations. I think we struck gold when we met you – your knowledge, intellect and above all, you are a pleasure to work with”

Leanne Howard and the AREC team
McGrath Real Estate

 

“Those who have never heard Stefan talk about the "state of real estate" have yet to experience one of the industry's prime learning opportunities. Those who have had the benefit of Stefan's ideas consider themselves far the wiser for it and will extend their wisdom by coming back for more of Stefan's expertise whenever and wherever they can.”

Tom Dooley
President & CEO, TWD & Associates

 

"Stefan is an engaging and energizing speaker with his finger on the pulse of the real estate industry. He conducts extensive research and truly understands the trends that have and are expected to impact our industry. Stefan furthermore is able to demonstrate to delegates how they can use that information to be more successful in the future.”

Pam O’Connor
President and CEO, RELO

 

"In addition to being a true real estate visionary, Stefan is an accomplished speaker who is able to paint a vivid picture of the emerging challenges and opportunities confronting the practitioner. His familiarity with real day-to-day brokerage and sales operations creates instant credibility. After listening to Stefan, one emerges with a full appreciation of the new business realities and with a commitment to personal action.”

Joel Singer
EVP, California Association of Realtors®

 

"Stefan is one of the most dynamic speakers of our time. Fast, informative and light years ahead of his time.”

Sheila Hensley
President, Executive Relocation Services Co., Inc

 

“Thanks again for making our event such a smash success! The feedback that we have received from our sales associates has been overwhelmingly positive – you gave them so much to contemplate and, at the same time, be proud of. Your vision was both optimistic, yet sobering – precisely what the moment demanded. It was a “homerun!”

Jim Schiefelbein
Vice President, Baird and Warner

 

"Stefan has an unbelievable ability to communicate where we are, and more importantly, where the real estate industry is headed. His presentation at the RealtyU Annual Leadership meeting impressed the presidents of 40 of America's leading education and training organizations enough to give him a standing ovation.”

Stephen J. Martin
President, RECP

 

“Words cannot express my excitement concerning the experiences at the NAR convention. I had the distinct pleasure of attending three of your superb presentations. As usual I received lots of new and different information and insight into all aspects of e-business. You continue to amaze me with your incredible depth of knowledge of this subject. I would hope that every REALTOR could somehow personally benefit from your extensive knowledge and excellent presentations.”

Don Harlan
Partner-Harlan, Lyons & Associates

 

“Stefan is also one of the most mesmerizing speakers in the US Real Estate Industry today and packs more information into an hour's presentation than most people deliver in a day. He is a valuable asset to any convention.”

Charles M. Dahlheimer
Author: 20/20 Vision

 

"Many speakers tell you WHAT it is, Stefan tells you WHY it is, and that sets him miles apart from most industry 'experts' and presenters."

John Heithaus
Former Senior Vice President Prudential Real Estate Affiliates

 

“Stefan Swanepoel is a real estate innovator consistently on the cutting edge of changes affecting the real estate industry. Not only does he clearly interpret future trends but also is a rare individual who also implements his views through products, services and programs designed for the consumer and Realtors. His opening keynote at our Annual Convention set the tone for the next two days and was one of the best addresses we have ever had!"

Walter Baczkowski
Former Executive Vice President, New Jersey Association of Realtors®

 

"Stefan Swanepoel is both an entertaining and informative speaker who brings an international perspective to the real estate industry. He is not shy to challenge conventional thinking and constantly encourages his audience to explore and consider all the opportunities while enlightening them with his vision of possibilities.”

Thomas Hoffman
President, Coldwell Banker Associates Realty, San Diego

 

"Swanepoel is part entertainer, part evangelist and part visionary. While some speakers use a presentation to toss out a few good ideas, Swanepoel shoots them out like a machine gun. Don't bring paper to take notes, bring a tape recorder."

Frank Cook
Editor: Real Estate Intelligence

 

“I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Stefan on a number of projects and shared the speakers platform on many others. He truly is a real estate wizard. He thinks and speaks as if he "knew" the future. I never get enough of working with him.”

Jim Sherry
President: Innovative Solutions, Inc.

 


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