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WHERE SHOULD I STAY?   The Council will be headquartered at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World.  Our location is about 10 minutes from the convention center and NAR’s headquarter hotel.  Tell the cabby to take the back route.  Hotel information is as follows:

 

                Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World

                6677 Sea Harbor Drive

                Orlando, FL  32821

                Phone:  407.351.5555

 

CAN I BE REACHED AT THE ABOVE NUMBER?  Only if you have a reservation at the Renaissance.  If not, the quickest way for someone to reach you is via your personal cell phone.

 

WHERE SHOULD I SLEEP?  Make your life easy – stay at the Renaissance.  You won’t have to jump in a taxi to get to the meetings on time and if you are spending a small amount of time at the Expo, you can just hop in a taxi or take the shuttle.  If you have not made your reservations, don’t wait any longer – you may need to sleep in the many parking lots…   Complete a registration form at www.realtors.org or call Experiant at 800/974-3084.

 

HOW DO I GET TO THE HOTEL?  If you are flying, you will arrive in Orlando at the Orlando International Airport.  The airport is approximately 20 minutes from our hotel.   The following modes of transportation are available from the Airport:

 

Airport Shuttle:  Shuttle service is available from the Orlando International Airport.  Please call 407/423-5566 to arrange.  OR once you have received your luggage, the shuttles can be found by the rental car area for $17 one way or $28 round trip/ per adult

Taxis:  A taxi ride will cost approximately $35.00- $40.00 one way from the Orlando International Airport to the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld. 

Limo:  Limousines are available for hire.  Please call the bell stand at the hotel for arrangements.

 

SHOULD I CHECK MY HOTEL CONFIRAMTION?  Yes! Don’t wait to make sure that everything is correct on the confirmations.  It is so easy to key in the wrong arrival or spell a name incorrectly.  Please verify the following details to assure a trouble free check-in:

 

1.  Is your name spelled correctly?

2.  Are your arrival and departure dates correct?

3.  Is your city and state correct?  Is it spelled correctly?

4.  Are your accommodations as requested?

 

If any of the above items are incorrect, you must advise Experient immediately.  They can be reached by phone at 800/974-3084; by fax at 800/521-6017; or by e-mail at NAR@itvlsvc.com.

 

Why doesn’t the hotel have my reservation?  Experient will create a rooming list from your registration form, which will be sent to the Renaissance Orlando Resort approximately 30 days prior to the event.  Upon receipt of the rooming list from Experient the Renaissance or your hotel choice will send you a reservation confirmation.  Again, be sure to check that everything on your hotel confirmation is as you requested.  Do this immediately upon receipt.

 

WHERE CAN I PICKUP MY BADGE? Your badge will be mailed to you at the address you provided on your registration form.  The badges will start mailing on October 20^th.  If you do not receive a badge in the mail, please go directly to the convention center as this will be the only place to have a badge created for you.

 

If you received your badge in the mail, you can pick up a badge holder and meeting materials at the CRS Information Desk in the Yellowtail Foyer.

 

DO I NEED A BADGE?  You will need a badge to participate in any of the events scheduled at the convention center.  All conference attendees need a badge for admittance in the sessions and the expo.  If you prefer to only attend the expo, you can purchase a badge at the convention center.  If you are not attending any of the session or the expo you do NOT need a badge. 

 

The CRS Information desk will be on the first floor, outside of the Wedgewood Ballroom, Yellowtail Foyer  Hours of operation are:

    Tuesday, 11/4                                    12:00 p.m. -     5:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, 11/5 - Friday, 11/7             8:30 a.m. -     5:00 p.m.

   

Sea World® is across the street from the Renaissance Orlando Resort, and Universal Studios Florida®, Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom®, EPCOT® Center and MGM® Studios are no more than 15 minutes away by round-trip shuttle

service.

 

Other nearby attractions are:

 

        - Church Street Station .........…………...…..... 10 Miles

        - Citrus Bowl ...................……………………... 15 Miles

        - Gatorland Zoo ..............…………..………..... 15 Miles

        - Sea World ..............……………....….…….....  Across Street

        - Universal Studios ...............…………………..  6 Miles

        - Walt Disney World/EPCOT/MGM Studios...  6 Miles

        - Wet-N-Wild Water Park ........………….......  5 Miles

 

Other things to do are: 

  The I-Ride Trolley – operates 7 days a week from 7am – midnight, approximately every 15 minutes.  It runs all along International Drive from Belz Factory Outlet World to Sea World.  Single fare is .75 cents (exact change required) and children under 12 ride free when with a paying adult.  You can also get unlimited ride passes.  For more information visit their website at www.iridetrolley.com or pick up a schedule from the concierge at your hotel.

  Outlet Malls – the Belz Factory Outlet World and Designer Outlet are only approximately 20 minutes from the hotel.  For more information visit their website at http://www.belz.com/factory/index.html.

 

There are many more attractions available to you during your stay.  For more information, call the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau.  They can be reached at 407.363.5872 or stop by the CVB office at 8723 International Drive, Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32819.  Further information can be found at their website:  http://www.orlandoinfo.com/

 

For your convenience, a copy of the Renaissance Resort at SeaWorld floor plan will be available on-site. 

DOES CRS HAVE ANYTHING HAPPENING? You will find plenty of happenings during the Council’s business meetings. 

 

   Strategic Planning Meeting – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

   Member Forum – 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

   Welcome Reception – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  The evening will feature hors d’oeuvre stations, a cash bar and dancing.

 CRS Day –

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Strength With Sellers in a Challenging Market”, Moderated by Chuck Bode, CRS, GRI

 

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenging Market”, Moderate by Gee Dunsten, CRS, GRI

   Inaugural and Awards Dinner/Dance – Join us as we celebrate the installation of Gregory Hodges, 2009 CRS President, Gregg Fujita, CRS, 2009 President Elect and Franklin Serio, CRS, 2009 First Vice President.  In addition, CRS will present the President’s Award to two very special people and the Chapter of the Year to a small, medium and large chapter.  The evening’s festivities will take place at the Renaissance Orlando.  Individual tickets will be available for $80 per person or Chapters may purchase a table of ten for $720. 

 

Orlando has more than 3,700 restaurants and world-renowned chefs to satisfy any taste.  From pizza and pasta to sushi, steak and seafood, Central Florida offers a broad range of ambiance and menus-- soemthing to suit everyone.

 

A few websites you can visit for dining options are:

Avoid mishaps -- travelers have so much on their minds they forget to be “street smart” and usually are easy targets for crime.  STAY ALERT! 

    

      1)  Do not walk anywhere by yourself.  Go out in groups whenever possible.

      2)  Stay on the main streets.  Avoid dark side streets wherever possible.

      3)  Do not wear your convention badges on the street.

 

NAR will operate its shuttle to and from the convention center from Thursday, 11/6/08 through Monday, 11/10/08.  Times vary each day.  The schedule will be available in the Final Program Guide at the CRS Information Desk located on the first floor, Yellowtail Foyer.

The Grand Opening of the Expo is Friday, 11/7/08 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  The show will close on Monday, 11/10/08 at 2:00 p.m.  Don’t forget to stop by the Council’s booth #3361 for a chance to win a complimentary registration to Sell-a-bration 2009.

 

Stop by the Information desk to pick up your preordered tickets or to purchase your ticket to this great evening. 

Dress at the meetings is business casual, however should you find some free time to visit some of the better restaurants you may need business or "after five" attire and men will need to wear jackets and ties.  Don't forget comfortable shoes, an umbrella and a trench coat/rain coat for the cool evenings.  Meeting rooms tend to be cool to frigid, so bring a jacket and/or sweater.

 

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE? 

The average temperatures for the month of November are 79 degrees during the day and a crisp 59 degrees in the evening.

The business schedule can be found here.  There will most likely be changes.  These changes will be reflected on-site, at each meeting room and on the change board at the information desk.  The Information Desk will be located on the first floor, Yellowtail Foyer.