Copy of 2025 Housing Forecast

Welcome to the 2025 Housing Forecast!

Join us at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa for an exciting event where we will delve into the future of housing trends. Our expert speakers will provide valuable insights and predictions that can help you navigate the real estate market in the coming year. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry professionals and gain valuable knowledge to stay ahead in the housing market.

This year, our keynote speaker is Derek Gaunt, lecturer, author of Ego, Authority, Failure©, and trainer with 29 years of law enforcement experience, 20 of which as a team member, leader and then commander of hostage negotiations teams in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. As a member of the Black Swan Group, he is a negotiation trainer and personal coach. Derek has trained throughout the US and around the world, instructing business organizations on how to apply hostage negotiation practices and principles to their world.

Derek Gaunt, a renowned hostage negotiator and author, brings a unique perspective to real estate professionals by bridging the gap between high-stakes crisis negotiations and the everyday challenges of the housing market. With a deep understanding of the industry and the critical role emotions play in negotiations, Derek equips Realtors with actionable strategies to build trust, defuse tension, and create win-win outcomes. His dynamic approach, honed through years of navigating life-or-death situations, translates seamlessly into business, empowering Realtors to communicate effectively, strengthen relationships, and close deals with confidence and empathy.

Derek Gaunt’s book, Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader, is rich with insights that you can connect with. Here are a few quotes from his book:

"You’re dealing with human beings, and human beings are ruled by their emotions, not by logic."This highlights the importance of understanding and addressing emotions in negotiations, a critical skill for working with clients and closing deals.

"A good negotiator recognizes that emotions are always present and doesn’t try to avoid them, but rather works with them to achieve a better outcome." This is a perfect tie-in for learning to manage emotionally charged situations, whether it’s a tough client or a high-stakes transaction.

"Influence is the foundation of negotiation, and you build influence by listening and showing empathy." This emphasizes the power of active listening and empathy, key tools in building trust with buyers, sellers, and other stakeholders.

"People want to feel understood, not judged or manipulated." A fundamental principle for building lasting relationships in real estate, where trust is paramount.

"If you want to lead effectively, you need to understand that it’s not about you; it’s about the people you’re leading." Inspiration for those in leadership roles or those managing teams to prioritize their clients' and colleagues' needs over their own ego.

Our other speakers this year include Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, Brett Finley, CEO of the North Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Lynn Krebs, Research Economist at Texas A&M Research. All bringing extensive knowledge of National and Local Housing economic trends and developments.

The event program will be from 2-4:30pm with a mixer to follow. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while you network. Attire is business professional.

Tables are available for purchase, as well as various sponsorship packages.

Host or Publisher San Antonio Board of REALTORS