Convene – One Liberty Plaza, NYC
Access to Digital RealFocus Library
Breakfast, Lunch, & Cocktail Hour
Unlimited, All Day Coffee, Tea, & Snacks (That’s Right)
SiteCompli Swag & Surprises
Only on sale through September!
Thursday, October 14th
RealFocus 2021
RealFocus 2021 was held on October 14, 2021. Stay tuned for news and updates on this year’s SiteCompli events!
RealFocus brings you the best in property operations strategy and technology. Join us as experts share how their standard operating procedures have changed and evolved, and what strategies they’re using to propel their businesses into the future.
From ongoing work like equipment maintenance to targeted compliance prevention and response, RealFocus is the place for your team to get the intel they need to work smarter, not harder.
Learn
Engage and interact with management & compliance experts to get the latest updates on running your properties.
Ideate
Network with fellow colleagues and industry leaders – share best practices over coffee and cocktails (and more – stay tuned!)
Innovate
Discover new products and technology to make your operations more automated, and your life less stressful.
LAST REALFOCUS BY THE NUMBERS:
38
SPEAKERS
495
ATTENDEES
215
ORGANIZATIONS
800
CUPS OF COFFEE
SPEAKERS
Adam Levine
Capitol Fire Sprinkler
Bradley Green, Esq.
Cohen Hochman & Allen
Brian Kump
Capitol Fire Sprinkler
Jamie Levine
Capitol Fire Sprinkler
Lindsay Garroway, Esq.
Cohen Hochman & Allen
Marc Zuluaga
Steven Winter Associates
AGENDA PREVIEW
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the exciting sessions you’ll have access to at this year’s event. Stay tuned for speaker announcements and details coming soon!
08:00
Check-In and Breakfast
Come hungry - we'll make sure you're ready to take on the day's activities.
60min
Main Hall
All Attendees
Welcome to RealFocus & Boot Camp Kickoff
We'll share best practices for getting the most out of your RealFocus -- including recommended session tracks & more!
15min
The Forum
Smart Energy Planning To Get Out Ahead Of Rebates and Regulations
Join the team from Steven Winter Associates as they share tips on how to plan effectively (and save) for upcoming energy regulations like Local Law 97 and beyond.
45min
Compliance Hall
All Attendees
Fire Safety Equipment: Codes, Compliance, and Best Practices
Do you know how other fire safety requirements are different from sprinkler requirements? Or how often you should perform equipment maintenance in between required tests and inspections? Join Capitol Fire Sprinkler for a best practices panel answering the above questions and much, much more.
45 min
Ops Workshop: Building Your Team’s Risk Management Plan
Want to know how other property ops teams are planning for risks across their portfolio? Join our first Ops Workshop for tangible takeaways, and first steps to building your Risk Management Action Plan
50min
All Attendees
DOB Presents: Local Law 152
Local Law 152 is one of the newest and most complex requirements for NYC buildings, with many buildings set to file their certifications and inspections in the coming years. Join Shawn Jones, the DOB's Chief Plumbing Inspector, for an overview of all Local Law 152 requirements, including updates, do's and don'ts, and details on possible upcoming enforcement.
50min
All Attendees
Keynote: Navigating The “New Normal” Of Property Operations – And Coming Out On Top
The "new normal" in property operations is all about adapting to constant change and pivoting your staff & strategies as efficiently as possible. It's by no means easy, and the teams that get it right are always tweaking and adjusting to stay ahead of the game. In our Keynote session, you'll get insight into how teams are handling this new normal and ways your organization can stay on top, and keep moving forward.
60min
12:00
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch break and network with fellow event guests and session experts. Kosher meals will be provided upon request - please let us know when you reserve your spot!
60min
Main Hall
All Attendees
Feature 15: Automatic Document Management
There’s a better way to track critical property documents – find out how to automate renewal work & save your team hours from endless searching.
15min
SiteCompli Sneak Peek: Latest Tech Updates To Drive Your Team’s Success
SiteCompli's VP of Product Jack Wurtzel gives your team a peek at the latest updates for your team's property ops tech.
30min
Preparing for OATH’s Amnesty Program
How can your team best take advantage - and potentially save thousands - through OATH's upcoming amnesty program? Join the team at Cohen Hochman & Allen as they review how you can prepare & what to expect for this limited-time offering.
45min
New Local Lead Laws: Staying Compliant, And Navigating The Challenges
Questions about NYC's newest regulations regarding XRF inspections? Find out when you need to perform these, how to deal with variables and surprises, and what HPD might be changing in the future in this session, hosted by ALC Environmental.
45min
All Attendees
Feature 15: InCheck and Yardi
Get a live demo of InCheck’s Yardi Integration, and see how your team can save time by ensuring your most critical systems are connected and working in tandem.
15min
Innovation Lab
FDNY Presents: Code & Compliance Review
Join the FDNY's Inspector Roche for a presentation on building code compliance & best practices, including enforcement, the latest regulations, and ways your team can stay on top of fire safety requirements and avoid fines.
45 min
Ops Workshop: 3 Steps To Better, Faster Unit Inspections Portfolio-Wide
Unit inspections - everybody does them, but does everybody do them right? Join us to get three straightforward steps to better unit inspections - where your team is prepared, and nothing falls through the cracks.
30min
Feature 15: Quick & Easy InCheck Inspections
Find out how teams are building and executing dynamic inspections using InCheck for equipment, properties, units, and more!
15min
Innovation Lab
Creating A Winning Compliance Strategy For Your Team
You've learned a lot about various regulations all day - now's the time to put it all together and create the ultimate compliance strategy for your team. Join Prise for a panel on compliance preparation, planning, and execution to minimize risk & reduce fines across your portfolio.
45min
Ops Workshop: Scaling Up – Managing Property Ops At A Growing Business
Whether it's the size of your portfolio or the size of your staff, join us for tips on how to manage growth at your organization - without sacrificing efficiency or quality of your operations
45min
Innovation Lab
Feature 15: The Easiest Safety Notice Mailings Season
Assign follow-ups, manage responses, and run your entire Safety Notice Mailings season with just a few clicks. Find out how in our last Feature 15 session!
15min
Innovation Lab
Announcements & Checkmark Awards
We honor the best of the best in the property operations industry with this year’s Checkmark Awards, given to individuals and organizations in the community.
15min
05:00
Cocktail Hour Reception
Cap off a great day, and celebrate with your colleagues during our closing reception.
60min
Congrats To Our 2021 Checkmark Award Winners and Nominees!
We’re thrilled to once again honor the best of the best during this year’s Checkmark Awards ceremony!
No year is more important to shine a spotlight on property operations teams and professionals who worked round-the-clock to keep their properties running, and their tenants and residents safe.
Congratulations to the full list of winners (awarded at RealFocus 2021) and nominees, shown below:
RealFocus 2021 Winners
- Residential Organization of the Year: Douglas Elliman Property Management
- The Pioneer Award: Will Smith, Progressive Management
- Community Leader of the Year: Matt Resnick, AKAM
- Management Professional of the Year: Michael Besse, REM Residential
- Property Ops Change Makers: Virginia Manning and Ed Ermler, FirstService Residential
- A.J. Rexhepi – Century Management
- Brian Jauntig – Atlas Capital Group
- Desi Ndreu – Charles H. Greenthal Management Corp.
- Ed Ermler – FirstService Residential
- John Mehr – Atlas Capital Group
- Marco Pinzon – Urban American
- Maribel Otero
- Matt Patry – Greenbrook Real Estate
- Matt Resnick – AKAM
- Michael Besse – REM Residential
- Nikki Lizzio – RHAMCO
- Will Smith – Progressive Management
- Rona Swain – Related Management
- Rupert Bartley – FirstService Residential
- Stanley Harrylagan – Sedesco, Inc.
- Steven Sanchez – Charles H. Greenthal Management Corp.
- Tes Red
- Virginia Manning – FirstService Residential
- Douglas Elliman Property Management
- Building Management Associates
- C&C Apartment Management
- Langsam Property Services
- Rocklyn Asset Corporation
- Charles H. Greenthal Management Corp.
- Related Management
- Hostelling International NY
- Spring Leasing and Management, LLC
- Urban Home Ownership Corp.
- REM Residential
- Genesis Realty Group, LLC
- Erickson Real Estate and Property Management
- The Bowery Mission
- The Feil Organization
- FirstService Residential
- AKAM
- Gumley Haft
EVENT PARTNERS
The industry’s best experts, all in one place – ready to help your team
Diamond Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Partners
What’s better than attending RealFocus?
Being a RealFocus Partner.
We’re thrilled to join with RealFocus partners to build an exciting experience for all attendees, including in-person interactions and virtual content experiences. Learn more about how your team can be a part of this year’s event:
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SAVE YOUR SEAT
In-person tickets are limited, so get yours now:
REGULAR
$155
Full Access To All Event Content
LAST-MINUTE
$175
Full Access To All Event Content
Access to Digital RealFocus Library
Breakfast, Lunch, & Cocktail Hour
Unlimited, All Day Coffee, Tea, & Snacks (That’s Right)
SiteCompli Swag & Surprises
Spots limited – reserve yours now!
Group Tickets (5+ Guests)
$110
Full Access To All Event Content
Access to Digital RealFocus Library
Breakfast, Lunch, & Cocktail Hour
Unlimited, All Day Coffee, Tea, & Snacks (That’s Right)
SiteCompli Swag & Surprises
Stay tuned for additional ticketing updates for on-demand content.
Questions? Reach out to mktg@sitecompli.com
YOUR TEAM, IN FOCUS
RealFocus brings the best experts and best practices directly to your team, so you can focus on taking it all in – and having fun. Check out these snapshots of RealFocus 2021:
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...
MacKenzie Forsberg | Principal | Genesis Realty Group, LLC
Really informative
Very well organized – a very good day.
RealFocus helps us in our day-to-day aspect of managing buildings…
EVENT FAQS
RealFocus 2021 will adhere to all local, state, and venue requirements for indoor events. With that said:
- Per New York City requirements, this year’s RealFocus will be a fully vaccinated event. All guests must be vaccinated in order to attend.
- As of August 1, 2021, facial coverings will be required when not eating or drinking. Masks will be made available to guests at the door.
- Event attendance will be capped, and no tickets will be sold at the door.
- Socially distanced seating will be available in the main session spaces, as well as during all mealtimes.
- Enhanced sanitation protocols will be adhered to throughout the event, including hand sanitizer provided to all attendees.
RealFocus 2021 will be held primarily in person at Convene – One Liberty Plaza in New York City.
RealFocus will adhere to all city and state regulations that are in place at the time of the event. Please see the above FAQ for an up-to-date list of our safety protocols.
We’ve taken steps to ease back into in-person events with more spacing between seats and large meeting areas with plenty of space. That said, tickets are limited this year and tend to sell out quickly – make sure you save your spot in advance!
We’re working on making RealFocus content accessible to folks unable to attend in-person, or who prefer to access sessions on-demand. Stay tuned here for more updates!
Checkmark Awards are officially open for nominations! See the link above on this page to submit your nominations before September 3rd. Nominees will be announced in advance, and winners will be announced in person at RealFocus.
Group tickets for RealFocus can be purchased for $110 each, with a minimum of 5 tickets. Group tickets have a limited capacity, so save your team’s spot now!
If RealFocus 2021 is unable to be held due to local or state regulations, and has no rescheduled date, guests may request a refund for purchased event tickets. Individual refunds are unavailable after September 30th – subject funds can be transferred to future SiteCompli events.
Contact the team at mktg@sitecompli.com if you have any questions – we hope to see you there!
CONTACT US
Questions about RealFocus? Get in touch:
HEADQUARTERS
22 West 19th St.
8th Floor
New York, NY 10011
PHONE
800.564.1152