Agency Experts Shine at NAREE 60th Conference in Miami

Lucía Torres · 2026-06-18

The Agency stepped into the spotlight as a proud sponsor of the 60th Annual National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) conference. This event brought together news industry leaders and award-winning journalists for a mix of education and networking. Held in downtown Miami, the conference celebrates the media side of real estate—the writers, journalists, and outlets covering the market trends that push the industry forward. ### Key Topics That Drove the Conversation This year's sessions covered a lot of ground. Affordability, branded residences, and wellness were front and center. But the big buzz was around artificial intelligence and how it's reshaping everything from sales to marketing. The energy in the room was electric, with everyone eager to learn and share ideas.  ### The Agency Team Took the Stage Two of our own brought serious expertise to the peer-to-peer workshops and trend sessions. Maile Aguila from our South Florida Development Division and Scott Coggins, Managing Partner of our Nashville office, were featured panelists. They didn't just show up—they dove deep into the issues that matter most to real estate pros today. Maile Aguila, a leading sales broker for HQ Residences Miami alongside Mauricio Umansky and Santiago Arana, joined the "Luxury Living" panel. She shared the stage with Paul Whalen of Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Jay Phillip Parker of Douglas Elliman. The session was moderated by Candace Taylor, an editor and reporter at The Wall Street Journal. They explored what luxury means in today's market, from design to lifestyle. Scott Coggins brought his insights to "The Evolution of Realty Brokerage in the AI Era." He was joined by David Siddons of Douglas Elliman and Julia Kanter, Senior Director of Product at Zillow. Jason Hidalgo, a business reporter from the Reno Gazette-Journal, moderated the discussion. The panel tackled how AI tools can streamline operations, improve client experiences, and reshape the role of agents. ### Why This Matters for Real Estate Pros - **Networking opportunities:** Conferences like NAREE connect you with top minds in journalism and brokerage. - **Trend spotting:** Sessions on AI, affordability, and branded residences give you a leg up on market shifts. - **Credibility boost:** Being featured as a panelist or sponsor builds your brand as a thought leader. ### A Quick Takeaway The Agency's presence at NAREE shows our commitment to staying ahead of the curve. Whether it's luxury living or AI-driven brokerage, we're in the mix, learning and leading. Kudos to Maile and Scott for representing us so well. To learn more about NAREE, visit [NAREE.org](https://naree.org) (nofollow).