The Agency Shines at NAREE's 60th Real Estate Conference

Lucía Torres · 2026-06-18

The Agency was 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 this year in downtown Miami, the conference celebrates the media side of real estate. It focuses on the writers, journalists, and news outlets that cover market topics and help drive the industry forward. ### Key Topics at This Year's Conference This year's sessions covered a range of hot topics. Affordability was a big one, along with branded residences and wellness. The growing use of artificial intelligence across all sectors also got plenty of attention.  ### The Agency's Featured Speakers Our team was well-represented in the peer-to-peer workshops and industry trend sessions. Maile Aguila from our South Florida Development Division and Scott Coggins, Managing Partner of our Nashville office, both took the stage. Maile Aguila is one of the leading sales brokers for HQ Residences Miami, alongside Mauricio Umansky and Santiago Arana. She was featured on the "Luxury Living" panel. The panel also included Paul Whalen of Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Jay Phillip Parker of Douglas Elliman. Candace Taylor, an editor and reporter at The Wall Street Journal, moderated the discussion. Scott Coggins brought his expertise to another panel called "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 that session.  ### Why This Matters for Real Estate Pros For professionals in the industry, these conversations aren't just academic. They reflect real shifts happening in the market right now. Whether you're dealing with affordability challenges or figuring out how AI can streamline your workflow, the insights from NAREE are directly applicable. It's about staying ahead of the curve. ### The Value of Peer-to-Peer Learning One of the best parts of conferences like NAREE is the chance to learn from peers. You get to hear what's working for others and share your own experiences. It's not just about formal sessions. The hallway conversations and coffee breaks often provide just as much value. ### Looking Ahead Great work, Scott and Maile! Their participation shows The Agency's commitment to staying at the forefront of real estate journalism and trends. To learn more about NAREE, visit their website at NAREE.org. This conference is a reminder that real estate is about more than just transactions. It's about the stories we tell and the connections we build. The media plays a huge role in shaping how we understand the market, and events like this help strengthen that relationship.