Masterclass Overview

The path to real estate leadership in any industry remains filled with challenges, with men still holding a majority of executive positions despite women making up a significant portion of the workforce. Join us for an insightful masterclass that delves into gender disparities in real estate leadership and explores actionable strategies for bridging this gap.

Masterclass Participants

• Audrey Whittington – Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships and Industry Relations at Local Logic
• Celeste Starchild – President at InspectionGo
• Corey R. McCloskey – President at John R. Wood
• Jessica Edgerton – Chief Legal Officer at LeadingRE
• Marty Reed – Chief Operating Officer at REcore Solutions
• Sarah Trent Miranda – Chief Relationship Officer at CRMLS

Key Insights

• Historical Context and Current Landscape: Understand the evolution of women’s roles in real estate, from clerical positions to agents and brokers, and why leadership roles remain predominantly male.
• Statistical Disparities: Examine compelling data showing that while women represent 66% of sales agents, only a fraction of leading real estate brokerages are headed by women.
• Income Inequality: Learn about the gender pay gap within the industry, where women earn approximately 69 cents for every dollar earned by men, impacting their advancement into leadership roles.
• Barriers to Leadership: Discuss the unconscious biases and misconceptions that prevent women from rising to top positions, including the perception of work-life balance as a lack of ambition.
• Success Stories and Initiatives: Highlight successful women leaders in real estate and the initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality.
• Actionable Strategies: Explore strategies to support and encourage more women to step into leadership roles, including mentorship programs, leadership training, and advocacy efforts​.

Why You Should Attend

• Gain a deeper understanding of the gender dynamics in real estate.
• Learn from industry leaders and experts.
• Discover practical steps to foster a more inclusive and equitable industry.

Register now — don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change!