New Webinar: Adapt & Thrive in 2026 – Real Estate Strategies for a Changing Market

What would make this a successful year for you in real estate?

In our new monthly webinar series — Open House: Conversations in Real Estate — we invite you into meaningful discussions designed to help turn your goals into action and support you at every stage of your career.

Each month, we’ll explore the industry’s biggest questions, share practical insights, and build a community along the way. So, whether you’re in your first year or your 15th, be sure to join this conversation. Complete the form below to save your seat.

Register For Our First Open House Webinar

Adapt & Thrive in 2026

February 12th at 2 PM ET

We’ll kick off the webinar series this month with a very special topic: Adapt & Thrive in 2026: Real Estate Strategies for a Changing Market. Join us Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at 2 PM ET for a live panel-style discussion that will explore key shifts shaping the real estate market this year.

Moderated by The CE Shop’s National Real Estate Experts Jill Malloy and Amy Adams, this session brings together expert real estate professionals from across the U.S. to answer five guiding questions to help you plan your year.

We’ll discuss:

• How continuing homeownership affordability challenges will change agent strategy

• Client prospecting and lead generation advice for new and seasoned agents

• Regulatory changes that are creating challenges and opportunities for agents

• The biggest opportunities (and challenges) agents have in different regions across the U.S.

• How continuing education and professional development helps agents stay competitive in evolving market conditions

You'll leave with a solid understanding of how you need to adjust your business strategy and steer your success this year.

Meet Our Expert Real Estate Panelists

In this session, our moderators and panelists will share real-world insights you can apply to your own real estate business and market. You’ll benefit whether you’re launching or refining your agent business plan, wanting to improve lead generation, or want clarity on how best to move your business forward in 2026. Meet our experts below!

Jill Malloy, The CE Shop Instructor & National Real Estate Expert

Jill Malloy began her real estate career at 22, becoming a managing broker in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by age 25. She expanded into professional development and training while continuing to sell real estate, ultimately serving as training director for three multi-office brokerage firms and, later, launching her own real estate education company. After 14 years as a traveling instructor, she returned to a D.C.-area training center director role before joining The CE Shop as its first National Real Estate Expert. Today, she consults with the instructional design team. Jill holds the Gold Standard Instructor (GSI) and Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) designations, and is a Certified Distance Education Instructor.

Amy Adams, The CE Shop Instructor & National Real Estate Expert

Amy Adams is a licensed Georgia real estate broker since 2007 and brings over 17 years of real estate experience to her clients and students. She holds both Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) and Gold Standard Instructor (GSI) certifications, reflecting her commitment to high standards in instruction and education. As an active Georgia real estate broker, she stays current with industry trends and delivers relevant insights into the real estate landscape. Throughout her career, Amy has developed a passion for helping aspiring real estate professionals achieve their goals.

Elizabeth Hume, Idaho Real Estate Broker and Instructor

Elizabeth Hume is a third-generation real estate agent and fourth-generation Idahoan who has been selling real estate in Idaho since 2005. A longtime top producer, she has invested deeply in her professional development, earning numerous designations and credentials, including CRS, CNE, ePro, a broker’s license, and an MBA among others.

Elizabeth’s early years of frequent moves gave her a firsthand understanding of the stress and emotion behind buying and selling homes—an insight that continues to shape her work as both an agent and educator. She is a graduate of the Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy and has served in multiple leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels. Outside of real estate, Elizabeth enjoys time with her family, travel, and the outdoors.

Nick D’Ambrosia, Long & Foster Real Estate Principal Broker, Broker of Record, and Senior Vice President

Nick D’Ambrosia is Principal Broker, Broker of Record, and Senior Vice President for Long & Foster Real Estate Companies, overseeing operations across seven states and Washington, D.C. A 50+ year industry veteran, his career includes senior leadership roles with Coldwell Banker NRT, Coldwell Banker Stevens Real Estate, and Coldwell Banker Nyman Realty. He also served on the Maryland Real Estate Commission for 16 years, including 13 terms as chair.

Highly active in National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®) leadership, Nick has served at NAR® in numerous national roles and is a second-level REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame inductee. He is a past president and longtime director of the Maryland Association of REALTORS® and a recipient of its Life Achievement Award (2006). A former dean of the Maryland REALTORS® Institute, Nick holds multiple professional designations and resides in La Plata, Maryland, with his wife, Ann.

Attend Live to Participate in Our Q&A and Get Exclusive Perks from The CE Shop!

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But if you want to get more out of this session, we encourage you to attend live. You’ll be able to participate in our Q&A with the experts segment and get your burning questions about real estate in 2026 answered. Live attendees will also receive our new ebook — Real Estate Market Intelligence You Need to Succeed in 2026 — and an exclusive promo code to

Come for the Insights, Stay (and Keep Coming Back!) for the Community

With our new monthly Open House Webinar Series, we’re looking forward to creating a community for real estate professionals from all corners of the industry. We want to build a space for you to learn together, share challenges, celebrate wins, reflect on lessons learned, and of course, get expert advice to keep your momentum moving forward this year.

So, whether you’re brand new to real estate (or planning your launch) or you’ve been around the sun a few times in this business, we’d love to see you in one of our sessions!