CONFERENCE TEXAS REALTORS SAN ANTONIO. The biggest networking event of the year for Texas REALTORS. Don t miss it!

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1 TEXAS REALTORS CONFERENCE SAN ANTONIO 2018 The biggest networking event of the year for Texas REALTORS. Don t miss it! September Trade Expo: September 9

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3 REALTORS IN TEXAS TAKE OVER SAN ANTONIO! Join us in San Antonio for the biggest event for REALTORS in the Texas real estate market, the Texas REALTORS Conference. This is your opportunity to meet face-to-face with the best of what the real estate industry has to offer your top prospects/clients. Every year this conference attracts thousands of real estate agents, brokers/owners, top producers, and association executives from across the state. September 7-10, 2018 Trade Expo Date: September 9 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX Snapshot of Attendee Profile: Real estate professionals visiting the Trade Expo are independent contractors who are essentially running their own business. 50 % 40 % 10 % Real estate management, broker/ owners, designated REALTORS, and office managers Real estate sales agents Students of real estate and industry specific groups such as appraisers, inspectors, and commercial real estate brokers

4 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLATINUM PARTNERS Conference Keynote...$17,500 Chairman s Installation Dinner Entertainment...$17,500 GOLD SPONSORSHIPS Trade Lunch Expo...$10,000 Closing Reception in Expo...$10,000 SILVER SPONSORSHIPS Association Presidents Breakfast... $8,000 Board of Directors Coffee Service... $8,000 Education Session Sponsor** (5 Sessions Each)... $8,000 BRONZE SPONSORSHIPS Exclusive Snack Break in Expo Hall... $4,000 Coffee & Beverage Breaks**... $4,000 A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIPS Exclusive Tote Bag Sponsor... $8,500 Exclusive Badge Wallet Sponsor... $7,500 Conference Sports Water Bottles*... $4,000 Education Session Sponsor**... $3,500 Conference Pen Sponsor*... $2,500 Expo Aisle Signage (per sign)...$600 Hotel Room Drop...Contact Us Expo Floor Decals...Contact Us COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIPS Exclusive Commercial Sponsor (one available)... $3,000 A la carte Commercial Sponsorships: Commercial Networking Breakfast and Education Session... $1,500 Commercial Education Session...$750 Commercial Development Bus Tour... $1,500 CUSTOMIZE IT! We can customize the perfect sponsorship package for your budget. Please contact Rebecca Becky Quesada at or rebecca@mohanna.com. to discuss. In addition, most items are available a la carte and are interchangeable with other sponsor packages. *Sponsor responsible for providing Sponsorship Items. **Two Available. Sponsorship consists of being the exclusive sponsor of 5 different education sessions taking place throughout the Conference. Sponsorship includes signage at sessions, recognition in Program. 104 % Booth Efficiency increases 104% for companies that invest in sponsorships. Source: CEIR Guru Report: Leveraging Your Sponsorships

5 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Make a Long Lasting Impact! The Texas REALTORS Conference brings together REALTORS, brokers, and industry professionals from across the state. Sponsorship of this annual event will enable your company to boost your recognition before, during, and long after the event! Take advantage of the opportunities listed below to maximize your presence and solidify your status as a market leader with REALTORS in Texas! PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE Booth Space 10 x 20 Premium 10 x x x 10 Signage at Booth Denoting Sponsor Status Conference Partner Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Company Logo on Conference Website Top Placement Company Logo in Conference Program Top Placement Logo Included in On-Site Thank You Sign Top Placement Verbal Recognition Ad in Conference Program Company Commercial Played on Loop in Convention Center Full Page 4C Complimentary Full 2 Conference Registration Sponsor Positions in 2 Texas REALTOR Focus Recognition in Conference Promotion in the June issue of Texas REALTOR Logo Featured on Conference s to 100,000+ REALTOR members

6 EXPAND YOUR REACH WITH THESE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES! TREASURE HUNT CONTEST! $750 (limited to 15 exhibitors) What: This is an exciting opportunity that will help maximize attendee traffic to your booth Who Benefits: 15 exhibitors How Does It Work: The 15 treasure hunt sponsors will each have their logo and booth number included on the game card that will be given to every conference attendee. Attendees must visit all 15 participating exhibitors to complete their card and qualify for a number of great prizes. Completed cards are put in a raffle drum and names will be drawn at 5:30 p.m. on the Trade Expo Day. Result: Maximum traffic to your booth GO BIG IN TEXAS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONFERENCE PROGRAM RATES 1/2 Page (8.5 x 5.125)... $750 Full Page (8.5 x 10.25)... $1,375 Inside Covers... $2,000 Back Cover...$2,250 Add.25 inches for bleed. AD CLOSE: JUNE 18, 2018 ART DUE: JULY 17, 2018 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Becky Quesada phone: rebecca@mohanna.com

7 2018 EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES & RATES Premium 10 x 10 Booths... $995 Standard 10 x 10 Booths... $875 BOOTH AMENITIES: 10 x 10 booth Pipe and drape (8 back drape, 3 side dividers) 1 skirted 6 table, 2 chairs 7 x 44 identification sign Vendor Badges each booth comes with four badges and additional badges can be purchased for $10 each. Recognition on the Texas REALTORS Conference and Trade Expo Website Recognition in the August issue of Texas REALTOR magazine reaching 100,000 REALTORS and Affiliates throughout Texas deadline July 2, 2018 Company name and description in the Texas REALTORS Conference Program deadline July 17, 2018 CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR FOR EARLY SEPTEMBER 2018 & SECURE YOUR BOOTH/SPONSORSHIP TODAY! # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 Fill out booth and sponsorship reservation form enclosed. Be sure to include up to four possible booth choices. Fax or reservation form to Rebecca Becky Quesada at or rebecca@mohanna.com. We will contact you directly to confirm receipt of your agreement and your assigned booth number/sponsorship. You will receive an asking for listing information for your company. Submit your information to be included on the Texas REALTOR Expo website and in the Conference Program. Exhibitor manuals with shipping information will be sent to exhibitors July 2018.

8 2018 Texas REALTORS Expo Floor plan S eating Area MARKET CAFE ceiling height 20' Social & Entertainment Area Exhibitor Lounge TAR Registration Area Main Entrance Lobby Expo Entrance

9 Texas Association of REALTORS Exhibiting Procedures, Terms & Conditions Texas Association of REALTORS Exhibiting Procedures, Terms & Conditions PARTIES: The Texas Association of REALTORS (TAR)(hereafter referred to as AGENT ) agrees to lease exhibit space in the form of an exhibit booth as described in this contract in the designated Exhibition Area of the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, by individual(s) or company named below (hereinafter referred to as Exhibitor ). Mohanna Sales Representatives (MSR) is working on behalf of the AGENT named above. Included in and made a part of this contract are the terms and conditions appearing below. Cancellation Policy: Sponsorships are non-cancelable. Sponsors are liable for 100% of the sponsorship fee from the time the contract is entered into. Exhibitors canceling booth space on or before June 1, 2018 will still be liable for 50% of the booth fee. Booth cancellations after June 1, 2018 will be liable for the entire booth fee, even if the booth is resold. Exhibitor Description: Exhibitors will be asked to submit a 25 word description. 25 word description will be posted on the conference website and published in the conference program. Each 10 x10 Booth Includes: 4 Expo Only Badges 7 x 44 Identification Sign 1 Skirted 6 Table & 2 Chairs Pipe & Drape (8 Back Drape, 3 Side Dividers) Recognition on the Conference Website Recognition in the August issue of Texas REALTOR (deadline to submit: July 3) Recognition in the Conference Program (deadline to submit: July 17) Internet, Phone, Electric & Shipping: No phone, internet, electric, decorations or shipping is included with your exhibit space. Forms for ordering these, as well as other items for your booth, will be available in the Exhibitor Services Kit (to be distributed in/around July 2018). BOOTH REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY: AGENT reserves the right, upon cancellation or forfeiture by Exhibitor, to reassign and lease booth(s) assigned to Exhibitor to any other applicant or exhibitor. In the event Exhibitor cancels or forfeits this contract on or before June 1, 2018, AGENT shall refund the rental rate, less fifty percent (50%), for each booth contracted. In the event Exhibitor cancels or forfeits this contract after June 1, 2018; AGENT shall not refund any portion of the rental rate for the booth(s). All deductions made to the rental rate are to compensate AGENT as liquidated damages. AGENT and Exhibitor agree that the actual amount of damages resulting from a cancellation or forfeiture by Exhibitor would be difficult to determine and that the amounts specified in this paragraph are reasonable estimates of damages associated with a cancellation or forfeiture. All notices of cancellation must be in writing. No refunds for payments to any third party including service contractors will be made or are the responsibility of AGENT. If Exhibitor fails to arrive at booth location(s), set up and occupy booth(s) an hour before the exhibit hall opens, Exhibitor shall forfeit any and all rights and interest in the booth(s). Participation in the Treasure Hunt is considered a level of sponsorship. All sponsorships are non-cancelable and sponsor is liable for 100% of the sponsorship fee from the time the contract is entered into. INSURANCE, HOLD HARMLESS: Exhibitor shall provide and maintain worker s compensation, public liability and property damage insurance for its operations in the booth(s) during the term of this contract. On or before August 1, 2018, Exhibitor shall provide to AGENT evidence of insurance, in the form of a Certificate of Insurance for Public Liability and Property Damage in the minimum amount of $300,000 per occurrence. Failure by Exhibitor to provide evidence of insurance by the date specified in this paragraph or to maintain insurance coverage through the term of this contract or to provide a HOLD HARMLESS statement is in default of this contract. A HOLD HARMLESS STATEMENT, executed by the Exhibitor and acknowledged by AGENT, will be accepted in lieu of a Certificate of Insurance. INDEMNIFICATION: Exhibitor shall protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify AGENT for any loss, damage, expense, or penalty arising from any action, including an action based upon strict liability or negligence, on account of personal injury or property damage to Exhibitor, its employees, guests, licensees, conference attendees, or property. Exhibitor shall assume all risk of any loss, damage, or injury. ATTORNEYS FEES: If Exhibitor or AGENT is a prevailing party in any legal proceeding brought as a result of a dispute under or related to this contract, such prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party all costs of such proceeding and reasonable attorneys fees. SAVINGS CLAUSE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ENTIRE CONTRACT, AND ASSIGNABILITY: Should any clause of this contract be found invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, the remainder of this contract shall not be affected, and all other provisions of this contract shall remain valid and enforceable. Exhibitor acknowledges that Exhibitor has read this contract together with attachment and understands its contents. This contract together with attachment contains the entire contract between AGENT and Exhibitor and cannot be changed except by written agreement. AGENT and Exhibitor acknowledge that there are no other contracts or conditions other than as set forth in this contract. This contract may not be assigned by either party without the written approval of the other party. SPACE AGREEMENT: AGENT adopts the International Association of Exposition Managers guidelines for Display Rules and Regulations. AGENT reserves the right to modify attachment, the exhibition area plan, and modify booth locations for any reason deemed necessary by AGENT at its sole discretion. No Exhibitor may assign the contract or permit any other person or entity to use any part of booth(s). Providing for the safeguarding of Exhibitor s products is the responsibility of Exhibitor from the time such products are moved into the booth(s) until they are removed by Exhibitor. The exhibit hall in the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center Anatole will be closed at night and perimeter guard services provided. However, AGENT shall not be responsible for, or guarantee to Exhibitor, the safety of any property against fire, accident, theft, or loss or against persons for injury. AGENT reserves the right to require Exhibitor to terminate for the duration of show hours any and all activities conducted within the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center and/or Exhibitor s booth location(s) that AGENT, at its sole discretion, determines is inappropriate, disruptive or offensive. CARE OF BUILDING: Exhibitor shall not permit any property, article, or item to be brought into, or permit any act to be done in the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center Anatole that will increase or void policies of insurance held by AGENT. Exhibitor shall not permit any act by its employees or independent contractors that shall in any manner mar or deface the premises. Exhibitor is responsible for damage done to any part of the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center by Exhibitor, its employees, or independent contractors. RATES AND TERMS for Exhibit Space: Rental fees for booth space shall be: $ for premium booth locations and $ for all other booth locations. The lease term of this contract shall commence at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8th (commencement date) and shall terminate at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 (termination date). Exhibitor shall submit all contracts, payments and insurance requirements to Mohanna Sales Representatives, 305 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Building C-101, Plano, TX Payment in full by credit card is due upon receipt of signed contract. If making a check payment or paying via invoice, Exhibitor has a total of 10 business days from submission of the signed contract to remit payment to Mohanna Sales Representatives. Exhibitor shall make all checks payable to Mohanna Sales Representatives. MSR will assign booth(s) in the order requests are receive. MSR will not confirm booth assignment(s) until Exhibitor has satisfied all requirements under this contract. BOOTHS: Attached hereto is a floor plan of the exhibition area of the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX depicting booth locations and rental rates. The map is hereby made part of this agreement for reference purposes. All booths shall be approximately 10 X 10 and furnished with an identification sign (7 x44 ) including company name and booth number; one 6 skirted table, two chairs and one wastebasket; one 8 high booth backdrop, and 36 high side dividers. Exhibitor shall not occupy space or erect any display for the marketing of products and/or services beyond the approximately 10 X 10 designated booth location(s) or obstruct the view of or interfere with other exhibits or exhibitors during the lease term of this contract. EXHIBIT DATE/SHOW HOURS: The Trade Expo at the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center will be open to attendees Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (Hereafter referred to as show hours.) Rev

10 INSTALLATION OF EXHIBITS: All booth units will be ready for Exhibitor occupancy on Saturday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor may move into assigned booth(s) from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and continue on Sunday, September 9th from 7:00-9:30 a.m. Exhibitors must be ready for show by 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 9th. Move-in is not permitted during show hours. DISMANTLING/PACKING OF EXHIBITS: Exhibitor shall not pack equipment, literature, or other materials or dismantle exhibits until exhibit hall officially closes. Exhibitor shall remove all personal property from the exhibition area of the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center by 9:00 p.m. on day of Trade Expo. ON SITE CHECK-IN/PERSONNEL/BADGES: Exhibitor must check in at the Exhibitor registration booth in the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center by an hour before the Trade Expo opens. Exhibitor will receive identification badges upon check in. Four complimentary exhibitor identification badges will be available per booth. If Exhibitor representatives wish to attend conference functions, tickets may be purchased in advance or on-site (if available). Each Exhibitor representative, while in the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center, MUST wear an exhibitor identification badge. No one will be admitted or re-admitted to the exhibition area without an exhibitor identification or conference registrant badge. CONTRACTOR: Freeman is the official service company for the Trade Expo. Beginning July 2018, Freeman will forward an official Exhibitor Service Kit to Exhibitor address as indicated on page 1 of this contract. Kits include fees and instructions for receiving/shipping, for securing additional furniture, individually designed signs, A/V equipment, special lighting, floral decorations, carpet, telephone, and electrical connections. Using Freeman and their suggested services will eliminate problems on-site. Freeman will have skilled craftsmen to assist Exhibitors who wish to hire labor to perform services. Exhibitor shall make any and all arrangements for all labor (other than full time employees of Exhibitor) through Freeman. If Exhibitor hires exhibit service firm(s) (other than Freeman) to unpack, construct, assemble, dismantle, and pack displays/equipment, Exhibitor must: (1) notify Freeman by August 3, 2018, with the name of the exhibit service firm, address, telephone number, and attending supervisor; and (2) insure that the exhibit service firm notify Freeman by August 10, 2018, of the name of Exhibitors the exhibit service firm will service, the names of employees who will work, and insurance certificates evidencing workman s compensation and liability insurance. Payment for services provided to Exhibitor by exhibit service firms is the responsibility of Exhibitor. All exhibit services not ordered in advance of the commencement of this contract shall be provided only by Freeman and ordered during show hours through the Freeman Desk in the exhibition area of the H.B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Rev

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