In real estate, Qualifying Brokers are the ones laying the groundwork. They nurture their teams, guide growth, and create the conditions for long-term success, even when the market shifts.

That is why the GAP Committee is proud to kick off the 2026 QB Summit centered on our annual theme, Grow Your Future. This year’s summit is designed to help you strengthen your foundation, cultivate leadership skills, and prepare your business to thrive in the seasons ahead. Think steady growth over quick fixes.

Summit Schedule

Rooted Beginnings

8:45 am: Kick-off with Registration, Breakfast & Networking 

9:15 am: Guidance from Industry Leaders

• GAP Welcome:  Chris Venegas, GAAR  President &  Teri Hatcher, SWMLS  President
• Fair Housing:  Bill McCoy, Instructor 
• REALTOR® Safety: Cassandra Morrison, Instructor 
• NAR Broker Resources: Cathy Colvin, NAR Liaison          
• Advocacy: Hubert Hill, NAR State Rep for RPAC Participation Council, Region IX 2026 Vice-president
• C2EX: Josh Price, C2EX Ambassador         
• NMAR Forms Update: Beverly Hilton, Instructor 

10:45 am: Keynote - NAR Leadership

Midday Recharge

11:15 am: Lunch 

12:00 – 2:00 pm: Real Estate: The IRA Alternative with Lyn Carter   (2CE-Elective)   **No-Cost CE**

2026 QB Summit
Charging Through Change 

Friday, February 20th | 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
GAAR Event Center
$0 for Members & Non-Members

A day specifically for GAAR QBs

"Real Estate: The IRA Alternative with Lyn Carter "
2CE (Core Elective)
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$0 for Members & Non-Members

This course is open to anyone eligible to receive NMREC education credits. You DO NOT have to attend the QB Summit to register!

**This course registration is through Eventbrite, not through your member portal.**

This summit is an opportunity to pause, plan, and invest in sustainable growth. Strong roots today lead to a healthier, more resilient business tomorrow.

Bring Laundry Supplies for February Laundry Love

At this year's QB Summit and all throughout February, the YPN Committee is collecting brand name laundry supplies for the annual Laundry Love drive in partnership with United Way of North Central New Mexico. This fundraiser provides detergent, softener, laundry baskets and more to low-income and homeless families in need, allowing them to maintain their dignity by wearing clean clothes.

You can support this cause by purchasing any of the items below and bringing them with you on the day of the QB Summit! 

NO Powder or Pods. Please purchase unscented name brands as they are not as hard on washing machines.

• Liquid Laundry Soap
• Bleach
• Laundry Sanitizer
• Fabric Softener
• Dryer Sheets
• Large Laundry Baskets
• Rolls of Quarters

Attending Affiliate Members

Monica Lopez, America's Preferred Home Warranty
Michelle Castaneda, Black Mesa Inspections
Lucina Kelly, Chavez Family Cleaning
Steve Cecco, CMG Home Loans
Christine Marin-Taylor, CrossCountry Mortgage
Jacinda Juarez, Directors Mortgage
Antoinette Baca, Farmers Insurance
Jorge Lopez, Fidelity National Title of New Mexico
Esther Swartz, My Auction Addiction
Teresa Ramirez Carter, Next Level Restoration and Remodel
Jennifer Sanchez, Quality Home Inspections NM
Chantel Trujillo, Two Maids Cleaning
Drake LeMaster Jr, Veteran Loan Service Center