Real estate keynote speaker · Toronto · Canada & U.S.

Give your real estate audience ideas they'll still be using on Monday.

Your audience wants a speaker who understands their world, respects their experience and can help them see what's coming next.

As publisher of Real Estate Magazine and founder of Just Sell Homes, I have a front-row view of what agents, brokerages and industry leaders are dealing with right now.

I turn those insights into practical, entertaining keynotes about AI, brand, marketing, recruiting, retention and agent growth. Every presentation is customized around the people in your room, so they feel understood, leave energized and take home ideas they can put to work.

Publisher, Real Estate Magazine · Founder, Just Sell Homes · Based in Toronto

Keynote topics

Choose the problem your room needs to solve.

These presentations are starting points. Each one has a clear promise and a memorable framework, then gets customized around your audience, market and event goals.

For agent audiences · Keynote 1

How People Become Clients

Build your marketing around the decisions people make before they hire you.

People rarely become clients because of one ad, post or follow-up. They move from awareness to familiarity, trust and action. Using the ACE Marketing Framework, this keynote helps agents understand that entire journey and build a focused marketing strategy around it. Instead of treating every marketing activity as a separate tactic, attendees learn what role each part should play in helping the right people become clients.

Attendees leave with

A clearer understanding of their client journey, the gaps in their current marketing and what they should prioritize next.

Best for

Agent conferencesBrokerage trainingAssociation eventsMarketing workshopsTeam retreats
For agent audiences · Keynote 2

I've Never Heard of You

Why being known makes every lead easier to convert.

Every lead is easier when the person already knows who you are. This keynote explores how familiarity, distinctiveness and consistent visibility build trust before the first conversation. Attendees learn how to create a brand people recognize, remember and feel comfortable choosing. The goal is not fame. It is to be known by the right people when the moment comes.

Attendees leave with

A practical approach to building awareness, becoming more memorable and making the rest of their marketing work harder.

Best for

Agent conferencesBrand eventsBrokerage meetingsTeamsNew-agent programs
For agent audiences · Keynote 3

AI for People Who Are Busy Selling Homes

A practical guide for agents who want the value without becoming technologists.

AI should give busy agents time back, not create a new hobby. Drawing on real work I have handed to AI across marketing, websites, content and media, this session focuses on a small number of useful workflows agents can put to work immediately. There is no overwhelming tour of every available tool. Attendees see practical ways to use AI for research, content, follow-up, planning and everyday operations.

Attendees leave with

A realistic starting point, examples they can adapt and a clear understanding of what is worth trying first.

Best for

Agent conferencesBrokerage trainingTechnology sessionsAssociation eventsMixed technical confidence
For agent audiences · Keynote 4

The 3BD Listing Presentation

A framework that helps sellers understand your value and helps agents win the listing.

A persuasive listing presentation helps sellers understand not only what an agent will do, but why each part of the plan matters. The 3BD Framework organizes the presentation around the three decisions every buyer must make: Discover, Desire and Decide. Agents learn how to explain marketing, preparation, pricing and execution through those three decisions. It gives sellers a clearer way to understand the strategy and gives agents a more memorable way to communicate their value.

DiscoverIs this home worth seeing?
DesireCan I see myself living here?
DecideAm I confident enough to make an offer?

Attendees leave with

A stronger value story and a practical framework they can use to rebuild their listing presentation.

Best for

Agent conferencesListing trainingBrokerage eventsTeam workshopsSkills sessions
For broker & owner audiences · Keynote 5

Why Would an Agent Join You?

Build a recruiting strategy that attracts the right agents and gives them reasons to stay.

A recruiting strategy works when the right agents can clearly see why the brokerage will help them build a better business. This session helps broker and owner audiences define the agents they want to attract, understand what those agents value and build a recruiting experience around what the brokerage can credibly deliver. Recruiting, retention and agent development become parts of one connected strategy instead of separate initiatives.

Attendees leave with

A clearer recruiting message, a more intentional agent experience and a practical plan their leadership team can execute.

Best for

Broker-owner conferencesLeadership retreatsFranchise eventsManagement teamsBrokerage planning
On stage · Moderating & interviewing

On-Stage Interviews & Panel Moderation

I ask the questions the room is already thinking.

Some of the best moments at an event come from a great conversation. As a publisher, interviewing is part of what I do. I listen for the real story, follow the useful thread and keep the conversation moving.

"You said the things and asked the questions we were thinking as it went on."REM Mastermind attendee

Best for

Fireside chatsHeadline-guest interviewsPanel moderationClosing sessionsMastermind formats
Conference keynotesWorkshop sessionsOn-stage interviews & moderationBroker / board training daysPrivate strategy retreatsVirtual events (Zoom / webinar)

In every case, I work with your team to align the content with your goals and audience needs. Want to go deeper? Add a VIP Day, a tailored, interactive session designed for deeper engagement with your audience.

Speaking fees

Clear starting points.
No mystery.

Every engagement is tailored to the room. These numbers give you a useful place to start before we talk through the details.

Brokerage events · Local
From$2,500

For brokerage sessions and team events within easy reach of Toronto.

Brokerage events · Travel
From$5,000

For out-of-town brokerage events, plus travel expenses.

Conference keynotes
From$10,000

For association and conference keynotes, plus travel expenses.

More than a keynote

There are other ways to make the numbers work.

Because I also publish Real Estate Magazine, speaking can be combined with event promotion, custom magazines, and other REM opportunities. For the right partnership, I may also structure part of the engagement around something of equivalent strategic value, such as professionally produced event footage with clear usage rights.

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The booking process

Simple and
stress-free.

Five steps from first email to the day I show up to deliver.

1
Reach out, we check availability.
2
Place a date hold, no pressure while we chat.
3
Planning call, we dive into your goals and audience.
4
Custom content, I tailor the talk around your theme.
5
Finalize details, agreement signed, speaker media kit sent for event promotion, and Andrew shows up to deliver.
See Andrew in action

Marketing Trends
That Matter.

Originally booked as a 30-minute talk, the event ran behind and Andrew was asked, shortly before going on, to cut 10 minutes. Here's the 20-minute result, from RE/MAX Activate 2025.

Not the right fit?

I'll help you find someone who is.

Sometimes I'm not the right speaker for every stage. Maybe your audience has already heard me, or you're after a different style this time around. I've shared stages with some incredible people across the real estate industry. Start with my working list of Canadian real estate speakers worth booking, or tell me about your event and I'll point you in the right direction.

It's not a directory. It's a recommendation from someone who's actually worked with these people and seen them deliver.

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FAQ

Real estate keynote speaker
FAQ.

The questions real estate event organizers ask me most.

What does a real estate keynote speaker cost?

Local brokerage events start at $2,500. Out-of-town brokerage events generally start at $5,000 plus travel. Conference keynotes start at $10,000 plus travel. Speaking can also be combined with event promotion, custom magazines, and other REM opportunities.

How do you book a keynote speaker for a real estate event?

Reach out to check availability, place a date hold with no pressure, then we have a planning call to dig into your goals and audience. I tailor the talk around your theme, and you get a speaker media kit to help promote the event.

What does Andrew speak about?

Andrew speaks about how people become clients using the ACE Marketing Framework, brand awareness, practical AI for real estate agents, listing presentations using the 3BD Framework, and brokerage recruiting, retention and agent growth. Every keynote is custom-built around your audience, theme and goals.

Where is Andrew available to speak?

Andrew is a real estate keynote speaker based in Toronto. He speaks across Canada and the United States and will travel internationally for the right event. Formats include conference keynotes, workshops, broker and board training days, private retreats, and virtual events.

"I recently had the pleasure of spending two full days with Andrew Fogliato at a conference where he was speaking, and it was honestly one of the highlights of the event… If you have the chance to hear Andrew speak or work with him, take it."
Amy Flowers
Broker, CEO & Founder, the Flowers Team, Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty
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Custom-built every time

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Tell me your audience, theme, and what you're hoping your attendees walk away with. Every talk is tailored to the room.