Austin real estate agents do not need another event filled with generic advice, recycled talking points and awkward networking.

They need practical strategies, honest industry conversations and stronger relationships with professionals who can help them grow their businesses and close more transactions.

That is exactly why we created Realtors Edge.

Taking place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Brazos Hall in downtown Austin, Realtors Edge is a full day of professional development, business education and networking designed for real estate agents who want to take their businesses further.

The Austin real estate market continues to evolve. Buyers have more questions, transactions have become more complicated and agents are competing for attention in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace.

Doing more of the same is not a growth strategy.

Today's successful agents must know how to build a recognizable brand, communicate their value, use new technology and develop reliable systems for generating and converting business. They also need trusted industry partners who understand how to solve problems when a transaction does not fit neatly inside the traditional lending box.

Realtors Edge brings those conversations together in one place.

Throughout the day, attendees will hear from nationally recognized speakers, successful real estate professionals, mortgage experts and industry partners about the strategies shaping the future of the business.

Realtors Edge will feature keynote presentations from Giselle Ugarte and Betsy Tinervin.

Giselle Ugarte is a performance coach, content creator and motivational speaker who helps professionals become more confident, productive and visible.

With 15 years of experience in digital media and more than 100 million video views, Giselle understands how to turn social media and personal branding into genuine connection and business growth. She has been recognized by TikTok as a Top 100 Woman to Watch and has appeared in Forbes, Adweek, Business Insider and The Hollywood Reporter.

Her presentation will help agents think differently about visibility, confidence and how they show up for their audiences.

Betsy Tinervin is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, speaker and founder of Realtor Rise Academy.

After selling more than 500 homes, Betsy began helping real estate agents and loan officers build more predictable businesses through artificial intelligence, effective systems and strategic partnerships.

Her message is especially relevant for agents who are tired of constantly chasing their next transaction and want to create a business that is more organized, consistent and scalable.

Realtors Edge is designed to deliver more than inspiration. The goal is to give attendees useful ideas that they can apply immediately.

Sessions and conversations will cover topics including:

• Using AI to improve and grow a real estate business
• Building a more visible personal brand
• Creating systems for predictable business growth
• Learning from top-producing real estate professionals
• Understanding the mortgage broker channel
• Navigating challenging transactions
• Strengthening relationships between agents and mortgage brokers

The event will also include panel discussions featuring successful Austin real estate professionals and candid conversations about the difficult transactions that rarely make it into polished social media posts.

Because every real estate professional has a nightmare file. The smart ones learn from somebody else's before starring in their own sequel.

Realtors Edge is hosted by six Austin-area mortgage brokers with Edge Home Finance:

• Eddie Gamez
• Annie Waneck
• Liz Rich
• Renee Darmon
• Sergio Guerrero
• Maria Soto

The event was created from our shared experience working alongside real estate agents, homebuyers and industry partners.

We have seen how strong communication and trusted partnerships can keep a difficult transaction moving. We have also seen how a lack of communication, preparation or flexibility can create unnecessary problems for agents and their clients.

Our goal is to help build a stronger real estate community by bringing agents, mortgage professionals and other industry leaders together to exchange ideas and form valuable working relationships.

Edge Home Finance is a nationwide mortgage brokerage supported by a network of experienced mortgage professionals.

Unlike a traditional bank that is generally limited to its own loan products, a mortgage broker can compare options from multiple wholesale lenders. This allows Edge Home Finance brokers to explore different loan programs and financing strategies based on each borrower's qualifications and goals.

That flexibility can be particularly valuable when an agent encounters a buyer or property that does not fit a traditional lending scenario.

Edge Home Finance Corporation is a licensed mortgage broker operating under NMLS #891464. Additional information is available at EdgeHomeFinance.com.

Education is only part of Realtors Edge.

Attendees will have opportunities throughout the day to connect with other agents, mortgage brokers, speakers, sponsors and local real estate professionals. The formal program will be followed by a happy hour where those conversations can continue in a more relaxed setting.

The goal is not to leave with a stack of business cards that eventually ends up in a desk drawer. It is to build relationships with professionals you can call when you have a question, encounter a challenging transaction or need a reliable industry partner.

• Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
• Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Happy Hour: Immediately following the program
• Location: Brazos Hall
• Address: 204 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78701

If you are an Austin real estate agent who wants practical business strategies, stronger professional relationships and a clearer advantage in a changing market, Realtors Edge was created for you.

Space is limited. Register at RealtorsEdgeAustin.com

Ready to secure your spot? View the full event details and register on our Realtors Edge page.