But Triple Play is likely to change the organization chart in a way the impacts both brokers and consumers. Triple Play, in essence, was a regional real estate convention put together by the New Jersey , New York , and Pennsyvania Realtor Associations. That doesn't sound especially interesting until you do the math. With 750,000 members the National Association of Realtors is the country's largest trade association. With more attendees, you can get better deals from conventional facilities.
Bigger conventions mean more dollars are available to attract top speakers.
Bringing together large numbers of brokers and agents in one place is a natural attraction for vendors, thus you can fill an exhibit hall and offset meeting costs. Regional meetings naturally bring together various state regulators and provide a common ground where they can discuss interstate issues such as reciprocity and continuing education. Perhaps most important, regional meetings are accessible by car. You don't have to fly, and if you want to stop by for a day you don't even need a hotel room. None of this is just theory.