Rocket City Roundtable
Join real estate agents from across North Alabama for a morning of practical strategies, local market insight, and valuable industry connections.
Hear from keynote speaker John Palumbo, learn what is working from successful local agents, and connect with professionals who serve the real estate industry.
Plus, our sponsors will be providing thousands of dollars in giveaways throughout the event.
Keynote Speaker
John Palumbo
Speaker, Author & Sales StrategistJohn Palumbo is an international speaker, author, and expert in the science of influence and persuasion. He brings more than three decades of experience and more than $1 billion in personal real estate sales.
He holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association and has authored nine books focused on strategic selling, influence, and persuasion.
Visit JohnPalumbo.com →Real conversations with local agents
Three discussions featuring agents with different backgrounds, markets, business models, and decades of combined experience.
How Top Agents Are Winning in Today's Market
Panel One
After transitioning to real estate in 2021, Ben has facilitated the sale of more than 300 homes earning recognition as one of the Top 50 Agents in the MLS.
Darrin Hasley is a founding partner and current President of Capstone Realty, leading more than 200 agents across three offices in North Alabama. He brings more than 20 years of experience in real estate.
Julie Lockwood is consistently one of Madison County's top agents in sales volume. She has served as President of the Huntsville Area Board of REALTORS® and Valley Multiple Listing Service and as a Director on the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.
Justin Dyar is a founder of Lake Homes Realty and is known as "Mr. Smith Lake." Justin and his team have been the top listing and selling group on Smith Lake for more than two decades, closing over $250 million each year on Smith Lake.
What's Actually Working
Panel Two
Corey Maurice Gilmore is the Founder and Team Owner of CMG Real Estate Group, serving Huntsville and Birmingham Alabama. What began as one agent's business has grown into the #1 large real estate team in Huntsville and the #2 large team in Alabama for sales volume.
Trenten Hammond is recognized as the #1 agent with the Marshall County Board of REALTORS® since 2021 and the #1 single agent in North Alabama since 2023.
Since joining Matt Curtis Real Estate in 2017, Kathy has become synonymous with exceptional service and results. She is in the top 5% of agents in the MLS and has sold more than 300 homes.
Ben Nemec is an Associate Broker and the founder and team leader of Team Nemec at Capstone Realty, one of North Alabama's top-producing real estate teams. Ben and his team have closed more than 700 transactions, with more than 100 homes sold in the past year alone.
Local Legends
Panel Three
Broker and Owner since 1984, Scott Averbuch is a past President of the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® and Valley MLS and a past REALTOR® of the Year for both HAAR and the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.
Sid Pugh has been a leader in the real estate industry for more than four decades. Licensed since 1979, Sid has served as President of both the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® and the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.
In his own words, Jeff is an "old bald guy that does real estate."
Rocket City Roundtable Sponsors
Thank you to the businesses helping make Rocket City Roundtable possible, including the sponsors providing thousands of dollars in giveaways throughout the event.
D.R. Horton offers new construction communities throughout Huntsville and surrounding North Alabama markets, with a range of home designs and move-in-ready opportunities.
Visit D.R. Horton Huntsville →Premium & Notebook Sponsors
A1 Notary and Apostille provides convenient mobile and remote notarization, apostille, and authentication services for real estate transactions, loan documents, legal paperwork, estate planning documents, and more.
Time To Go Junk Removal is a licensed and insured, family-owned business providing dependable junk removal, hauling, and cleanout services.
Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair helps homeowners address foundation issues, crawl space moisture, wet basements, uneven concrete, sagging floors, and radon concerns.
Premium Sponsors
Crawlspace Medic specializes in honest, thorough assessments and solutions for crawlspace and foundation-related issues.
2-10 Home Buyers Warranty helps homeowners, real estate professionals, and builders protect against unexpected costs through home warranty and structural warranty solutions.
Cutco is known for premium American-made kitchen cutlery focused on quality craftsmanship, exceptional service, and backing its products with its Forever Guarantee.
Wayne's provides pest control, termite protection, and lawn care services with a strong focus on service, integrity, and doing the job right.
stayAPT Suites offers apartment-style hotel accommodations designed for both short and extended stays.
General Sponsors
MaidPro provides professional residential cleaning services designed to make keeping a home clean and comfortable easier.
Rocket City Charm & Charcuterie creates beautifully curated charcuterie boards, boxes, and grazing tables to make entertaining easier and more memorable.
Join us at Rocket City Roundtable
Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM, the program runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and sponsors will be providing thousands of dollars in giveaways throughout the morning. Space is limited, so register early.