One Platform Connecting Cities, Developers, Service Providers, and Investors
One Platform Connecting Cities, Developers, Service Providers, and Investors
REF combines city-led chapter events with an AI-powered mobile app to connect the entire real estate ecosystem — in one room and continuously online. What starts at in-person events continues virtually through smart matching, AI insights, and chapter-based collaboration.
REF combines city-led chapter events with an AI-powered mobile app to connect the entire real estate ecosystem — in one room and continuously online. What starts at in-person events continues virtually through smart matching, AI insights, and chapter-based collaboration.
The Real Estate Forum (REF) is a chapter-based platform uniting cities, counties, developers, investors, builders, and service providers through curated in-person events and a smart AI-powered app.
The Real Estate Forum (REF) is a chapter-based platform uniting cities, counties, developers, investors, builders, and service providers through curated in-person events and a smart AI-powered app.
Professionals
Real estate professionals connected through REF.
Events
Curated events designed to connect, collaborate, and share insights.
Chapters
Active REF chapters across major U.S. cities.
Sponsors
Backed by industry leaders committed to strengthening the real estate community.
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Why join REF?
REF is more than just a network—it's a catalyst for your success in the real estate world. Here's why top professionals choose to be part of the REF community:
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Global Connections
Meet and collaborate with developers, investors, and decision-makers across markets.
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Global Connections
Meet and collaborate with developers, investors, and decision-makers across markets.
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Global Connections
Meet and collaborate with developers, investors, and decision-makers across markets.
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Global Connections
Meet and collaborate with developers, investors, and decision-makers across markets.
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Targeted Insights
Gain strategic advice from experienced professionals tackling the same challenges you face.
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Targeted Insights
Gain strategic advice from experienced professionals tackling the same challenges you face.
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Targeted Insights
Gain strategic advice from experienced professionals tackling the same challenges you face.
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Targeted Insights
Gain strategic advice from experienced professionals tackling the same challenges you face.
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Thought Leadership
Once construction is complete, the designer/architect conducts a final inspection of the project.
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Thought Leadership
Once construction is complete, the designer/architect conducts a final inspection of the project.
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Thought Leadership
Once construction is complete, the designer/architect conducts a final inspection of the project.
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Thought Leadership
Once construction is complete, the designer/architect conducts a final inspection of the project.
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Real Relationships
Connect with peers, partners, and mentors who understand your business and speak your language.
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Real Relationships
Connect with peers, partners, and mentors who understand your business and speak your language.
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Real Relationships
Connect with peers, partners, and mentors who understand your business and speak your language.
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Real Relationships
Connect with peers, partners, and mentors who understand your business and speak your language.
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Accelerated Growth
Discover new tools, financing models, and partnership opportunities to scale your projects.
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Accelerated Growth
Discover new tools, financing models, and partnership opportunities to scale your projects.
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Accelerated Growth
Discover new tools, financing models, and partnership opportunities to scale your projects.
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Accelerated Growth
Discover new tools, financing models, and partnership opportunities to scale your projects.
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Smart Exposure
Service providers and sponsors benefit from consistent exposure—both during live chapter events and through the REF digital ecosystem.
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Smart Exposure
Service providers and sponsors benefit from consistent exposure—both during live chapter events and through the REF digital ecosystem.
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Smart Exposure
Service providers and sponsors benefit from consistent exposure—both during live chapter events and through the REF digital ecosystem.
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Smart Exposure
Service providers and sponsors benefit from consistent exposure—both during live chapter events and through the REF digital ecosystem.
RECENT EVENTS
Real Estate Networking in Action
Our events bring real estate professionals together for hands-on learning, strategic discussion, and valuable connections. From roundtables to city-builder summits, REF meetups are the heart of our community.
DFW REF Connect at Taxila Stone
Jul 2025
Dallas, TX
Completed
DFW REF Connect at Taxila Stone
Jul 2025
Dallas, TX
Completed
DFW REF Connect at Taxila Stone
Jul 2025
Dallas, TX
Completed
DFW REF Connect at Taxila Stone
Jul 2025
Dallas, TX
Completed
REF Connect – Austin Chapter
Nov 2025
Cedar Park, TX
Completed
REF Connect – Austin Chapter
Nov 2025
Cedar Park, TX
Completed
REF Connect – Austin Chapter
Nov 2025
Cedar Park, TX
Completed
REF Connect – Austin Chapter
Nov 2025
Cedar Park, TX
Completed
TESTIMONIALS
Highlights from Events
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
TESTIMONIALS
Highlights from Events
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
TESTIMONIALS
Highlights from Events
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
TESTIMONIALS
Highlights from Events
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
REF helps bring developers and small businesses to the table so we can identify challenges, improve processes, and grow business in Leander.
Nicole Thompson
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Leander
REF brings together real investors and professionals across DFW and Austin, helping us build meaningful connections beyond our day-to-day work.
Shay
Representative, Destination Title Group
REF creates real connection between city leadership, developers, and the community — ensuring that the priorities of our citizens stay front and center.
Natomie Blair
City Council Candidate, Leander
FAQS
All the basics, answered.
Got questions still? Reach out to us and our team will be happy to help you.
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What is REF?
REF (Real Estate Forum) is a collaborative platform that connects the entire real estate ecosystem—cities, developers, investors, and service providers—under one network to reduce friction and speed up deals.
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Who is REF for?
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What happens at REF Connect events?
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How does REF help me beyond networking?
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How to join REF chapter?
FAQS
All the basics, answered.
Got questions still? Reach out to us and our team will be happy to help you.
01
What is REF?
REF (Real Estate Forum) is a collaborative platform that connects the entire real estate ecosystem—cities, developers, investors, and service providers—under one network to reduce friction and speed up deals.
02
Who is REF for?
03
What happens at REF Connect events?
04
How does REF help me beyond networking?
05
How to join REF chapter?
FAQS
All the basics, answered.
Got questions still? Reach out to us and our team will be happy to help you.
01
What is REF?
REF (Real Estate Forum) is a collaborative platform that connects the entire real estate ecosystem—cities, developers, investors, and service providers—under one network to reduce friction and speed up deals.
02
Who is REF for?
03
What happens at REF Connect events?
04
How does REF help me beyond networking?
05
How to join REF chapter?
FAQS
All the basics, answered.
Got questions still? Reach out to us and our team will be happy to help you.
01
What is REF?
REF (Real Estate Forum) is a collaborative platform that connects the entire real estate ecosystem—cities, developers, investors, and service providers—under one network to reduce friction and speed up deals.
02
Who is REF for?
03
What happens at REF Connect events?
04
How does REF help me beyond networking?
05
How to join REF chapter?
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