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YPA Lunch & Learn: Real Estate 101

April 23, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

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YPA Lunch & Learn: Real Estate 101

đź“… Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕰️ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
đź“Ť E-REP Board Room

Join the Young Professionals Alliance for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on real estate, sponsored by Foreman Watson Land Title, LLC.

This interactive panel discussion will guide young professionals through the essential relationships that make buying a home—and understanding the real estate process—far more approachable. Whether you're preparing to purchase your first home or simply want to understand how the real estate world works, building the right connections can empower you to make confident, informed decisions.

Our panel brings together a realtor, mortgage loan officer, title professional, real estate investor, and home builder—giving attendees a well-rounded look at every major step in the homebuying and property‑owning journey. Panelists will share real stories, break down industry terms, and explain what they wish every young professional knew before entering the real estate market.

Discussion topics include:

  • Personal examples of how the right connections helped simplify the homebuying or investing process
  • Understanding the key players: what realtors, lenders, title companies, builders, and investors actually do
  • What young professionals should expect when buying their first home, from pre‑approval to closing
  • How your reputation and relationships can impact future opportunities in real estate
  • The smartest ways to build your real estate team and invest your time wisely
  • What has worked (and what hasn’t) when helping first‑time buyers build lasting, trusted partnerships

Lunch will be provided with purchase of ticket. Space is limited- reserve your spot today!

This event is at no additional cost to current formal members of YPA (purchased for 2026)

If you wish to attend and currently hold a YPA membership or have questions about this process, please contact Trent Stemp, E-REP Liaison (tstemp@evvregion.com) to complete registration.

Lunch will be provided with admission to the event. If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Trent Stemp (tstemp@evvregion.com) to relay the information.

Meet the Panelists

Ashley Hook
Realtor, Re/Max Revolution

After 13 years in property management, Ashley expanded her career into real estate sales, where she now helps clients buy, sell, and invest with confidence. Her background gives a unique perspective on homeownership, investment properties, and long-term property care. Ashley is passionate about guiding people through one of the biggest decisions of their lives with honesty, knowledge, and exceptional service.

Outside of real estate, she's been married for 14 years and proud mom to her 9-year-old daughter. Ashley is deeply involved in nonprofit work, especially with Borrowed Hearts, where she serves on the Executive Board supporting foster families in our community. In her free time, you can usually find her reading, thrifting for hidden gems with my best friend, tending to an ever-growing plant collection, or spending time with family and friends, preferably with music playing, lots of laughter, and a good game involved.

Bert Sandifer
Lender, Luminate Bank
Bert has over twenty-seven successful years managing and originating loans in the finance industry. As an experienced and dedicated lending professional, he works hard to ensure clients fully understand their home financing options. He specializes in an array of mortgage loans including Conventional, VA, USDA, 203K, and FHA loans and always assists clients with making the best loan to suit their needs while also providing competitive rates. 

Bert is an Evansville native and studied Business Administration at the University of Southern Indiana. Outside of work, you can find him boating on Lake Barkley, traveling, and spending time with family.

Alicia Kratochvil
Account Executive, Foreman Watson Land Title, LLC

Alicia Kratochvil is an Account Executive at Foreman Watson Land Title, where she focuses on building strong relationships with agents, lenders, and industry partners to drive growth and deliver fast, seamless closing experiences.  She is passionate about educating and supporting both real estate professionals and their clients, helping simplify the closing process and ensuring everyone involved feels confident every step of the way.

Tessa Wilson
New Home Sales Consultant, Jagoe Homes

As a mother of four and a homeowner herself, Tessa understands how important it is to find the right home. With three years of real estate experience at Jagoe Homes, she is committed to helping first-time buyers feel confident and supported every step of the way. She takes pride in helping homebuyers build a strong future through the right first home.

Megan Hunt
Customer Service Agent, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Megan works closely with individuals and families to help protect what matters most. With a passion for simplifying complex topics, she specializes in guiding first-time homebuyers through the insurance side of the real estate process, ensuring they feel confident and informed every step of the way. Outside of her role in insurance, she is an entrepreneur and community-focused creator who enjoys connecting with others and helping them build secure, intentional lives.

Location

Innovation Pointe

4th Floor Board Room

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Name: Trent Stemp
Email: tstemp@evvregion.com
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