Association News
Real estate associations support brokers in a number of ways, many of which take place behind the scenes. What’s happening at your local association? How are they serving their members? This monthly feature, penned by association leaders, offers the inside scoop on how associations small and large are helping to improve the industry.
“Don’t lose our in-person connections. Because as Realtors, that’s what our business is all about… the people.” — Chris A. Studebaker, CEO, REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley, Inc.
“If the past year has proven anything, it is this eternal truism about real estate: There’s always a market.” — Jeff Lasky, CEO, North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® (NSBAR)
“In today’s market, finding new approaches to put the twinkle in the seller’s eye is key.” — Jim Haisler, Chief Executive Officer, Heartland Realtor Organization
“Let’s continue to work with Illinois Realtors on favorable public policies that benefit homeowners and enhance affordability and fairness in housing.” — John Gormley, CEO, Mainstreet Organization of Realtors
“Housing availability, fairness and equitability. Sounds obvious. But it’s been hard to achieve.” — Jeff Baker, CEO of Illinois Realtors.
“I’m sorry” — it’s a simple but powerful statement. An apology not only acknowledges wrongdoing, but provides a platform to begin to move forward.