CEO Viewpoint:
The leadership summit is always so inspiring. Our REALTOR leaders at NAR are amazing people and definitely are heroes. I am hearing from REALTORS accross the country and the mood appears to be optimistic although most Assn Exec's are budgeting for losses in membership for 2010.
OKCMAR's preliminary budget process for 2010 as been initiated and the finance committee is also budgeting for another loss. Currently OKCMAR is meeting the shortfall with its reserve funds. OKCMAR membership is very fortunate that it has had wise leaders who prepared for a downturn by ensuring a reserve was built and maintained.
Yesterday I learned of a new program, REALTORS for schools, which was really impressive. Best part NAR funds all the awards money for the schools. It is a win-win-win program, REALTORS get involved in the schools and with students as mentors, schools benefit from green design and ideas, schools can win cash awards (up to $1500) from NAR.
I was speaking with Cyndi Cleary, Commercial Division Incoming Chair, and she talked to me about how important it was that the commercial division be involved. She stated that large corporations always consider school viability and success before moving a corporate headquarters into a city. This would be a great opportunity for both membership segments to work together towards a better OKC.
Of course there also was a lot of focus on the broker involvement program. Many brokers signed up for this free NAR service at the Spring brokers quarterly where NAR Representative Carol Horn came to OKC to teach our brokers about the program. We have a long way to go in getting 100% participation in this program but we will get there!
Will keep the membership posted as I complete the leadership program today
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