NAR Leadership Summit

As the President Elect of OKCMAR, I had the privilege of attending the NAR Leadership Conference in Chicago from August 23-25.

I was amazed at how much work is done behind the scenes for our efforts as REALTORS. The agenda is very busy for 2010, and the slogan that you will be seeing a lot of is, “On The Rise”.

I was especially impressed with the Tuesday meetings where we received economic, legislative, and technology updates. All three made me feel very proud that our Association and MLS are one of the leading examples of technology and forward thinking on into the future.

Many items Dawn Kennedy has mentioned but items like the new REALTOR Credit Union will be a great benefit that many of you will want to take advantage of in the future.

I, like you, as a REALTOR, always questioned where my dues and fees were going and how the money was being used. The one item that smacked me right in the face was the importance of RPAC. Legislative activities like HVCC, Health Plans, and Home Buyers Tax Credits, including maintaining the interest deduction on your personal taxes for your current home, are key issues this year and into next year.

With so many organizations attempting to get a bigger “share of the pie”, we need to insure that NAR remains a very viable entity in today’s market.

Rest assured that OKCMAR is working very diligently to insure a strong Oklahoma market. After speaking with many Realtors from across the county, you really should be glad you are in Oklahoma.

I plan to utilize this Blog throughout next year to strive to get the information out to each and every one of you. Only through technology, and education will the communication remain strong to you, as REALTORS, and to our customers, the public.