Many of us just returned from the Realtors® Conference and Expo in San Diego. If you couldn’t make it, here is a recap of what took place.
Missouri Highlights – we were well represented!
- Our very own Elizabeth Mendenhall was installed as NAR’s 2016 First Vice President at the Installation Ceremony.
- The Missouri Young Professionals Network was awarded the State Network of the Year at the YPN Networking Reception. Here is a bit about how this group earned this prestigious award.
YPN members with their trophy
- Diane Ruggiero, CEO of the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®, was awarded the William R. Magel Award at the Board of Directors Meeting.
Diane on-stage receiving her award.
Speaking of the Board of Directors, here are some key updates from the meeting on Monday:
Board Approves Free Forms For All Members
The NAR Board of Directors approved a partnership between NAR and zipLogix® to provide a national forms and transaction management benefit to all NAR members.
The new zipLogix® benefit means members will get free access to various forms libraries of zipForm Plus®, as well as zipTMS, the company’s transaction management system with unlimited document storage. In areas where local and state associations license their forms to zipLogix®, REALTORS® will have free access to local and state forms libraries.
Military Housing Support
The board approved a resolution in support of a federal Basic Allowance for Housing that aims to ensure that members of the military who do not live on military facilities receive a fair amount of money to cover their housing expenses. The resolution positions NAR to engage in discussions about the importance of the housing allowance system as some lawmakers consider changing the system to save money.
Consumer Advertising Campaign
A new consumer advertising campaign is in the works. Entitled “Get REALTOR®”, this millennial-focused campaign is currently in production. A social media campaign was kicked off at the San Diego meetings, and television spots will begin airing in February 2016.
Here is a full report from the board meeting.
For a behind the scene look at the conference, check out Conference Live.
It was quite a week! If you were in San Diego, what was your favorite part of the conference? Share your takeaway in the comments below.
John Sebree
CEO
Missouri REALTORS®