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No - not the sort you would immediately think of.  This is another topic altogether.  I have been asked to run for office by the CEO of our local association.  That they would ask is flattering given they have over 13,000 members to choose from - however - now I need to find out what it means if I'm elected - both in terms of time commitment and in terms of how that time is spent.

I'm hopeful that this would not be a flashback to Corporate America and trying to turn reluctant "oil tankers" on a dime.  I think a good next step would be to touch base with a couple of those currently elected to get their take on it. 

Anyone out there had any experiences they care to share as an elected official for their local association?

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Comments(17)

Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

I have been a Director on the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors for 6 years. Love it, best board I have ever been on. There is no pressure to raise funds, like most non profits. Great commarade. I also serve on the MLS Committee where we get to hash out issues before they hit the Realtor Community. Go for it  !!

They asked me for years before I said YES, sorry I waited so long.

Jul 02, 2007 01:05 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Missy - That sounds like it's a good thing!  BTW - did I mention I used to live in A2 back in the 1990s?

SANTOL

Jul 02, 2007 01:11 PM
Ann Heitland
Retired from RE/MAX Peak Properties - Flagstaff, AZ
Retired from Flagstaff Real Estate Sales

I think it bears investigating. As they say, all politics is local. I served on our local MLS committee for 18 months and resigned in frustration because we couldn't agree to do the smallest things -- like increase fines for blatant violations of listing rules. I was asked to run for the board for several years and when personal obligations finally allowed me to do so, a dark horse candidate was put up to run against me -- for an office that had been unopposed for years. You also need to think hard about whether the time spent in meetings is (1) time that will fit around the routine of productive work you've set up for yourself -- or can you adjust that routine to the association schedule, and (2) time you want to take away from your business/personal time. It is nice to think of a non-profit that doesn't ask you to raise funds, as Missy mentions, but on the other hand, serving on those kinds of non-profits may involve giving back to the greater community, a distinct value in itself!

Ann Heitland for Flagstaff real estate

Jul 02, 2007 01:16 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty
Ann - Thanks for the insights - I shall do my due diligence - and soon!
Jul 02, 2007 01:22 PM
Rebecca Savitski
BSR Real Estate Group - Cary, NC
NC Real Estate Listings

Good luck with your decision I would be flattered but at this point in my business I do not have the time to devote to anything else. Time would be my deciding factor.

Jul 03, 2007 04:25 AM
Calie Waterhouse
Chandler, AZ
Community Builder
Tony - I read this blog this a.m. and shared it with a few industry types today.  Know what? ALL OF THEM thought you'd be the perfect guy for the job.  Seems you have quite a stellar reputation in the industry!  If this is the direction you chose to pursue, I'm sure you'll have a village behind you.  All the best!
Jul 03, 2007 03:14 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty
Rebecca - That is the dilemma for me.  Given the business and the Agent Leadership Council that's already knocking at 60-70 hours per week.
Jul 04, 2007 04:03 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty
Calie - WOW!  I'm both flattered and humbled.  Do you know anyone who would be a great Campaign Manager?! :-)
Jul 04, 2007 04:04 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

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Jan 08, 2016 10:24 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

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Jan 29, 2016 11:37 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

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Jan 29, 2016 11:37 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

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Jan 29, 2016 11:37 PM
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Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

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Jan 29, 2016 11:37 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

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Jan 29, 2016 11:37 PM
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Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

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May 26, 2016 11:08 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Planning to sell your home in Scottsdale, Arizona?  Give us a call for a free, no obligation, consultation!  Haven Express

Listed, Sold and Closed 100% of listings taken (dozens of them) since June 2011!

Real Estate.  It's What We Do. Best!

May 26, 2016 11:08 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Planning to sell your home in Scottsdale, Arizona?  Give us a call for a free, no obligation, consultation!  Haven Express

Listed, Sold and Closed 100% of listings taken (dozens of them) since June 2011!

Real Estate.  It's What We Do. Best!

May 26, 2016 11:08 PM