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Realtor Family and It's Importance

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Heritage Homes PB00007070

Our Realtor Family is so important to our success  yet sometimes when I read articles on Active Rain I wonder if the writer of the blog has a clue what our Association does for them or the consumer.  It's so easy to be critical of our Association by waving that magic wand that we have and say they do nothing to protect the rights of consumers and to make this a Respected Profession.  Lets take a few moments and just think about the upcoming battles our industry is facing.

  1. Mortgage Interest Deduction or MID.  I know the anwser to the question but I will ask it anyway is their anyone who thinks losing MID will not affect our Business?  I'm sure there are a few Real Estate Agents and Members of Congress who thinks it will not affect the Housing Market.  But you really know the answer: it will!  They would like to start with 2nd homes but remember the important word START.  It wo;; not Stop There!
  2. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.  No more fixed rate 30 year mortgages?  Can you just stop and think about a housing market bassed on adjustable rate mortgages that balloon in 3-5 years? You bet your Market would be different.  When you hear members of Congress talking about doing away with Freddie and Fannie stop and think about what that really means.  Do they need to Change?  You bet they need to go back to their original mission.  Making sure Americans can take part in the American Dream.  A NOT for Profit Group!
  3. RPAC.  You think it's not important who is in Washington Representing you?  Think again.  You might not always agree with who is supported.  I know I don't always agree but I try to research and understand the why?  Don't just listen to the talking Heads on Active Rain, do a little Research on your on and you will be surprised.  I bet you would even become a Major Donor To RPAC giving at least $1,000.00 each year!

Our Realtor Family is a whole lot More then just Politics.  Think about the Relationship you've made with others from your and their involvement.  How many times you've picked up the phone and called another Realtor for advice about how to handle a client.  Even better than that, think about how your Realtor Family responds when a Member has something bad happen in their life.  They circle the wagons and take care of each other.  It's a big Family with big Hearts.

Our Realtor leaders don't always make the right decision.  However these wonderful volunteers do the best they can to protect the consumer and our Realtor industry. 

Where would we Be Without their Time and Committment? 

 

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