I would like to focus on what, I believe, it means to be a REALTOR®.
I would like to ask you a question.
How many of you would consider yourself a real estate agent?
How many of you consider yourself a REALTOR?
I like to consider myself a REALTOR!
I have been a licensed real estate agent for over 15 years, 11 of these as a Broker.
But for the past 6 years I have been an active REALTOR!
How many of you own a REALTOR lapel pin?
How many of you wear it daily?
Let me share a quick REALTOR success story with you.................
As I was leaving a non-REALTOR event a few weeks back and awaiting my car from the valet, I began small talk with a woman standing next to me in the lobby. We discussed the weather and such. The woman then asked me if I was a REALTOR. Surprised by the question, I realized she spotted my REALTOR lapel pin. She said that she and her husband were new in the area and were looking for a REALTOR! Not having a pen or pencil on me, I gave her my card and asked her to give me a call. The next day I received an email from her husband. We are now working together to find their next home. Cha-ching!
Moral of the story ... Wear your REALTOR pin with pride!
It's important to be an active REALTOR. I urge you to become an active REALTOR, whether or not you're full time or part time, a new REALTOR or an experienced veteran.
Your local association is an association of REALTORS not just real estate agents!
People have asked me "Why should I re-new my association dues"? "What does the association do for me?"
Let's focus on what it means to be an active REALTOR, and what the association can do for you!
Consider being an active REALTOR and not just a real estate agent who joined the association of REALTORS® because their Broker told them to do so.
Not just a real estate agent who pays dues to "the board" for MLS access.
When I first started in this career, I didn't understand fully what it meant to be a REALTOR. What made a REALTOR different than a real estate agent?
Six years ago I was encouraged to become involved in our association by a fellow REALTOR. I quickly learned that by volunteering and becoming involved and active in our industry, that a REALTOR does more than just chase the next commission check.
A REALTOR is you!
A REALTOR abides by the Code of Ethics.
A REALTOR is a professional, not just a real estate agent!
A REALTOR continues to prospect for new clients daily.
A REALTOR boasts a proud work ethic, a sense of pride, a sense of caring for their community and giving back to their neighborhood.
A REALTOR cares about their fellow REALTOR.
A REALTOR has an obligation to promote and protect their client.
A REALTOR assists the public with their most important asset, their property, their home.
A REALTOR offers common courtesy when showing properties.
A REALTOR shows up for appointments that they have scheduled.
A REALTOR leaves a business card, turns off lights, and locks the doors when showing properties.
A REALTOR shares feedback to fellow REALTORS after showing a property.
A REALTOR understands that their Broker needs to make money too.
A REALTOR continues their education by attending many educational events, in order to be the best they can be!
I can't stress enough why I would like you to become involved! Become active! Many of you here are. And I thank you! This is your future, your career!
A REALTOR attends local, state, and national REALTOR conventions, functions, and meetings.
A REALTOR trades their time and wisdom to help fellow REALTORS.
A REALTOR volunteers to serve their fellow REALTORS on committees.
A REALTOR donates money to protect our profession. The best way to do that is through RPAC. A REALTOR understands that RPAC is the best way to have our voice heard by our elected officials.
A REALTOR is you!
So I urge you to consider being an active REALTOR! Not just a real estate agent!
But what can you provide the association?
How about your time? There are many committees and task forces that could use "fresh blood" in 2007. How about your knowledge? These committees strive to make the "right" decisions!
How about your experience? It's been said that experience counts.
What about helping with community service projects? There are many needy members in our community that could use a boost.
Belonging to your association is a good thing which helps you earn more money during this interesting year!
But what can your association do better?
What services should your association provide and offer you, the member?
What would you like your association to help you with?
What can your association do to help you become an even more successful REALTOR?
By participating and sharing, your local association will better serve you, the member!
As a volunteer director, it's encouraging for me to hear from you.
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