I have to be honest, this is my first NAR conference. As the incoming President of the MLS for the our local board, these functions are mandatory, so here I am. After getting here and seeing what this is all about, I don't think I will miss again. There are 14,000 registered guests- there are 2.4 million agents in the Unites States. Those are not very good numbers. I heard a stat yesterday, 7% of the Realtors do almost 94% of the business. That's a staggering number. Then I asked myself, what am I doing to be in the Top 7% of the Realtors nationwide. Have I gotten more education which leads to more designations? Am I a true professional that provides the service to my clients they deserve and paying for? How am i positioning myself for the next 5,10,20 years of my career? How am I changing with the business to stay ahead of the technology, rules, laws? This is what the NAR conference is all about. It's a shame there are only 14,000 people here. So many are missing out of the opportunity to hear about the changes taking place in our industry.
I will continue to blog the information that I have. I am glad that I am here, it's an investment in my career and business. One last thing, the real estate business is a "self-help, adult education" business. You are the owner, manager, marketing director, and boss. If you are not doing the business that you want, first look in the mirror and ask yourself, are you doing all you can to be a true professional?
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