Received an email today from our local board. They advised that due to agents dropping their membership, and the loss of income from the drop, they are looking to trim the budget. What's the first thing GM offered to do to stay solvent? Reduce the overhead. In this small almost rural area, Shell Knob, MO, laying off a clerk is sad.
So let's see - we had 23 realtors drop in December, plus 8 MLS only.
That's 31 x $327 = $10,137. for six months, Extending that fee for a full 12 months and the board will have LOST $20,274.
Now add to that the 19 affiliates that dropped - Inspectors, lenders,appraisers, etc. and you get the continuation of the Trickle Down.
We are what used to be called 'small potatoes' here in the Ozarks - not big - certainly not comparable to large cities. Total board membership is about 611, but we've worked through belt tightening before. We will do it again.....Trickel down or no Trickle Down.
Call JOAN for all your real estate needs. 417-858-2209
TRI-LAKES REALTORS 417-858-3344 
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