Whew - it's been a busy
few weeks. First back to DC for NAR's
mid-year Legislative Meetings then up to Sacramento last
week for our California
Association Legislative Days. Both series were chock full
of great content, long days and too much good food. I'm back for awhile
now but the meetings have left me with a few questions. I'll
be posting an issue here from time to time to see how the rest of you
feel starting with this one -
It was a hot topic of discussion in our region and state leading up to the NAR meetings and it has been debated roundly since our return. It was also a frequent topic in committees, caucuses and bars during NAR. But when it actually came to the floor for a vote there was minimal discussion and an overwhelming AYE vote.
Recommendations of the Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee (NAR BOD Packet, pp. 49 & 50) :
That a statement of Membership policy be adopted as follows:
It was a hot topic of discussion in our region and state leading up to the NAR meetings and it has been debated roundly since our return. It was also a frequent topic in committees, caucuses and bars during NAR. But when it actually came to the floor for a vote there was minimal discussion and an overwhelming AYE vote.
Recommendations of the Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee (NAR BOD Packet, pp. 49 & 50) :
That a statement of Membership policy be adopted as follows:
- NAR policy does not prohibit associations from establishing satellite offices (service centers) in other association jurisdictions.
- NAR policy does not prohibit associations from offering membership recruitment dues incentives.
What that says is that
any association is free to open up an office in any other associations
jurisdiction and actively recruit that associations members including
offering free or discounted dues or other incentives.
I know many of the discussion I've heard include references to establishing a minimum standard of service to members, offering products or services not available thru the local association, including education and advocacy services, or offering access to more comprehensive or superior mls service.
BUT THE POLICY DOESN'T SAY THAT!
The policy says you can open up shop wherever you want, for any reason you want and you don't have to offer any services - in fact that could be your whole reason to open up shop - no services, no local support, no legislative advocacy, just a bare-bones discount association storefront for a discounted membership fee. The committee further states that there will be NO financial impact on board or state associations.
Curious to see what you all think of this policy statement and if there's been any impact, pro or con, to your association?
I know many of the discussion I've heard include references to establishing a minimum standard of service to members, offering products or services not available thru the local association, including education and advocacy services, or offering access to more comprehensive or superior mls service.
BUT THE POLICY DOESN'T SAY THAT!
The policy says you can open up shop wherever you want, for any reason you want and you don't have to offer any services - in fact that could be your whole reason to open up shop - no services, no local support, no legislative advocacy, just a bare-bones discount association storefront for a discounted membership fee. The committee further states that there will be NO financial impact on board or state associations.
Curious to see what you all think of this policy statement and if there's been any impact, pro or con, to your association?
Gene
Wunderlich - Selling Southwest California Homes including
Temecula, Murrieta & The Southern California Wine Country
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