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Why This Session May Prove to Be the Most Important Issue I Learned About!
We are back in Michigan! The luscious greenery of the landscape makes me think that Michigan had its fair share of rain too. It’s back to work, and I am thankful to be. In reflecting on the various experiences...
May 24, 2018
Reflections on a Historic Moment in REALTOR® History
It is hard to put in words, the feeling one gets when you see a historic title abstract blatantly states that Jews, Blacks, Catholics, and other so-called ‘undesirables’ cannot legally purchase a home in a particular neighborhood. This is especially...
May 24, 2018
Frank Conversations – A Visit with Congressman Amash
We visited Congressman Amash of Michigan’s 3rd District today. It proved to be a progressively frank exchange which I found particularly educational. Our FPC, Terry Westbrook organized the meeting and took the lead in asking questions – directing the...
May 18, 2018
Lobby Talk and the “Power of the R”
In a sense, reading between the lines is an apt analogy for the undercurrent of networking and discussions that emerge in the hallways and restaurants during the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. The education sessions are always informative,...
May 15, 2018
Launching the HUB! NAR’s New Communications Tool for Committees!
I met Kerri Hartnett, fellow WCR Member and Featured Attendee, at the NAR Communications Sub- committee on Wednesday afternoon. The agenda included some cool new ads which will be launched about the need to utilize a REALTOR® to assist...
May 18, 2017
Centralizes Showing Services (CSS): Blending High Tech with the Human Touch!
My visit to the REALTORS® Trade Expo included a few moments with Centralized Showing Services (CSS), Booth #310, and a conversation with Jon Elscott and Kathleen Shea. CSS is one of the nation’s first professional showing services. I was...
May 18, 2017
Masterminding: Certified Residential Specialist lists Re-imagine Future Initiatives.
2017 represents 11 years of being a part of the Active Rain Network! In 2006, I joined an online network of bloggers which opened up the world of real estate to me. Though, I never met many of these...
May 17, 2017
Hot Topics: Discussing Broker Profitability and the Rise of Agent Teams at Broker Idea Exchange Council
Here in Grand Rapids, Michigan we’re relishing the mostly sunny skies and the emergence of riotous bursts of color in our landscapes. The spring market is also incredibly hot! Market inventory, according to the Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS®...
May 9, 2017
Exploring RPAC and Beyond – The Role of Friction in Engaging Consumers
Attending conventions is analogous to drinking from a firehose. Earlier in the week during the Ideas Exchange Council, Joe Pryor provided a fascinating take on Virtual Brokerages, highlighting efficiency of work process, substantial financial savings and the importance of...
May 13, 2016
Trending Topics in Emerging Millennial Housing Market
The housing update today provided much food for thought and the data to back up what many in the field acknowledge is emerging as topic #1 – How are Millennials going to pay for housing when many of them...
May 10, 2016
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