The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR) is beginning a leadership search at a moment of extraordinary growth for both the organization and the region it serves. HAAR is seeking a progressive, forward-thinking Association Executive who brings fresh ideas, proven leadership experience, and a genuine passion for elevating the value of the REALTOR® community across North Alabama.
Being bipartisan does not mean being silent. It means being mindful of your role.
Intermountain MLS in Boise, Idaho is searching for its next Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate is a leader who combines strong relationship-building with a modern technology vision and deep executional capabilities. If you’re passionate about serving brokers and agents, energized by innovation, and ready to lead in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, then keep reading.
For real estate associations, the employment contract of the CEO serves as a critical foundation for setting clear expectations and ensuring mutual accountability.
Today, it is more important than ever that the real estate industry nurtures and protects its best and brightest staff executives. We need people that are thoughtfully helping the industry navigate the uncertain waters we are swimming in right now. I have noticed an alarming trend, though, counter to this need. In the past year or so, many progressive Association Executive leaders have been dismissed without cause, advance notice, or well-documented justification. It seems as though as the market has gotten tougher the number of firings has increased. This alarming trend made me think about a few things that may be lacking in training and governance orchestration we may want to consider.
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, real estate agents across the United States are gearing up for the challenges and opportunities that the new year presents. This offers brokers a key opportunity for connection, mentorship and guidance in annual business planning exercises. Whether this is accomplished through group sessions, one-on-one mentorship, or virtual training and resources, assisting your agents with establishing obtainable goals and developing a measurable path for success plays a big part in your annual recruitment and retention efforts. I work with many brokerages each year in the development of strategic annual planning programs. Below are my tips, tricks and strategies for brokers looking to stand out from their peers and serve as true servant leaders.
Recruiting real estate agents is a crucial task for any brokerage. It's essential to ask the right questions during the interview process.
The Broker Public Portal (BPP), the most successful collaborative real estate industry initiative designed to help consumers research properties and connect with the listing firm, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will be responsible for driving the launch and growth of the company’s consumer facing website, mobile application, and suite of collaboration tools and integrations.
Succession planning is a crucial aspect of any organization, and the real estate industry is no exception. It is no secret that there is a significant talent gap in the industry with aging boomers who have experience and the up and coming leaders that have not yet had chances to be tested. Those new leaders will bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to your organization, if you nurture them. The BATON framework can help real estate organizations ensure that they have a smooth transition of leadership, and that their business continues to thrive for years to come.
The Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association Multiple Listing Service is looking for its next progressive Director of MLS to take the 4,000+ subscriber MLS to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth. In 2022, NIRA MLS helped facilitate nearly 11,000 transactions representing approximately $3.5 billion in sales volume.
The Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®(DMAR) is looking for its next progressive CEO to take the 8600-member organization to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth.
Years ago, after the acquisition from Brookfield, WAV Group collaborated with a team at Pacific Union to take a historical snapshot of the brand from the eyes of the consumer and the agent. We identified that the local, boutique essence of the Pacific Union brand had been eroded over time by efforts to grow through recruiting anyone and everyone.
