PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
This quarter has been an interesting one. Many important issues on our plate. The nation's economy , our local market & economy. Speculation of what is to be, and what stage of it we are in. Keeping a positive attitude & being adaptable are two key factors in surviving the times. We are a special breed, a professional breed, of entrepeneurs and creative people. Keeping the faith that at all times, we make it through the change, and transition into new times successfully! For we are REALTORS.
AAR Winter Conference... THANK YOU for attending to; Marybeth Hughes, Donna Beedy, Kim Beedy, Nanci Pottinger, Tina Totty. Quite the experience. Great information regarding local stats & market conditions. As well as recommendations on social networking & its benefit to REALTORS®.
ADRE limbo...as our state officials tackle more urgent situations of the state, we await the new governor's appointee as real estate commissioner. Shall keep you posted of any new developments in this realm as soon as anything is known.
Assessor problems...many have expressed the need for information from the county assessors office. The website is down. Info is hard to come by. Info available on value is not accurate, varies in same subdivisions, on same type properties. Stay tuned for a call to action regarding this topic.
Encouraging all members... to share your opinion so we (the officers & directors) can make good decisions to benefit YOU. Call me or any officer or director and let us know what your opinion & suggestions are for this years many important issues.
KUDOS to board members...for volunteering their time, expressing their thoughts, sharing their expertise & knowledge, in doing what is best for the membership. Many, many thanks to all for your countless hours of time spent on this years very important issues. Thank you!
Local activity increases as buyers return! Buyers becoming positive it is a great time to buy & find that GANGA out there. Hoping to find that dream home at a Firesale price. Needing YOU to make it happen. Be available.
To move or not to move? the current market & economy has forced us to look at options to save $ and/or better our facility. Building Task Force commitee chaired by Nanci Pottinger 839-5040 is researching buildings, costs & options. Give her a call if you have an available building for sale/or lease.
Training classes coming soon! for the new FLEXMLS system...Introduction to whats new in the Flexmls system is MAY 20th. Live date for the new system is JUNE 1st. So be prepared. Call Marybeth & get the link so you can sample the system & let us know what you think & what improvements you 'd like to see.
Personal notes.... how many of us are prepared?? is your living will & last will and testament prepared? Have you let your loved ones know what to do IF? Have you done so in writing & as stated by law? Do you know how hard it would be for your loved ones to decide whether to keep you on life support or disconnect you? Have you let them know your last wishes...DNR? Organ Donor? cremation?burial?memorial service? Please do so. Do not leave these heavy decisions to your loved ones.
Let me know.... how we are doing. What issues do you have & what suggestions to improve as well. Call me at 313-1152 or email me at ; dianac21@theriver.com.
