Connect with Peers, Association, Community

We’re all familiar with RPAC, our mechanism for Realtor® advocacy. And I’m sure that you recognize its significance in strengthening our profession. But how about our methods of Realtor® engagement? Our involvement with our peers, our association and our community – our “Engagement PAC” – is also critical to our continued relevance and success in the real estate marketplace.

Appropriate engagement with our colleagues and peers is vital to our professionalism. In a recent YPN and Professional Standards Advisory Group event, presenters discussed how the NVAR Ombudsman Program encourages the resolution of disputes through member-facilitated communication. Engaging with one another in an effective, courteous, professional manner helps us, our clients and our profession.

I’m also really pleased to announce that we’ll be launching a new way for members to engage with the association – the NVAR Ambassador Program. Consider applying to participate in this unique way of engaging with the association and your peers at the same time!

Through our NVAR Cares committee, we continue to engage with our community in a way that keeps Realtors® at the forefront of making Northern Virginia a great home for all residents. Please consider applying for the NVAR Spirit Award and NVAR Good Neighbor Award to be recognized for your significant community engagement activities.

In my installation remarks last December, I emphasized my goals for greater member engagement, professionalism and fun. Looking through the pages of this issue, I think that we’re checking all of the boxes – often combined in one event!

I look forward to continuing to engage with you in the coming months. And as always, email me at President@nvar.com with your feedback.