I was recently elected to the Salem Association of REALTORS Board of Directors. Beginning my service has opened my eyes to the many facets of Real Estate as well as what the association does. Because of this I thought it was my duty to attend REALTOR Day at the Capitol.
Past years attendance been around 200. Oregon Realtor Membership is around 16,500. This year we represented with 600 REALTORS from all over the state. Amazing numbers and the largest number for any trade orginazation in the state.
What kind of impact does that make on our Senators and Representatives? Well, it shows that even though the market is struggling we are pushing for more affordable housing for our clients, we are opposing a transfer tax that would cost buyer and sellers additional funds.
As the voice of our industry and our clients we owe it to Salem Oregon Real Estate. One thing I took away from the day is that with each new bill comes new confusion and often without a constituant's voice or a citizen speaking up our Representatives and Senators don't know the issue. Don't assume they do.
I am proud to say I serve this community. I am proud of my fellow REALTOR members and I have a new found respect for many of them.
