ceo column
FRAMING THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE: NVAR IS YOUR PARTNER FOR PROGRESS It may be tempting to relegate 2020 to the history books, but our NVAR region has incredible positive momentum just waiting to be tapped – and we are ready to lead the way. We’ve demonstrated during these past several months our collective initiative – to embrace technology, lead change, and be nimble in the face of adversity. But the work doesn’t end there. NVAR, like other membership associations, exists in perpetuity, ensuring continuity of professional services to both current and future members. Our profession thrives not only because of your dedication and efforts today, but also because of the contributions of past members throughout the years. One hundred years, to be exact! July of 2021 marks NVAR’s Centennial. We’re planning a year-long celebration of this milestone that will recognize where we’ve been, leverage the opportunities our region provides and launch us on an exciting path towards the future of real estate for Northern Virginia. That future includes reinforcing your role as trusted industry spokespersons in our region and beyond. It means leading with
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a digital-first mindset in providing access to vital resources and services – for members and clients. Our diverse Northern Virginia region is a hub for technology and global opportunity. Real estate plays a key role in the ability to sustain next-generation growth and development. As the region’s premier real estate association, we aim to engage members with world-class customer service that positions you to deliver the same for your clients while meeting the needs of an expanding marketplace. Just as our local housing market is experiencing pent-up demand, we know that our members, volunteer leaders and staff team are ready to channel our energy and enthusiasm as the phased re-opening of our economy continues. With unprecedented teamwork both within NVAR and industry-wide, we can harness that untapped energy to frame the future of real estate – not only in Northern Virginia, but throughout the industry. Ryan Conrad, CAE, CIPS, RCE, e-Pro NVAR Chief Executive Officer rconrad@nvar.com
JUL+AUG 2020
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