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NOVEMBER 2018 • VOLUME 23 • ISSUE 7
• ABoR Realty Round Up • Texas National Title Mid-Year Market Update • WCREALTORS Bowling for TREPAC • Highland Homes Pop those Prizes • SouthStar Bank Georgetown Branch Grand Opening • Residential Real Estate Council Luncheon • Supreme Lending Personal Protection class for agents • AYREP Charity Bash • First American Title Tailgate Party & much, much more!
Get to know the people leading the industry By Riki Markowitz
2019 President, Kevin Scanlan Scanlan’s plans for his coming term are to contribute his time and industry knowledge in support of developing the skills of all members. “I have several important goals in mind,” says Scanlan, which includes, “improving transparency of the inner workings of the organization — on the board and the staff levels.” In pursuit of this goal, Scanlan is committed to attending town hall
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The two primary associations leading the real estate industry in Central Texas are a significant resource to thousands of local professionals. The Austin Board of REALTORS and the Williamson County Association of REALTORS provide their members with the tools to be successful. Leadership at each of these associations make a tremendous impact on not only the industry but also how you do business. From critical, mandatory education to essential lead generation tools and the MLS to networking and volunteer opportunities, it’s
the leaders of these organizations who make it their priority to make a difference in your lives as real estate professionals. Knowing who these leaders are and what they stand for is an integral part of plugging into the industry that bolsters your career and income opportunities. The Austin Board of REALTORS just wrapped up its 2019 elections, filling several new leadership positions. Between now and January, incoming President Kevin Scanlan and fellow board members will be thinking about their plans for growth and member engagement. ABoR’s governing body consists of 15 members. Each member serves a three-year term. Here are the 2019 new and returning board members.
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forums, broker meetings, and also engage oneon-one with agents and brokers.
John Crowe, Returning Board Member
Romeo Manzanilla, 2019 President-Elect
In 2019, Crowe is enthusiastic about building on previously established momentum — “from cleaning up plumbing bylaws to setting up the foundation of the future.” He anticipates engaging members in more meaningful ways and encouraging participation, especially via social media, podcasts, events, “you name it!”
In his role as broker in charge of a large real estate company, Manzanilla understands the importance of compromise and collaboration. Some of his main goals are to increase the board’s audience and engage with members through social media, video and broadcasting board meetings. “It is my platform that ABoR should have a focus on helping members by equipping them with the tools and education they need to elevate their value proposition to clients and raise professional and ethical standards.” Currently, Manzanilla is also active at the state level by participating on the Texas Association of REALTORS’ (TAR) Professional Standards Committee and serving as a TAR mediator. He is an active community volunteer with organizations like Foundations Communities and Habitat for Humanity.
Cord Shiflet, Returning Board Member Shiflet says his goals for 2019 are simple. “Listen to our members and deliver tools to help us all do our jobs better.” To that end, Shiflet adds that in his fellow board members, “I’m lucky to be surrounded with smart, careful thinkers.” As far as collaborating with surrounding MLSs, Shiflet wants to find ways to partner with our professional neighbors.
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Features of the Month Column: ABoR—Thankful for our Incoming Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 3 Column: WCREALTORS—We Couldn't Do It All Without Our Members, Thank You!. . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7 Column: HBA—Rebuild and Recover with Confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 17 Column: RRC—Did You Know that November is Designation Month? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 18 Expert Commentary: Spend the Same, Accomplish More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 20 Column: Women's Council of REALTORS—Did You Get Out and Vote? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 22 Associates in Progress: Blackburn Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 25 Associates in Progress: MX3 Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 27 Upcoming Events & Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 31 News & Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 34