Chair Message: REALTORS® Need a New Resolution for 2023

REALTORS® Need a New Resolution for 2023

FROM THE 2022 CAR PRESIDENT

Matthew Hintermeister

REALTORS®, as I’m finishing my Presidency of CAR for 2021-2022, and year-end, it’s time for a new resolution for our profession: “Staying Strong.”

We are now experiencing ANOTHER new normal in our industry. I read recently in an NAR publication that 90% of REALTORS® today have never done business during a time of rates over 4% AND at an average of 45 days on the market.

If this is true, many of us will be working in a realm we’ve never experienced before. And it’s more important than ever to continue your real estate industry connections and advocacy through CAR.

Our clients depend on REALTORS® to be “in the know” and on the cutting edge of real estate knowledge, ethics, and professionalism.

Your involvement in CAR holds the keys to your success: • Recent news reports on our Market Trends data show that guiding clients to price it right is key. These reports, always available on our website, show averages for sale price and days on the market by county and statewide. Use your comps and watch these reports to do the best you can for clients.

• Keep learning through CAR’s educational opportunities surrounding risk management and professional development to benefit your business. Take advantage of these often FREE courses and then use the opportunity to make connections for your network. Invite a colleague to a committee meeting or educational event.

• The way I choose to get involved is through advocacy at the state level. This year, CAR helped to secure affordable housing funding along with new building codes that support attainable housing and disaster rebuilding. Short-term rentals and property tax changes were also greatly influenced by our Government Affairs team.

As I say farewell, I encourage you to take one more step into our REALTOR® association. No matter if that one step means joining a committee, stepping up as President, or staying involved as a former leadership team member, your commitment makes all the difference in making sure our REALTOR® value stays strong.