Jeanne Radsick, 2020 C.A.R. President

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Jeanne Radsick 2020C.A.RPresident

Jeanne Radsick is the 2020 C.A.R President. She has 30 years in real estate veteran with century 21 Jordan-Link & Company in Bakersfield, California. Jeanne has also served at the local, state and national levels of organized real estate. She resides in Bakersfield, California with her husband, Michael of 43 years. Together, they have raised seven beautiful children and 11 grandchildren. Jeanne has always had a career outside her home and has been very successful in her business since entering the real estate industry in 1987.

2020 C.A.R President-elect

Radsick has been in C.A.R as a director since 1996, serving on such committees as Membership, Local Government Relations, IMPAC Trustees, MLS Policy, and Federal Issues and served as Vice-chair of Land Use and Environmental and Legislative committees. She has also served several terms on the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee, including one term as vice-chair.

California Association of Realtors is a statewide trade association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R develops and promotes programs and services that enhance the members’ freedom and ability to conduct their individual businesses successfully with integrity and competency and through collective action promotes the preservation or real property rights.

The 2020 team was installed in November 2019 and serving alongside Radsick are president-elect Dave Walsh, Treasurer Jennifer Branchini and Chief Executive Officer Joel Singer.

At the national level, Radsick has served on the National Association of Realtors Board of Directors since 2003. She served on NAR’s Land Use and Environmental and Conventional Finance committees and chaired the MLS Policy and Technology and Emerging Issues committees. Radsick also served on a Mergers and Acquisitions Task Force relating to the MLS.

At the local level, Radsick has been involved in many aspects of the Bakersfield Association of REALTORS®, having served as its president in 2000. She is currently a trustee of the local association’s Charitable Foundation, a member of the Local Candidate Recommendation Committee and recently completed an extended-term on the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee.

Issues Jeanne Is Passionate About Jeanne’s Advocacy and Education Efforts

During her time as a REALTOR®, Jeanne was deeply involved in advocacy and education, greatly as a result of her father’s influence. She has never been one to be afraid to roll up her sleeves and take on hard issues. She is always optimistic and willing to do the work that needs to be done. Service and volunteerism are important cornerstones of her life. Jeanne has served at the local, state, and National levels of organized real estate and has also demonstrated her leadership by giving back to her community in many ways. Her long service record and leadership roles speak for themselves.

Jeanne knows that if we want our industry to continue to grow and thrive, we must be vigilant about recognizing the dangers and threats to the industry and stay on the forefront of advocacy, education, and ethics. The real estate industry will continue to have challenges as we move forward, and organized real estate must be willing to transform as necessary to keep up with the outside competition.

Jeanne is a proven leader that possesses the skills, experience and work ethic to lead the California Association of REALTORS®. If given the opportunity, she will undoubtedly lead by example and inspire others by demonstrating thought leadership, professionalism, resolve, and courage.

Leadership

Jeanne has been the director for the National, State and Local Associations including the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors. She has served in the director forum for both C.A.R and NAR. In 2016, Jeanne was appointed in the California Association of Realtors affordable housing taskforce. The task force was formed in August 2015 to examine existing policies in California designed to expand the availability of affordable housing and to make recommendations to increase the availability of affordable workforce housing in California. Apart from her role in affordable housing taskforce, Jeanne has served in the C.A.R federal political coordinator to congressman Kevin McCarthy and also served in the C.A.R strategic planning and Finance.

Radsick has also been a director for zipLogix™.

premiums or outright refusing to renew policies in fire-prone areas. C.A.R. has prepared materials to keep your clients informed about how to protect their homes, keep their current insurance coverage and find new coverage if necessary.”

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Her Take on C.A.R

Jeanne truly believes that the California Association of REALTORS® and its members are one of the most forceful and respected groups within the real estate industry because of the passion from every corner of our organization. REALTORS® are natural leaders who seek to do what is right for the future of homeownership, our communities, and the clients we serve. Jeanne will bring an unparalleled passion for the business, undergirded by a corresponding vision.

Moving Forward

“Our industry has some clear challenges ahead of it including a shifting market, an unpredictable state legislature and an affordability crisis that won’t abate. But as long as REALTORS® show up, participate and learn, I’m confident we can succeed.

I’ll be joined by a very talented 2020 Leadership Team comprised of President-elect Dave Walsh, Treasurer Jennifer Branchini, and C.A.R. Chief Executive Officer Joel Singer. I plan to work with this team to ensure that C.A.R. is focused, relevant, and ready to execute. I’m looking forward to serving you with this incredible team.”

Jeanne says that as the 2020 C.A.R president, fire insurance will be at the top of her agenda “our state has recently suffered another outbreak of wildfires throughout the state. I’m sure you know that insurance companies are raising

What about the Housing Crisis in California?

“As I mentioned earlier, there’s no immediate end to the state’s housing affordability crisis, so C.A.R. is continuing to fight for the only real solution to the crisis — increasing supply. REALTORS® plays an essential role in this fight. It’s imperative that legislators, our clients, and the public hear from us so that the Legislature and the governor take decisive action to build more housing. Please join us in this important fight by adding your name to our “Let’s Get Serious” on supply petition so that lawmakers know that it’s critical to take action IMMEDIATELY. Our state’s future depends on it.”

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