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Top Golf for RPAC

The Salt Lake Board of Realtors® held its annual RPAC fundraising event at Top Golf in March. RPAC continues to promote the election of pro-Realtor® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by Realtors® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support the real estate profession. These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by Realtors® in recognition of the importance of the political process.

Rob Ockey

2023 President of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors® COO Presidio Real Estate Company

1. Why is increasing civility one of your goals as 2023 president? The world seems to be on edge these last few years. People are more aggressive and seem to have the opinion that if you do not agree with me, then you are my enemy. People are unable to disagree with each other nowadays, and if you do disagree with someone, you are a racist, bigot, or anti-something. Politics is very nasty right now and everything has an agenda! So, I want to be more civil with people and hope others will choose to do the same.

2. What are some ways Realtors® can promote civility in the workplace? Try to understand the person you are talking to, versus trying to judge the person. Be kind, versus trying to argue.

3. What events led you to a career in real estate? I decided to get my real estate license while I was searching for what degree I wanted to get. So, even after I graduated in finance, I eventually chose to make real estate as my full-time career.

4. What qualities make a Realtor® successful? Passion, desire, hard work, commitment.

5. Tell us about your family. I have three children. A 21-year-old daughter and two crazy boys that are eight and five years old, and the most amazing, beautiful wife a guy could ask for.

6. What are your interests? What do you do for fun? I enjoy spending time with my family. Love to travel, golf, water ski, go to the beach, and play all kinds of games.

7. What advice do you have for new agents just starting in the profession? Treat this career as a job and be prepared to work hard. If you do, it will be one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make.

8. In what ways does the Salt Lake Board of Realtors® help its members and serve the community? Curtis Bullock, CEO, and his staff at the Board bend over backwards to help the members and constantly search for ways to serve the community. For example: in 2022 the Board awarded 24 grants, valued at $5,000 each, to first-time home buyers and first responders or teachers. The staff provide several opportunities to the members each month to receive education or CE credit or constant updates via social media. The staff handle thousands of customer service questions, issues each year and do it with a smile.

9. What advice would you give to first-time buyers who are facing today’s high interest rates? Understand that the rates are not very high compared to historical averages. For example, since 1971, the average mortgage rate is 7.76%. So, our people made most of their money during difficult economic years. So, if that is true, then this could be a huge opportunity for Realtors®. Realtors® need to learn how to work again. The last few years, I believe, have created some bad habits. Realtors® have been able to make a very good living without developing necessary skills that are crucial in this industry. The challenges of this year will require ® to develop their skills, which is a great