Insight | February 2024

2023 NC REALTORS ®

Annual Report & Strategic Plan Update

Dedicated to the advancement of North Carolina’s REALTORS® and their communities.

4 President’s Letter

7 Letter from the CEO

8 Association News

15 Advocate

Aggressively advance real estate interests through advocacy, political action, and consumer and member engagement.

27 Elevate

Promote professionalism, successful business practices and quality transactions.

31 Engage

Provide value through relevant solutions to meet the needs and challenges of members.

37 Impact

Build vibrant, diverse communities and enhance the quality of life in North Carolina. 15 ADVOCATE

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President

Tony Harrington, ABR®, ALHS, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS, CLHMS, GREEN, PSA

President-Elect

John McPherson, ABR®, AHWD, C2EX, CRS, e-PRO®, GREEN, GRI

Treasurer

Renee Cooney, ABR®, AHWD, C2EX, GRI, RENE, SRES®, WHS

Immediate Past President

Leigh Brown, ABR®, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, e-PRO®, SFR®, SRES®

Regional Vice Presidents

Region 1: Kim Perkins, Jacksonville

Region 2: Amanda Parmer, Wilmington

Region 3: Laurie Linder, Fayetteville

Region 4: Cindie Burns, Durham

Region 5: Pam Webb, Archdale

Region 6: Paul McGill, Winston-Salem

Region 7: Dennis Bailey, Shelby

Region 8: Aric Beals, Charlotte

Region 8: Josh Tucker, Mooresville

Region 9: David Noyes, Arden

Region 10: Tim McBrayer, Raleigh

Region 10: Leslie Williams, Youngsville

At Large Representative: Guy McCook, Laurinburg

Chief Executive Officer

Andrea Bushnell, Esq., AHWD, CIPS, RCE

Vice President of Communications & Marketing

Mckenzie Allen, AHWD, C2EX

Content Marketing Coordinator

Aliyah Ross, C2EX

Multimedia Coordinator/Staff Photographer

Doug Klesch Contributors

John Wait

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Dear fellow REALTORS®,

This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter, one that I approach with a deep commitment to our profession and a heartfelt dedication to each and every one of you. This annual report not only reflects on our collective achievements over the past year but also sets the stage for the journey we are about to undertake together.

My theme for this year is Discover, Grow, Lead, and I truly believe that by promoting the value of a REALTOR® and the value of our association, we can achieve great things. I have been fortunate enough to volunteer in many different facets of our industry, and I am committed to using that experience to benefit our members and communities.

My mission is to engage our members with powerful programs and services, to elevate our members’ professionalism and to lead by example, to impact our members and the communities we serve by advocacy and alliances, and to innovate and be bold with our ideas, tools, and services.

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I am on your side through industry changes and anything else that affects our profession. Together, we can discover new opportunities, grow our businesses, and lead the way to a brighter future. Let’s make 2024 a year to remember!

Tony Harrington

Annual Report & Strategic Plan Update 2023

Letter from the CEO

Andrea Bushnell

As we move into a new year, I am pleased to share with you our 2023 annual report. It was an eventful year, and I am proud to highlight our successes and opportunities for the future.

We made great strides in improving our organization in many areas. We achieved record fundraising goals, increased our membership and gave back to communities across our state.

As we look ahead, we will continue to strive to provide the best member experience, increase efficiency and explore new opportunities for impact. We are excited to continue to deliver value to you as an NC REALTOR®.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication this past year.

I am confident that with your help we will continue to be successful in the future.

6th largest State association

43 local boards

Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS®

Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®

Burke County Board of REALTORS®

Burlington Alamance County Association of REALTORS®

Canopy REALTOR® Association

Cape Fear REALTORS®

Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Carteret County Association of REALTORS®

Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS®

Central Carolina Association of REALTORS®

Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS®

Cleveland County Association of REALTORS®

Coastal Plains Association of REALTORS®

Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®

Foothills REALTOR® Association of North Carolina

Gaston Association of REALTORS®

Goldsboro Wayne County Association of REALTORS®

Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association

Hendersonville Board of REALTORS®

High Country Association of REALTORS®

High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®

Highlands Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®

Johnston County Association of REALTORS®

Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®

Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®

Longleaf Pine REALTORS®®

McDowell Board of REALTORS®

Mid Carolina Regional Association of REALTORS®

Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®

Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS®

Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS®®

Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Board of REALTORS®

Rocky Mount Area Association of REALTORS®

Salisbury/Rowan Association of REALTORS®

Topsail Island Association of REALTORS®

Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS®

Union County Association of REALTORS®

Washington Beaufort County Board of REALTORS®

Wilson Board of REALTORS®

Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®

2023 Executive Committee

Leigh Brown President

Laurie Knudsen Treasurer

Tony Harrington President-Elect

Wendy Harris Immediate Past President

Brooke Rudd-Gaglie RVP – Region 2

Adam Upchurch RVP – Region 1

Laurie Linder RVP – Region 3

Wallace Peiffer RVP – Region 4

Ray Alexander RVP – Region 5

Paul McGill RVP – Region 6

Edward Baesel RVP – Region 8

Carol Bradley RVP – Region 7

Aric Beals RVP – Region 8

Lewis Grubbs RVP – Region 10

David Noyes RVP – Region 9

Leslie Williams RVP – Region 10

Dennis Bailey At Large Representative

National Association of REALTORS ® Recognition

REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) Graduates

Ashley Wheeler, Canopy REALTOR® Association

Bonnie White, Johnston County Association of REALTORS®

These individuals earned the RCE professional designation in 2023. The RCE designation is the only professional designation designed specifically for REALTOR® association executives (AEs). Additionally, it exemplifies goal-oriented Association Executives with drive, experience and commitment to professional growth.

Learn more about the RCE designation at nar.realtor

NAR Diamond Global Achievement Program Award Winner

In 2023, NC REALTORS® was one of only four Global Business Council in the U.S. to receive this award, joining 13 associations who have achieved this level of recognition previously. For six consecutive years, NC REALTORS® has demonstrated the utmost commitment to helping their members capture their share of the global real estate market in the United States, in addition to connecting their association and members to the global community in their area. The services and resources they have worked hard to provide their members are the benchmarks upon which the standards have been set. For more information, visit global.ncrealtors.org

Sofia Crisp (left) received the NAR Fair Housing Champion Award.

NC REALTORS® was named the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Course Provider of the Year. The CIPS designation provides the knowledge, research, network, and tools to leaders who wish to develop or grow their international real estate business.

The NC REALTORS® Global Network and the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® each received the NAR Diamond Global Achievement Award in 2023.

Pam Webb (left) received her Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.

NC REALTORS ® Awards

Scan the QR code to learn more about these awards. ncrealtors.org/2023NCRAwards

REALTOR® of the Year

Amy Hedgecock of High Point Regional Association is the recipient of the 2023 REALTOR® of the Year award. She is the 74th honoree of this prestigious award, which was started in 1951 and recognizes dedication and service to the organization, real estate industry, and the community.

Mark Saunders Champion Award

Guy McCook Ben Ball Community Service Award

Brenda Dixon Innovation/Entrepreneurial Award

Bob Bates Hall of Fame Award

Connie Corey Hall of Fame Award

David Costner Appraisal Section Impact Award

Magda Esola Committee Member of the Year Award

Gloria Green Regional Service Award Region 2

Bruce Gates Regional Service Award Region 3

Jonathan McBride Regional Service Award Region 10

Wallace Peiffer Regional Service Award Region 4

Robert Lewis Regional Service Award Region 5

Jennifer Frontera Regional Service Award Region 8

In Memory Of

George Allen

James Allen

Pearlie Alston

Nicolas Amador

Sandra Balise

John Bankston

John Barker

John Beavans

Bradley Becker

Jeffery Bennington

Virginia Black

Joe Blanton

Deborah Boodro

Michael Boswell

Alma Bouchard

Jennifer Brewer

Robert Brooks

Lillie Byrd

Daniel Canada

Michael Casey

John Cherveny

Jimmy Chrysson

Larissa Church

Judy Clary

John Collier

Linda Criswell

Robert Cutting

William DeVore

G. Redmond Dill

Douglas Dittmann

Wade Dunbar

Kimberly Endre

Kristofer Feurer

Georgia Franck

Charles George

Paul Gibson

Sharon Green

Randy Hagler

Deb Hays

David Hoyle

Graeme Keith

Clarence King

Janie King

Jerry Klutz

Donald Koser

Roy Lowder

Joe Mansell

Jimmy Massengill

Faye McLamb

Becky Medlin

Richard Merrill

Lora Michael

James Mitchell

Daniel Morris

Catherine Morrow

Elizabeth Motsinger

Richard Nash

Michael Osborne

William Overton

Diane Potts

April

Larry Rhyder

Faye Riddle

Peter Roth

Steven Sappe

Sara Siracuse

Dan Smith

Michael Stanley

Alicia Stout

Barbara Thomas

Brian Thomas

Thomas Towery

Julie Townsend

Vijayasree Uppalapati

Dollie Uzzell

Gerrit Vogel

Teresa Webster

Donna Westling

Quanita Williams

Lacy Wilson

Alexander Wrenn

December 20, 1958 – March 25, 2023

Kimberly “KIM” Kelly Endre

1, 1968 – July 17, 2023

Debra “DEB” Hulse Hays

Annual Sponsors

11 Annual Sponsors

brought in $51,000 in annual revenue

AE Scholarships

These association executives (AEs) were honored with scholarships to attend events for professional development in 2023.

NAR AE Institute ($1,000)

• Elizabeth Hensley, Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS®

• Megan Mace, McDowell Board of REALTORS®

• Bonnie White, Johnston County Association of REALTORS®

Regional AE Conference ($1,000)

• Angela Burgess, Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS®

• Jenny Hackett, Gaston Association of REALTORS®

• Sue Millager, Foothills REALTOR® Association

• Carla Rose, Salisbury Rowan Association of REALTORS®

Innovation Grant Recipients

Three local REALTOR® associations were awarded 2023 Innovation Grants by NC REALTORS®. Burke County Board of REALTORS®, Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® and Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association each received a $5,000 grant. The grant program funds innovative community programs across the state, which closely align with the REALTOR® mission and values. NC REALTORS® sought out programs, events, or plans that change the way the real estate industry is perceived or how business is conducted with an emphasis on promoting affordable housing.

Scan the QR code to learn more about how these associations plan to use their grants. ncrealtors.org/2023InnovationGrantRecipients

Demonstrate Your Value

Now, more than ever, it’s crucial for you to have open and transparent discussions with your clients about compensation and address any questions they may have. This is an opportunity to showcase the value and professionalism of working with a REALTOR®.

Scan to access FAQs, videos and resources to support you in these conversation with your clients.

NC HOMEOWNERS ALLIANCE

From insurance to taxes, your representatives make decisions that directly impact your wallet. That’s why the NC REALTORS® started the Homeowners Alliance.

By joining, you can stay up-to-date on some of the most important issues for homeowners. We’ll never charge you for membership, and we’ll never tell you who to vote for.

ADVOCATE

Core Goal

Aggressively advance real estate interests through advocacy, political action, and consumer and member engagement.

ADVOCATE

Be THE Voice of Real Estate

Legislative Tracking

Continued to track hundreds of bills that impact REALTORS® and real estate in NC

Poll Triumphs

NC REALTORS® PAC-supported candidates prevail in elections

Strengthen the culture of advocacy among all local associations and members

Statewide Advocacy Training

GADs leading advocacy education across the state

Statewide Advocacy Impact

GADs spearheading land use and property rights advocacy across multiple local jurisdictions

NC REALTORS® from across the state gathered at the 2023 Legislative Meetings to hear about issues that will impact the North Carolina real estate industry.

Enhance member political awareness through education and communication

Advocacy Amplified

Boosting impact by engaging with members on social media and the NC REALTORS® website

Advocacy Education

Engaged with hundreds of REALTORS® at our annual Legislative Meetings and State of Real Estate events

Promote job growth and economic development

Backed EDPNC Initiatives

Continue to support the activities of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)

Attracted Commercial Investment

Actively participated in MIPIM and C5 to benefit North Carolina

Members of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® gathered for Legislative Day during the 2023 Legislative Meetings in Raleigh, N.C.

2023 C5+CCIM Global Summit in Atlanta, G.A.

2023 MIPIM in Cannes, France

Eliminate barriers to housing availability

Worked for the passage of numerous bills during the 2023 legislative session that changed water capacity requirements and calculation, and expedited the permitting process. All measures that will help build more housing.

NC REALTORS® from across the state gathered at the 2023 Legislative Meetings to hear about issues that will impact the North Carolina real estate industry.

Strive for full membership investment in RPAC and/or Corporate Ally Program

$1.3 Million Strong

NC REALTORS® PAC Update

In 2023, NC REALTORS® PAC experienced its second most successful year by raising over 1.3 million dollars in investments. NC REALTORS® PAC raised $1,241,444 in hard dollars and $135,538 in soft dollars from CAP/PAF investments totaling $1,376,982 reaching 91% of our $1,508,850 goal this year! This is the second most successful fundraising year in NC REALTORS® history.

Triple Crown Review

• Dollar Goal: $1,508,850 | 2023: $1,376,982 (91%)

• Major Investor Goal: 477 | 2023: 480 (Including CAP Major Investors)

• Presidents Circle Goal: 48 | 2023: 69

• Participation Goal: 37% | 2023: 30% (17,000+ investors)

Highlights

President’s Circle

We exceeded our President’s Circle Goal with 69 members

We have 12 NEW President’s Circle Members

464 major investors

145 are new major investors

30 more than 2022

17,000 investors

6,448 members are new investors

CAP Investors

10 new CAP investors

33 local associations

met or exceeded 100% of their NC REALTORS® PAC dollar goal for 2023

32/45 local associations

achieved 100% of their goal

30/45 local associations

achieved higher than 37% participation

28/45 local associations

achieved Triple Crown and President’s Cup

80+ local events

which is our highest amount ever

Asheville Tourists Baseball Game Regional Event (Trustees in Purple Converse)

Cape Fear Fishing Rodeo Winners (Brunswick Team) Canopy Tequila Tasting

Winston Salem Karaoke Event at STEM Canopy RPAC Expo Booth

High Point Regional Heads or Tails Winners

Mid Carolina Regional Corn hole Tournament

Raleigh Regional Family Feud Event

Canopy Major Investor Event

High Country Fireside Chat with Leigh Brown

Carteret County Major Investor Event

Albemarle Area Major Investor Event

President’s Circle Breakfast with Congressman Richard Hudson

Raleigh Wine Tasting Event

Lincoln County Raffle Winner

Johnston County Golf Tournament

Hall of Fame

$75,000 Level

Leigh Brown

Bradley Cohen

Tony Smith

$50,000 Level

Hadi Atri

Douglas Brindley

Maren Brisson-Kuester

Danny Brock

Andrea Bushnell

Bob Carter

Cindy Chandler

Asa Fleming

Wendy Harris

Tommy Lawing

Valerie Mitchener

Sandra O’Connor

Linda Trevor

Stephanie Walker

Patrice Willetts

Myra Zollinger

$25,000 Level

Bill Aceto

Lee Allen

Marvette Artis

Lou Baldwin

Margaret Bishop

Randall Blankenship

Carol Bradley

Ray Burton

Brett Bushnell

Brenda Carroll

Brooke Cashion

Clif Cheek

Renee Cooney

Connie Corey

Linda Craft

Michael Davenport

Kim Dawson

David Deal

Anne Marie DeCatsye

Rosemarie Doshier

Margaret “Micki” Fisher

Susan Franks

Bill Gallagher

Peter Gallo

Anne Gardner

Bruce Gates

Swayn Hamlet

Tony Harrington

Amy Hedgecock

Christi Hill

Tomp Litchfield

Tim McBrayer

Guy McCook

John McPherson

Steven Norris

Tim McBrayer*

Linda Trevor*

Bill Aceto*

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

The Key to Opening New Doors

The business opportunities in property management are expanding constantly, but the demands on your time are increasing just as fast. The objective of the NC REALTORS® PMD is to provide legislative, educational and networking opportunities to North Carolina’s professional property managers so they can you stay up-to-date on trends and developments.

Promote professionalism, successful business practices and quality transactions.

ELEVATE

Revamp professional development to maximize relevancy and reach

eClosings in NC Course for All 10,000+ hours through professional development and professional standards trainings

Thousands of members reached

Local Associations can now offer the eClosings in NC course to members, thanks to collaboration with the Secretary of State’s Office of professional development offered through live, virtual and online formats

2023 Region 4

2023 Graduate REALTOR ® Institute Graduates

Steven Anderson

Alan Aylesworth

John Blevins

George Buchanan

Renea Burgess

Ashley Carter

Donna Chase

Tabetha Cooke

Duke Cox

Kathy Curry

Melissa Farnsworth

Kim Gay

Traci Hennessee

Jeffrey Hunter

Johanna LaRose

Logan Mace

Angela Marino

Margaret McPhail

Paul Perry

Rusty Pollard

Lisa Rose

Lora Rousseau

Kimberly Schweibinz

Timothy Shires

Tyrone Simon

Sherry Strickland

Kinchen Taylor

Angela Tedder

Troy Traversie

Jamel Williams

Deana Ross Yonally

Sherrie Zaring

REALTORS® Conference in Savannah, G.A.

Enhance opportunities to exchange information and knowledge with and among members

Multi-Format Meetings

Embraced in-person, virtual and hybrid events

1,300+ attendees at the

2023 Region 4

REALTORS® Conference in Savannah, GA

The regional event offered education, networking and connections with colleagues in Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina.

Professional Development Partnerships

• NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section

• NC REALTORS® Property Management Division (PMD)

• NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation

• NC Secretary of State’s Office

• Freddie Mac

• REALTORS® Property Resource

• National Association of REALTORS®

• NC Home Inspector Licensure Board

• North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

Record Interest New Website

Unveiled the redesigned ncrealtors.org platform, featuring enhanced navigation for an improved online experience and seamless access to association benefits and services

Attracted a record number of first-time attendees at all 2023 NC REALTORS® events

5 Local Associations Awarded $16,500 in DEI GRANTS

• Cape Fear REALTORS®

• Gaston Association of REALTORS®

• Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®

• Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

• Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®

2023 Region 4 REALTORS® Conference in Savannah, G.A.

2023 Legislative Meetings Innovation Forum in Raleigh, N.C.

ENGAGE

Core Goal

Provide value through relevant solutions to meet the needs and challenges of members.

ENGAGE

Address the needs of BICs, Commercial Practitioners, and other key constituencies

Virtual Dialogues on Hot Topics

Increase awareness and use of state association benefits throughout the lifetime of membership

Kept Members Informed Boosted Partners Program Usage including collaboration with Appraisers and how to handle Land Scams

Sent robust email communications with crucial industry news and consistently saw record open rates through successful email campaign

REALTOR® Partners Program

3 new partners added in 2023:

• DO AudioTours

• Authentisign

• Answer Financial

Carroll Cup Winner: Wilson Board of REALTORS®

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Cultivate current and future leaders to ensure the long-term sustainability of our association

18+ Hours of Leadership Training Fostered Collaboration

Among State & Local Leaders

offered at the 2023 Winter Leadership Meetings through Leadership Huddles on Zoom and at Networking Receptions at annual events

2023 Presidential Advisory Groups

• Neighbors Helping North Carolina

• Active Duty Military and Veterans

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Sustainability 3022 Work Group

• State Political Coordinator (SPC)

NC REALTORS® William C. Bass Leadership Class of 2023 in Washington, D.C.

2023 Inaugural in Concord, N.C.

2023 Region 4 REALTORS® Conference in Savannah, G.A.

2023 Inaugural in Concord, N.C.

2023 Graduates NC REALTORS ® William C. Bass Leadership Academy

Michael Carter Greensboro Regional REALTOR® Association

Jonathan McBride Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Fara Pourshariati Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Samantha Cole Mid Carolina Regional Association of REALTORS®

Jason Morton Canopy REALTORS® Association

Ayesha Richardson High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®

NC REALTORS® William C. Bass Leadership Academy Class of 2023 graduated at the 2023 Region 4 REALTORS®Conference in Savannah, Georgia.

John-Lewis Godfrey Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®

John Muir Highlands Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Michelle Roberts Cape Fear REALTORS®

Mark Lindsey Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®

Jackson Ogburn Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®

Emily Wood Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS®

2023 Committee Chairs

Association Executives Committee

Chair: Carla Rose, Salisbury Rowan Association of REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Sheree Higgins, Carteret County Association of REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: Laurie Linder, Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

Staff Liaison: Denise Daly

Bylaws Committee

Chair: Harriette Doggett, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Lori Brooks, Outer Banks Association

RVP Liaison: Ed Baesel, Canopy REALTOR® Association

Staff Liaisons: Donna Peterson & Caitlin Thompson

Legal Counsel: Caitlin Thompson

Convention Committee

Co-Chair: Shannon Brien. Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Co-Chair: Marvette Artis, Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association

RVP Liaison: Leslie Williams, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Staff Liaisons: Mandy Lowe & Sarah Nardi

Diversity Committee

Chair: Magda Esola, Canopy REALTOR® Association

Vice Chair: Tikola McCree, Union County Association of REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: Carol Bradley, Union County Association of REALTORS®

Staff Liaisons: Keri Epps-Rashad & Maurice Brown

Economic Development Committee

Chair: Debbie Gallimore, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Guy McCook, Cape Fear REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: Ray Alexander, Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association

Staff Liaison: Andrea Bushnell & Mark Zimmerman

Forms Committee

(July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)

Chair: Patrice Willetts, Cape Fear REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Jennifer Frontera, Canopy REALTOR® Association

RVP Liaison: Lewis Grubbs, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Staff Liaisons: Leigh Morgan & Caitlin Thompson

Global Network

Chair: Jason Gentry, Canopy REALTOR® Association

Vice Chair: Guy McCook, Cape Fear REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: Wallace Peiffer, Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®

Communications Committee

(formerly Image Committee)

Chair: Sofia Crisp, Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association

Vice Chair: Logan Geddie, Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: David Noyes, Hendersonville Board of REALTORS®

Staff Liaison: Mckenzie Allen

Innovation Forum

Chair: Kristie Ferguson, Gaston Association of REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Antonio Jones, Longleaf Pine REALTORS®

Staff Liaison: Andrea Bushnell & Mandy Lowe

Legislative Committee

Chair: Bill Aceto, High Country Association of REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Christina Asbury, Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: Paul McGill, Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®

Staff Liaison: Mark Zimmerman

Professional Standards Committee

Chair: Amanda Smith, Longleaf Pine Association

Vice Chair: Kim Endre, Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: Adam Upchurch, Topsail Island Association of REALTORS®

Staff Liaison: Monica Huckaby

New Committees/Forums formed in 2023

• Appraisal Committee

• Commercial Committee

• Innovation Forum

• YPN

Risk Management Committee

Chair: Teresa Pitt, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Amanda Parmer, Cape Fear REALTORS®

RVP Liaison: Brooke Rudd-Gaglie, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®

Staff Liaison: Caitlin Thompson

REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Forms Committee

July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)

Chair: Frank Spruil Thompson, Cape Fear REALTORS®

Vice Chair: Marty McLauglin, Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS®

Staff Liaison: Leigh Morgan & Caitlin Thompson

Core Goal IMPACT

Build vibrant, diverse communities and enhance the quality of life in North Carolina.

IMPACT

Demonstrate the integral role of REALTORS ®

Amplified Member Perspectives

Utilized social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram to profile members and support member perspectives on current issues

Champion the community-focused initiatives of the Housing Foundation

$94,774 raised

120 Certified

through fundraising efforts and affordable housing initiatives as Workforce Housing Specialists

$31,000 awarded

Community Partners

• Alexander County Central High School

• Alexander Habitat for Humanity

• Hinton Rural Life Center

• Raleigh Raise Project

• Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity

• Rutherford Housing Partnership

• Rocky Mount Association of REALTORS®

• Red Cross Tarr River Region

9 local housing initiatives supported through $37,500 in Matching Grants

• Albemarle Area United Way

• Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity

• Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

• Community Housing Solutions of Guilford, Inc.

• Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity

• Family Promise of Wake County, Inc.

• Habitat for Humanity of Randolph County

• Hope Renovations

• Make-A-Wish Eastern, NC

• North Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars

• The Women’s Center

• Wilson Area Habitat Humanity

$352,000 funding approved

by the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation Board of Directors for 18 affordable housing projects in 5 NC counties

Spotlight how REALTORS® serve and strengthen their communities

Community Commitment

Community Resilience

NC REALTORS® invested $100,000 to support the REALTOR® Relief Foundation in Down Payment Assistance Grants

Hundreds of members and community groups engaged in NC REALTORS® Gives Back week

NC REALTORS® Give Back is a way for local associations and their members to come together and participate in a housing-related service project in their area. This annual initiative began in June 2019 by the NC REALTORS® William C. Bass Leadership Academy and continues on now under the management of the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation— NC REALTORS® housing opportunity foundation.

This year, NC REALTORS® joined NAR’s REALTOR® Volunteer Days on June 3-11, 2023, which allowed a whole week of REALTOR® volunteering opportunities! Together, NC REALTORS® made a real difference by serving their neighbors and strengthening their communities.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®

Burke County Board of REALTORS®

Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Gaston Association of REALTORS®

Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS®

High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®

Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®

Salisbury Rowan Association of REALTORS® Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®

Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®

Johnston County Association of REALTORS®

Salisbury Rowan Association of REALTORS®

Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS®

Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®

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Keep Your Mind & Skills Sharp

NC REALTORS® wants to help you build skills and adapt to changing times. Our website contains a roundup of courses, webinars, tools and programs to help you succeed.

+ Designations & Certifications

+ Continuing Education

+ Ethics Training

+ Resources & Discounts

+ Webinars & Mobile Mondays

+ Leadership Training