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At the October Annual Meeting, the Williamson County Association of REALTORS (WCREALTORS) held elections to fill open board of director seats for 2020. The WCREALTORS Board requires a three-year commitment and seats 13 members. As the Association welcomes three new directors, the Association is also bidding farewell to three members who have completed their terms, including 2018 President, Victoria Reviel, Jerry Seay, and C.J. Pfau. The incoming board will be led by Kriston Wood. WCREALTORS was established in 1973 as a trade association and the public face of Williamson County’s real estate community. Today, the organization continues to represent the needs and interests of REALTORS and brokers in Central Texas. The Board of Directors serves members by providing resources and guidance for professional development, advocates for legislative and state property rights, promotes political issues that affect the real estate industry, and represents the organization to the community. “I became involved with WCREALTORS early in my real estate career to grow my knowledge of our profession and build relationships. But it’s also a great opportunity just to give back to my community,” said Wood. Throughout her career, she has worked tirelessly to promote professional standards and ethics and along with her colleagues, promoted various advocacy efforts, including protecting homeowner rights. To her peers, Wood says, “It is my hope that others are inspired to get involved and bring their talents to the table as we continue to elevate standards and build community. I am honored to continue to partner with fellow REALTORS [2020 Board Moves Forward continued on page 8]

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This has been a big year. 2019 has marked a turning point at the Austin Board of REALTORS®, and we’re laying the foundation for a new MLS experience, too. While 2018 was filled with change, a new vision and massive overhaul of our volunteer structure, 2019 has been all making good on those promises and delivering ever-greater value for your membership. Here are my top five ABoR and ACTRIS MLS accomplishments for the year! Free CE License Renewal This fall, we announced an epic new benefit: ABoR now covers all 18 hours of your mandatory continuing education for FREE. This is available online now through AceableAgent and in ABoR Academy classrooms beginning in January. At ABoR, we want to be the engine of your success, and that means covering your bases so that you can focus on building a standout business and career. Remine Pro In October, we launched a huge new subscriber benefit, Remine Pro. Remine is an innovative data mining platform that is going to change the way you do business. It combines ACTRIS MLS and public property information into one modern interface and a powerful lead generation tool. There's so much data, it’s crazy. I personally encourage every one of you to claim your free account at ABoR.Remine.com. ThinkUp 2020 As you read in last month’s issue, we’re redefining real estate association conferences with ThinkUp, taking place April 7-8, 2020 at the Palmer Events Center. ThinkUp is a truly next-level professional development experience that will bring immediate impact to your business. It features back-to-back education, trainings and keynotes around every corner. We’re talking 16 stages, more than 100 sessions and more than 75 speakers, all focused around industry innovation and change, building your business, exponential leadership growth and advocating for your community. The conference will also have multiple opportunities for networking, holding meetings, and staying connected, so you can stay all day, and work all day.

Get your tickets today at ThinkUpAustin.com. Be a Member This has been the Year of Engagement at ABoR. In January, we put our money where our mouth is with the launch of our “Be a Member” campaign at Build.ABoR.com. Throughout the year, engaged members received weekly emails with exclusive invitations to events, shareable infographics, free giveaways and more. Much of this year has involved the word “new.” We doubled-down on our programming with local meetups and happy hours throughout Austin, a signature Speaker Series offering high-caliber professional development and several new Advocacy programs, including the very popular Pizza and Policy Series. Finally, we dramatically expanded ABoR Global programming with the launch of a Global Business Advisory Network, Global Lunch and Learns, and more. The results have been incredible. Overall, member engagement in ABoR has doubled. We’re seeing many new faces at our events, some who have not been involved in their Association in a long time. Member engagement in government affairs initiatives has increased by 73 percent. And, involvement in ABoR Global has grown by a whopping 300 percent. In fact, ABoR was awarded Platinum status by NAR’s Global Business Council — a first for our Association. Increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: This year, we also set out to solve a problem that has faced our industry for a long time. ABoR has always been a strong community, but that community has not always reflected the diversity of the city we serve. Our organizational goal for 2019 was to establish baselines and benchmarks for increasing diversity at ABoR, particularly among our volunteer leadership. Here’s what we did to achieve that goal: We established a Strategic Partners Program to foster collaboration with local real estate organizations and gave each partner a seat on our Diversity Committee. Our 2019 Strategic Partners are: [ABoR President's Column continued on page 8]

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BECKY COLLINS 2019 PRESIDENT

It seems like only yesterday I was stepping into the role of President of the HBA, and yet in a few short weeks, as 2019 draws to a close, I will pass the gavel to our incoming President Joe Fowler. As I reflect on these past 12 months, full of rich and rewarding experiences, I am thankful, honored and humbled to have been given the opportunity to serve such an amazing and important organization. It has truly been a highlight of my career. I have met and worked alongside intelligent, hardworking and dedicated individuals and groups of people that have made a tremendous impact on our Association and our industry. It has been exciting to see what we achieve when working together with a common purpose. Here is a small sample of what it looked like in 2019: • We held a Rally Day at the Capital, which resulted in a productive legislative session with a high number of successful pro-housing issues. • We celebrated our Members at our annual Marketing & Excellence Awards (MAX) Gala, including our 2019 Builder of the Year David Weekly, our Custom Builder of the Year David Wilkes Builders and our Developer of the Year Santa Rita Ranch. • We gave back to our communities through the generosity of our builders via our Benefit Home and our partnership with HomeAid. • We welcomed our new CEO, Carrie Ciliberto, who hit the ground running with her wealth of knowledge. Carrie brought a fresh, new perspective and a ton of great ideas. • We worked hard, played hard, learned a lot and had fun at the many HBA events throughout the year. • We advocated on behalf of our members and the housing industry

and were recognized with a National Advocacy Award for those efforts. We want our members voices to be heard! • We grew our membership and found new ways to welcome them through our New Member orientation luncheons and our Wine’d Down Wednesdays. • We brought new programming to the HBA along with three new major events: the Workforce Development Career Fair, a Design Summit and our upcoming Holiday Home Tour. There are so many people to thank for the successes of the HBA this year! I’ll start with my Board of Directors for all of their hard work. We set high goals, faced any challenges head on, and took accountability for creating long-term benefits for our members. I can’t thank you enough for your willingness to serve and volunteer your time and energy to our association. I want to give the HBA staff a huge shout out for all they do behind the scenes for our association. Carrie Ciliberto has an amazing staff that works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly. Thank you to all of our Corporate Partners, committee/council members, and volunteers for contributing your valuable time, sponsorship and efforts. Your contributions to the HBA are helping to advance the vision that all people in the Greater Austin area live in communities and homes that enable them to thrive. It has been my privilege to serve as the 2019 President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. I am looking forward to what 2020 will bring and I hope to see you at a future event. Wishing you all a very merry holiday season and a happy New Year.

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[2020 Board Moves Forward continued from front page]

• Asian Real Estate Association of America • Austin Association of Real Estate Brokers • Austin Young Real Estate Professionals • National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals • National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals • National Association of Residential Property Managers • Residential Real Estate Council • Women’s Council of REALTORS® We expanded our Diversity programming with a first-ever candidate training for members interested in running for the Board of Directors, produced a video highlighting the diversity of our membership, and held more Diversity Mixers which have been wildly successful to date. Finally, we produced our first-ever ABoR Diversity Report. The report outlines the promised benchmarks and strategies for increasing diversity in our Association and among our volunteer leadership in 2020 and beyond. Download the full report at ABoR.com/DiversityReport. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together this year. These updates barely scratch the surface, and I hope you take a moment to read through our Annual Report (ABoR.com/AnnualReport) to see them all. Have a wonderful holiday season and we’ll see you in 2020!

to set the pace for 2020.” Michele Sherwood, President-Elect In 2015, Sherwood was awarded Rookie of the Year for Williamson County Association of REALTORS. Three years later, Sherwood was promoted to Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty Round Rock. “This position helps you become a trusted real estate advisor with your clients and colleagues,” said Sherwood. “As Williamson County continues to grow, we as REALTORS are going to be called on more than ever to offer our expertise,” says. “It’s important to keep our membership educated and empowered to serve our clients at the highest level. I am excited to help lead the charge serving our growing community and agent population.” Jennifer Welch, Treasurer After living and working all over the world — from Alabama to Leeds, England and Manila, Philippines — Jennifer Welch moved to Central Texas in 2006. She is the founder and broker at Evolve360 Realty and Amazing Realty in Williamson County. Today, she specializes in growing new home developments in Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville, and other North Austin suburbs. She has an interest in new home construction and historic homes. Last year, Welch revealed why she ran for a seat on the Williamson County Association of REALTORS’ board of directors. “I’m excited to play a role in furthering the Association’s strategic plan and continue the momentum regard[2020 Board Moves Forward continued on page 14]

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Farewell to 2019

CYNDI BELL 2019 PRESIDENT

Recently, my family, along with most of America celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. While we should always show our thanks and appreciation, it’s great to have a day with friends and family to celebrate everything we are thankful for in life. It got me to thinking that as REALTORS we reach out to clients and give thanks, but not always to those that have helped us throughout the year. My heartfelt thanks to the 2019 WCREALTORS® Officers and Directors for each of their guidance and commitment our Association. Kriston Wood, Julie Floyd, Michele Sherwood, Victoria Reviel, CJ Pfau, Al Frazier, Kim Dale, Joseph Aubin, Kristi Sanguinet, Chris Rodriguez, Jennifer Welch and Jerry Seay, thank you for your service and commitment to our membership. Our 2019 chairpersons and committee members have done an outstanding job and made sure that each and every task this year was accomplished and fun! Awards Committee Chair Lorrie Westberry; Bylaws Committee Chair Jack Stapleton; Professional Development Chair Julie Jones; Finance Committee Chair Julie Floyd; Community Service Chair Leisa Ormsbee; Membership Committee Chair Kendra Berger; Marketing Chairs Amanda Molinare-Lopez and Suzanne Gantner; Golf Committee Chairs Cecilia Roberts and Stacey Borgmann; TREPAC Committee Chair Sherry Bueche; Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Anne Cano; MLS Committee Chairs Julie Floyd and Christy Gessler; and Events Committee Chair Cheryl Stephens. You should all be proud. Each of you made it an amazing year. Great job and

thank you for your devout service in 2019. Thank you to our Association Executive Bryan Hutchinson and his amazing staff: Debby Moran, Heather Bonamo, Megan Moore, Kent Prickett, Patti Hendricks and Gabrielle Noelle. Our Association would not be the same without this group of staff who work tirelessly to make the Association a better, happier place. I would like to also congratulate our Industry Award Winners for 2019: Elaine Byrne on her Distinguished Service Award, Kim Dale for winning REALTOR of the Year, our Rookie of the Year Linda Ray, the 2019 Affiliate of the Year Austin Title, Amanda Molinaire-Lopez, named the 2019 Affiliate Member of the Year, KB Home for winning the inaugural Builder of the Year award, Kendra Berger for being awarded with the Spirit of WCREALTORS Award, and last, but most certainly not least, Leisa Ormsbee for being our 2019 Shining Star! This association is a better place because of members like you! Finally, to you, the WCREALTORS® Members, we promise that we will never take your valued membership for granted and we will do everything in our power to help “unlock the world of real estate.” Even though I will be the past-president next year, I will continue to support and serve for years to come; thank you for the trust you have instilled in me this year — it has been a true honor to serve as the 2019 President. I wish you and your family Happy Holidays!

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where she mentors and educates other agents. In 2008 and 2011, she was a recipient of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS Affiliate of the Year Award, and in subsequent years, REALTOR of the Year and Top Producing agent of Keller Williams Realty in Cedar Park. For several years, Kobza was also ranked a top three producing agent. “I look forward to being on the board for WCREALTORS. With all the continuous changes to the real estate industry we need flexible and innovative thinkers and leaders. WCREALTORS has always been like family to me, and I look forward to helping our family grow.” David Cook: Cook’s background includes more than 50 years in the mortgage banking industry, which began in his Irving, Texas hometown when he was a student at the University of Texas at Arlington. After three years in the Army Infantry service, Cook went back to commercial and residential mortgage banking and real estate development and investments. More recently, Cook began assisting senior homeowners with retirement planning through the FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), known as a reverse mortgage. Currently, Cook offers REALTOR broker services as a buyer’s agent to veteran home buyers in Central Texas, through Veteran Home Buying Services. “I want to participate in any Board initiatives that focus on providing recognition and assistance to our area Veterans, senior citizens and their families,” said Cook about his plans for 2020. “Because of my mortgage banking background and past membership as an affiliate with both ABoR and Williamson County REALTORS, I want to work at recruiting more affiliate members and ensure that all receive as much recognition and promoting to the wider membership community as possible. As an approved TREC instructor, I hope to contribute to the Board’s history of offering the very best CE course options possible to our membership. I will also volunteer to help with the annual golf tournament, having worked on tournaments for the Austin Mortgage Banker Association and Austin Financial Planner Association.” Janet Busby Hewlett: Busby Hewlett says she hails from a long line of REALTORS and builders and can still recall the many summers spent with her Frio County homebuilding grandfather and the other a ranch seller in Williamson County. Even Busby Hewlett’s father and aunt were brokers. She learned a lot about real estate in these early, formative years, es[2020 Board Moves Forward continued on page 18]

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[2020 Board Moves Forward continued from page 14] pecially as she accompanied her relatives to listings, property tours and previews. In 2000, she finally launched her own real estate career. “Now, I am looking forward to the opportunity to use my talents and time at the Williamson County Association of REALTORS, giving back to my REALTOR community in the best way possible,” said Busby Hewlett. “I am also honored to serve on the WCREALTORS’ board this coming year. We are experiencing exciting growth in Williamson County and as REALTORS we need to be poised to compete within our quickly advancing industry. As a former teacher, I believe education empowers each one of us and I hope to help sustain our high level of educational opportunities at our board.” Julie Floyd: Since 2011, Floyd has specialized in farm, ranch and residential properties. She works with first-time homebuyers to those in the business of buying and selling working ranches. She offers clients a personalized experience, led by her deep market knowledge and dedication to clients’ best interests. Floyd has been a broker since 2017 and a year later, founded Latigo & Stone LLC. One of her proudest accomplishments was completing the Texas REALTORS Leadership Program in 2018. In addition to serving on the Executive Committee for the Williamson County Association of REALTORS and as treasurer and chairman of the Finance Committee, Floyd also serves on the Professional Standards Committee for Texas REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS Land Use Property Rights and Environment Committee. “This has been an exciting and energizing year at the WCREALTORS. Serving as the 2019 Treasurer has been an honor and privilege. With the hard work of our Association Executive Bryan Hutchinson, the fabulous staff, the Finance Committee and the entire Board of Directors, we have made great strides and are in a strong financial position to enable us to continue supporting, educating and sharing the best practices with each other and develop the best agents in our industry.” Kristi Sanguinet: Sanguinet joined the real estate industry in 2006 as an agent and developed three top-producing real estate teams in the Austin area over the years. She has also been a broker for the last 12 years. When we spoke to Sanguinet about her board of director position last year, she said she was particularly enthusiastic about working on continuing education efforts and increasing her

market knowledge. “I'm greatly looking forward to what 2020 has in store for our association,” said Sanguinet. “I believe it is going to be an exceptional year for growth in our businesses and community. Even with the market disrupters that we’re facing, we have the opportunity to fine-tune our systems and grow in various ways, including in the areas of education, market knowledge and client experiences. I'm excited for what's in store for Williamson County and our Association over the next few years and I am eager to be an ambassador for our membership as a board director for the upcoming year. WCREALTORS is dedicated to bringing exceptional value to our membership and I encourage everyone to lean in and get involved. We have a unique opportunity to be a part of an association that puts their members first.” Joseph Aubin, Director Joseph Aubin is the broker at Georgetown’s J. Paul Aubin Real Estate agency, which was founded in 1989. “Being on the board gives me an opportunity to represent the independent brokerages that need a voice in our rapidly changing real estate industry,” says Aubin. He feels honored to be surrounded by successful and philanthropic peers who feel passionate about serving Austin’s real estate community. Al Frazier, Director Frazier is a REALTOR at Realty Austin. He specializes in working with buyers and sellers in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Leander. Frazier says he feels privileged to serve as a board member. “I like being part of the decision making process that affects REALTORS and property owners.” Further, he’s thrilled to serve his colleagues in the real estate community and the numerous issues the board is involved in. Chris Rodriguez, Director Rodriquez has been a professional REALTOR since 2006. He’s looking forward to bringing his experience and talents to the board as a Director. “Together, we will make informed decisions on various matters while keeping members’ best interests in mind.” Rodriguez is also looking forward to focusing on ways the industry is changing, promoting education and advances in technology. One of his campaign platforms was making sure the association remains a relevant leader and continues giving members the tools they need to achieve success in the real estate profession.

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Can you believe that 2019 is coming to an end? Time just flies by in general, however coming to the end of my presidency came quicker than expected. It is like so many say, about the time you have it down and feel really comfortable it is over. I have enjoyed, learned and grown through my time the last few years on the Women's Council of REALTORS Austin board and especially as President. In 2020, I have the pleasure to serve on Women's Council of Texas Leadership Team as one of the District Vice Presidents. I want to thank my 2019 team Aaron Lee, Carol Hardy, Heidi Shavor, Kerri Parker, Lauren Bach and all who put time and effort to help with our education and events this year. I feel it has all been a success and it has definitely made a difference. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president. A summary of our year: We kicked off the year strong with members-only meet and greet of our National Leadership Team at the top of the Four Seasons Residences, which was exciting. We had the VLB/VA Boot Camp, our Women's Council of REALTORS District A meeting in Salado with Wayne Morgan and updates on TREPAC. Several of us attended the Texas REALTORS Winter Meeting and Women's Council of REALTORS State Installation. We hosted our annual Winter White Party w/Suede, our annual Ron King Spa networking event, Performance Strategy Session with Karissa Kouchis from Tony Robbins was so inspiring. We had our business meetings with great speakers at

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