RASM 2016 Annual Report

2016 RASM

Annual Report

Our Year in Review

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2016 President Message

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Thank you

Corporate Sponsors

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Membership

Education

Phone: 941-952-3400 FAX: 941-952-3401 www.MyRASM.com

2016 RASM Officers

President Linda Formella Michael Saunders & Company President-Elect Xena Vallone Xena Vallone Realty Secretary Amy Worth RE/MAX Platinum Realty Treasurer Greg Owens Keller Williams On the Water Immediate Past President Stafford Starcher RE/MAX Alliance Group Chief Executive Officer Kathy Roberts

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10 Commercial Investment Division

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Housing Statistics

Governmental Affairs

Marie Avery RE/MAX Alliance Group Nancy Allen Wagner Realty Georgina Clamage Michael Saunders & Company Barry Grooms, NAR Director Sarabay Real Estate, Inc.

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Alex Krumm RE/MAX Alliance Group Brian McGreevy Sarasota Home Realty Maryann Lawler Keller Williams On the Water Robert Milligan Allison James Estates & Homes

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20 Global Business Council

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21 Suncoast Regional YPN

Denise Oyler Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Roger Piro, NAR Director RE/MAX Alliance Group Christina Pitchford Allen Real Estate Services Rita B. Smith Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate John Wentz Keller Williams Commercial Jim Wolcott Keller Williams Realty Manatee

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Message From our 2016 RASM President, Linda, Formella New goals, new achievements, and true success, are only attained when working together with teamwork and dedication. I can say with pride that our lofty goals for 2016 were achieved, and I have nothing but appreciation and gratitude for those who have stepped up and made it happen.

2015 was our rebranding year; we merged into one strong and unified Association. We continued the practical work of that merger throughout 2016, paying careful attention to the needs of all our members, in both counties.

We have engaged, motivated and reached out to all of our members.

Through social media outlets, our website, and key RASM email marketing campaigns, we have connected with the membership and offered more valuable educational, networking opportunities and special events than ever before.

We are no longer two Associations knit together but truly one strong voice of real estate, poised and ready for another wonderful year under the exemplary leadership of Xena Vallone.

I am proud of our accomplishments this the year, and I was humbled and honored to be your President. It was an experience that I will never forget.

I encourage those who are thinking about moving forward into a leadership role with the Association, to step forward and make it happen. You will be challenged, you will grow, you will learn and you will not regret it. You will find yourself surrounded by colleagues who want you to succeed and friends that will encourage you each step of the way. The experience, skills gained, and relationships forged will last a lifetime.

G N I V RD OVATE. MO A At the beginning of the year I could not have imagined how much we would RW IVATE. INN O accomplish, or what this past year would mean to me. Now that 2016 is coming to F OT .M an end, I can see the results of our hard work. We have a healthy membership of 6,500+ GE GA EN

and growing. You will find more of our accomplishments throughout this Annual Report, but here are some highlights.

The Professional Development Committee presented several designation courses, Boot Camp sessions, other general interest seminars, and held another successful Leadership Academy. Professional development was high on everyone’s minds, as evidenced by the seminars offered to members by the Business Partners, CID, Realtor® Attorney Joint Committee, and the Global Business Council. In fact, our Global Business Council was rewarded once again, for the second year in a row, by being named a Platinum Global Council by the National Association of Realtors®.

Our Advocacy efforts began by interviewing local candidates to identify and support those Realtor® Champions who support issues important to Realtors® and their clients, as well as supporting several community issues, including the Manatee Sales Tax referendum. This was made possible because we raised over $128,000, achieving 117% of goal, with 20 members as Major Investors, and 21% of members investing in this important “insurance” for our business.

Other highlights include the successful launch of a consumer-facing website: LiveInSarasotaManatee.com and our participation in several community outreach projects during the year including Tiny Hands, F.E.L.T., Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics and holiday gifts for Manatee Children’s Services.

I have to thank the many efforts of our past leadership, including the 2014 SAR President Peter Crowley, and 2014 MAR President Sherry Grooms for their vision and leadership, and express my thanks to our 2015 President, Stafford Starcher, for his many efforts to merge our Association into the accomplished organization it is today. I need to thank the RASM leadership and staff for your dedication and service throughout the year and always.

And last, but not least, I need to thank our membership for your enthusiasm, strong support, and countless committee volunteer hours throughout the year. It has been my great privilege to serve you during this amazing year. Here’s to an even better 2017!

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Financial Update RASM Revenue (by Centers) cost centers): January - October 2016 RASM Revenue (by Cost January - October, 2016

MLS Public Policy Professional Development Membership International CID Operations

RASM Expenses centers): January - October RASM Expenses (by (by Costcost Centers) January - October, 20162016

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Public Policy Professional Development Membership International CID Operations

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Member Benefits RASM membership comes with many extraordinary benefits, because we’ve forged many partnerships with local businesses that can actually save you more than the cost of your annual dues. These benefits are in addition to the member discounts for many education forums and seminars; the 10 percent discount for magazine advertising; free special networking events throughout the year; and much more. Visit our web site at www.MyRASM.com/members/benefits-and-services - and click on any of the member benefit business logos found on the page, and start saving today! We also feature a Member Benefit in every Weekly Update e-mail. (Terms are subject to change and may expire).

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RASM Membership Numbers RASM membership numbers, which are comprised of both Realtor® and Business Partner members, have been on the rise since 2009, as depicted below.

Total projected Business Partners for the year stand at 595, and the total number of Realtor® members is projected at 6,250, for a grand total of 6,845 total RASM members by year end.

Here’s to another great year with continued growth in 2017!

RASM New Member Orientation class held in November in the RASM South office.

RASM Membership

6,845

7,000

6,845

Total Year-End RASM Membership (Projected)

6,500

6,396

6,000

5,803

5,500 5,000

4,901

4,500

4,436

4,000 3,500

6,250

4,062 3,704

4,732 4,341

4,329 3,987

4,500 3,653 3,403

3,000

3,445 3,229

3,489 3,223

3,529 3,238

3,635 3,330

4,025 3,675

4,050

2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0

358

465

391

342

250

216

266

291

305

350

450

Year End 2004

Year End 2005

Year End 2006

Year End 2007

Year End 2008

Year End 2009

Year End 2010

Year End 2011

Year End 2012

Year End 2013

Year End 2014

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595

Year End 2015

Year End 2016 (Projected)

Business Partners

358

465

391

342

250

216

266

291

305

350

450

593

595

Realtor Members

3704

4436

4341

3987

3403

3229

3223

3238

3330

3675

4050

5803

6250

Total

4062

4901

4732

4329

3653

3445

3489

3529

3635

4025

4500

6396

6845

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RASM Membership Events RASM membership has many perks! Throughout the year, members have access to several networking events such as the Spring Fling, Summer Fest, Smart Lunches, the Changing of the Seasons Gala, Business Partner Expo, MLS Express (multiple locations), and the Business Partner after hours events at both Geckos on Hillview, Sarasota (once a month), and Geckos on SR 64 (four times a year).

Each event offers fantastic networking opportunities and a chance to meet new faces!

Business Partner Expo event held at MTC

Annual Summer Fest event held at the RASM South Office

Our popular RASM networking events are well-attended.

The graph below details the attendance of our many events throughout the year. Make sure to join us in 2017!

Business Partner after hours event at Geckos on Hillview, Sarasota

400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

Business Partners Realtors

Changing of the Seasons Gala

Smart Lunch

MLS Express Sarasota

MLS Express Bradenton CC

MLS Express Lakewood Ranch

Spring Fling

Summer Fest

100 250

24 100

40 80

20 40

30 50

70 200

80 200

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Education Highlights At RASM, Professional Development is an essential cornerstone of what we provide for our members. We conducted 247 total educational sessions for our members, helping them learn about new trends and developments in the real estate industry, earn essential professional designations and certifi-

cations to enhance their business and further their careers. In fact, we are pleased to report that 70 Member Designations were earned this year! Total attendance in 2016 reached 9,049 - 6 percent more than last year’s total of 8,536! We’re excited to see what 2017 will bring!

Categories

Number of Sessions

Numbers of Attendees

Boot Camp

10

398

Code of Ethics

12

1,114

Continuing Education

2

153

Core Law

4

90

18

849

Global Business Council Education

9

514

Green Tour

2

113

Leadership Training

7

12

168

3,204

New Member Orientation

10

718

Professional Development - General

13

656

Realtor® Attorney Joint Committee

12

791

4

437

247

9,049

Designation Courses (GRI 595)

MLS System Training

Smart Lunches Grand Totals

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RASM Education 9,000+ Completed Courses

In Person

Online Courses MFR trained 1,600 RASM members via online courses in 2016. 1,442 of those were Online MLS Classes and 167 were webinars on various other topcs such as Transaction Desk, Downpayment Resource, etc.

RASM held nearly 100 live courses in 2016 with over 5,800 attendees, and almost 400 at off-site events.

5,845 RASM Attendees Trained

50% Online In addition, MFR Trained nearly 1,600 Members in live MLS classes held at the RASM Locations.

Nearly 100 Live Training Sessions

In-Person vs. Online Live vs Online Training

In Person

2016

7500

While 50% of MFR's training was delivered online, overall numbers come in at 82% in person.

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Education data compiled through mid-November.

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2016 CID Highlights 2016 has been an amazing year for the RASM Commercial Investment Division (CID) under the leadership of President Tony Veldkamp, CCIM. The CID Annual Golf Tournament and fund raiser was a HUGE success! This year’s charity recipient was the Children’s Guardian Fund. The Children’s Guardian Fund partners with Guardian Ad Litem program to provide resources that fill the basic needs and enrich the lives of children living in foster care.

The event was held at The Founders Club on October 24 and raised a total of $16,500! 100 percent of the proceeds went to charity.

On September 20, the CID held its annual Downtown Horizons breakfast at The Francis with area leaders Jim Bridges of Jebco Ventures, Joel Freedman of Freedman Consulting Group and Marlon Brown, Deputy City Manager of Sarasota.

Each year, CID presents a panel of area experts on new business, real estate development and the future of Downtown Sarasota at their Downtown Horizons breakfast. The event was well-attended and provided insight on future planning initiatives with a developer’s and governmental perspective.

$16,500 Raised!

Photo credit: David Benson, David Benson Photography.

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Governmental Affairs Update PAAC, Florida Realtors® PAC and Public Policy - working for you in 2016.

85%

21%

of RASM members are registered voters

Florida Realtor® PAC Participation

2016

40 2

26

Major Accomplisments

Candidates Interviewed

by Political Action Advisory Committee

Florida Realtor® PAC Major Investors ($1,000 + contribution)

10

RASM supported referenda

Realtor® Champions elected at Federal, State and Local Level

passed in Manatee County

10

9%

RASM members attended the Realtor® Candidate Training Academy

$15,000 Raised

Percent of RASM members responded to the 2016 ‘Call For Action’, telling the Senate to ‘Get to Work’ for Future Homebuyers

In early May, the RASM RPAC Committee hosted the 2016 Great Gatsby Realtor® Party and Casino Night. The evening proved to be huge success in terms of attendance, fun and money raised for the Florida Realtors® PAC. The net amount raised exceeded $15,000, which is $5,000 more than last year’s successful event.

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Housing Statistics Sarasota and Manatee Counties Combined*

Single Family Homes - 2016 (first 10 months)

Condominium Sales - 2016 (first 10 months)

Sales - Down 4.8%

Sales - Down 1.1%

Inventory - Up 10.5%

Inventory - Up 23.8%

Median Sale Price - Up 9.3%

Median Sale Price - Up 7.6%

Total Sales Volume - Up 3.2%

Total Sales Volume - Up 12.4%

Distressed - Down 58.4%

Distressed - Down 54.9%

*Statistics are compiled from Florida RealtorsÂŽ data for properties in Sarasota County and Manatee County for the first 10 months of 2016, compared to the first 10 months of 2015.

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Building Analytics With an increasing number of intelligent analytics features now available in enterprise-grade WiFi networking equipment, organizations can leverage new and existing data to better understand foot traffic patterns and behavior. RASM has been tracking activity at both the North and South office locations in order to better plan for future growth and to understand the needs of our growing Association.

Smartphones with WiFi can now be used as an indicator of customer presence thanks to a WiFi mechanism that is common across all such devices probe requests.

These 802.11 management frames are transmitted at regular intervals from WiFi devices. The frames contain information that can be used to identify presence, time spent, and repeat visits within range of a WiFi access point.

79 / 30

Average Daily Visitors at each office: 79 at the South Office and 30 at North Office.

Since smartphones now have greater than 50% penetration across the general population, probe requests can be used to build and detect a statistically significant data set regarding the presence of WiFi enabled devices within range of a given access point.

Cisco Meraki wireless APs and cloud infrastructure gathers this data and presents it in aggregate on the RASM Dashboard.

The collection and use of location information has raised privacy concerns that have been reported in the media. Meraki is sensitive to these issues and has designed location analytics with privacy in mind. No personal identity information is gathered, and all presence, time spent and repeat visits are aggregated and randomized.

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Community Outreach RASM Gives Back

RASM Volunteers

T h i s year, RASM partnered with six local charities to offer volunteer assistance and financial aid. The charity recipients were: The Blessing Bags Project, Feeding Empty Little Tummies (F.E.L.T.), Special Olympics Florida - Manatee County, Manatee Children’s Services and Habitat for Humanity, Sarasota and Manatee County Habitat for Humanity.

RASM supported the Tiny Hands Foundation at the 2016 Back-to-School Backpack Brigade on August 6. Nearly 40 members from RASM volunteered at the event to fill backpacks for community school children.

According to the Tiny Hands Foundation, more than 500 volunteers helped pack 1,638 backpacks with school supplies and kid-friendly food packs.

Tiny Hands is also working with over 10 children’s organizations to distribute the remaining backpacks to community children in need.

All Realtor® volunteers received a special RASM Volunteer t-shirt! If you are interested in getting involved with these projects and events, or for more information about the committee, please contact Gina White at gina@myrasm.com or (941) 9523405.

helped pack over 1,600 backpacks for the Back-to-School Backpack Brigade. RASM members also helped raise $800 for the cause, and 76 hours served at the event.

1,600

$800

Backpacks

Raised

76

Volunteer Hours

Pictured at left and above, RASM volunteers and staff packing backpacks for the Tiny Hands Backpack Brigade.

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Community Outreach F.E.L.T., Inc. Throughout the year, RASM members have donated to F.E.L.T., Inc. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies), a local, non-profit charity with a mission to provide nutritious meals for Manatee County’s homeless children, particularly during the weekends and during school vacation.

RASM members donated over 2,000 non-perishable and protein-rich foods to help children in need! Way to go, RASM membership!

2,007 total individual packs of food donated!

Pictured at left, RASM volunteers dropping off donations for the FELT food drive.

Manatee Children’s Services With the help of RASM volunteers, 82 children who are victims of, or at risk of experiencing, abuse or neglect, will receive gifts this holiday season. Thanks to our members, the wishes these children will be fulfilled. Manatee Children’s Services serves Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

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Manatee Children’s Services is a non-profit, Child Advocacy Center that has been providing child abuse prevention and intervention programs for over three decades in our communities for our most vulnerable population, child victims of abuse.

Some of the gifts this year included: • Gift cards • Remote control cars • Art kits • Headphones • Games • Movies • Action figures/Dolls • Sporting goods • Shoes • Clothes • Backpacks www.MyRASM.com

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Community Outreach RASM Gives Back In June of this year, Habitat for Humanity Sarasota presented a home dedication in honor of the Barnes family home, on Brooksdale Drive in Sarasota. RASM members played a large role in the construction of this Habitat for Humanity Sarasota home. At the dedication, the Association confirmed their support to a new Habitat Sarasota home by presenting a check for a $5,000 “Cornerstone” sponsorship for future home builds.

RASM Members presented Habitat for Humanity Sarasota with a $5,000 corporate sponsor donation. Pictured left to right: Elaine Adair, Xena Vallone, Renee Snyder, Rhonda Leiberick and Michelle Crabtree.

In July, RASM members also presented a $5,000 donation to Manatee County Habitat for Humanity. Donations to Manatee Habitat support construction projects and ultimately facilitate the mission of the organization. In addition to RASM’s donation, members of the Association supported Manatee Habitat by volunteering at home builds throughout the year.

$

$10,000

Total dollars donated by RASM for BOTH Habitat for Humanity Sarasota AND Habitat for Humanity Manatee County (5,000 each) AND

160

Nearly total combined volunteer hours by RASM membership!

RASM Community Outreach Committee Chair, Robin Wentz, presents a $5,000 donation to Manatee Habitat Executive Director, Diana Shoemaker.

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Community Outreach The Special Olympics, Florida Manatee County, held their 2016 Area 9 Bowling Tournament on October 8, at the AMF Lanes on Cortez in Bradenton.

Over 500 athletes competed and volunteers from RASM helped with check-in assistance, as lane monitors, logistics and award distribution. RASM members donated nearly 100 hours of their time to the tournament, helping to make the event a huge success!

98

RASM Volunteer

hours served AND Over

20

RASM Members assisted!

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Full Barrells Collected RASM has generously agreed for the second year in a row to support The Blessing Bags Project by serving as drop off sites at both the north and south offices. Blessing Bags receptacles are used to collect toiletry items such as sample size soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion, hand sanitizer; toothbrushes, small toothpaste, tissues, etc. This year, RASM members helped to fill 4 large barrels to the top with their generous donations!

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Community Outreach RASM Scholarship Recipients RASM awarded six $2,000 scholarships to deserving students from the community. Four of the six 2016 recipients were introduced and presented to members of the Association at the RASM Membership Luncheon on June 10.

Every year, the Association awards up to six scholarships, as selected by the RASM Scholarship Committee. RASM is proud to provide this financial support to area students in an effort to sustain the future of both Sarasota and Manatee County. Since its founding in 2002, the RASM Scholarship Program has awarded $126,100 to deserving students.

Pictured from left to right: Kaytlyn Korte, attending the University of Central Florida; Danielle Wilson, attending Emory University; Sixto Guerrero, attending the Florida State University, and Gianluca Marra, graduate of Sarasota Military Academy with plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Not pictured: Amanda Peebles, student at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Sydney Ring, a graduate from Suncoast Polytechnic High School with plans to attend Eckerd College in the fall prior to her start at Florida State University in the spring.

“Being a full time college student, it is well known that this level of education can be very expensive. The RASM scholarship has helped me immensely with my educational process and has assisted me on the pathway to my goals, especially in the real estate industry, which I could not be more thankful for. I believe when a community helps a young person like myself, it inspires that person to comeback and help the same community in the future.”

Sixto R. Guerrero, attending Florida State University

“This scholarship meant a lot to me as it made me feel as if someone really noticed my hard work. Getting the scholarship from RASM helps lighten the financial burden, which allows me to better focus on my academics and less on how I am going to pay for my education. I truly appreciate knowing that others see how hard I’ve worked and that they want to reward me for putting in my effort. This scholarship helped make this year possible for me and my family and I am very appreciative.”

Danielle Wilson, attending Emory University

“Personally, college was only attainable through scholarships such as the one I received from RASM. Words can’t explain how grateful I am for the wonderful people at Rotary Futures College Resource Center (who assisted with my scholarship search) and the generous individuals from RASM that were able to give me the resources I needed to pursue a dream I never thought I would be able to fulfill.”

Kaytlyn Korte, attending University of Central Florida

“I am so grateful to be a recipient of a RASM scholarship this year. I grew up in Bradenton, and have attended school in Bradenton or Sarasota for my entire life. I am so glad we have so many options for education in this area. I am currently completing my last year of pharmacy school at LECOM in Lakewood Ranch. I have been so blessed to be able to complete all of my education in the area so I could live at home and save money while completing my degrees. This scholarship has meant so much to me and has truly helped me and my family.”

Mandy Peebles, attending LECOM

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Communications Committee 2016 was a big year for the RASM Website Subcommittee and the Communications Committee as they worked hard to create a new consumer-facing website named www.LiveInSarasotaManatee.com. The purpose of this site is to connect prospective residents to the beautiful and exciting counties we call home: Sarasota and Manatee.

Consumers who visit the site can: • Discover our region, it’s history, arts and culture, and accolades • Get more information on residential neighborhoods, market statistics and commercial real estate • Learn about using a Realtor® and the difference between a Realtor® and a real estate agent • Find useful tools and resources for buying a home The content provided is developed and maintained by both the RASM Website Subcommittee and the Communications Committee. Be on the lookout in 2017 for more content and exciting additions to the website!

Pictured above: RASM Communication Committee Members, from left to right: Gina White, Susan Wallach, Michelle Crabtree, Derek Patti, Carrie Starr Rummery, Mary Vavala and Christine Green.

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Global Business Council Update For the second year in a row, the RASM Global Business Council has been named a Platinum council - a very prestigious award from the National Association of Realtors® Global Business and Alliances Group (NAR Global).

The Global Achievement Program is designed to recognize and reward the most active associations in global business. The Platinum Award recognizes exceptional commitment to building members’ awareness of the global and multicultural business opportunities in their local markets.

Achievements are evaluated in five focus areas: Communication, Community Outreach, Membership Value Creation, Education, and Media Outreach/Social Media.

The Sarasota/Manatee region is one of the nation’s top destinations for international buyers, and RASM has recognized and embraced this growing trend in real estate through the Global Business Council.

Congratulations 2016 RASM Business Council!

Rita B. Smith and Carla Rayman-Kidd accepted the Platinum Global Business Council award from NAR.

Additional 2016 Achievements Include: • Sponsored 15 seminars/conferences, four in conjunction with the Commercial Investment Division • Held various socials/networking sessions in conjunction with events • Hosted the 10th Annual RASM International Real Estate Conference • Increased membership from 331 to 362 members • GBC member Carla Rayman served as the President’s Liaison to Panama and also as NAR Regional Coordinator for North America, Central America and the Caribbean • RASM continues as the NAR Ambassador Association to SIRA in Spain

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The Suncoast Regional YPN -

$13,406.93 Raised for the

2016 Highlights!

The Suncoast Regional YPN has had a stellar year under the leadership of Brenton Cloud, Chair. Let’s take a look back at the accomplishments of this young group of innovative professionals: Real Estate Industry • • • • • • • •

Monthly Caravan Tours The Art of Referrals: Turning Action into Results with Tony Robbins The Art of Public Speaking with Barry Grooms What it Means to be GREEN at Lakewood Ranch Shadowing Success Q&A with Michael Saunders Investing in Real Estate with John Schaub The Changing Face of Downtown with Johnathon Parks, Harold Bubil, and Drayton Saunders.

Million Dollar Listing Club Q&A with Kim Ogilvie and Roger Pettingell

On May 4, the YPN organized a beach clean-up day on Siesta Key and volleyball tournament.

Networking with Peers • • • • •

2016 YPN Kick Off Party at Mandeville Beer Garden Private Ringling Museum Samurai Tour and Ringling Underground Wine Tasting and Education presented by a certified sommelier 2nd Anniversary Party at Shore Diner Suncoast Regional YPN Realtor® Bowling Tournament

Community Involvement • • • • •

Collected over 60 jars of peanut butter for All Faiths Food Bank Volunteered at the Superhero 5k to benefit Bridge a Life Beach Clean Up on Siesta Key beach Collected $13,406.93 for two local Boys & Girls Club at the Realtor® Bowling Tournament Collected over 270 individual fruit cups for Feeding Empty Little Tummies Shadowing Success Session with Michael Saunders & Co, May 2016.

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Value Proposition Members of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee have access to a wide array of benefits, tools, real estate market data, educational opportunities and discount programs designed to help you be more successful in the real estate market.

Some of the valuable programs and services you receive with your membership include:

Education

Information

Advocacy

Public Relations

Professionalism

Industry Connections

Member Benefits

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Our Association provides relevant education and legal resources that help you build your skills through training that leads to more opportunity, knowledge and success.

Advocating for key issues relevant to the community and sponsoring Community projects continues support of the “American Dream” for you and your customers.

There is strength in our numbers.

Our Association promotes higher standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Our Association provides discounts and special offers on products and services that save our members money and time.

Getting and sharing information is powerful and, as a member of our Association you will receive the most current updates giving you the benefit of the knowledge and expertise of 6000 professionals who work together.

Our Association improves public awareness of the vital role the Association and its members play in the communities it serves.

Realtors® and Business Partners are given unlimited opportunities to develop relationships and be involved in collaborative leadership roles that foster business development.

Visit our website for information and other resources available to you.

22 2016 RASM Annual Report www.MyRASM.com December 2016