President Nichols: The Real Value of the MLS

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Every day, I’m introduced to a new app or service that promises to make business boom. It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the new services, updates and what’s becoming obsolete. Plus, if you’ve been paying attention for the past few years, one thing should be perfectly clear: No matter what digital tools you […]

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I was fortunate to represent you in Washington D.C. at the NAR Legislative Meetings and Expo last month. It is a busy and long week of committee meetings, general sessions, trade expo and Hill visits. The Hill visits give REALTORS® the opportunity to talk to congress about housing issues. When visiting our legislators, we are […]

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Well maybe not a bar, but a television studio green room. The three begin pleasantries and ask why each are at the studio. The author explains she has written a New York Times best seller. The REALTOR® asked about the book and she articulately explained the plot and how she picked the subject. She then […]

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Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. Realtors® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require […]

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If you made it to Recharge, you were fortunate enough to hear two great speakers: Stefan Swanepoel and Jimmy Mackin. Stefan provided industry insight and put change into perspective, while Jimmy provided some great marketing tips and ideas. The event was well attended, and we look forward to your feedback as we plan the next […]

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Most of us use the MLS daily. It is the one tool that the average REALTOR® can’t imagine being without. However, that is exactly what I would like you to do… please take a moment and imagine a world without the MLS. You may think that this imaginary world would not be all that different […]

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I’ve always invested in RPAC, but it felt like an obligation. Luke Bell, our Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs informed me I was the first major investor of the year. I could have used my investment and apparent eagerness as motivation for the rest of you to invest or increase your commitment.   However, […]

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At the holiday party, awards and installation event last month, I was able to make a few brief remarks. I’d like to share those with those of you who were not able to attend. I began by saying that the evening was about you, the members, and I still believe that to be true about […]

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Picture this fellow MLS subscribers: you are one of 43 associations that are putting aside traditional views of how an MLS is supposed to operate to form a new era of MLS’s. You and your company would be dealing with the adjustments and all that comes with that monumental change. That took place on the […]