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Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I've never had time nor the desire to focus on that.... I put my efforts into my business and my thoughts on giving back were to mentor those who wanted it....

Aug 03, 2015 09:01 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. I used to all the time, but used to get so frustrated, it just seemed to be a "Good old boys club" rather than being a driving force in the industry.

Aug 03, 2015 06:40 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm so involved is hard to believe. 

Aug 03, 2015 04:58 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Yes, I rarely miss a meeting and have served for the last 5 years.  I took this year off.

Aug 03, 2015 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,044,624
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

In the past I was very, very involved, board president 3 times, etc. I'm done. 

Aug 04, 2015 06:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,625,947
Retired from ActiveRain
Baker, OR

I serve on the Education and Golf Tournament Committees and have become good friends with other participating local real estate professionals and Association staff.  You learn who you can trust and rely on to honor commitments.  My participation led to being named the Affiliate of the Year recently at the summer membership meeting.

Aug 04, 2015 05:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debbie Reynolds I served on a technology committee a while back.

Aug 03, 2015 11:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

I serve on one now for five years and another that was a waste of time for one. Serving gives us the opportunity to help change.

Aug 03, 2015 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,579
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

No - I just couldn't make the time or manage my time.

Aug 03, 2015 09:55 PM
Rainmaker
4,881,462
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

In previous years I have sesrved on different committees.  I also attend our East Dallas MLS meeting twice a month.

Aug 03, 2015 09:27 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not any more. I've done my bit in the past and now it's on to other things.

Aug 03, 2015 09:11 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Tuesday morning Debbie. I am not as active in the local board as I need to be. I am too busy training new home inspectors. Next year.

Aug 03, 2015 07:06 PM
Rainmaker
883,537
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

We have a small local board and are very active in our community. I do attend meetings and have served on my local board and state board. I learn so much by serving on boards. I am on my state grievance committee and I have learned a lot from serving on that committee. It is a good thing to be involved.   

Aug 03, 2015 05:45 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Debbie - I have not, but I think I may start considering participating more the older I get.

Aug 03, 2015 04:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

There was a time when I served on committees.  I do attend many of the classes they have there.

Aug 03, 2015 01:57 PM
Rainer
438,118
Doyle Davison
Hawaiian Beaches Hawaii - 714-968-6767 - Huntington Beach, CA
30 years as your Concierge services listing broker

Debbie Reynolds ... we have a meeting every friday... about 300 attend.. I try and go twice a month... great for news, gosip, listings, friends, etc... highly recommended... A/R needs to meet more often in person...

Aug 03, 2015 11:46 AM
Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Not a member, but Bob is and he and Nick do attend everything.

Oct 17, 2018 03:36 AM
Ambassador
6,392,879
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

When I can fit it in.

Apr 04, 2018 09:36 PM
Rainmaker
289,912
Kent Simpson
Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Is About People

I have gained a lot from serving - both in my business & professionally.  Having served on the local, state & national levels, the knowledge, networking & best practices learned far outweigh the time invested. Getting the "inside scoop" on issues that could have an effect on client & property issues before they hit the media is a bonus that my clients seem to appreciate.  My #1 "Can't Miss" conference is the May NAR Conference in Washington D.C. - the business intelligence about policies & legislation is unsurpassed.

Aug 04, 2015 02:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I see a lot of the comments are from those that have done it in the past and now are taking a break or have moved on. I guess like anything, you can overcommit and get burned out.

Aug 04, 2015 07:12 AM