State Leadership Idea Exchange Council: Conference & Expo 2013

The State Leadership Idea Exchange Council facilitates the exchange of ideas among state association leadership. View the 2013 Idea Exchange Council Leadership and the State Association Ranking Sheetpdf (PDF: 34 KB) of small, medium, and large associations.

On this page, view hot topic ideas submitted in advance of the 2013 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Francisco. The deadline to submit ideas was Oct. 25.

The Idea Exchange Council will meet on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 1 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. during the Conference. View the agendapdf (PDF: 20 KB). Each state association will participate in a Small, Medium, or Large breakout session.

Missed the submission deadline for the 2013 Conference & Expo? You can still bring up your idea during the Council's Breakout Sessions on Nov. 7, or save your idea until the Midyear Legislative Meetings and Expo in May 2014.

Ideas by State/Territory

Alaska (small association)

The Alaska Association of REALTORS® is focusing on:

RPAC participation

Arizona (large association)

Ideas from the Arizona Association of REALTORS® include:

Partnering with local associations to address member needs
Workshop for local Association Executives and monthly newsletter
Leveraging influential relationships with other industry groups

California (large association)

Some of the California Association's initiatives:

Statewide ethics publication and enforcement enhancements
Local home ownership fairs
Financial helpline workshops
Small claims court kit
Thought leadership

Colorado (large association)

CAR initiatives include:

Colorado flood disaster relief program
Enhancing professional development via live webcasts

Connecticut (medium association)

The Connecticut Association is spreading the word about value of carbon monoxide detectors.

Delaware (small association)

The Delaware Association has updated its Public Policy manual to include interaction with consumers as well as members. It has also developed a legislative issues work sheet.

Florida (large association)

Florida REALTORS® introduced a digital "Talking Contract" that's available on the association's member website. They also performed a comprehensive member assessment study.

Georgia (large association)

Georgia REALTORS® unveiled a newer, more modern logo and shortened its name.

Idaho (small association)

Leadership have taken a "back to basics" approach to heal the Association through effective communication and trust-building.

Illinois (large association)

IAR's initiatives include:

Creation of a 501(C) (4) Corporation
Bolstering the RPAC program
Sponsoring three Habitat for Humanity builds in Illinois

Iowa (small association)

The Iowa Association's initiatives include:

Social grass roots movement
Summer contest using social media
ISAE symposium
2013 IAR Leadership Academy

Kansas (medium association)

The Kansas Association developed an online CE and GRI real estate education series.

Louisiana (medium association)

The Louisiana Association's initiatives include:

Online GRI platform
NFIP toolkit for REALTORS®

Read more about GRIdocx (DOC: 14 KB)
Read more about NFIPdocx (DOC: 1.17 MB)

Massachusetts (large association)

MAR introduced the My REALTOR® mentor outreach program and a better toolkit for new members.

Read moredocx (DOC: 74 KB)
Tech helpline postcardpdf (PDF: 711 KB)
Monthly topics for new memberspdf (PDF: 93 KB)

Michigan (large association)

The Michigan Association is:

Rethinking the established local business model and embracing a new, international real estate market
Bolstering efforts to restore Detroit as a great American city
Continuing to raise funds for RPAC

Minnesota (medium association)

The Minnesota Association of REALTORS® initiatives include:

Statewide strategic planning
Establishing a 501c4 homeowner's alliance

Mississippi (small association)

The Mississippi Association recruited around 100 major investors to RPAC, as well as challenging each local board to work toward 51% "fair share" among their membership.

Missouri (medium association)

The Missouri Association unveiled a new logo, tag line, and brand promise.

Montana (small association)

The Montana association created a robust website, better membership database, and created a new communications center and new conferencing software.

Nebraska (small association)

The Nebraska Association implemented a new fundraiser for RPAC entitled "REALTORS® Got Travel" which saw a membership participation rate of 42%.

New Hampshire (small association)

NHAR overturned an MLS policy change and made a proposal to sell its building and lease a more suitable property.

New Jersey (large association)

NJAR continues to focus on Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts.

Information session flyerpdf (PDF: 677 KB)
Video: Seaside open for businessmp4 (MP4: 8.48 MB)
Video: Ocean City open for businessmp4 (MP4: 8.59 MB)
Video: Hoboken open for business (WMV: 5.75 MB)

New Mexico (small association)

The New Mexico association did a team-building bike assembly exercise to emphasize the need for communication.

North Carolina (large association)

NCAR is bringing back its hard copy newsletter, Leadership Academy, and shared GAD program.

North Dakota (small association)

NDAR redesigned its website and hopes to unveil a new logo soon. The Association continues to oppose increases in real estate transfer taxes.

Ohio (large association)

The Ohio Association's leadership team conducted a massive outreach to its membership:

Engaged members regarding the Governor's plan to impose sales tax on real estate services
Received suggestions to improve Ohio's Annual Convention & Expo and increase participation
Urged to explore creating a model leadership academy

Oklahoma (medium association)

OAR is creating a coherent education structure which introduces new technology and opportunities to become a more skilled and professional REALTOR®.

Read moredocx (DOC: 19 KB)
PowerPointppt (PPT: 3.32 MB)

Pennsylvania (large association)

The Pennsylvania Association has taken a leadership role in getting property tax reform in the Commonwealth, and has been working on a coordinated all-electronic effort to improve communications.

Read morepdf (PDF: 100 KB)
RealReform76 Handoutpdf (PDF: 2.16 MB)

Puerto Rico (small association)

The Association aims to enhance membership pride and the motivation of REALTORS®, create better relations with legislators and government, and promote continued alliances with other associations.

South Carolina (medium association)

SCR are engaging in two extensive outreach campaigns funded through a partnership of the SCR and NAR Issue Mobilization Funds, both of which commenced this fall.

Tennessee (large association)

Tennessee made its InFORM tool work on mobile devices and smartphones.

Texas (large association)

The Texas Association's initiatives include:

Broker Operations Policy & Procedures Manual
Expansion of TREPAC

Read moredocx (DOC: 15 KB)
TREPAC PowerPointpptx (PPT: 1.08 MB)

Utah (medium association)

The Utah Association of REALTORS® implemented a new program to improve communication with state legislators.

Virginia (large association)

The Virginia Association would like to incorporate Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) into initial licensure testing.

Washington (medium association)

The Washington Association introduced REstockPhoto.com, a stock photography website for real estate professionals designed by two Washington REALTORS®.

Wisconsin (medium association)

Initiatives from the Wisconsin Association include:

Taking a leadership role in making the state's economy prosper
Preserving and protecting the real estate marketplace
Being a strong advocate for home and property owners
Being the standard of excellence for the profession and its members

Strategic planpdf (PDF: 4.47 MB)
Legislative reportpdf (PDF: 2.20 MB)