Elements of a Successful Merger
By Jerry Matthews
Recessions force associations to cut costs, change philosophies, or alter their structures to stay afloat. Often this means acquiring, merging, or cooperating with other companies to remain viable.
• Why We Merged: AE Survey Results
• REALTOR® Association Mergers: 2000–2010
• Alternatives to Mergers
• Three Issues That Can Derail a Merger
AEC Chair Report
I have realistic optimism.
By Steve Francks
Breifing: REALTOR® association news, events, people, and programs.
By Carolyn Schwaar
From the Field
Benefits of sharing
By Alice Martin
Marketing
Never hide a merger
By Melynn Sight
Your Career
Curb merger job stress.
By Leonard Pfeiffer
Law & Policy
Essential merger docs
By Laurie Janik
HR Connection
Who stays, who goes?
By Donna Garcia
Education
Hire speakers with spark
By Stephanie Maertens
Small Board
Bigger isn’t always better
By Carolyn Schwaar
AE Profile
Teresa King Kinney, CEO of the Miami Association of REALTORS®.