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Putting a Face on Real Estate since 1995
President’s Column By Gary Cocanougher • 2014 President
WCAoR is committed to serve you better
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new year is upon us and as we get older, the years start going by at a faster pace. We all need to live today to its fullest, for none of us knows what tomorrow brings. This past year we have seen things that we have not seen in a long time: multiple offers on homes before they actually go on the market, coming soon signs and pocket listings selling quickly, and the highest recorded monthly sales volume for Williamson County. This is all good news, but always remember what is the most important. Represent your client to the best of your ability according to our Code of Ethics. Treat your fellow REALTORS with the respect they deserve. Give back to the community that has brought us to where we are today. The Williamson County Association of REALTORS is committed to service and wants to serve you, our members. You have several opportunities to be more involved in your association by joining one of our committees listed below. Please contact the committee chairperson, if you are interested in joining their committee, to see if there are any spots
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still available. —The Golf Committee, led by Cecilia Roberts, organizes the annual golf tournament. This tournament is a fun networking and team building opportunity, but it’s also a major source of revenue for the Association. —The Bylaws and Policy Committee, led by Elaine Byrne, reviews new policies and procedures, and helps implement the standards by which we all abide. —The Finance Committee, led by Shavonne Martin, ensures the financial stability of the Association. —The Events Committee, led by Tiesa Hollaway, organizes and leads many of the special events we have throughout the year, including the Super Bowl of Builders, the bus tours, the Wild Ride, the Holiday Bazaar, among others. —The TREPAC Committee, led by Mary Miner, facilitates communication between REALTORS and lawmakers, and raises money to support Texas legislators who protect property rights, encourage homeownership, and reduce regulatory burdens for the real estate industry.
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—The Membership Committee, led by Barbara McLaughlin, recruits new members to the Association. —The Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Shane Polach, represents the membership and communicates with local governments. —The Awards and Nominations Committee, led by our Immediate Past President, Stacey Rider, will receive nominations and recognize achievements for this coming year. —The Installation Committee, led by Jack Stapleton, will organize 2014’s installation event at the end of the year. Another great way to get involved is to participate in the many events that are going on at the Association, just check our website calendar and plan on attending the many activities we have scheduled. Please contact our staff to see what volunteer opportunities are available. There’s always something to do. By following the Association on Facebook, Twit-
ter, or Pinterest you can hear the latest updates, fun facts, and even some great industry tips.
As Williamson County grows, I’m proud
to say that our Association has grown along with it. Perhaps we can trace it back several years to our decision to invest in a new building. Our decision to become a true resource for our members has paid enormous dividends. Many of the classes, orientations, and other services that may have required a trip to Austin in the past can now be accomplished in Williamson County. As we continue to invest your future, I ask that you also continue to invest in our Association.
I, along with the entire board of direc-
tors, are excited about serving you this year, please let us know any way we can do it better for you. RL
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