Committees

• Studies issues, legislation, and more at the local, state and federal levels that affect property owners and/or RAGC members.
• Advocates for local, state and federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.
• Conducts functions to foster a good, working relationship with our elected officials.
• Makes recommendations to Board of Directors for RAGC support, opposition or neutrality to issues.
• Members are highly encouraged to attend all events and functions hosted by the Committee.

Encourages industry professionals related to real estate transactions to come together, discuss challenging industry issues, and provide solutions to those issues. The committee creates programs and activities to strengthen our REALTOR® and Affiliate member relationships.

Review RAGC contracts, forms, and clauses to determine whether revisions, additions, or discontinuations should be made.  Works with RAGC legal counsel to finalize recommendations. *By appointment only.

Coordinates and promotes the association’s activities to increase diversity within the real estate profession. Identifies diversity and fair housing educational needs and goals and addresses changes in real estate business practice to reflect growing cultural diversity. The Committee should partner with Community Outreach and/or YPN for one event.

The Honors and Awards Committee manages the Circle of Excellence Awards, setting award levels, enforcing rules, soliciting sponsorships, and selecting recipients. The Association staff executes the Circle of Excellence event, with two appointed committee members coordinating key aspects, including the overall budget, the ticket price, venue, and application fee, to ensure the overall financial success of the event. The committee also establishes awards criteria, reviews applications, and selects winners for the Association’s special awards based on said criteria.

Recommends new Board services and products that benefit members as viable business products and/or result in cost savings for members. Provides Affiliate members the opportunity to network and build relationships with REALTOR® members through gatherings and sponsorships.  Coordinates membership drive. Develops promotional items to foster overall membership growth and retention.

Meets to discuss areas of interest relevant to members of both associations regarding the real estate industry.  Provides opportunities for interprofessional communications, understanding, and relationships.  Determines course of action for disseminating information on issues to members of both Associations.

Educates REALTORS® about the importance of CPR and AED training offers classes on CPR and AED machines, promotes the installation of AED machines in all REALTOR® offices, and works to raise the funds for the purchase of AED machines in public locations.

Members are young or “young at heart,” which creates networking and engagement opportunities for all members.  The committee focuses on creating opportunities for newer members to engage in the Association and build mentoring relationships with members. It should partner with Community Outreach and DEI for one of its four annual events.

Oversees the Electronic Keybox System (EKS) supported by the MLS.  Evaluate alternative systems, and review, modify, and enforce usage policies and procedures to ensure a high level of property access compliance.