Young REALTORS® Group
This group provides a great way for young REALTORS® (generally
those under 40) to get connected with the Association,
develop programs that benefit new or young agents, and
potentially
transition into other leadership areas within the Association.
A group that equally divides its time between social events
and business, this group has recently helped to provide
guidance for new post license education requirements, and
held fun events
like a scavenger hunt in the Des Moines metro area.
Public Relations/Marketing Committee
This group works to promote association events, issues,
and meetings, plus develops and coordinates the annual
state-wide
REALTOR® awareness campaign. Additional projects include
special events like the Iowa State Fair booth, creation of
billboard and radio advertisements, and promotion of REALTORS® and
REALTOR® properties for sale via Association websites
and traditional media.
Education Workgroup
This group focuses on issues related to professional development
for members of the Association. This group has been busy
recently developing suggestions for new license law requirements
and post-license education requirements. As a result of
this group’s suggestions, Association legislative
staff has successfully advocated changes in the Iowa
Code and Administrative
rules relating to real estate professional development.
Legal Action Workgroup
This group reviews the status of the Legal Reference Program
offered by the Association, helps develop programs focusing
on risk management, and determines the level of financial
assistance that should be provided to members or boards
involved in litigation. This group is very involved in
current legal
issues and was recently instrumental in the Association’s
successful litigation against several online establishments
practicing real estate in Iowa without a license.
Legislative Committee
The legislative committee works directly with Association
lobbying staff to help promote Association legislative
goals as set
forth in the Association Statement of Policy. This group
is very active each spring and meets weekly via web conference
to discuss the latest legislation being introduced by the
Iowa Legislature and to determine if the legislation is
in the best interest of the Association and its members.
Iowa
REALTORS® can thank this group for recent legislative
victories protecting private property rights and the place
of the REALTOR® in a real estate transaction.
RPAC/RPEC Committees
These committees help to provide the legislative resources
necessary to maintain a successful legislative agenda, including
grassroots and local political action, political education,
and financial fundraising and disbursement to candidates
and political organizations. These groups are active
with an annual
legislative “hill visit” day in February, informative
programs throughout the year, and an annual fundraising goal
of at least $150,000.
