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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Celebrate
HugH RideR
Collaboration
2014-2015 President, Chicago Association of REALTORS ®
In our fast-paced industry, we seldom have an
opportunity to take time to pause and reflect on our
accomplishments as professionals.
That’s why our annual Sales Awards is one of my
favorite C.A.R. events, as it provides each and every one
of us an opportunity to honor excellence in our industry
and recognize how we each have an individual role to
play in our collective success.
Whatever your industry niche - whether you primarily
serve renters, buyers, sellers or investors – the Sales
Awards remind us that our business goals are aligned
to help our industry as a whole succeed.
Each of us contribute to the industry in our own unique
way. What we share is a dedication and desire to serve our
clients by helping them fulfill their expectations and goals.
What is important to recognize is how the work we do
today can help lay the foundation for tomorrow. When
we serve renters, we are working with young professionals
who will likely become future homeowners. When we
help professionals purchase their first home, we may be
helping a future real estate investor.
Similarly, the work we do at the Chicago Association of
REALTORS ® can only be elevated if we bridge new connections
with other real estate organizations. This, too,
will help set a foundation for our future and the livelihood
of our business.
The potential to strengthen alliances with BOMA/Chicago,
homebuilders and neighborhood apartment associations
is strategic to our overall mission as Chicago REALTORS ® .
The real estate business will benefit if we see our goals as
related, and approach them together to achieve more.
As we all
know, collaboration
is the
essence and
spirit of our
profession,
and it’s
important
to continue
cultivating
opportunities.
Sales Awards is a chance to celebrate
this cooperation amongst practitioners. Whether you
are a residential or commercial broker, it’s time for your
colleagues to recognize your accomplishments and share
in your success. This is an occasion to celebrate achievements,
but also a platform for new practitioners to visualize
their potential.
Congratulations! I applaud your hard work and thank
you for allowing the Chicago Association of REALTORS ®
help steer your success through the myriad networking
and education opportunities available this year.
Hugh Rider
Realty & Mortgage Co.
Photo by Sofia Spentzas
Chicago REALTOR ® Magazine
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