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Monthly classes are scheduled to familiarize the
Membership with this new version of their multiple
listing service.
• The Commercial Alliance has contracted with
Xcelligent, a new and fully researched property data
base that will provide Members with documentation
of all commercial properties in Las Vegas. The new
benefit will greatly enhance the ability of commercial
REALTORS ® to research, lease and sell properties.
• The Association has contracted for Clareity’s Single
Sign On product that will enable Members to login to
one portal and access all of the integrated applications
that the Association provides during a single browser
session. This will give Members a clear picture of all
of the services, tools and applications available while
saving them time.
• Created a One Step to Recovery initiative to help the
community climb out of the recession
• Created three new and highly relevant committees:
Global, Green and Market Conditions
• In its first year, the Global Committee was recognized
by NAR this month with the Gold Level Award of
excellence for their organization and programming.
• Reduced prices and included free classes to help the
Membership in the current economy and offered seminars
on timely marketplace issues. Over 400 sessions have
served approximately 2,200 Members each month.
• Conducted an overall assessment on the health of the
Association
• Reviewed and updated Bylaws, Policies and Procedures
for clarity and consistency
• Conducted an expanded annual financial audit which
was published to the Membership in September
• Developed a Strategic Plan through a series of sessions
with an outside consultant
• Developed a Condo Certification verification through
the MLS
• Hired a new CEO
• Moved to a neutral third-party electronic election service
• Appointed a Presidential Advisory Group to research
a new consumer-based public website which is up for
approval by the Board at their December meeting
• Changed CPA firms
• Changed insurance brokers
• Reviewed all service contracts
• Selecting a new outside law firm
• Researched additional new service providers
• GLVAR was chosen for a visit from Michael Wellsmore, an
international REALTOR ® Ambassador from Australia who
was visiting several markets in the United States.
Wellsmore is past president of theAustralian equivalent
of our National Association of REALTORS ® .
• The Commercial Alliance conducted their annual
Educational Symposium featuring national speakers
who attracted a large Member turnout.
• On the Global front, GLVAR was able to host the
five-day CIPS (Certified International Property
Specialist) Designation. This Designation is becoming
more important locally with the recognition of
Las Vegas as the second most searched city in the
U.S. by foreign investors.
• The Association was honored by the dedication of
a classroom at the College of Southern Nevada. The
room is named for GLVAR in appreciation of the
more than $120,000 in scholarships donated by the
Association over the years. It is the first classroom
to be dedicated to an organization at the College.
• GLVAR hired a new Parliamentarian, Past President
Dale Puhl.
• President Kelley was invited to represent the real
estate industry on deliberations at the new Regional
Development Agency where plans are being made
for the next five years of economic, education and
infrastructure development in southern Nevada.
Again, GLVAR has a seat at the table.
• RETechnology has been added as a Member benefit.
It features reports on up-to-the-minute real estate
technology and tools.
• Officers and the CEO began making visits to
Member offices to discuss benefits and respond to
questions and concerns
• December 2nd marks the 65th Anniversary of
GLVAR’s founding. Press releases will highlight the
long tradition of community involvement by GLVAR
Members that has helped make Las Vegas an attractive
place to live, work, play and retire.
GLVAR WILL BE WORKING ON:
• Revising Candidate training for 2013
• Evaluating major programs and services
• Providing regular training on the use of realtor.com
features and tools noted under Smartlinks on the MLS site
• Increasing voter registration by 20 percent
• Launching a Pathways to Professionalism campaign
• Conducting an expanded Board and Committee
training session
• New Member and Broker Orientations are being
reviewed and revised
• Visits to Members in their offices continue to be
scheduled in order to listen to their needs and raise
their awareness of existing benefits
• Through NAR online programs, a baseline of
information is being established for all Staff to use in
assisting Members
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