solutions and pathways
robert hahn :: @robhahn
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1. Reform Governance
2. Consolidate
3. Choose What NOT To Do
4. Redefine REALTOR ®
5. Organize, Organize, Organize
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1. Reform Governance
‣ Separate the MLS and the Association
‣ Longer Terms for Leadership
‣ Direct Elections for Every Significant
Position
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2. Consolidate
‣ Merge, Merge, Merge
‣ Eliminate duplicate cost centers
‣ Incremental Revenues > Incremental Costs
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3. Choose What NOT to Do
‣ Associations, Brokerages, Franchises, Web
Portals, Vendors, the MLS -- all stepping
on each other’s toes
‣ Identify your unique competency, what no
one else can do.
‣ Focus On Unique Competency
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4. Redefine REALTOR ®
‣ Smaller & More Committed Beats Large &
Disengaged Every Time
‣ Guarantee Quality
‣ Expertise, Ethics, Engagement
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5. Organize, Organize, Organize
‣ Organize REALTORS®: Grassroots On Up
‣ Organize Industry: Ward Captains
‣ Organize Consumers: Retail Politics
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@robhahn
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