The Home of Hawaii’s Realtors for 50 Years
Hawaii Realtors® Celebrates 50 Years of Advocacy, Standard Forms and Professional Development in the 50th State
THE BIG PICTURE OF HAWAII REALTORS®
There is nothing more valuable than local knowledge when it comes to real estate transactions and that is the specialty of a REALTOR®. Hawaii REALTORS® has been supporting local REALTORS® in the 50th State for the past 50 years. With a refreshed look, website and name Hawaii REALTORS® is celebrating five decades of advocacy, standard forms and professional development.
According to Hawaii REALTOR® Chief Executive Officer Nancy Donahue-Jones, the importance of a REALTORS® is not only in their experience as a real estate transaction specialist, but also their understanding of the community.“The value of a REALTOR® is having industry experts on a local basis, helping you through the largest transaction of your life–financially. They know more about what’s happening in a community than anybody else,” says Donahue-Jones. “They are involved with everything. They are a great resource: they can tell you what super market to go to, or what schools are in the area. They are your asset in the transaction and I would not do any kind of real estate transaction without first consulting a REALTOR®. I want to know local information and they are the person I would go to.”
For the past 50 years, the three core functions of Hawaii REALTORS® is advocacy, standard forms and professional development. In addition to the value that Hawaii REALTORS® bring to buying or selling real estate, it’s the cultivation of their members’ professional development in their leadership skills that is a point of pride according to Susan Savage, 2017 President of Hawaii REALTORS®.
“Hawaii REALTORS® offers a powerful program called Leadership Academy, where we groom future leaders,” says Savage. “Whether you’re going to be a leader in the real estate industry, your local Parent Teacher’s Association, or within your community, we groom you to take an active role in leadership and that is one of our greatest successes.”
Regardless if a REALTOR® is considering leadership duties or not, one of the main benefits of belonging to Hawaii REALTORS® is the organization’s advocacy for its members and homeowners when it comes to legislation. Hawaii REALTORS® continuously represents property rights at the federal, state, and local levels.
Aside from HAR’s advocacy, Frank Goodale, Hawaii REALTORS® President-Elect, maintains that the organization’s Standard Forms make important contributions to Hawaii’s real estate industry. “As new advancements in technology, law and industry emerges, Hawaii REALTORS® designs forms to meet these changing needs. Hawaii REALTORS® creates and revises forms with the help of really awesome volunteers that serve on our Standard Forms Committee,” explains Goodale. “More than a dozen volunteers work tirelessly to ensure our library of forms remain current. If you’ve done a real estate transaction in the State of Hawaii, it’s highly likely that our forms have touched that transaction.”
The golden anniversary of Hawaii REALTORS® is a testament to the organization’s diligence and commitment to its members, inspiring praise on a national level.
“Hawaii REALTORS® is there to help agents, brokers and other real estate professionals succeed in their business while practicing the highest levels of ethics and excellence,” says 2017 President of the National Association of REALTORS® William E. Brown. “I think the 50th anniversary is a testament to the staying power of our brand and the REALTORS® enduring place at the center of the transaction. As trends and technology change, REALTORS ® have remained ahead of the curve to continue providing the expert advice and counsel our clients and businesses depend on.”
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
“REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS® through their local associations. That connection is an important part of how we ensure REALTORS® are the voice for real estate in all communities. It’s also how we stay in touch with our membership and ensure the unique needs and concerns of individual markets are being met.”
– William E. Brown, 2017 President of the National Association of Realtors®
HAWAII REALTORS®
“I am proud to be a member of the Hawaii Association of REALTORS®. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization is an exciting milestone for our organization and its accomplishments over the years.”
–Susan Savage, 2017 President Hawaii Realtors®
WEST HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
“The West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® enhances member professionalism and success through education and REALTOR® resources. WHAR upholds the highest standards of real estate excellence among members in their service to the community through its involvement and charity.”
– Karin Shaw, Executive Officer, West Hawaii Association of REALTORS®
HAWAII ISLAND REALTORS®
“As an association of REALTORS®, Hawaii Island REALTORS® advocates for homeownership and private property rights on behalf of its members at the local government, supports the professional development of its members through continuing education and ethical standards, and provides a home for members to network, engage, and improve the industry as a whole. Hawaii Island REALTORS® is an ohana of business partners and REALTOR® professionals who truly live and embody the aloha spirit.”
– Kehaulani Costa, Executive Officer, Hawaii Island REALTORS®
REALTORS® ASSOCIATION OF MAUI, INC.
“Owning your home provides stability to the owner, owner’s family, the neighboring community and Hawaii at large. People in the real estate industry typically are more involved with many facets of their community, participate in charitable organizations, and help make life better for everyone.
– Terry Tolman, Chief Staff Executive, REALTORS® Association of Maui, Inc.
HONOLULU BOARD OF REALTORS®
“Besides being bound to a strict Code of Ethics as a condition of membership, Honolulu Board of REALTORS® members provide negotiation skills, local market knowledge, and access to a network of lenders, appraisers and other industry professionals that are paramount to exceeding our clients’ expectations in an ever-changing real estate landscape.”
– Suzanne Young, Chief Executive Officer, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
KAUAI BOARD OF REALTORS®
“The Kauai Board of REALTORS® is comprised of 564 REALTORS® and 25 Affiliate members. We recently hired a Government Affairs Director that addresses all issues that relate to private property rights, and real estate issues including property tax and most recently the General Plan Update. Our philosophy is building communities that we live in for the entire island.”
– Karen Ono, Executive Officer, Kauai Board of REALTORS®
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