Central Mississippi REALTORS®
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Volume 8 | Issue No. 42
December 12, 2017
CMR/MLS Committees: Get Involved!
Deadline: Friday, December 15
Your Commitment Makes us Successful 
Did you know that our Association is driven by volunteers serving on numerous committees. If you have a passion for something, we will find a committee where your talents and service will be useful!  
 
There are 9 committees that you may offer service to:  
 
*Best Practices Working Group
This committee keeps the Association's "Best Practices from Showing to Closing" form up to date by editing practices that are necessary to facilitate more successful closings.
Committee Liaison: Jo Usry
  
*NEW! Communications Committee
Calling all social media stars, graphic designers, and real estate bloggers! Members of this committee will actively engage in all aspects of the Association's multi-media marketing campaigns and event promotions including photography, video production and journalism.  
Committee Liaisons: Nita Martin & Amber Wood  
  
*Community Outreach
Let's enhance the image of REALTORS® in the Jackson Metro area! You'll help us identify and organize outreach activities and other volunteer efforts that your fellow REALTORS ® would like to participate in.  
Committee Liaisons: Nita Martin & Amber Wood   
 
 
*Credentials Committee
Members will review REALTOR ® membership applications to ensure compliance with NAR's criteria for subsequent approval by the CMR Board of Directors.
Committee Liaison:  Beverly Hickey
 
*Governmental Affairs & Advocacy
Do you have an interest in local government or politics? Members of the committee will give the Association a voice in local policy issues that impact our real estate market and aid in the selection of candidates for RPAC support.  
Committee Liaison: Nita Martin
 
*Grievance Committee
This committee reviews and investigates complaints against members as well as arbitration requests filed with the Association. When appropriate, it refers them to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing.
Committee Liaison: Jo Usry
  
*MLS Systems & Products
R esearch updates and available enhancements to the current MLS system for ways to increase value  
to MLS Participants.
Committee Liaison: Robert Conwill, Jr.  
 
*MLS Rules & Policies
R eview and update MLS Rules and Regulations, including the violation and fine structures, and compliance of same.  
Committee Liaison: Robert Conwill, Jr.   

*Young Professionals Network
We are seeking 40 and under REALTORS® interested in networking and implementing community involvement initiatives planned by the YPN Advisory Panel.
Committee Liaisons: Nita Martin & Amber Wood   

 
Interest forms are due by Friday, December 15.  
Final appointments will be made and announced by President Rod Crosby no later than December 29.

QUICK LINKS

SAVE THESE DATES

 Offices Closures
December 15
December 22 - 25
January 1

Wednesday, Jan. 31  
MAR's RPAC Drawdown (someone will win $5K)

Thursday, Feb 1     
REALTOR ® Day
@The State Capitol

Tuesday, Feb 20 
CMR'S General Membership Meeting with Mandi Stanley

All REALTORS® must complete a Code of Ethics course by  
Dec. 31, 2018.

Prefer classroom?

Code of Ethics 
Thurs., January 18   
9:00AM - 1:00PM 
 
Instructor:  
Cynthia Joachim
 
Member Price $25 
 
MS REALTOR ® Institute 
4274 Lakeland Drive 
Jackson, MS 39232 
  
Prefer online?  
 
NAR provides a FREE online course however, if you would like to receive the CE credit, the cost is $29.95.
GOT CE CREDIT?
 
Are you looking for real estate continuing education credits? Contact the MS REALTOR Institute for upcoming classes.
 

Ph: 601-932-5241
4274 Lakeland Dr
Flowood, MS 39232
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