Job Description of a Realtor Association Director

Realtor associaton directors represent their colleagues in many arenas.

A Realtor who believes in representing colleagues may find an exciting career opportunity as an association director. This leader exhibits high professional and ethical standards and possesses the educational credentials required for members of the National Association of Realtors. This position requires real estate market expertise and public communication skills.

Advocacy

A Realtor association director advocates on behalf of Realtor members. They depend on their elected or appointed leader to make policy recommendations related to their profession and to homeowners, the mortgage industry and construction. Policy advocacy includes making recommendations to all levels of governments (federal, state and local). This director may belong to organizations such as the Realtors Political Action Committee.

Administration

The Realtor association director oversees the administrative functions of the organization. This includes working with staff to organize work processes, financial administration, record keeping and building maintenance. The director begins by studying documents, including the association's governing documents and internal policies and procedures, rules and laws for the Multiple Listing Service and the online manual for the National Realtors Database System.

This professional makes arrangements to meet the professional needs of members, including coordinating continuing education courses and local networking opportunities.

Leadership

If the Realtor association director is not on the governing board, she would still make recommendations as a leader to the board. The director who sits on the board officiates at association meetings. Some associations have a board including officers and directors who represent the membership.

As an organizational leader, the director helps the association to set its direction, including clarifying annual goals and objectives. She may also provide recommendations for internal policies and procedures.

Supervision

The director also performs supervision, including recruiting hiring and training people who support the association in other roles than clerical roles. A large organization often employs people who provide services to members, building industry contacts and consumers. These professionals may even go out into the community and deliver educational programs. Maintaining records, including payroll, for these employees falls under the director's responsibilities.

Public Relations

The professional builds strategic partnerships in the community. This role includes working with local businesses and organizations to attract new businesses and residents to the region. The director also works with community issues such as economic development, building infrastructure and education. The director may also maintain relationships with state and national Realtor organizations.

References

• National Association of Realtors: Checklist for Association Executives
• Northwoods Association of Realtors: Association Executive Officer