REALTOR® AE Magazine is the business journal for REALTOR® association executives. Published four times a year by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, articles in this magazine cover local, state, and national association programs and activities, as well as current trends, products, and ideas in association management and their practical application in REALTOR® associations.
If you think running a REALTOR® association is enough of a technological challenge, Reggie McCrary, RCE, EVP of the Atlanta Board of REALTORS®, runs six REALTOR® associations and a full-service real estate school. Learn what advice he offers AEs on using technology for project management.
In an ever-changing economy and real estate market, there is one common truth: Effective communication with members is key. RAE takes a look at essential communications technology tools, most of which cost under $15 a month.
We offer steps—from the brainstorming process through a basic implementation—that provide you with great tools to keep your strategic plan alive and show you how to demonstrate your association’s value to your membership.
To syndicate, or not to syndicate? That is the question that MLSs, brokers, and agents have been asking themselves for quite some time, and the debate still rages for a wide variety of reasons. But we’re not going to dive into that here. This article is about how to get the most out of listing syndication agreements for those who choose to pursue them.
REALTOR AE offers a look at how associations are using Facebook and Twitter in the communications strategy.
Tablet computers, especially the iPad—and the applications created specifically for them—are revolutionizing the way association executives get things done. RAE asked AEs for the top tablet computer and smart phone applications that have changed the way they work.
REALTOR® AE is invites association executives and association staff to serve on the magazine's Virtual Editorial Board beginning each January. As a member of the Editorial Board you'll help shape the coverage and content of each issue of RAE as well as have the opportunity to author or contribute to articles and feature stories. Attendance at Midyear or national meetings is not required. If you'd like to learn more, e-mail Carolyn Schwaar at cschwaar@realtors.org.
REALTOR® associations and NAR members are welcome to reprint articles (unedited) from RAE at no charge with publisher permission. Contact: Carolyn Schwaar, 312/329-8874 or send an e-mail with the name of your association, publication, and the article you'd like to reprint to cschwaar@realtors.org.
All state and local REALTOR® association executives, association communication directors, regional MLS executives, and international cooperating associations receive RAE at no cost. Issues are mailed to the address found in NAR's NRDS system. Canadian AEs and all others may subscribe to RAE for $20 a year by printing out and sending in the form below. Other international subscribers, please call for rates, 312/329-8874.
Carolyn Schwaar, Editor
REALTOR® AE Magazine
National Association of REALTORS®
430 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312/329-8874
cschwaar@realtors.org
RAE welcomes association executives to write articles and submit article ideas, as well as their association news and accomplishments. Send material to Carolyn Schwaar at the addresses above.