The Spokane Association of Realtors is the organization that supports all Realtors in the Spokane area. There is a difference between a licensee and a Realtor. State law governs a licensed agent, and a Realtor is guided by not only the state law, but the Code of Ethics. Not all agents are Realtors.

I have taught this Code for many years in our association. Most interestingly, attended many sessions on business ethics, sat on hearing panels and chaired many of those hearings. To say the least, I have great pride in my label “Realtor”. I believe in the professionalism and accountability.

Last week I was very humbled to have been voted by my peers to be president elect for 2009–serving as President of the Spokane Association of Realtors in 2010. The responsibility will be great and I have a vision for our association to be true professionals, gaining the public’s trust more with each transaction. Our job is to serve our client–without concern for our personal gain. A servant’s heart. It’s what we’re all about. Thank you, membership, for your confidence in me.