Bruce Williams & Assoc., Inc.

I am very appreciative to 2021 NAR President Charlie Oppler and the many unnamed individuals, who behind the scenes, once again have allowed me to serve on the 2021 Diversity Committee. Our REALTOR family of 1.4 million plus members is an example of the many diverse individuals who come together, for the collective good of others whose voices need to be heard!
Thank you again...

Once again I am so honored to be a part of this committee and can't thank the leadership both in North Carolina and at NAR for allowing me to once again serve. Thank you John Smaby for this honor..
Bruce

Dear Bruce:

The greatest resource the National Association of REALTORS® has lies collectively in you - our members. It's your experiences, perspectives, ideas and actions that comprise our REALTOR® story. At the heart of this story are NAR's committees. By volunteering time and talent, REALTOR® committee members help to write NAR's next chapters.

In assembling the 2019 team, I looked for a diverse and capable group who exemplified a specific set of leadership qualities. These include dedication to our industry, a forward-looking vision for our association, and a range of professional experiences.

On behalf of the entire Leadership Team, I would be honored if you would join us by serving on the following committee(s) in 2019:
2019 Diversity Committee, Member: At-Large (term is 12/1/2018 to 11/30/2019)
On behalf of the National Association of REALTORS®, thank you for the work you do now, and for the work you’ll do throughout 2019. As appointed committee members, we are empowered to make a difference. Let's work together to OWN IT in 2019!

Sincerely,
NAR President
John Smaby
2019 NAR President

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Electronic polls for the NC REALTOR® elections will be open beginning August 13th and continuing thru August 16.

I am asking for your vote. I am running for NAR Director and the race is a competitive one this year, so your support is truly appreciated!

Below are some of my accomplishments as a member of the REALTOR® family…
• 2004 – President - Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association
• 2006 – President – North Carolina Council of Real Estate Specialist
• 2006 – President – North Carolina Real Estate Education Foundation
• 2009 – 2016 Director – National Association of REALTORS® - N. C. Association of REALTORS®
• 2009 – REALTOR of the Year – Greensboro Regional Realtors Association
• 2010 – REALTOR of the Year – North Carolina CRS
• 2010 – Regional Service Award Region 2 – Brunswick/New Hanover Counties
• 2015 – President – Brunswick County Association of Realtors
• 2017 – REALTOR of the Year – Brunswick County Association of REALTORS
• I am most proud that in 2013 I was awarded the Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award for my continuous service to the REALTOR® family. I have served on the NAR Cultural Diversity committee for several years along with serving on the Board of NAGLREP.

Please vote! Your voice is important! And here’s how:

The online elections to elect the 2019 NC REALTORS® President-Elect, Regional Vice Presidents, Finance and Budget Committee members, Issues Mobilization Committee member and NAR Directors will take place from 12:00:01 am on Monday, August 13 to 11:59:59 pm on Thursday August 16, 2018. REALTOR® members and Association Executives are eligible to vote and must have had their member information reported in the NC REALTORS® NRDS system no later than July 14. Members reported after July 14 will not be able to access the ballot—our voting service will not have your information.

How to Vote:
• When the election begins, eligible members may access the voting site at https://secure.intelliscaninc.net/ncra/2018/
or through NC REALTORS® website at ncrealtors.org and click on the “Vote” banner at the top of our home page. If you use an ad blocker, you may need to turn off the ad blocker software and refresh the page.
• Once you have accessed the voting site, log in with your:
1) NRDS number and,
2) Your email address on file with your local Association as of July 14.

Very proud of the real estate family's continued support of this important effort.
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Bucks 4 Bikes will roll out 195 rides for Brunswick County children this Christmas Thanks to “Bucks 4 Bikes,” nearly 200 Brunswick County children will wake up to a new set of wheels Christmas morning.

Your vote, for my once again serving on Finance/Budget committee would be very much appreciated. If you have not voted please do so right away, as the polls will close just prior to midnight tonight, August 18.
Most races this year are uncontested, however, there are a couple that are not. Let your vote be counted!.
Please go to the NC REALTORS® website at www.ncrealtors.org and click on the “VOTE” button on the home page to access the ballot.
Eligible voters may access the ballot using their email address on file with NC REALTORS® and their NRDS number. The voting system will only allow an email address and NRDS number to be used once.
Look forward to seeing many of our N C Realtor family at the the NC REALTORS® Annual Conference at the Greenbrier on September 12 and will be posted on www.ncrealtors.org.
Bruce

Dear Bruce,

Once again the voices of REALTORS were heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill and last night we scored a big win!

Thanks to you, and more than 139,000 REALTORS across the nation, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 passed the U.S. Senate last night by unanimous consent. This legislation includes reforms to current Federal Housing Administration restrictions on condominium financing, among other provisions, and is long supported by the National Association of REALTORS.

The NAR Leadership Team and I would like to thank you and your colleagues for this amazing grassroots effort and for all your support for this national Call for Action. Our state and local association partners did a great job in leading the efforts to get the Senate to act on this critical legislation.

This victory was made possible by the collective efforts of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, and our state and local association partners. When REALTORS speak in a single unified voice, Congress listens.

Sincerely,

Tom Salomone, 2016 NAR President

Tom Salomone

2016 NAR President

The value of your REALTOR family in our Call for Action!

Great meeting up with Paula Brannen Nash of CSS while at the trade expo

I have the privilege of serving on the National Diversity Committee so while many of our REALTOR family are currently making their Hill visits (I will meet up with them later). I am attending the 2016 Diversity meetings in DC.

Sharing my day and part of tomorrow with a great group of volunteers and staff to address NC REALTORS Strategic Plan.

Enjoying time with the 2016 NCAR Leadership class and others. At Taberna Tapas in Durham

I am both pleased & honored to once again serve on this very important committee at the National level. I can't thank my REALTOR family members enough, who behind the scenes had the faith in me, to allow this to happen, along with our 2016 NAR President Tom Salomone. But will be thanking you in person when I arrive in San Diego tomorrow.

"On behalf of the entire 2016 Leadership Team, I would be honored if you would join us by serving on the following committee(s) in 2016:
2016 Diversity Committee (term is 12/1/2015 to 11/30/2016)
Thank you for volunteering your time and your talent. I look forward to working with you in the coming year. Together we can ensure that 2016 will be a great year for the National Association of REALTORS®...and then some!"

Sincerely,

Tom Salomone
2016 NAR President

Looking forward to seeing lots of our REALTOR® family in San Diego for the 2015 REALTORS® Conference and Expo. Travel safe everyone! See you there!

Congratulations, my friend!

Congratulations to the 2016 NCAR President Elect, Treasure Faircloth!

Woo-hoo!! Congrats to the 2015 Leadership Academy graduates!

2015 N C Leadership class presentations today at NCAR meetings in Hilton Head

I am here with the REALTOR family from North and South Carolina and taking an opportunity to get a walk on the beach prior to meetings

Today, August 24th, at 12:01 am the NCAR Elections begin! National Director is one of several positions on the ballot and I would very much appreciate your vote and the opportunity to serve in that capacity for another term! There are 10 very talented individuals running for director, but there are only six open positions – so, as always, your vote is an important one! Please look for an email that would have come out from NCAR on August 18th with voting instructions, or go to www.ncrealtors.org. This year your correct email address and NRDS number will be the only things required. If you are unsure of your NRDS # please reach out to your local associations. It will take just a couple minutes of your time. Please vote!

Home - North Carolina Association of REALTORS® The North Carolina Association of REALTORS® is a non-profit trade association founded in 1921 and incorporated on Sept. 14, 1935. From an initial membership of 135, NCAR today has a membership of 33,000 real estate professionals representing 58 local associations statewide. The NC Association of REA…

The latest from the coast...my interview with the Wilmington Star News about the regional MLS http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20150730/articles/150739988

Brunswick Realtors to join regional listing service BRUNSWICK COUNTY -- The Brunswick County Association of Realtors is back on board with plans to create a regional multiple listing service (MLS) for much of eastern North Carolina.

Spent the better part of my day at the NCAR Budget & Finance meeting with an awesome group who really do take their volunteer roles seriously reviewing the proposed 2016 budget.

This woman fought a courageous battle and was a friend to so many in our REALTOR family who gave so much of her time, talent and love for others. You will be missed my friend.
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Mrs. Mary "M.L." Louise (Kerr) Koebberling - View Obituary & Service Information Share Memories and Support the Family.

Great article - and reinforces the old saying that real estate is local! http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/18/upshot/after-an-era-of-ups-and-downs-home-prices-return-to-sanity.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&abt=0002&abg=1

After an Era of Ups and Downs, Home Prices Return to Sanity The housing market in much of the nation seems to be in a Goldilocks moment, neither too hot nor too cold, with low mortgage rates an added bonus.

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Attending 2015 Diversity Committee and listening to Dr William Frey discuss his book Diversity Explosion

Listening to Senator Rick Gunn at our Legislative forum.

Here in Raleigh for Legislative meetings and was pleased to win a Bose sound link at a breakfast meeting sponsored by REALTOR Partners for current Presidents & Association Executives — at Sheraton Raleigh Hotel.

Heading to the NC Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Raleigh on Monday - Wednesday of this coming week. I am looking forward to catching up with so many of our REALTOR family members from across the state. Hope to see a lot of folks there!

Off to the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS March Board meeting. Always interesting..never boring; so long as we remember our role is to do what we believe is in the best interest of the REALTOR family members of Brunswick County.