Did anyone else get this e mail the other day from the National Association of Realtors wanting to increase dues by $40 dollars? I almost spit out my drink when I read this.
How on earth can they ask for more money when the industry has suffered drastically over the past few years? I would tell them to cut their salaries by 1% if we need to raise more money for lobbyist.
Considering what has happened to independent mortgage brokers and appraisers, I can see the reasoning behind this. REALTORS are quite possibly the next trade group in real estate to be attacked.
I do not like giving money to politicians but understand why NAR wants to do it. I see what my local and state association is doing for me, and the work they do to protect the rights of the real estate buying or selling public. NAR on the other hand.......well I hear the radio commercials constantly about home ownership.
As Adrian said, if you are closing deals, $40 is nothing.