How is Florida Realtors, led by 2024 President Gia Arvin, addressing industry challenges and empowering agents to showcase their value?
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In this episode, Tracy Hayes welcomes Gia Arvin, 2024 President of Florida Realtors. Gia shares her experience as a second-generation realtor and discusses the importance of involvement in local boards, the realtor brand, and the code of ethics. She addresses industry challenges and highlights the resources Florida Realtors provides to its members.
Gia Arvin, broker-owner of Matchmaker Realty in Gainesville, is the 2024 president of Florida Realtors®. A leader in regional, state, and national real estate associations, Arvin focuses on addressing Florida's real estate issues through her "Homegrown" approach. She advocates for affordable housing, adhering to high professional standards, and demonstrating the value Realtors® provide to their clients and communities.
(00:00:00 - 00:07:59) Growing Up in Real Estate: Gia Arvin's Journey to Leadership
- Gia shares her background as a second-generation realtor and her initial resistance to joining the industry
- The importance of getting involved in local boards and committees from the start of one's career
- How Gia's mother instilled the value of giving back to the profession and serving others
(00:08:00 - 00:22:59) The Realtor Brand: Ethics, Professionalism, and Expressing Value
- The significance of the realtor code of ethics in setting standards for the profession
- Strategies for agents to effectively communicate their value to clients
- The role of brokerages in providing training and support to agents, and the importance of finding the right fit
(00:23:00 - 00:38:59) Navigating the NAR Settlement: Florida Realtors' Response and Resources
- An overview of the NAR settlement and its impact on the real estate industry
- Florida Realtors' efforts to provide updated forms, training, and support to agents and brokers
- The importance of adapting to change and maintaining open communication within the industry
(00:39:00 - 00:54:59) Advocacy and Education: Empowering Agents Through Florida Realtors
- Gia's experience in various leadership roles and the lessons learned along the way
- The value of RPAC and Florida Realtors' advocacy efforts at the state and national levels
- Initiatives to promote professionalism and education, such as the Board Certified Real Estate Professional program
(00:55:00 - 01:19:00) The Future of Real Estate: Challenges and Opportunities
- Addressing affordability issues and the need for innovative solutions in workforce housing
- The potential impact of demographic shifts on realtor membership in the coming years
- The wide range of resources and services provided by Florida Realtors to support its members, including legal and tech hotlines, market research tools, and educational content
Quotes:
"Realtors are unsettled because they don't have a clear understanding of what's expected and what the changes are going to be, but we're hoping to take that mystery out of it and really be their support system through this change." - Gia Arvin
"We're only as strong as our weakest link. Anything that I can do to help grow someone else and leave the profession better than I found it, we all have a responsibility to collaborate and work together." - Gia Arvin
Connect with Gia:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gia.m.arvin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arvingia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gia-arvin-134a687/
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