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With major leadership changes, NAR is poised for progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unprecedented market conditions. Ongoing litigation. Demands for culture reform. The need for strong leadership at the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae remains manifest, and NAR is meeting the moment with a steadfast commitment to strengthen the association, defend REALTORS\u00ae and their immense value, and look to the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Jan. 8, Kevin Sears<\/a> took the helm as NAR president, following the resignation of Tracy Kasper<\/a>. As a 30-year real estate professional from Springfield, Mass., Sears has served in numerous leadership positions at the local, state and national association levels, including 16 years on the NAR Board of Directors. Sears is a second-generation small business owner of an independent, residential brokerage and property management company, giving him firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing the association\u2019s members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c[As volunteer leaders,] we understand the pressures and the pains our members are feeling. I work every day with buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords. I think it\u2019s important for the members to hear that,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sears\u2019 parents, who spent the first couple of years of marriage serving in the Catholic missions, raised their six children to value service. \u201cMaking sure that we give back, whether it\u2019s in the community, the school, our church, or our industry and association, was instilled in us at a young age,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big-picture, team-driven mindset has motivated Sears throughout his journey to the presidency, with loyal involvement in such areas as fundraising, advocacy, education and community service committees. In 2016, Sears was NAR\u2019s vice president for Region 1, which includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sears received a bachelor of arts degree in history from Providence College in Rhode Island, where he earned a scholarship as a Division 1 athlete on the diving team. He earned an MBA from Western New England University in Springfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following Sears\u2019 installation, in mid-January, the Leadership Team unanimously voted to appoint two additional 2024 Leadership Team members\u2014Vince<\/a> Malta<\/a> of San Francisco and Sharon Millett<\/a> of Auburn, Maine. Malta and Millett are well positioned to serve: Both have significant NAR leadership experience, as well as long careers as real estate professionals. Millett served as the 1999 NAR president and Malta served as 2020 NAR president. \u201cSharon and Vince are deeply committed to NAR\u2019s mission,\u201d says Sears. \u201cThey join our efforts to advance the business of the association by focusing on the legal, business and advocacy challenges that are top of mind to all real estate professionals and the clients we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose-driven Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Change at the top of NAR\u2019s volunteer ranks has been accompanied by NAR staff leadership changes. In November, the 2023 Leadership Team announced the appointment of Nykia Wright<\/a> as interim CEO. Wright brings a breadth of executive leadership and strategic advisory experience to NAR. Since joining the association, she has been on the front lines defending NAR\u2019s mission, driving key priorities with critical stakeholders, and partnering with the Leadership Team, members and staff to improve the association\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a message to staff on her first day, Wright remarked: \u201cWe have challenges ahead of us but also opportunity, and we can reach our ambitious goals only by working together. This is a moment for us to sharpen our focus on NAR\u2019s mission.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December, Suzanne Bouhia<\/a> joined the staff as NAR\u2019s new chief marketing and communications officer. Leveraging 25 years of experience and a track record of success implementing multichannel and multi-stakeholder campaigns, Bouhia has been working closely with Wright and the 2024 Leadership Team to determine how existing communications channels can be evolved to ensure members and staff have the latest information about a range of critical issues, from federal policy proposals to the culture change effort to the ongoing litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is my privilege to help shape NAR\u2019s perspective and amplify the voice of its 1.5 million members within the real estate industry and beyond,\u201d Bouhia says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an ever-changing industry landscape, these leaders will work together to promote stability and help steer NAR forward.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Association of REALTORS\u00ae
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With major leadership changes, NAR is poised for progress. Unprecedented market conditions. Ongoing litigation. Demands for culture reform. The need for strong leadership at the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae remains manifest, and NAR is meeting the moment with a steadfast commitment to strengthen the association, defend REALTORS\u00ae and their immense value, and look to the … <\/p>\n

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