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About CRAAR
In January 2007 Kevin joined the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® as Association Executive. He reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for managing the staff, financial and asset management, strategic planning, oversight of government affairs and community involvement, continuing education and public relations and event planning. Prior to joining CRAAR, Kevin was Manager, Economic Development with Priority One, the economic development arm of the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Kevin was directly responsible for the recruitment of new companies and existing business projects. In his two years with Priority One, Kevin was instrumental in creation of hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in capital investment in the Corridor. Kevin’s work experience includes four years as the Director of Membership Development for the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. In this role he oversaw the retention of the 1800 member organization, with a membership budget over $1,000,000 as well as recruitment of new members. During his time as Director of Membership Development, The Area Chamber won the following awards through the National Association for Membership Development.
Kevin is a 2004 graduate of the Leadership for 5 Seasons program and has been involved with Junior Achievement, the Marion Jaycees and the Marion Metro Kiwanis. The staff of the CRAAR is a highly professional team ready to serve your needs. CRAAR Staff Contact Information
Melissa Olson is your first, middle and last contact as a member! She does it all - coordinating many of our member benefits including education, accounting, new member training, MLS product training, database management and affinity programs. Wannette Smith Joan Holmes
The Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® (CRAAR) serves as the “Voice for Real Estate” in the Cedar Rapids metro area. Founded in 1916, the Association currently has over 900 members. All members belong to Iowa Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. The Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® is in full support and advocacy of the practice of equal opportunity in fair housing. The mission of the CRAAR: We are committed to progressive services, professionalism and integrity in serving the public.
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Committees
REALTOR® Development Committee This Committee shall provide information and instruction to the members of the Board, in matters such as, the Code of Ethics, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the National Association, Iowa Association and the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® subject to the approval of the Directors. The Committee shall hold Educational Conferences. Finance Committee This committee shall consist of the President, President-elect, Treasurer, and a minimum of four (4) appointed members. This committee shall be appointed by the President on an annual basis. The Treasurer shall keep the accounts of the Association in books belonging to the Association; make reports in writing of monies received and paid out, and the amount of funds on hand; and at the annual meeting of the Association make a full and complete report of the receipts and disbursements of the said Association. The Committee shall review the budget and make recommendations to the Directors. Prior to the December meeting of the Board of Directors the committee shall prepare a proposed budget for the ensuing year to be recommended to the Board of Directors for its approval and/or modification. It shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to oversee the maintenance, establish leasing policies and otherwise serve as the property management team for the Association building.
Political Affairs and RPAC Committees.
Political Affairs
The objective of this committee shall be to educate and encourage members to seek and elect candidates for public office - who will reaffirm American principles of individual freedom, and property rights, and will uphold the free private and competitive enterprise system. The Committee will:
REALTOR® Political Action Committee (R.P.A.C.)
Grievance Committee
Multiple Listing Committee MLXchange Committee The MLXchange committee was created to work closely with CRAAR staff in upgrades to the MLS software. Any upgrades and add-ons will be first approved by the MLXchange committee. Members of this committee are committed to training the membership of the CRAAR. Professional Standards & Arbitration Committee
Program and Entertainment Committee
Public Relations Committee |
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