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The State Leadership Idea Exchange Council facilitates the exchange of ideas among state association leadership.
View the 2014 Idea Exchange Council Leadership and the State Association Ranking Sheet (PDF: 34 KB) of small, medium, and large associations.
On this page, view hot topic ideas submitted in advance of the 2014 REALTOR® Party Convention & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. The deadline to submit ideas was April 30.
The Idea Exchange Council will meet on Tuesday, May 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. during the Conference. View the agenda (PDF: 88 KB). Each state association will participate in a Small, Medium, or Large breakout session.
Missed the submission deadline for the 2014 REALTOR® Party Convention & Trade Expo? You can still bring up your idea during the Council's Breakout Sessions on May 13, or save your idea until the REALTOR® Conference and Expo in November 2014.
View last year's ideas:
Ideas by State/Territory
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Guam | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Puerto Rico | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virgin Islands | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
Alaska (small association)
The Alaska Association of REALTORS® is hosting its 2014 State Convention in Maui, Hawaii.
Read more (DOC: 117 KB)
Arizona (large association)
The Arizona Association introduced a leadership development program to prepare incoming and future REALTOR® leaders.
Read more (PDF: 137 KB)
California (large association)
The California Association launched the Ethics Check database for local associations, and are planning a 2014 Real Estate Summit.
Read more (PDF: 36 KB)
Colorado (large association)
The Colorado Association is proud to announce Studio R to help communicate relevant information more effectively.
Read more (DOC: 579 KB)
Connecticut (medium association)
The Connecticut Association of REALTORS® is identifying ways for leadeship to collaborate with past presidents more effectively.
Read more (DOC: 26 KB)
Delaware (small association)
The Delaware Association is working on advocacy efforts such as increasing their presence with members and government, and developing community partnerships.
Read more (DOC: 26 KB)
District of Columbia (small association)
The District of Columbia Association is working to promote a visibly recognizable identity and communicate a clear value to its members.
Read more (DOC: 25 KB)
View PowerPoint presentation (PPT: 24.27 MB)
Florida (large association)
The Florida Association is raising awareness of homelessness, and will be traveling across the state on a "REALTORS® Believe" bus tour.
Read more (DOC: 716 KB)
Georgia (large association)
Georgia REALTORS® aim to exceed their RPAC goal, ensure quality education for members, provide housing indicators, and more.
Read more (DOC: 24 KB)
Idaho (medium association)
The Idaho Association wrapped up their Legislative Session, held their Annual Brokers Summit, and reintroduced their Leadership Academy.
Read more (DOC: 528 KB)
Illinois (large association)
The Illinois Association supports the Division of Real Estate executive order, held in-district meetings with members of the U.S. House, and introduced a program for first-time homebuyers.
Read more (DOC: 31 KB)
Iowa (small association)
The Iowa Association restructured the "Visionary Team," introduced a new bill to the Iowa Legislature, and created a new Board of Directors course.
Read more (PDF: 84 KB)
Kansas (medium association)
The Kansas Association is testing its Keynote Online Educational Series, has worked on several legislative issues, and continues to promote sharing data using RPR®.
Read more (DOC: 24 KB)
Louisiana (medium association)
Louisiana REALTORS® is focusing on building a new headquarters and maintaining a strong legislative and PAC presence.
Read more (DOC: 25 KB)
Massachusetts (large association)
The Massachusetts Government Affairs Committee established the Massachusetts State Political Coordinators Program, modeled after NAR’s Federal Political Coordinators Program.
Read more (DOC: 65 KB)
Michigan (large association)
Michigan REALTORS® has removed the state administrative agency from the continuing education approval and tracking process. They are also looking at strategic investments.
Read more (PDF: 48 KB)
Missouri (medium association)
The Missouri Association is implementing an advocacy strategy that encourages and supports local boards/associations to build capacity, develop local plans, and provide necessary staffing and training.
Read more (PDF: 16.02 MB)
Montana (small association)
The Montana Association is asking the Legislative Audit Committee to conduct a performance audit of the continuing education approval process.
Read more (DOC: 25 KB)
Nebraska (small association)
The Nebraska Association developed the REALTOR® Mark of Excellence to recognize individual achievements throughout the state.
Read more (PDF: 218 KB)
New Hampshire (small association)
The New Hampshire Association is collaborating with the state's Real Estate Commission on statutory definition of broker supervision.
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New Jersey (large association)
The New Jersey Association is working on strategic planning and rebranding, including a new brand identity.
Read more (DOC: 26 KB)
New Mexico (small association)
The REALTOR® Association of New Mexico is looking at big changes to their annual conference and a partnership with other state housing organizations.
Read more (DOC: 24 KB)
New York (large association)
NYSAR recently held an idea exchange forum and plans to compile a resource page where local boards can offer to share or provide services to other local boards.
Read more (PDF: 135 KB)
North Carolina (large association)
NCAR launched an outreach campaign aimed at increasing membership, engagement, and community involvement.
Read more (DOC: 26 KB)
North Dakota (small association)
The North Dakota Association is working towards the permanent ban of Transfer Taxes and celebrating the fifth anniversary of REALTOR® Ring Day.
Read more (DOC: 24 KB)
Ohio (large association)
The Ohio Association is tackling behind-the-scenes issues to ensure its long-term relevance, including an overview of its nominating process.
Read more (DOC: 28 KB)
Oklahoma (medium association)
The Oklahoma Association is developing a new education website, raising professionalism standards, and has refreshed their brand.
Read more (PDF: 58 KB)
Oregon (medium association)
The Oregon Association is focusing on building their RPAC culture and fundraising.
Read more (DOC: 34 KB)
Pennsylvania (large association)
The Pennsylvania Association launched an advocacy campaign to encourage the Pennsylvania Senate to approve Senate Bill 76.
Read more (PDF: 1.20 MB)
South Dakota (small association)
The South Dakota Association completed its Leadership Retreat, established a Leadership Academy, and continued to focus on education.
Read more (DOC: 27 KB)
Tennessee (large association)
The Tennessee Association is promoting its no-risk shared-reward education model.
Read more (DOC: 24 KB)
Texas (large association)
The Texas Association introduced a Broker Operations Policy & Procedures manual and is expanding the PAC.
Read more (DOC: 49 KB)
Utah (medium association)
The Utah Association is developing the Utah Land Company, an online, statewide training program on land-use law, smart growth, and affordable homeownership.
Read more (DOC: 24 KB)
Virginia (large association)
The Virginia Association is taking a more holistic approach to fundraising, so created a group tasked with planning their strategy.
Read more (PDF: 48 KB)