A LE T T ER FROM T HE PR E S I D E NT
Greetings fellow Members!
Summer is on its way and the first quarter
is history! I hope everyone had a great
Winter/Spring season to get your year
off to a solid start. According to Florida
Realtors®, Lee County real estate showed
an increase in average sale size of over
7%, decrease in time on market of over
11%, all while increasing the choices
consumers have (inventory) by over 8%.
Money remains available and reasonably
priced, allowing buyers the opportunity
to continue to take advantage of value
pricing (when compared to other tropical
areas like ours) at unprecedented low
rates on mortgages!
We continue our involvement supporting
local charitable organizations that
bring needed help to the citizens in the
communities in which we work. Valerie’s
House is our Association’s chosen
organization this year and I encourage
you to learn more about the tremendous
role they play in supporting children and
families that have lost a loved one, and
otherwise would have no alternative to
get assistance during their time of grieving
and dealing with their situation. Several
events are planned throughout the year
to raise money for this great cause. Please
watch for news about the events, mark
your calendars, and come out to support
our efforts to give back to the citizens
that we serve in our area. A huge THANK
YOU to the Events Committee and the
YPN Committee for their dedication to
providing us with enjoyable opportunities
to benefit those in need!
Our Association had a fantastic presence at
Reach Back,
this year’s Great American Realtor® Days
in Tallahassee and we can never forget
Leap Forward
the importance of strong representation
when it comes to the legislative issues
that affect our clients’ property rights, property values, and In closing, let me express my sincere thanks and extreme
our careers! An investment in RPAC (Realtor® Political Action appreciation to all of those who volunteer countless hours to
Committee) is an investment in the future of your career. Many of f urther the Mission of our Association! Without the tremendous
us, recognizing the importance of the support we need to give, dedication of our Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and Committee
are Major Investors. Please consider committing to a minimum and Task-Force Members, we would never be able to accomplish
contribution of $99/year, or join those of us that are Major the outstanding support and benefits that the Royal Palm Coast
Investors. Knowledge is potential power and Major Investors Realtor® Association provides you - its Members, as well as
are kept on the cutting edge of issues and in contact with the others in the Community. The personal sacrifice and leadership
legislators that affect their consumers and their businesses. For provided by your Association and MLS Officers, Directors and
more information on contribution levels and benefits, you can Staff is second to none and we thank them for their service and
contact RPAC Chair Blaine Elmer or Chris Lopez, our Government contribution! Together, we continue to “Reach Back and Leap
Forward!”
Affairs Director at the Association.
William E. Steinke, P.A., CNE
2017 President
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