LINDA ' S LETTER
Photograph of Aaron Norris courtesy of The Norris Group
I share in Dr . Mishra ' s mission that education is power and applaud him for dedicating his time , energy and resources in helping to inform and motivate others .
It is our hope that you enjoy this special issue and find every article beneficial . Before I close , I would like to ask everyone reading this to join us in honoring a special person . Recently , we lost a dynamic educator in our industry , Aaron Norris .
Aaron , an engaging national realestate speaker and frequent media contributor , left a longlasting impression on the tens of thousands of people he touched though his videos , articles , podcasts , educational events , and charity work .
He captivated audiences as the host of “ I Survived Real Estate ,” the popular annual blacktie gala attended by the Who ’ s Who of the REI industry , which so far has raised almost $ 1 million for various charities .
The highlyregarded industry event is produced by The Norris Group , a private lending and realestate education firm owned by his father , Bruce Norris .
Aaron Norris , MBA , APR , received a Master of Business Administration from University of California , Irvine . Aaron also attended California State University , Fullerton for his general education , as well as the American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
His early artistic training was evident as he was a captivating orator who mesmerized layman and professionals alike , whether at a real estate conference or community event . A frequent contributor to Forbes magazine , Aaron was a member of The Public Relations Society of America and held an Accreditation in Public Relations ( APR ) designation .
Recently , Aaron had taken on an executive role as Vice President of Market Insights for PropertyRadar . com . According to his profile on Forbes . com ,
Aaron ’ s focus was to “ help Main Street real estate professionals discover trends , understand opportunities , connect with people , and drive automation .”
A lifelong learner , Aaron was also a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving ( CSPG ), a California real estate broker , and California and Florida mortgage broker .
I will never forget Aaron ' s dazzling smile , his generosity and graciousness . He had a superior knowledge of the real estate market and was well respected by all who knew him . I know his light will shine on in the hearts of many .
My staff and I would like to dedicate this REI Wealth issue in his memory .
Until next time ,
Linda Pliagas
REALTOR ® and Publisher
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