The topic of raising the bar in real estate has been discussed ad nauseum for a few years now. Unfortunately, agents seem to be more interested in the topic than many brokers. Discussions have revolved around increasing licensing standards, requiring experience before joining the Realtor® Associations, beefing up continuing education requirements, and more.
If you are interested in joining in on the conversation, I highly recommend planning to attend a national real estate conference next year. It’s a great opportunity to hear from peers throughout the country (and the world) and their take on the topic. In addition, there is a very active Facebook group addressing this issue on practically an hourly basis! Click here to join: http://www.facebook.com/groups/RaiseTheBar/
In the short time I have been reading the RTB Facebook group page, I have learned quite a bit about the licensing laws in other states and some really interesting ideas on improving the image of the real estate profession. If you have a chance, close out Farmville and jump on over to the RTB Facebook page and join in on the conversation.
