VT REALTORS LEGISLATIVE DAY

The Vermont Statehouse

Every year the Vermont Association of REALTORS (VAR) holds a one day Leadership Symposium followed by a Legislative Day for all Vermont REALTORS. I consider myself fortunate to be a member of the Board of Directors for the VAR and to be able to participate in such incredible events.

On Tuesday (02/03) the leadership of the VAR and all the local boards in Vermont gathered to learn about the dynamics of leadership, how to run meetings, and much more about the industry as a whole. After a day of speakers, education and networking we enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Main Street Grill in Montpelier. Following dinner we were entertained by the VERY funny comedian Jason Lorber (http://www.vermontcomedy.com/). Jason also serves as a Representative in the Vermont House of Representatives. This made the evening in the states Capital city even more eventful.

Today was the actual Legislative Day and members of the VAR gathered at the Vermont State House where we able to communicate directly with our Representatives. We were fortunate to have a representative of the VAR along with the Vermont Home Builders and the Vermont Bankers Association testify before the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs. Testimony was taken from the three organizations as to the current state of the housing market including home prices, inventory levels, new housing starts and the availability of financing. Following the session the REALTORS hosted a luncheon for our Legislators at the Capitol Plaza. A huge thank you goes out to my two Representatives in the House, Patsy French and Larry Townsend for joining us at this event and expressing great interest in the state of the housing market.

It is always exciting to visit the Statehouse and see our government at work. The Statehouse really is the peoples building and it is a fabulous place to visit.

I am lucky to live in a place where we know our Representatives on a first name basis, where I can work full time in a career that I love, and to be able to serve the REALTOR organization to help others have as fulfilling life as I do.