Weighing benefits and costs, associations turn page on chapter ties
- September 14, 2018 |
- WILLIAM EHART
RRC eliminated patchwork of chapters, while NAR imposed common standards The subject of chapters that operate independently is a vexing one for many groups: Along with the rewards of having these flag-bearers and resources around the nation or around the world, there are costs and risks. But some associations are finding solutions that preserve the ear-to-the-ground benefits of chapters while ensuring consistency of operational standards and branding. The $9 million-revenue Residential Real Estate Council did away with its haphazard patchwork of 105 chapters and replaced them with 41 state and regional volunteer leadership teams, which fulfill functions such as education… Read More