History

In the 1930s, the National Association of Real Estate Boards (the predecessor of NAR) witnessed a growth of women working in real estate and an increased participation of women at national conventions, as women were becoming aware of their potential in and importance to the industry. The California Real Estate Association had already created a Women’s Division in 1924. Fourteen years later, 1938 National President Joseph Catherine encouraged the formation of a national Women’s Council after being impressed by the California group. At the time, NAR was already 30 years old, but most decisions were still made by local boards-most of which were resistant to offering membership to women. However, the National Association was ready to recognize women in real estate, and a positive vote resulted in the formation of a women’s division at the Annual Convention in Milwaukee in November 1938. Thirty-seven ambitious women represented nine states at that meeting for WCR’s Inception.

Montgomery County Chapter will celebrate 30 years this 2012 Year! Please join us as we celebrate 30 years of Local Chapter Leadership in 2012! Creating Leaders in Montgomery County 1982-2012

Service

When you join Women’s Council, you tap into powerful programs that yield tangible results for you and your business-as well as networking and referral opportunities at the national, state and local levels.

Networking and Referrals

Your Women’s Council membership will open up a whole new world of networking of opportunities through local chapter programs and special events. In addition, the backbone of our member network is our online Referral Center. Each member receives a free Member Expertise profile with color photo in the referral Center to capture industry involvement and community leadership, as well as professional specializations, cities served and education. This is free form of personal advertising that will be used to determine a member’s area of expertise for referrals, speaking and interview opportunities, organization appointments and more.

Performance Management Network

As Women’s Council official REALTOR® designation, the Performance Management Network provides the real-world skills that you need to face an evolving market. Designed by some of real estate’s best and brightest minds, our courses dig deep into the hot topics that are driving the market and shaping our business.