Phillip Bolte, REALTOR of the Year
Phillip Bolte, Broker and Co-Owner of Bolte Real Estate, was chosen the Firelands Association of REALTORS® REALTOR® of the Year at their annual meeting and awards night. This organization is a professional trade association that serves more than 500 licensed REALTORS® and affiliate members in Ottawa, Erie, Sandusky, Seneca and Huron counties, guiding them in the best possible real estate practices with a strict code of ethics. It is affiliated with the Ohio Association of Realtor and the National Association of Realtors, who work aggressively to provide members with tools and resources needed to succeed and be compliant in current real estate practices.
Phillip is a Past President of the Association and current member of its Board of Directors as well as a member of the Ohio Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. Bolte Real Estate, one of North Central Ohio's largest brokerages has offices in Port Clinton, Catawba, Clyde and Fremont, and will be celebrating their 80th year of business next year.
Phillip was recently elected to another three(3) year term as a Board of Director for Firelands beginning January 1. 2016. Phillip and his wife Jenn have a two (2) year old daughter. Congratulations Phillip on your much deserved award.
RPAC Island Cruise 2015
The Firelands Association of REALTORS® RPAC committee on September 2nd sponsored a Lake Erie Island Cruise fund raising event in conjunction with a private reception for area elected State legislators. The day started with a private guided cruise tour of the Marblehead peninsula and the Islands. The ship then landed at Put-In-Bay and we held our Legislative Reception sponsored by Hartung Title, HMS Home Warranty and Tri Coast Title. The entire Ohio Association of REALTORS® leadership team and legislative staff supported and attended the event.
Ohio Associaiton of REALTORS® CEO Bob Fletcher introduced State Senator Randy Gardner, who gave a brief legislative update of issues that he has been working on for the benefit of our members. He then opened the floor up for questions from our members.
At the conclusion of the reception, a guided tour of South Bass Island was provided to the attendees. Ohio Association of REALTORS® District Vice-President Len Partin needs special thanks for his hard work on coordinating the details of this successful RPAC fund raising experience. The RPAC committee wants to thank all investors who participated in this cruise. The RPAC committee is making plans for 2016 to expand and enhance this event.
NAR Call for Action on Patent Reform Legislation
On Monday, July 13th NAR launched a Call for Action to all REALTORS® asking them to contact their Members of Congress and urge support for H.R. 9 - The Innovation Act. Today, I am asking for your help to promote this Call for Action among your membership. Why should you and REALTORS® care about Patent Reform? You may think a "Patent Troll" can’t disrupt your business but individual REALTORS®, Brokers and Multiple Listing Services have all been targeted with vague and deceptive letters alleging patent infringement to demand unjustified payments for using basic technology like dropdown menus, website search functions, and even office scanners. Currently a loophole in our legal system allows "patent trolls" to disrupt businesses, big and small, local and national, by demanding fees for the use of common business technologies. The Innovation Act - H.R. 9 - would close these loopholes. While the opposition to H.R. 9 has been very vocal and is trying to delay the vote, our efforts to encourage a vote have been noticed on Capitol Hill and the House Leadership has signaled that a vote could take place next week. Now is the time to get every REALTOR® to answer the Call for Action and help convince the House of Representatives to pass this legislation of vital importance to the real estate industry. Please use every tool at your disposal to contact your members and ask them to take action. Congress listens when REALTORS® speak with a strong and unified voice.
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