"Being president of the Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors, a professional trade association representing property owners and real estate professionals throughout the region, gives me a unique perspective on our industry. I especially see through a different lens the importance of public policy and the decision makers who enact public policy.

From legislative and regulatory issues to media relations and contacts with elected officials, it is critical that Realtors and other business groups have a seat at the table. It is through effective public policy initiatives by Realtors that we are seeing some positive changes in the current market."

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