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Kirk Pharis, left, 2010 president, and Association Executive Kathleen Hinman of the Nevada County Association of Realtors — which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.
In 75 years, the Nevada County Association of Realtors has grown from an intimate group of eight dedicated agents to a membership of more than 670 Realtors and affiliate members and Multiple Listings Service users.
“Today, our organization offers real estate agents and the community a wealth of real estate resources, including the provision of education, online data and state-of-the-art technology and services to enable them to make sound decisions,” said Association Executive Kathleen Hinman.
In 1935, a small group of local agents — Harold Biggs, O.D. Woodman, Charles Brown, Don Strandburg, C.E. Clinch, John Looser and John Keegan — requested a charter in the California Real Estate Association. They gathered in local restaurants.
At the time, Charles Brock of San Francisco was serving as the state association president. Today, his grandson, Charlie Brock, is a member of the local organization.
And members gather at the new facility at 336 Crown Point Circle, in the Whispering Pines commercial area of Grass Valley.
The local association operates under the umbrella of the National Association of Realtors, America's largest trade association, representing 1.2 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
In pursuit of its mission, the Nevada County association serves members by developing and promoting
programs, products and services that will enhance their ability to conduct business successfully, with integrity and competence.
Through collective action, the association promotes the preservation of real property rights and a strict Professional Code of Ethics. As a community member, they offer collaborative volunteer participation, services and funds to develop and enhance relationships to meet the needs of the local community.
Challenging times:
The Nevada County Association of Realtors recognizes these are challenging times for our community and the economy.
This year, the association and its individual members contributed to over 225 different charitable organizations in addition to providing scholarships to local graduating seniors at Bear River and Nevada Union High Schools.
President Jeanette Royal collaborated with the Nevada County Housing Division to provide additional funds to re-boot the first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program.
Realtors worked with the county to improve second-unit standards, defeated expensive state energy audits required at close of escrow and costly government monitoring of residential thermostats. They effectively worked for the extension of the first-time homebuyers tax credit along with a new tax credit for qualified buyers.
As an investment partner with the Nevada County Economic Resource Council and Conflict Resolution Center, they helped promote business attraction, creation and retention in the community as well as prompt and cost-efficient resolution of disputes among community members.
In 2009, the association offered services and financial aid to many organizations including the Boys and Girls Club, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition, the Friendship Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice of the Foothills, Hospitality House, Kare Crisis Nursery, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, Manzanita House, the Sierra Adoption Agency, Three Rivers Red Cross and Women of Worth.
For more than 75 years, the Nevada County Association of Realtors has been the voice for real estate professionals, private property owners and residents in Nevada County — and wants to ensure that our county prospers and that the dream of homeownership remains possible for all who want to achieve it.
“Today, our organization offers real estate agents and the community a wealth of real estate resources, including the provision of education, online data and state-of-the-art technology and services to enable them to make sound decisions,” said Association Executive Kathleen Hinman.
In 1935, a small group of local agents — Harold Biggs, O.D. Woodman, Charles Brown, Don Strandburg, C.E. Clinch, John Looser and John Keegan — requested a charter in the California Real Estate Association. They gathered in local restaurants.
At the time, Charles Brock of San Francisco was serving as the state association president. Today, his grandson, Charlie Brock, is a member of the local organization.
And members gather at the new facility at 336 Crown Point Circle, in the Whispering Pines commercial area of Grass Valley.
The local association operates under the umbrella of the National Association of Realtors, America's largest trade association, representing 1.2 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
In pursuit of its mission, the Nevada County association serves members by developing and promoting
programs, products and services that will enhance their ability to conduct business successfully, with integrity and competence.
Through collective action, the association promotes the preservation of real property rights and a strict Professional Code of Ethics. As a community member, they offer collaborative volunteer participation, services and funds to develop and enhance relationships to meet the needs of the local community.
Challenging times:
The Nevada County Association of Realtors recognizes these are challenging times for our community and the economy.
This year, the association and its individual members contributed to over 225 different charitable organizations in addition to providing scholarships to local graduating seniors at Bear River and Nevada Union High Schools.
President Jeanette Royal collaborated with the Nevada County Housing Division to provide additional funds to re-boot the first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program.
Realtors worked with the county to improve second-unit standards, defeated expensive state energy audits required at close of escrow and costly government monitoring of residential thermostats. They effectively worked for the extension of the first-time homebuyers tax credit along with a new tax credit for qualified buyers.
As an investment partner with the Nevada County Economic Resource Council and Conflict Resolution Center, they helped promote business attraction, creation and retention in the community as well as prompt and cost-efficient resolution of disputes among community members.
In 2009, the association offered services and financial aid to many organizations including the Boys and Girls Club, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition, the Friendship Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice of the Foothills, Hospitality House, Kare Crisis Nursery, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, Manzanita House, the Sierra Adoption Agency, Three Rivers Red Cross and Women of Worth.
For more than 75 years, the Nevada County Association of Realtors has been the voice for real estate professionals, private property owners and residents in Nevada County — and wants to ensure that our county prospers and that the dream of homeownership remains possible for all who want to achieve it.
