The Real Estate Institute of South Australia, better known as REISA, is turning 100 and they are ready to celebrate.
It is a once in a lifetime event, and REISA are definitely going to make the most of their centenary this week.
President, Brett Roenfeldt greeted the celebrations with a quote from John F. Kennedy who said:
" Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."
With this in mind Mr Roenfeldt shared his vision for the next 100 years.
"While we are certainly reflecting on our past and present in our Centenary year, 2019 has also been an unprecedented year of challenges which has made us more conscious thane ever before of the need to always look to the future to stay as relevant as we can be," said Mr Roenfeldt.
"When REISA was founded in 1919, the objects of the newly established Association included the need to provide professional developement, to advocate on behalf of the profession and to enforce our REISA Cod of Conduct."
Mr Roenfeldt said he believed the association had continued to achieve the goals send out by their founding fathers.
"That is not to say, however, we cannot look at ways of doing better," said Mr Roenfeldt.
He outlined the achievements and furthering the original 1919 principles as below:
Mr Roenfeldt said the real estate profession in 2019 is very different than from 100 years ago.
"We have new technologies and platforms that seem to pop up weekly, evolving training delivery methos, changing employment patterns and a consumer who is more educated, data savvy and consequenlty cautious than ever before," said Mr Roenfeldt.
"Our tried and tested methods of success must be incorporated into this new landscape.
"That is why we announced a major strategic review in 2019 that will position REISA and its members for 2020 and beyond.
"REISA must ensure that its members are able to embrace technological advances, attract talent and build a contemporary and relevent real estate world for its members and ultimately the real estate consumer."
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