Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice with Paul Herrera | Part 2 #891

Paul currently serves as Government Affairs Director for several
large REALTOR(R) Associations. The current group includes the
Inland Valleys Association of REALTORS(R), The Inland Gateway
Association of REALTORS(R), and the California Desert Association
of REALTORS(R). Together, these three groups boast more than
10,000 members, including real estate professionals and
representatives of affiliated businesses and industries. 


His unique experience includes an award-winning journalism career
with newspapers in Florida and California where he covered real
estate, small business, the aviation business and the confluence
of government policy, politics and business. His coverage of real
estate and growth in Florida earned him top honors from the
Florida Press Club in 2002.


In 2004, he won first place for in depth business writing from
the California Newspaper Publishers Association. After
journalism, Paul served as communications director for the San
Bernardino County Economic Development Agency, coordinating
everything from press outreach to speeches and video production.
In four years with the agency, he oversaw external
communications, managed a communications team and helped publicly
position a variety of projects and initiatives.


The combination of mass media experience, local expertise, policy
and political background and understanding of real estate issues
prepared him to lead IVAR’s government affairs and communications
efforts through coalition building, strong messaging and
technical understanding.


Paul earned his Bachelor’s of Journalism degree from the
University of Missouri-Columbia.


 
In this episode:


Seller commissions and their impact on the real estate market

Impact of Low-Cost Brokerages and Hidden Fees

Buyer and Seller Commission Adjustments

NAR's ban on offers of compensation on the MLS

California Elections and Real Estate Concerns







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