Committees

Represents the appraiser membership, communicates appraisal issues to the general membership.

The Benevolence Committee oversees the Columbus REALTORS® Foundation Benevolence Fund and is responsible with identifying potential donors, and determining distribution of funds.

Assists in planning events designed for brokers such as forums and orientation sessions, and forwards recommendations on broker issues for consideration by the Columbus REALTORS® and/or MLS Boards of Directors.

Prepares an annual operations budget and investment strategy form company assets subject to approval of the Board of Directors. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Works to strengthen relationships between builders and REALTORS® through networking and education. The committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Please refer to the events calendar on the website for up-to-date meeting times and topics. 

This committee is charged with reaching an annual fund-raising goal for Columbus REALTORS® Central Ohio REALTOR® Political Action Committee (CORPAC).

Evaluates candidates and make PAC contributions to REALTOR supported candidates & issues. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Aims to increase awareness of fair housing issues, eliminate intolerance and bias behavior among real estate practitioners and the public, and to grow diverse leadership within the Columbus REALTORS® Association.

Plans and evaluates the continuing education courses offered to the residential members by Columbus REALTORS®.

The Foundation Board of Trustees oversees the REALTOR® Foundation by soliciting contributions, determining distribution of funds, and providing budget and investment strategy advice. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott. Visit the Foundation page. 

The Foundation Fundraising Committee focuses on raising funds for the REALTOR® Foundation Fund. Visit the Foundation page.

The Government Affairs Forum meets with elected and public officials impacting the real estate industry.

To make the American dream of homeownership a reality for our Hispanic community through networking, education, and action.

Connects REALTORS® to housing opportunities available in the affordable housing market (properties priced up to $215,000) through education, community outreach and information sharing.

The Key Box Compliance Committee oversees the rules and regulations relating to the Association’s key box system and reviews key box complaints to determine if violations have occurred; assessing fines and discipline as necessary.  This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Coordinates programs, candidate selection and fundraising for the Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy seeks to develop future leaders for our communities and association. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Separate from the Association Board of Directors, oversees the operations of the Columbus and Central Ohio Multiple Listing Service. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Makeup is determined by a formula approved by the Columbus REALTORS® Trustees. Each November, Members are then elected to serve on the committee by the MLS participants. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Orchestrates a one-day event where members work collectively to provide community service. More information on RCD!

This group audits Million Dollar Club award applications and plans Sales Associates Day. The group also determines the criteria and selects the Columbus REALTORS® annual Citizen of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Broker of the Year and Salesperson of the Year for the annual Awards Gala. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

The Foundation Scholarship Committee develops and implements criteria for identifying individuals for scholarships or educational programs. Visit the Scholarship page.

Develops and updates standard forms provided to Columbus REALTORS® members. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Provide education, leadership, and strategies on topics of sustainability that promote collaboration between members, REALTOR® associations, communities, and consumers.

Target new Columbus REALTORS® members with dynamic programs that promote social and professional networking, political and philanthropic involvement, business development as well as entrepreneurial learning opportunities. YPN meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the classroom.

Oversees the Central Ohio Commercial Information Exchange (COCIE). This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Oversees all committees of the Commercial Section. The Chair has an automatic seat on the Columbus REALTORS® Board of Directors in order to serve as a communication link between the Commercial committees and actions needed by the Directors. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

Develops, plans and evaluates continuing education courses offered to Commercial members by Columbus REALTORS®.

Reviews products and services to be provided to C/I members and encourages commercial REALTOR® participation in the Columbus REALTORS®.

The Commercial Recognition Committee develops recognition programs for Commercial members.

Updates and develops the forms provided to C/I members.