Company Research Report: Iowa Association of Realtors®

Company Overview

Name

Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR)

Mission

Empower members, industry partners and communities, engage the public on the value of home ownership, and protect private property rights. Elevate integrity, inclusion, and transparency of the profession.

Foundation & Founders

No information is available.

Key People

President: Shaner Magalhães, Coralville

President-Elect: Travis Bushaw, Oelwein

1st Vice President: Erik Melloy, Iowa City

2nd Vice President: Regen Johnson, Davenport

Treasurer: John Dunn, West Des Moines

Past President: Krista Clark, Newton

CEO: Gavin Blair

Headquarters

5950 Village View Drive #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

Known For

Serving as a leading advocate for over 8,200 real estate professionals in Iowa.

Providing professional development, legal counseling, and professional standards programs.

Advocacy through the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).

Offering various benefits and services to its members, including health insurance programs and tech support.

Products and Services

Member Benefits

Hotel Discounts

Safety Resources

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Resources

Community Events

Interpretation Services

Insurance Programs

Tech Helpline

Housing Opportunity Program

Multiple Listing Services (MLS) Technology

Form Simplicity: Real estate forms management.

First Time Homebuyer Program

Leadership Institute

Education

Licensing Programs: Salesperson License, Broker License.

Continuing Education: Pre-License courses, online education, classroom courses.

Real Estate CE Classes

Advocacy & Legal

Governmental Advocacy

Legal Hotline

Code of Ethics Enforcement

Professional Standards FAQ

Recent Developments

New Leadership

Justin Hayes joined as General Counsel.

Market Reports & Statistics

Monthly Market Reports: Regular updates on housing statistics and trends.

Strong Sales & Increased Inventory: July reports showed robust home sales and increased inventory indicating a healthy market.

Initiatives and Partnerships

REALTORS® Relief Foundation: Distributed $609,373 in housing relief to Iowans impacted by severe weather.

Tech Helpline: Launched as a member benefit providing essential tech support.

Legal Updates

Sitzer-Burnett Case Settlement: NAR’s proposed settlement leading to removal of cooperative compensation from MLS and creation of a rule requiring buyer agreements in real estate transactions.

Community Projects

Adams County Restoration: Efforts led by REALTOR® Jamie McManis for the renovation and revitalization of historical buildings and creation of co-working spaces.

Contact Information

General Contact

Phone: 800-532-1515

Mail: 5950 Village View Drive #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Email: info@iowarealtors.com

Specific Departments

Chief Executive Officer: Gavin Blair, gavin@iowarealtors.com

Bookkeeper/Membership: Terry Ottum, terry@iowarealtors.com

Director of Professional Development: Kris Brend, kris@iowarealtors.com

Education Coordinator: Dotty Schimmels, dotty@iowarealtors.com

Director of Marketing and Communications: Ashlee Kieler, ashlee@iowarealtors.com

General Counsel: Justin Hayes, Legalhotline@iowarealtors.com

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM CT

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT

Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving (Nov 23-24), Christmas (Dec 25-26), New Year's Day (Jan 1)

This report provides an insight into the Iowa Association of Realtors®, showcasing their mission, leadership, services, recent developments, and contact information. Additional details can be found by contacting the Association directly or visiting their official website.