A Seat At the Table: What Goes into Being the Florida Realtor President? w/Mike McGraw | Ep 12

Florida might be the third most populous city in the US, but it has the most Realtors - a whopping 238,000. Serving as the president of such a large contingent of agents is a huge responsibility and privilege.

 

You have a pulse on the concerns of the industry and a voice in shaping the lives of both Realtors and consumers.

 

What does this role entail, and what’s this year’s president advocating for? In this episode, Mike McGraw shares what goes into the role and what he’s passionate about.

 

Real estate is relationships. Take care of other agents and even if the agents are new, hard-headed or lacking in professionalism. -Mike McGraw

 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

 

- Sharpen your sword

If you’re an agent selling homes and doing well, why would you spend more time doing more education?

 

- The Airbnb debate

What do the governing bodies in real estate think of short-term rentals? 

 

- Advocating for the empowerment of homeowners

What are some of the initiatives and causes the Realtor boards support and what effect do they have? 

 

Guest Bio 

Mike McGraw is the 2023 President of Florida REALTORS. A lifelong resident of the Orlando area, Mike has been involved in Real Estate all of his life and he has been a licensed Realtor since 1997. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn .