The McDowell County Board of Realtors held its monthly meeting this February, bringing together local real estate professionals for key updates, discussions, and industry insights. Here’s a recap of the important topics covered:
Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Update
Adrienne Jones, Deputy Director of EMS for McDowell County was back with updates since last month’s meeting, returned to share new developments on Hurricane Helene relief efforts:
FEMA Individual Assistance – The deadline to apply has been extended to March 8th.
Debris Cleanup – Right-of-way (ROW) cleanup is ongoing.
Gated communities must still process hold harmless forms to qualify for private property cleanup.
Regular private roads now qualify as standard ROW cleanup, streamlining the process.
Streams and Waterways – Cleanup is expected to begin this week.
Lake James – Unfortunately, not included in debris cleanup as it remains Duke Energy’s private property.
Guest Speaker: John McPherson, President of NC Board of Realtors
We were honored to welcome John McPherson, President of the North Carolina Board of Realtors, as our guest speaker. He provided key updates, including:
Realtor Relief Foundation has successfully secured multiple rounds of funding:
$500,000 initially, followed by another $500,000, and an additional $150,000.
$51,000 in grants still available—please let leadership know if there are more local needs.
Industry Advocacy – John is actively seeking input:
“What do you need from me? What can make our industry better?”
The board is working on form changes, including:
Consolidation of the listing agreement.
Adding agent compensation details to the Offer to Purchase form, ensuring transparency.
The Forms Committee meets monthly in person, so now is the time to speak up!
NC Board of Realtors Leadership Team
Tony Harrington – Immediate Past President
Brenda Hayden – President-Elect
Brooke Rudd – 1st Vice President
Renee Cooney – Treasurer
Meeting Highlights & Recognitions
50/50 Raffle Winner – Congratulations to Charlotte Bright!
RPAC Update – We ended last year at 101% of our goal!
Agent of the Month – Whitney Wiley
Closing Thoughts
This month’s meeting was packed with valuable insights and opportunities for involvement. A big thank you to our speakers, leadership, and members who continue to work towards strengthening the real estate industry in McDowell County.
If you have feedback, concerns, or requests regarding industry policies, don’t hesitate to reach out—your voice matters! We look forward to seeing you at next month’s meeting.
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