The Washington times., 1922-04-15
REALTY BOARDS
PLAN CHANGES
IN 0RGAN|zAT|O
National Convention at San
Francisco Will Revamp
Present Rules.

One OF the most important mat
ters to come before the convention
Of the National Association of Real
Estate Boards TO be held In San
Francisco May 81 10 June 8, Ia
the question of reorganization, ac-
cording to John A. Petty, Execu-
tive Secretary of the Washington
Real Estate Board
The National Association, which
comprises something over 400 local
boards scattered In practically
every city of the country ana diff
ferent parts of Canada, is today
operating under the same orCani-
sation that existed when the mem
bership was less than 200 boards.
During the past two years through
Intense and systematic activities,
tbs organization has doubled its
membership while continuing under
the same plan that has been In
operation for many years.
IL became apparent to officers OF
the national association that the
constitution and bylaws were not
In keeping with the larger organi.
aation and the broadened scope of
Its activities. At the recent meet
ing of the national executive com
mittee held in Washington, plan
of reorganization was outlined In
the adoption for changes in the
constitution and bylaws wh0eh will
be submitted TO the convention for
FINAL ratification.
New Procedure.
Reports from the National head
quarters indicate that the San
Francisco Convention will be con-
Quoted on somewhat different lines
than heretofore. Organization and
other purely routine matters will
perhaps not consume more than
one day OF the convention, the
National officers feeling that much
more constructive work could be
accomplished by devoting the
larger portions OF the conventions
TO group conferences on subjects
pertaining to real estate both from
local and national angles. The
program includes taxation. apprais-
ais. financing coming. property man.
agement. housing and advertising.
Francisco convention will be con-
sidered in conferences under the
direction of recognized experts.
Last summer in Chicago the
the first time and because they
met with such success will now be
considered a regular feature OF the
annual conventions. At these group
conferences II is possible for an
Individual realtor to discuss with
leading experts from all parts of
the country subjects in which he is
personally and directly interested
in his daily work. This offers to
realtors a splendid opportunity to
increase their efficiency and serv-
Ice by studying the latest ideas and
up-to-date methods that have
proven successful in different COM
munities.
ID. c. Plans m Hand.
Plans of the local delegation, ac-
cording to Thos. r. FARRELL, chair
man of the convention committee,
have been definitely shaped and
the committee is now working to
insure the attendance of a large
delegation from Washington.
Special arrangements are being
made for the comfort and conven-
ience of the delegates throughout
the entire trip and many new
features never heretofore used are
being planned. Special attention is
being given to the comfort and con-
venience OF the ladies', a large num-
Der OF whom is expected. In addi-
tion to the local realtors the
special train from Washington will
also carry delegates from Balti-
more, Alexandria, Norfolk and
Richmond, these nearby boards
having been recently invited by the
local board to combine In arranging
the itinerary