Serving as your 2024 RSCK President has truly been an honor and a privilege. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented and dedicated group of professionals.

While I did not accomplish all I set out to do this year, much of my focus shifted toward the immediate needs presented by the NAR lawsuit and settlement. It was a challenging and pivotal time, but we came together as a community to face it head-on. Through adaptability and resilience, we've navigated these changes and emerged stronger. A special shout-out goes to our Forms Committee which worked tirelessly under tight timelines to ensure that all necessary forms changes were made to keep us compliant and ready to continue serving our clients. The committee’s work, along with the diligent support from our Professional Development and Education teams, has been invaluable in helping us adapt to these industry shifts.

This year the educational programs offered through RSCK provided members with the tools and knowledge we need to stay ahead of the curve. The Vern Jarboe New Horizons Course, the 2-day ABR Designation Course, and our Lunch & Learns have been critical in helping our members stay informed and confident as we navigate the changes brought about by the settlement. I am proud of the effort and energy everyone has put into embracing professional development, ensuring that we're not just keeping up with the industry, but leading it.

And let's not forget about our amazing events this year! The New Productions Awards Event was a huge success, and our REALTORS® Relief Foundation Fundraiser was well attended and full of energy—what a fantastic night for an important cause! Looking ahead, we have the Awards Gala on December 12th, which is now an evening event with a YPN After Party that’s sure to be a blast. These events are more than just fun, they’re an incredible opportunity to network, build relationships, and celebrate our shared successes. I’ve truly enjoyed connecting with so many of you at these events!

One of the most exciting milestones this year was our merger with the Great Plains Association of REALTORS; what a tremendous step forward! We are thrilled to welcome them into the RSCK family as the Saline County Council, and look forward to growing and thriving together in the years to come.

As I close, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you for your strength, resilience, adaptability and professionalism throughout 2024. It’s been a year of change for all of us, but the unwavering spirit of the RSCK community has been nothing short of inspiring. We’ve faced challenges but we’ve faced them together. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved as a team.

Though my time as President is coming to an end, I’m excited to continue serving as your Past President in 2025. I look forward to supporting all of you as we continue to grow and rise together.

Wishing you all a successful finish to 2024—let’s continue to “Rise Up and Shine On”!

Warm regards,

Samar

2024 RSCK President