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Affiliates
Affiliate members are individuals or firms who have interest in acquiring information concerning real estate, or providing ancillary services to real estate professionals. A few examples of affiliate members are home inspectors, landscapers, builders, appraisers, lenders, attorneys, movers, title insurance companies, home warranty companies, furniture and gift sales representatives.
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Affiliates members are not themselves engaged in the real estate profession and may not use the trademark “R” symbol or call themselves REALTORS. Affiliates do not vote on committees or hold elective office. They do, however, support the mission and purpose of REALTORS, attend membership meetings and events, and often volunteer to service on committees to further the goals of the organization
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Why become a REALTOR Affiliate? Membership in MRBR offers an opportunity to expand your market, connect and network with REALTORS and other affiliates, and build long lasting relationships. Your contact information will be included in the membership directory and you will have opportunities to present before a captive audience of your professional peers. The benefits of membership are well worth the cost of membership dues. So don’t delay – sign up today!
Member Recognitions
Congratulations to the 2025 Monadnock Region Board of REALTORS / REALTOR of the Year! Connie Joyce
(Connie is 4th in from the left)
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1960
Walter Peterson was the local board president in 1960 as well as the state president. The Realtor of the Year Award was established and Erle Bishop was the first so honored both on a local and state level. 1960 was also the year Francis Ash became a charter member of the Women's Council of Realtors in New Hampshire.
During the 1963-64 term of Kenneth McParland, board membership philosophy began to change. All practicing real estate brokers were encouraged to belong to the associations, chiefly for the purpose of education.
During 65 and 66 when Edward MacLaughlin was president, the commission rates were raised from 5-6% after lots of consternation and discussion. In 1966, Francis Ash was ROTY. In 1967 Francis Ash became the first woman president of the Monadnock Region Board. She was the first Gold Star Banner Award recipient and membership increased by 10%.
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1970
Romeo Papile took over the reins in 1969 and passed them on to Ruth Moller of Hancock in 1970.
Under Louette Johnson's administration in 1973 and 1974, National set up the Realtor-Associate membership.
In 1975, Armand Paquette was Realtor of the Year both local and State. Our name became the Monadnock Region Board of Realtors, Incorporated.
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We had 140 members. 83 Active — 46 Associates and 11 honorary.
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In 1976 Members residing in the Peterborough area broke away and formed the Contoocook Valley Board of Realtors.
In 1977, Whalen (Red) Dunn was the President of the Board. Louette Johnson was Realtor of the Year for the third time — the only person so honored. George Blais was our leader in 1978. Ralph Johnson was Realtor of the Year on both the state and local level — the fourth person from our area. We had 99 members and the push was started for a multiple listing service.
MLS became a reality during Hermans term in office. Ralph Johnson became state president. The first from the Monadnock Board since Charlie Tarbox in 1959.
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1980
We formed an MLS Association with the Vermont MLS in 1980.
Dave Brown was our 19th President and our 1981 Realtor of the Year.
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2000
As of April of this year we had 94 Realtors, 47 Realtor Associates, 12 Assessments, and 10 Honorary members.
Your history is usually available at our regular meetings, encourage you to participate and make a little history yourself.