Residential Properties Ltd. is proud to announce that our own Rich Epstein has been selected as the Acting President of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® (GPBOR). Epstein was initially tabbed to become President in 2016, but was brought on early to complete the remainder of the 2015 term for Donna Andrews who recently accepted the GPBOR's position of CEO. Epstein will be formally sworn in this October at the year end meeting and will begin his official term as President in 2016. "I am thrilled to be able to be in a position to serve the members of the Providence Board," exclaimed Epstein. After first becoming involved with the GPBOR in 2007, he has enjoyed a steady path of advancement, working his way up from the Grievance Committee, to Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and now President. Looking back on his early years with the board, Epstein says "I was happy to contribute in whatever way I could, and was very humbled and flattered to be asked to be in leadership roles." Epstein says that there are many Realtors® that guided him along the way, and that watching past presidents, such as RPL's Libby Isaacson and Chris Wall, gave him some great insight as to what the position entailed. Epstein recognizes that the board will be facing several key issues during his term, including new laws, regulations, and tax proposals affecting Realtors®. "We are all facing legislation that could make real estate unnecessarily difficult and unfair to property owners and buyers. We are dealing with proposed tax increases on rental properties, as well as new taxes for non-owner occupied homes valued at $1,000,000 and above." Epstein stated that compromises would need to be reached on these issues, including the Cesspool Act which mandates cesspools being removed as a point of sale item. When asked about the goals for his presidency, Epstein stressed the importance of improving communication. "We have the technology to really be front of mind with our membership. We have a new website rolling out and I hope to leave a very large digital stamp behind." Epstein also plans to revamp communication through live events and social media interactions in order to remind members that the board is here to provide assistance and support their advancement. For more information on Epstein, please visit his website: RichEpstein.comRPL's Rich Epstein Becomes Acting President of GPBOR
- By Michael McCann
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Residential Properties Ltd. is proud to announce that our own Rich Epstein has been selected as the Acting President of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® (GPBOR). Epstein was initially tabbed to become President in 2016, but was brought on early to complete the remainder of the 2015 term for Donna Andrews who recently accepted the GPBOR's position of CEO. Epstein will be formally sworn in this October at the year end meeting and will begin his official term as President in 2016. "I am thrilled to be able to be in a position to serve the members of the Providence Board," exclaimed Epstein. After first becoming involved with the GPBOR in 2007, he has enjoyed a steady path of advancement, working his way up from the Grievance Committee, to Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and now President. Looking back on his early years with the board, Epstein says "I was happy to contribute in whatever way I could, and was very humbled and flattered to be asked to be in leadership roles." Epstein says that there are many Realtors® that guided him along the way, and that watching past presidents, such as RPL's Libby Isaacson and Chris Wall, gave him some great insight as to what the position entailed. Epstein recognizes that the board will be facing several key issues during his term, including new laws, regulations, and tax proposals affecting Realtors®. "We are all facing legislation that could make real estate unnecessarily difficult and unfair to property owners and buyers. We are dealing with proposed tax increases on rental properties, as well as new taxes for non-owner occupied homes valued at $1,000,000 and above." Epstein stated that compromises would need to be reached on these issues, including the Cesspool Act which mandates cesspools being removed as a point of sale item. When asked about the goals for his presidency, Epstein stressed the importance of improving communication. "We have the technology to really be front of mind with our membership. We have a new website rolling out and I hope to leave a very large digital stamp behind." Epstein also plans to revamp communication through live events and social media interactions in order to remind members that the board is here to provide assistance and support their advancement. For more information on Epstein, please visit his website: RichEpstein.com
