History
The Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS® has a long and proud history of
representing the interests of the real estate community in the greater Joplin area.
The organization began its life as the Real Estate Board of Joplin. Four local real
estate agents called a meeting of all Joplin agents on April 26, 1918, to consider
organizing a Realty Board. Joe Pile was chosen chairman of the meeting and was
elected the first President of the new Board on May 6, 1918. In May, 1924, the Board
became affiliated with the National Association of Real Estate Boards.
From the very beginning this organization has been enthusiastic for civic
improvements. Many of these we enjoy today originated with this little band of
progressive boosters.
The Board was incorporated in 1945. In September of 1963 the Board became
known as The Joplin Board of REALTORS®.
The first formal multiple listing program was established in 1973. The MLS system
was fully computerized in 1985. The first printed MLS book was available in August
1985.
The association purchased its’ first permanent office building in 1981. Previous to
that time, each broker and agent was required to go to the home of the executive
officer to pick up the current MLS listings.
In 1996 a group of members set out to build a conference center to provide
permanent space for the Associations’ many classes and events. The C. Ray
McDaniel Conference Center, named for C. Ray McDaniel, a former
Appraiser/REALTOR® broker, instrumental in Board leadership for many years,
was dedicated in 1997.
The Board exhibited steady growth throughout the nineties. Membership grew
25%. The addition of companies from Carthage and Neosho to the MLS resulted in
a 28% increase in MLS participation.
With the advent of the Internet, the dynamics of how the real estate business is
conducted has changed dramatically. The Ozark Gateway Association of
REALTORS® has used it’s resources to offer services to help it’s membership
keep pace with the many changes.
The challenge for the future will continue to be how to keep the REALTOR® at the
center of the real estate transaction.
Current market conditions call for bold, innovative steps that match the boldness
with which outside forces are encroaching on the industry and result in traditional
real estate brokers and agents remaining viable providers of real estate
transaction services.
The Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS® is up for the challenge. The
association has proven its willingness to change to remain relevant to its
members and the industry they seek to serve.
The Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS® has a long and proud history of
representing the interests of the real estate community in the greater Joplin area.
The organization began its life as the Real Estate Board of Joplin. Four local real
estate agents called a meeting of all Joplin agents on April 26, 1918, to consider
organizing a Realty Board. Joe Pile was chosen chairman of the meeting and was
elected the first President of the new Board on May 6, 1918. In May, 1924, the Board
became affiliated with the National Association of Real Estate Boards.
From the very beginning this organization has been enthusiastic for civic
improvements. Many of these we enjoy today originated with this little band of
progressive boosters.
The Board was incorporated in 1945. In September of 1963 the Board became
known as The Joplin Board of REALTORS®.
The first formal multiple listing program was established in 1973. The MLS system
was fully computerized in 1985. The first printed MLS book was available in August
1985.
The association purchased its’ first permanent office building in 1981. Previous to
that time, each broker and agent was required to go to the home of the executive
officer to pick up the current MLS listings.
In 1996 a group of members set out to build a conference center to provide
permanent space for the Associations’ many classes and events. The C. Ray
McDaniel Conference Center, named for C. Ray McDaniel, a former
Appraiser/REALTOR® broker, instrumental in Board leadership for many years,
was dedicated in 1997.
The Board exhibited steady growth throughout the nineties. Membership grew
25%. The addition of companies from Carthage and Neosho to the MLS resulted in
a 28% increase in MLS participation.
With the advent of the Internet, the dynamics of how the real estate business is
conducted has changed dramatically. The Ozark Gateway Association of
REALTORS® has used it’s resources to offer services to help it’s membership
keep pace with the many changes.
The challenge for the future will continue to be how to keep the REALTOR® at the
center of the real estate transaction.
Current market conditions call for bold, innovative steps that match the boldness
with which outside forces are encroaching on the industry and result in traditional
real estate brokers and agents remaining viable providers of real estate
transaction services.
The Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS® is up for the challenge. The
association has proven its willingness to change to remain relevant to its
members and the industry they seek to serve.
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Mission
The Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS®
exists to provide support and services to the
membership by:
Providing an effective and responsive Multiple
Listing Service for the purpose of promoting
cooperation and compensation.
Protecting the rights of members to conduct their
individual business with integrity and competence,
without undue regulatory restraints.
Offering educational opportunities to foster career
advancement, real estate best practices and
adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
Promoting the preservation and protection of private
property rights and opportunity for home ownership
for all Americans.
Utilizing public relations to enhance the REALTOR®
image and broaden their influence within our
community.
Creating a framework to encourage and facilitate
REALTOR® involvement in the legislative process.
The Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS®
exists to provide support and services to the
membership by:
Providing an effective and responsive Multiple
Listing Service for the purpose of promoting
cooperation and compensation.
Protecting the rights of members to conduct their
individual business with integrity and competence,
without undue regulatory restraints.
Offering educational opportunities to foster career
advancement, real estate best practices and
adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
Promoting the preservation and protection of private
property rights and opportunity for home ownership
for all Americans.
Utilizing public relations to enhance the REALTOR®
image and broaden their influence within our
community.
Creating a framework to encourage and facilitate
REALTOR® involvement in the legislative process.
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