HAR Board of Director, Largest Firms – Christi Borden’s Candidate Profile

I have recently announced my candidacy for HAR Director – Largest Firms Category. If you are a voting member of the Houston Association of Realtors and you have not already pledged your support, I would appreciate your consideration and your vote beginning July 10^th.  

My Profile:

I have been licensed since March of 2004 and working as a full time Prudential Gary Greene Realtor® in the Katy/West Houston office ever since. With my extensive background in real estate, both professionally and personally, a long history of volunteer leadership and charity organization, I am looking forward to increasing my involvement at HAR knowing that it is through volunteerism that our local, state and national associations meet the needs of our growing industry. I invite you to visit my web site www.ChristiBorden.com to learn more about my background and my business philosophy. Also visit me on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Education coursework and/or designations:

• TRLP – Texas Realtors® Leadership Program – 2008 Houston Inaugural Course
• Prudential Gary Greene – Leadership Academy 2006
• CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist
• GRI – Graduate Realtor® Institute
• ABR – Accredited Buyer’s Representative/NHS – New Homes Sales
• ALHS – Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
• CHMS – Certified Home Marketing Specialist
• TRC – Transnational Referral Certification

HAR Participation:

• MLS Advisory Group: 2009
• International Advisory Council: 2007, 2008, 2009
• TREPAC Advisory Group: 2009

TAR Participation

• TAR Board of Directors: 2007, 2008, 2009
• International Advisory Council: 2008, 2009
• Faculty Assessment Committee: 2008, 2000

Professional and Community Involvement:

• WCR – Women’s Council of Realtors®
• FIABCI – International Federation of Real Estate
• BNI – Business Network International, President Cinco Ranch Chapter: 2009
• The Katy Sunshine Fest, Fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation – Chair: 2007, 2008, 2009
• Katy Chamber of Commerce: 2004 to Present
• Krause Center of Katy
• The Women’s Home Auxiliary Board of Directors

Past Professional Experience:

• Manager of Council Affairs – American Business Council of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Official Court Reporter – 15th Judicial District Court, Lafayette, LA:  1982 – 1993
• Thompson, Nance and Associates Freelance Court Reporters: Owner/Partner:
• Burns, Miller, Nance and Kennedy Freelance Court Reporters: Owner/Partner

I enjoy having the opportunity to positively affect our profession and to meet and learn from some of the brightest minds in our industry. I am so very proud of our Association and know that it is through the hard work and direct contributions from our members that the Houston Association of Realtors® is recognized as the industry leader. I am actively involved in several committees at both the Local and State level and promise to work very hard to represent you as your Director.

Sincerely,

 

 Christi Borden