Welcome to the
Women's Council of SABREP
Providing opportunities for women.
Mrs. Nadene Long
WCSABREP PRESIDENT
The Women's Council of SABREP
Message from the President
As Incoming President of the Women's Council of SABREP, I am deeply honored by the trust you have placed in me to lead this incredible organization. As the President of this esteemed organization, it is my great privilege to welcome you to our community of accomplished women in the real estate industry. In the coming term, I will prioritize strengthening our community by enhancing member engagement and participation. Expanding our membership base will amplify our mission and increase our impact within the community. As we grow, we will showcase the strength and influence of the Women's Council of SABREP. As your President, I am dedicated to fostering transparency, accountability, and open dialogue. Your ideas, concerns, and aspirations are crucial to our collective success. The Women's Council thrives on the strength of our community, and your contributions will be instrumental in guiding our initiatives. I am thrilled about the opportunities ahead and deeply appreciate your commitment to join me in this journey. Let’s embrace our roles with dedication and enthusiasm, ensuring that our efforts are not only impactful but also enjoyable as we serve and uplift our community. In closing, I invite you to join us in our mission to empower women to invest in real estate, promote community financial literacy, and build stronger communities. Together, we can make a difference and create a more equitable and successful real estate industry for all.
Our programs include:
- Financial literacy education for the public
- Educational scholarships for youth
- Leadership designations for our members
- The exchange of ideas through networking
- Home buyer Education to the Public
HISTORY
The genesis of the Women’s Council of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers was born over forty-plus years ago. However, the vision and determination of a few women made the Council reality years after the inception of our national organization NAREB®.
NAREB’s history states that at their organizing meeting in Tampa, Florida, in 1947, the following National Business League’s Convention, there were twelve representatives from different states that committed themselves to the formulation of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Among those founders was a woman, Mrs. Naomi Black of Detroit, Michigan.
A year later at the first NAREB® convention held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, one of the highlights of that convention was the role of women in the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. At that meeting, it was agreed that women brokers be recognized officially in two capacities. One that women participate in the election process as officers and two as appointed officers in NAREB®.
By the time the fifties roared in, women were joining NAREB at an alarming rate. The early fifties indeed gave women inspiration, confidence and hope for better business opportunities in real estate. It was within this period that the “Detroit Brokerettes” were formed. The Brokerettes were the “first” supported group of minority women bonding together to organize a women’s group in real estate. Several members of the Brokerettes aided in the forming of the Women’s Council of NAREB®.
In 1971, in Atlanta Georgia, at the NAREB’S Annual convention, Daisy Donavan of Detroit Michigan; Laura Seale of Brooklyn, New York and Iris Yateman of Indianapolis, Indiana founded the Women’s Council of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Officers and bylaws were established and Laura Seale became the first president of the Women’s Council of NAREB.
Today, women comprise 53 percent of the National Association of Real Estate Broker’s membership with women participating in all divisions and aspects of the organization.
Just as the need to exist compelled the development of the Women’s Council many years ago, the need continues to exist, not necessarily for the same issues, but for as many equally compelling reasons.
We invite you to join the Women’s Council of NAREB® and become an active member in the nation’s most effective minority women’s real estate organization.
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Realtist Defined
What is a Realtist? A Realtist is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, an organization that was founded because minorities could not become Realtors. NAREB® brings together minority real estate professionals, including real estate agents, appraisers, developers, mortgage brokers, closing agents, and loan officers.
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The Women’s Council of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (WC of NAREB®) is an affiliate of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., America’s oldest minority professional trade organization.