My Final Day on Living Room Realty’s Broker Advisory Group
Today is my final day serving on the Living Room Realty Broker Advisory Group, closing out a meaningful two-year term as Relevance Chair. This role gave me a seat at the table to help shape culture, policy, and communication between agents and leadership. More importantly, it allowed me to live out Living Room Realty’s values in real time.
For those unfamiliar, the Living Room Realty Broker Advisory Group functions as both a board-level role and an advisory position. In practice, it acts as an intermediary between the agent body and company leadership. Although there is no formal job description, each chair is expected to embody the value they represent. In my case, that value was Relevance.
What Relevance Meant to Me on the Living Room Realty Broker Advisory Group
Relevance, to me, means staying connected to the community, the industry, and the values that guide our work. As a result, I committed to showing up in spaces where mission-driven business, equity, and innovation intersect.
Over the past two years, I intentionally participated in:
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B Local PDX events, including B Bash at Wieden+Kennedy and BLD PNW (B Corp Leadership Development – Pacific Northwest)
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Joining and engaging with affinity organizations such as AREAA and Oregon Realtists (NAREB)
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Educating the Living Room Realty agent body about these groups and sending personal invitations to get involved
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Attending PMAR’s Summer Soirée at Porsche Studio, co-hosted with YPN and local affinity groups, which created space for meaningful and strategic connection
Through these experiences, I was able to bring fresh ideas, new relationships, and relevant opportunities back to the agent body. In turn, this helped keep Living Room Realty connected to the broader conversations shaping our industry.
Creating Internal Community Through the “Roommates Group”
At the same time, relevance also means building connection inside our own brokerage. Because of that, I co-created the Roommates Group with my colleague and friend Nicole Chavira (Connection Chair).
This monthly gathering created space for agents to:
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Talk shop
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Share challenges and wins
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Collaborate
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Build relationships beyond transactions
Although simple in structure, this group had a real impact. Most importantly, it strengthened community and reduced silos across the brokerage.
Why Serving on the Living Room Realty Broker Advisory Group Mattered
This position was an honor. It allowed me to contribute to meaningful conversations that shape how Living Room Realty shows up in the world. Moreover, it gave me the opportunity to advocate for agents while also supporting leadership with real-time feedback from the field.
Because of this role, I gained a deeper understanding of how values translate into policy, culture, and daily business practices. As a result, I’m walking away with stronger relationships, sharper perspective, and a renewed commitment to values-driven leadership in real estate.
Passing the Relevance Chair to the Next Leader
As I complete my term on the Living Room Realty Broker Advisory Group, I’m excited to nominate Jenson Sarr as the next Relevance Chair. Jenson brings thoughtfulness, integrity, and a grounded leadership style. Even more, I know they will make this role their own and embody relevance in a way that reflects their unique strengths.
Looking Ahead: Continuing to Lead With Relevance
Although my term has ended, my commitment to relevance has not. Moving forward, I will continue to:
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Show up in community spaces
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Build bridges across housing, equity, and industry leadership
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Represent Living Room Realty’s B Corp values in action
Finally, I’m grateful for the trust placed in me over the past two years. Serving on the Living Room Realty Broker Advisory Group was both grounding and energizing. I look forward to supporting the next generation of leadership while continuing to lead with relevance in my work and community.
