Welcome Realtist Family and Friends,

It is an honor to serve as President of the Ohio Realtist Association (ORA), a proud state board of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the oldest minority real estate trade association in the nation founded on the principle of Democracy in Housing.

For over 75 years, Realtist have stood at the intersection of real estate, civil rights, and community empowerment. That legacy is not something we admire from a distance. It is something we actively continue across the state of Ohio every day.

As President, my focus for this term is captured in a simple but powerful theme:

Elevating Our B.A.S.E. — Brand, Advocacy, Service, Engagement                                               

This is a call for ORA to be seen, heard, and felt across Ohio.

Brand means strengthening the visibility and identity of Realtist in every market through media presence, strategic partnerships, and unified storytelling.

Advocacy means educating our communities and policymakers on the housing issues that impact wealth building, including property tax reform, fair housing protections, and legislation that affects access to homeownership.

Service means equipping our members with the tools, training, and resources needed to be the most effective housing professionals in the communities that need us most.

Engagement means deepening collaboration among our seven local boards, cultivating new leaders, and inviting real estate professionals across Ohio to become part of the Realtist movement.

ORA is more than an association of real estate professionals. We are housing educators, community advocates, and leaders committed to expanding access to homeownership and strengthening neighborhoods across our state.

This is a time for action, visibility, and measurable impact.

If you are already a member, thank you for carrying this mission forward. If you are not yet a member, I invite you to learn more about the work we are doing and how you can join us in making a difference.

The Realtist mission is as relevant today as it was in 1947. The difference is that now, we are elevating our voice, our presence, and our impact across Ohio.

We are building on legacy while positioning ORA for the future.

And we are just getting started.

In Realtist Spirit,

Rob Pasker

President, Ohio Realtist Association
Director At Large, 2020-2026, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)