New Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Real Estate Profession
Ohio REALTORS® and The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding designed to strengthen collaboration between Ohio’s real estate professionals and one of the state’s leading academic real estate programs.
The partnership creates new opportunities to connect REALTORS® with research, education, professional development and emerging trends shaping Ohio’s real estate market. It also provides opportunities to connect Ohio State students with the REALTOR® community and the broader real estate profession, helping strengthen the pipeline of future industry leaders.
"We are excited to partner with Ohio REALTORS® to create meaningful opportunities for students to engage with industry leaders, expand their professional networks, and develop the skills needed to succeed in today's evolving real estate industry. This collaboration strengthens the connection between the classroom and the profession, providing students with greater access to experiential learning, career pathways, and industry insights. Together, we are investing in the next generation of real estate leaders while advancing the growth and vitality of Ohio's real estate community,” said Trey Addison, Interim Executive Director, The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate
Ohio REALTORS® will support industry leadership through participation in the Center for Real Estate’s Cornerstone Council. The REALTOR® perspective will be brought to conversations involving real estate leaders, academics, students and industry partners.
Educational opportunities will also be available to Ohio REALTORS® members through the Center for Real Estate. The partnership includes a 20% Executive MBA tuition benefit for eligible Ohio REALTORS® members, creating another pathway for members interested in advancing their leadership and business expertise.
“This partnership is an exciting opportunity to bring together the experience of Ohio’s REALTORS® and the academic expertise of The Ohio State University,” said Mic Gordon, President of Ohio REALTORS®. “By creating stronger connections between our members, students and industry leaders, we can expand opportunities for professional development, encourage new ideas and help prepare the next generation of real estate professionals to lead our industry forward.”
The partnership between Ohio REALTORS® and The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate provides opportunities for greater collaboration around research and emerging issues affecting real estate, housing, economic development and communities throughout Ohio.
Ohio REALTORS®, with more than 35,000 members, is the state's largest professional trade association. Leading with expertise, professionalism, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Ohio REALTORS® are committed to serving their clients and communities.
