Welcome to WCR Atlanta

Our 2009 President

Peggy Vargo, Owner/Broker

Mission Statement

Accelerate Your Career with Volunteer Leadership

Taking on a leadership role within the real estate industry helps REALTORS® both personally and professionally; whether you are heading up the local association fund raising committee or chairing as a national director, as REALTORS® and REALTORS® affiliates, you will gain confidence, knowledge and contacts. Becoming more involved in our organization, Atlanta Women’s Council of REALTORS®, we can help you better understand and shape the direction of the real estate industry. Any leadership role can instill more confidence in making a better decision maker and giving others direction. The real estate industry needs people to get involved; this is the one way we can ensure a voice at the table when legislation and regulations affecting REALTORS® are under discussion.

I want it to be easy for all to become involve and to commit to leadership or work on a one time event or a long range project, it is important to have volunteers at all levels

Peggy Vargo-2009 President
The Atlanta Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS®
Atlanta Board of REALTORS®
5784 Lake Forrest Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
pvargo@mindspring.com

Mission of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®

We are a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders

Our Vision

Through our influence as successful business professionals, women will effect positive change in the profession and in the broader community

Our Long-Term Goals

To be the source of education and business tools focused on the needs of women REALTOR® entrepreneurs at all stages of development.
To be a dynamic, accessible network, linking resources and member expertise to drive business success.
To build, support and promote strong leaders for the industry and the broader community who are advocates for property rights and homeownership.
To be the voice for the achievement and impact of women in real estate.
To be sought after as a partner with other organizations to advance common objectives.
To be a network of strong chapters that consistently deliver value and provide a collaborative, trusted, welcoming environment in which members can achieve their business goals.
To be a magnet for career-focused REALTORS® with diverse backgrounds and a high level of professionalism.
To be a strong organization with the resources and infrastructure necessary to fulfill our mission and realize our vision

Women's Council of REALTORS® Values

The Power of Relationships—Success in business today is achieved through positive, productive relationships. The Women's Council of REALTORS® provides an environment of collaboration in which members can form, build and maximize relationships for business and personal success. When members share their time, talent and experience, the entire industry is advanced.
Professional Credibility—Members of the Women's Council of REALTORS® are established career professionals. We operate based on a shared value system of integrity, respect, consistency and a commitment to excellence and continuous development.
Diversity—The membership experience is enriched through the celebration of and active outreach to the full diversity of our industry. At the same time, the strength of the organization lies in what unites us all - our shared values.
Participation—Active participation increases membership value. Participation in the Women's Council of REALTORS® is the opportunity to contribute to change, and to be changed, personally and professionally.
Success—Success in business brings credibility, influence and greater opportunity. For women, especially, wealth creation through business success also leads to long-term financial security, greater independence, and more quality of life choices.
Influence—Positive change will come from the greater inclusion of the women's perspective in positions of influence in the real estate industry and in the broader community.

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