Central Panhandle
Check out our 2024 Strategic Partners at the bottom of this page!!
Dear Members Future Members and Strategic Partners,
It is with great enthusiasm and honor that I assume the role of your President for the year 2024. You can be sure to anticipate an exhilarating year ahead, filled with exceptional events and tailored value for both you and your businesses. Our dedicated leadership team has worked diligently to curate an environment solely focused on your prosperity.
The Women's Council of REALTORS® is committed to propelling women to new heights within their careers and the real estate industry. Our mission is clear: We are a network of successful REALTORS®, advancing women as business leaders in the industry and in the communities we serve.
Since 1938, The Women's Council of REALTORS® has been in collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS®. The Women's Council seeks to complement and synergize with the National Association and its local/state counterparts.
I extend my sincere gratitude for your integral role in our community. Brace yourselves for an exceptional journey ahead. We look forward to having you join in the fun with us!
Warm regards,
Lauren Beninate, PMN, C2EX, RSPS
Licensed Realtor in Florida, Georgia & Alabama
Women’s Council of REALTORS® Central Panhandle Network President
Mission Statement
We are a network of successful REALTORS®, advancing women as business leaders in the industry and in the communities we serve.
Vision And Long Term Goals
Vision Statement: The Women's Council of REALTORS® is recognized as the voice for women in real estate, and the premier source for the development of leaders in the industry, organized real estate and beyond.
- Women's Council is a dynamic, accessible and diverse network, linking each member to the tools, training and support to develop their individual leadership potential and business goals.
- Women's Council identifies, supports and promotes the development of strong women business leaders in the industry, organized real estate and in the broader community.
- Women's Council provides an influential voice and perspective for women in real estate.
- Women's Council's local and state networks consistently deliver high membership value and a collaborative, welcoming environment in which members can achieve their business goals.
- Women's Council is an efficient organization with the structure and capacity to fulfill the Council mission and vision with excellence.
Women's Council Core Values
PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY
Members of the Women's Council of REALTORS® are career professionals who operate based on a shared value system of integrity and respect, and a commitment to excellence and continuous development.
THE POWER OF COLLABORATION
Success in business today is achieved through positive, productive collaboration. The Women's Council of REALTORS® provides an environment in which members support each other and work together to achieve personal growth and business success.
LEADERSHIP
Every business, industry and community needs business who can inspire others and effect positive change. Through the Women's Council of REALTORS®, members can discover and develop their authentic leadership style, apply new found leadership skills, and pursue leadership opportunities across all areas of their personal and professional lives.
INFLUENCE
Positive change comes from greater inclusion of women's perspectives in positions of influence in the real estate industry and in the broader community.
OPPORTUNITY
The Council member network is enriched by embracing the full diversity of our industry, and the opportunity to contribute different experiences, ideas and perspectives.
Benefits of Becoming a Member:
At Women’s Council, business leaders truly are made here. The elite network’s proven success is demonstrated over 80 years by its supersized participation in the real estate industry, higher income levels, referrals, and business growth. At the local level, 250 networks across the country provide world class events, training, and networking designed to position you as a business leader and to partner with you in your business success. At a personal and altruistic level, Women’s Council offers mentor ship, camaraderie, and a welcoming environment that will enrich you both personally and professionally.
Proven Pathways to Leadership
As a proud affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, Women's Council has been integral in developing local, state and national leaders who serve on various prestigious positions contributing to the real estate industry, their communities and beyond. Opportunities exist to volunteer and develop leadership skills at all levels of the organization, enhancing your professional reputation and further honing skills that make involvement an integral part of developing personal and professional leadership. Over 10% of our members hold some type of leadership position in the organization, and getting involved maximizes your Women's Council experience and opens up doors in your business and real estate.
Unparalleled Support System
At Women's Council, you'll experience a world-class support system like no other. You'll belong to a network of 12,000 motivated, professional and high-achieving real estate professionals — women (and men) who understand that you're never too experienced to learn something new or too successful to provide sound advice to your peers. The camaraderie, energy and collaboration among members is unparalleled in the industry, resulting in a membership experience like no other.
Business and Referrals
According to the last member survey, average commission income from Council member-to-member referrals is $15,000 annually, with over half of all members referring business to another member annually. Women’s Council partnership with Radius provides you visibility among peers and the public, with links to listings, online referrals, a concierge service for out of area leads, lead generation, and local networking groups. This online benefit, coupled with 1,500 annual live programs annually, is the reason why the single largest benefit of membership according to the last survey is "membership means a high-level business leader who will follow through on client needs." Leaders are not only created here – business leaders are created here!
Women's Council Savings Center
Women’s Council is pleased to offer you exclusive discounts on products, programs and services that can offer a return on dues investment several times over. Current offers include exclusive savings for top quality products and services which includes some of the world’s most recognized brands.
Exclusive “members only” discounts have been negotiated on your behalf, with suppliers recognizing the leadership, success, and purchasing power of Women’s Council members. Visit our member benefits page here.
Performance Management Network
As Women's Council's official REALTOR® designation, the Performance Management Network provides the real-world skills that you need to face an evolving market. Designed by some of real estate's best and brightest minds, our courses dig deep into the hot topics that are driving the market and shaping your business, including topics such as running a business, public speaking, negotiation, and business leadership. The network deepens skill sets even more, and the education experience and affiliation provides further networking, credibility and business leadership designed to foster and enhance your personal and professional growth.
Here at the Women's Council, we strive to provide timely, accessible programming, great networking and opportunities for your personal and professional growth.
Women's Council is a nationwide community of over 12,000 real estate professionals who include many of the best and brightest in the business. The backbone of WCR is its network of more than 250 local and state networks with volunteer managers trained to position their groups as a business resource in their REALTOR® communities.
Today, Women's Council is the twelfth-largest U.S. women's professional organization and has one of the most successful communication networks in the NAR family. Networks include real estate professionals who support the objectives of Women's Council and are interested in serving the industry, the community and fellow REALTORS®.
