Jim P. Harris, an associate broker with Windermere/Westsound in Poulsbo was among 22,000 Realtors to learn about the latest industry trends, network with colleagues, and continue their professional development at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Conference and Expo in November.

“It was impressive to see so many of our Realtor colleagues display such commitment, seriousness, and technical expertise in the business of helping clients fulfill their dreams of home ownership” Harris said.

Harris was recently elected by the Washington Association of Realtors as one of two National Association of Realtors directors for the next three years. The Washington Association of Realtors has a membership of a little over 16,000 Realtors. His appointment as a national director was ratified by the NAR Board of Directors during these meetings.

Among the speakers addressing NAR’s 2002 convention was General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander-in-chief, central command; Gaddie Vasquez, Peace Corps director; and several Congress representatives.

Harris also accepted the Diamond Chapter Award and the Chapter with a Heart Award on behalf of the Washington State Chapter of Residential Specialists at the convention. Harris was the 2002 President of the Washington State CRS Chapter.

The president of NAR also re-appointed Harris as liaison to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. A certified international property specialist, Harris has been appointed to the post by NAR’s past four presidents.