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Stacey Moseley
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) plans to reinvigorate its services to members this year, its new CEO has said.
Anton Kardash, appointed as REIQ CEO earlier this month, said his first order of business in his new role is to focus on strengthening ties with members.
“I think members have had a tough time recently and expect more from their association,” he told Real Estate Business.
“We can improve in, what I call, the four planks of industry association business.”
These four planks include providing key support and services for members, being a great lobbyist for member issues, being a source of information and analysis for members, and supplying "good" training services, Mr Kardash said.
“These are the pretty basic aspects of what members want, and we plan to do them all well.”
Mr Kardash began with the REIQ in the New Year and was most recently the CEO of Aged Care Queensland. Despite his lack of real estate experience he said he was ready for the challenge.
The new CEO said he is optimistic for 2012 despite the “fragile market”.
“I think we are seeing a hesitant improvement going into 2012 and we are seeing some positive numbers,” he said.
“While this information is coming off a very low base it is really quite encouraging.
“I think the thing that stands out is the chance for investors to see good returns with rental properties, especially in areas like Mackay and Gladstone, which are resource rich.”
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