For our third director spotlight, I’m thrilled to highlight MLS chairman Jeff Nixon. Jeff’s commitment to and enthusiasm for the association and our members are evident in the initiatives he champions, which mirror the thoughtful consideration he gives to his sales associates and clients’ needs.
What did you do before transitioning into this profession?
“Prior to entering the real estate industry, I worked for a homebuilder in Huntsville that specialized in remodels, custom homes and swimming pools. While in college, I started with the company cleaning pools and managed their accounting department for several years after graduating. A top-producing Huntsville agent who listed the builder’s homes hired me in 1996 to join his newly formed team.”
You serve as an officer in your role as the MLS Chair. Why did you choose to serve in a leadership capacity?
“I’d previously served on the MLS board of directors in Huntsville and have always been very interested in the workings and technology surrounding MLS systems. It’s one of the most important functions of our association and it’s vital to our members’ need for timely, reliable real estate data.”
What would you like your fellow Realtors to know that the association offers our members?
“In addition to our residential and commercial listing platforms – Flexmls and Crexi PRO – our association provides many great options for education and advanced designations at little or no cost to members. Also provided at no additional cost are Supra’s Broker Bay showing service, the Forewarn safety app, Supra e-key Pro and CRS Tax Data, to name a few.”
What’s your favorite thing about being a Realtor?
“From a management perspective, I want to make sure the consumer has a great experience. I also enjoy working with our sales associates in all aspects of the business. From helping agents embrace new technology to the fine details of a transaction, I especially love seeing agents succeed after they put in the time and effort to implement everything they’ve learned.”
What’s something your fellow Realtors do in the community that you love and want others to know about?
“While the fundraising and volunteer work for Habitat for Humanity and Snack Packs is much more visible, I don’t think many of our association members realize the amount of work put forth by our volunteer leadership and staff in advocating to protect private property rights. This work is completed at the local, state and national levels and made possible by all of us who invest in RPAC. Our advocacy work positively impacts members and consumers to help build strong communities.”
Have you read any recently published books you want to share with others?
“’The 80% Approach’ by Dan Sullivan is a short, quick read and is very helpful for those of us who will delay progress on a task while in search of perfection.”
It’s clear that Jeff’s diverse background and leadership within the association have enriched our local real estate community. His journey to leading innovative MLS initiatives illustrates a commitment to professional growth and member service.
Jeff’s proactive approach in offering valuable resources and fostering community involvement highlights his dedication to not only advancing the industry but also ensuring that every member has the tools and support to thrive.
We hope his story inspires others within our association to seek out leadership roles and contribute to our collective success. That’s Who We R.