On Thursday, July 9 the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® held a zoom meeting with guest speakers Santa Barbara School District Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and Board President Laura Capps.
Superintendent Maldonado started her position less than two weeks earlier, making this her first community presentation since taking office. In explaining why Maldonado accepted this invitation to speak so early in her tenure, Board President Capps shared that "one of the reasons she rose to the top of the many qualified candidates for this position is because of her sense of community."
Brian Johnson, MLS Committee Chair and President Elect of the Association stated that "We felt it was important to feature the new Superintendent because now, more than ever, Realtors are a conduit for our clients. We’re here to provide them with the information they need, and it’s not just limited to when they’re looking to buy or sell. Part of the relationship between a Realtor and their client is to be a resource for them when they need information that can impact their lives.