Todd Carpenter! This was an incredibly smart position for NAR to get on the payroll and an even smarter 
hiring choice. Not only is Todd very skilled in the area of social media, but he comes to the table with an incredible reputation and following. This will definitely help jump start NAR's reputation in the blog world.
On many of the negative posts I have read about NAR, simply having a someone come in as a voice representing the organization could have diverted a lot of the negativity. And now that this voice is Todd's, someone who has demonstrated a tremendous amount of creditability in the past, some blogs that bring up negative points will have a new dimension as Todd jumps into game.
I don't envy the road ahead of him, as I think it will be long and hard. I just hope NAR gives him the runway to do the things that a social manager needs to be doing to be successful. One of those things is to contribute meaning information with a high degree of transparency. Not something we have seen from NAR in the social media space in the past.
Good luck to Todd in his new role, and good luck to Todd who is moving to Chicago in the winter! Not sure which is going to be harder... but I am sure he knows some good Realtors to help him with both moves!
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Sara,
I thought that they were waiting and were going to announce this at the Virginia REBar Camp next week.
Congratulations to Todd!
Good information, Sara. I'm glad to see someone with actual experience taking that position at NAR. I join you in hoping NAR will let him do things the way they need to be done.
Todd - congratulations, and best of luck!
There's that smile :)
TLW...ROAR!
Great news. I look forward to his blogs!
I am glad to see this appointment -- and I hope that Todd will continue to speak his own voice.
I'm happy to see NAR taking a move in what appears to be the right direction. Congratulations and best of luck to Todd. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead.
Hey, Sara!
Great meeting you at KW Family Reunion! Look forward to seeing you again as we both return to Chicago.
Not only is Todd an impressive selection in this role, it also indicates the massive importance Social Media will play in helping to market Real Estate, and Real Estate People, going forward.
Thanks for filling us in!
Give me a shout when you're back home in Chicago!
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That is neat! Shocking to me but neat. Best of luck to Todd!
I met Todd at REBlogWorld in Las Vegas. His creativity, experience and connections in social media will be a real asset to NAR.
Wow, like Maggie I am happy to see NAR moving in this direction. I wish Todd the best of luck and look forward to his contributions!
Sara - Thanks for the news. @JeffX is already calling him @TNAR, which is a great nickname. I hope Todd is allowed to continue to be himself in his new role...I think it would do wonders for the perceptions of NAR as a whole (for consumers and Realtors).
Well it's about time! :) Smart move for NAR. Kudos to Todd.
Congratulations to Todd!
And a bigger congratulations to NAR!
Hopefully, this will improve their credibility and get them some of the respect that Todd has in this industry.
Nice to see our dues dollars going to work in the new economy!
Sara, Wow, it's great to hear about this development with NAR. What a difference 24 months makes! :)
Todd is an excellent choice!
What is going on? When did NAR start making good decisions? Can Larry "Baghdad Bob" be shown the exit door?
Sara - this is great news. Todd woulod seem to be an excellent candidates and has great credibility. The big question is will he be able to truly do what needs to be done or will the powers that be be hodling the reins too tightly.
Jeff
Glad to see NAR is getting on board with Social Media.
Seems like a very intelligent move on NAR's behalf as it will give them another medium to educate the public, stay in touch with their membership and hopefully impact the media too! Take care and happy blogging!
VARbuzz has an audio interview with Todd. Check it out yo!
I got to meet Todd almost 2 years ago. The NAR made the correct choice!
Awesome News! I love Todd Carpenter.
Sara,
This is great news! Looks as though the NAR is moving with the times. About time. Good Luck Todd!!!!!!
-Lisa
surprising (or maybe not) that NAR hasn't done this earlier!
Thank you for sharing this news with us. I know we are all hoping that this will propel NAR forward in Web 2.0!
Todd is great!!! Can't wait to see the outcome. LOL.
Wow, I love Todd.
He will be an incredible asset to Realtor.com.
I am shocked but happy for Todd.
Thanks for sharing. Hopefully, a new social media position will equate to increased business (somehow) down to us small folks! :)
Great to for NAR to have an updated vision,Welcome aboard Todd.Thx for the heads up Sara.
Regards;
TJ
Sara, I am glad to hear that NAR has gone in this direction. I would really like to hear strategically what they intend to do and where they want Todd to take this. I look forward to your future posts on this topic.
Follow Todd on Twitter ay @tcar
Very interesting, I hadn't heard this was happening so thanks for sharing the news!
That is so exciting for Todd and I know he is going to be fantastic at this job. I know of no one they could have hired that could do any better.