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Natalie Rowe2019 REALTOR® of the YearBroker/Owner |
Natalie Rowe is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Advantage in Portage. Natalie was first licensed in 2006; becoming a member of GKAR in 2007. Natalie holds the professional designations Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Graduate REALTORS® Institute (GRI) and Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR).
Natalie has been active with GKAR serving as a Board member from 2012-2014, President-Elect in 2015, President in 2016 and coming back to serve an appointment as President-Elect in 2017. Natalie has also been heavily involved with committees including Advocacy as Chair in 2017 & 2018, Budget & Finance, Community Relations, Education and Professional Standards. She has also served on numerous task forces.
Natalie was a graduate of the Michigan REALTORS®’ Leadership Academy in 2016. She believes this experience is what launched her volunteer leadership with Michigan REALTORS®. Natalie is currently serving in her 2nd year as District 6 Director; she was just re-elected to serve an additional 2 years. In addition, she served as co-chair for the Convention Committee; is a member of the Broker Summit Task Force and YPN Committee. Natalie was appointed to serve on the National Association of REALTORS®’ Business Issues Policy Committee in 2018.
Natalie is not just active with GKAR, MR & NAR. She is currently serving an appointment to the Michigan Department of Licensing Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. She also serves the City of Portage on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Outside of Real Estate, Natalie is currently serving as Vice President of Kalamazoo Area Runners. She serves as Liaison for Kal-Haven Trail Run and is actively involved with the American Red Cross and Team Red White & Blue.
