About Us
The REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky, Inc. was established in 1937 as the Bowling Green Board of REALTORS®, Inc. In 1997 the name was officially changed as a result of the expanded areas of service the association offers. The Association represents almost 800 members who are involved in all aspects of real estate in Allen, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson and Warren Counties. Over 100 affiliated business partners also hold membership in the Association.
RASK is governed by a board of directors and served by volunteer committees. The dedication of the volunteers who have contributed countless hours of service attribute to the success of the association. An association staff is given the responsibility for the operations and implementation of the programs, products and services provided to its members.
Multiple Listing Service
Real Estate Information Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of RASK, operates a computerized MLS that processes over 2,500 listings annually. The distributed and web-based system features the latest MLS software. REIS also offers Supra eKEY services and lockboxes, one of the most sophisticated electronic lockbox services in the country.
Professional Standards
Settle your commission disputes and other complaints with members through the association’s arbitration and professional standard services. This allows REALTORS® and their customers and clients to resolve disputes for a fraction of the cost involved in civil proceedings. Also available through the state association is a REALTOR®-to-REALTOR® mediation service. This voluntary service allows REALTORS® to mediate commission differences by a trained REALTOR® member.
Representation
The association assures that business interests and private property rights are protected at the local, state and national level. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the largest PAC in the United States and annually supports candidates and causes that have a direct impact on real estate interests.
Education
Education courses are provided to members free of charge or at a substantially reduced price. Non-member real estate agents can attend for a fee. KREC approved continuing education and/or post-license courses are offered for real estate education credit. The association also provides professional development opportunities and works with the Kentucky Real Estate Education Foundation (KREEF) and the National Association of REALTORS® to provide REALTOR® designation courses.
