The membership base is diverse in experience and age. Some have been in real estate since leaving school and remain in practice into their late 80s and early 90s; others are fresh out of school themselves. The COVID-19 period prompted a wave of career changers to enter real estate, adding a new cohort of younger professionals. The Institute’s education portfolio is structured to provide “something for everybody,” supporting seasoned veterans, brandnew entrants, and mid-career agents alike. Internally, the Institute has grown in step with its expanded remit. When Dixon joined nine years ago on a contract CFO assignment, the staff numbered around 17. Since then, as its services and reach have broadened, headcount has roughly doubled to 38. Dixon’s own career has grown with the organization— moving from contract CFO to permanent executive, then COO, and now Acting CEO in an interim capacity. “I completely fell into it,” he says, “but have loved it ever since.” 87 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 12 REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF NEW ZEALAND
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