BILL LUBLIN operates a successful multi-office real estate firm and has been recognized as a thought leader for his insights regarding technology and its use in business. An international speaker and trainer, he makes complicated things simple in a fast paced entertaining manner. Entering the real estate business in 1971 at the age of 21, Bill rapidly gained recognition as one of the best salespeople in the marketplace. From his earliest days he began a career of service to both the community and the industry, always embracing the latest tools and technology. Bill has served as a member of the National Association of REALTORS Professional Standards Committee and Risk Management Committee. He was also appointed to serve on the Interpretations and Procedures Sub-Committee, the Article 10 Standards Revision Working Group, the Commercial Membership Recruitment Group, the BPO Workgroup, and was appointed Chair of the NAR Short Sale Workgroup. In addition Bill has was Vice-Chair of the Professional Standards Forum and the Professional Standards Committee, was Chairman of the Committee in 2008, the Association's Centennial Year, and chairing the Interpretations and Procedures Sub-Committee of Professional Standards in 2009 . In 2014 Bill will serve as the Chair for the MLS Issues & Policies Committee for NAR.