Dorothy Tayloe, MIRM, CMP, CSP

Dorothy Tayloe, MIRM, CMP, CSP, went from earning her designations in 2006 and 2007 to serving as one of the members of the 2010 IRM Board of Trustees. Learn how her MIRM has helped her career, her networking and her understanding of the industry.

What were some of your favorite perks when you first became a MIRM?

The first perk was truly a personal sense of accomplishment, to have completed all four IRM courses and turn out a successful case study.  There was, of course, public acknowledgement in the newspaper which is always nice, but for me the personal accomplishment meant the most.

How did you begin getting involved with NSMC/IRM on the national level?

I got involved on a national level right after I got my MIRM.  My boss, Margi Ingram, MIRM and Dan Levitan, MIRM, were instrumental in encouraging my involvement on a larger scale.  Having the [MIRM] designation was certainly the catalyst for getting involved with MSMC/IRM on the national level.

What MIRM benefit has had the most lasting impact on your career?

Hands down the biggest benefits to my career are the contacts I have made.  By joining NSMC & IRM committees, I have been able to meet and get to know some of the brightest people in the new home sales industry. 

What have been the most unexpected benefits of earning your MIRM designation?

The unexpected benefit is the continued knowledge I have obtained since earning my MIRM.  For me, the designation was just the beginning of honing my skills as a new home sales manager.  There is the mindset that once you receive the designation then you have learned all there is to know.  It has been just the opposite for me.  I have been more compelled to read articles, attend webinars and training classes since receiving my MIRM.

What did your case study teach you that you have been able to apply in your career?

The IRM courses and the case study taught me to look at every job from every angle.  It has also taught me to make better use of statistical information about my general market.  I am much more aware of market trends and conditions, therefore, I am able to give better advice to the builders I work with daily.

Parting words?

I guess the one thing I would say is that attending the Spring Board, Fall Board and IBS have become a priority for me in the advancement of both my career and new home sales expertise.  The people I have met and become friends with are invaluable to me both professionally and personally. 

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