Tyler Della Valle of Dow Realty Company was named 2011 chairman of the Greater New Haven Association of Realtors. He starts his term by urging the membership to leave a larger mark on the communities they serve. Specifically, Della Valle has pledged to organize the board's members to work closely with the local Habitat for Humanity Greater New Haven organization. Della Valle has volunteered his time on several New Haven area house building projects and joined a Habitat for Humanity build in the 9th Ward of New Orleans. Della Valle said, "The experience is one I will not forget. There are so many people in need of help, including right here in our backyard." He will be personally reaching out to real estate brokers and agents to solicit help in the effort.
The Greater New Haven Association of Realtors is made up of over 2,000 agents. The organization provides education, marketing services and networking opportunities for its members and sets standards of professionalism for the industry. It also provides college scholarships and public education about real estate matters through The Real Estate Foundation, Inc.