2009 Greater Boston Real Estate Board officers are sworn in. Shown (from left) are: William Tanski, president of the Real Estate Finance Association; Richard Beal, president of

Incoming chairman, Eleanor White delivers her acceptance speech.

Professor Barry Bluestone delivers remarks on incoming GBREB president, Eleanor White.

Shown (from left) are: Jack Spurr and Kerri Gallaway of A.W. Perry with Greater Boston Real Estate Board incoming chairman elect, Thomas O'Brien.

Shown (from left) are: Incoming chairman, Eleanor White looks on as husband, Barry White of Foley Hoag, administers the swearing in of GBREB division presidents.

Shown (from left) are: Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes of Metropolitan Restoration & Waterproofing Corp. with Steve Orth of the New England Real Estate Journal.

Outgoing GBREB chairman Bill McLaughlin addresses attendees.

Shown (from left) are: Robert Brierley, Brookfield Props., clerk; Robert Shortsleeve, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, asst. treasurer; and Thomas O'Brien of JPI, chairman elect. (Jim Canfield, of McCall & Almy, treasurer, not present)

Shown (from left) are: Beth Mitchell and Paul Ayoub of Nutter McClennen & Fish

Shown (from left) are: attendees Lynne Bagby of Old Republic Exchange and Anastasia Prapas of Vanguard Realty.