NAR Member Direct 10.09

A Member Update of the National Association of REALTORS®

Quiz
When was NAR founded?
May 12, 1908
Where was NAR founded?
The YMCA in Chicago, IL
How many founding members?
120
What was the original name?
National Assoc. of Real Estate Exchanges
What year did NAR adopt its current name?
1974
How many members do we have today?
1.2 Million

NAR Today Charles McMillan President Vicki Cox Golder President-elect Ron Phipps First-Vice President Jim Helsel Treasurer Dick Gaylord Immediate Past President Gary Thomas VP/Liaison to Gov’t Affairs Steve Brown VP/Liaison to Committees Dale Stinton CEO

NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011
Focus resources and services to ensure a continued and strong flow of capital into the real estate financing marketplace.
Promote and support public policies that advance the real estate industry, private property rights and real property ownership for all
Legislative/Regulatory Advocacy and Lobbying
Some of the items on the agenda
First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension
Health Reform
Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)
Natural Disaster Insurance
Short sales
Credit Union

Be the most comprehensive, reliable and accessible source of real estate information
Research and Data
Existing Home Sales
Key Indicator of Housing Market
No one else publishes similar data
National EHS Release around the 25th of each month
Policy Analysis

Strengthen the relationship between REALTORS® and consumers
Public Awareness Campaign
Print
Radio
Television
Why consumers should work with a REALTOR®
Why working with a REALTOR® means consumers are working with someone they can trust
Why consumers should make a REALTOR® the first point of contact in every transaction, now and in the future
www.REALTOR.com

Strive to ensure competency and professionalism of REALTORS®
Code of Ethics
Distinguishes REALTORS® from other real estate professionals
Describes duties to
Clients
The Public
REALTORS®
Midyear and Annual meetings
Information, training, networking
Center for REALTOR® Technology
Industry advocate and technology information resource
Designations: GRI, CRS, ABR

NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011 Create the leading interactive real estate site for REALTORS® and consumers A comprehensive website with all of the credible information, resources and tools consumers need to maintain, protect and increase the value of their home

HouseLogic offers a free source of ready-to-use content for your websites, blogs, and newsletters.
Not just an expert in real estate sales. Use the info on HouseLogic to position yourself as a go-to resource for homeownership information.
Maintain and grow your relationships with consumers with information that’s valuable and relevant, no matter the homeowners’ experience level or life stage.
Create the leading interactive real estate site for REALTORS® and consumers Stay in touch with your clients Build your reputation as a housing expert… Drive your business forward

Strengthen the relationships between the REALTOR® Organization and REALTORS®
Backside of houselogics
Realtor Magazine www.REALTORMAG.com
Member Benefits Program
Hundreds of free or deeply discounted NAR products and services including:
Research publications
Education tools
Online training
Technology services
Association and Board resources
Commercial products and services

How can I Get Involved?
Grassroots Action
You can make a major difference
Getting involved is easy
You won’t be put on the spot
www.realtoractioncenter.com
NAR Committees and Work Groups
Complete your Expertise Profile on NRDS
Submit a Recommendation
Go to REALTOR®.org and Click on “NAR Governance” for more information

Got Questions? REALTOR.ORG

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