Overview of NAR's Young Professionals Network

3.  2006: YPN born from REALTOR® Magazine’s “30 Under 30”
Goal: Give all applicants a way to feel connected.
 2007: Dick Gaylord suggests National Advisory Board
13 members, including seven “30 Under 30”
 2009: Local & State YPNs begin to form
 2010: YPN Advisory Board approved by NAR Board
of Directors as YPN Advisory Subcommittee, reporting
to NAR’s Communications Committee

4. • 18 Members representing NAR’s 13
Regions
• Coordinate Conference Calls
• Create Agendas
• Provide Staff Perspective
2011 YPN Advisory Subcommittee

5. • You’ve ever referred to the MLS in BOOK FORM
 Your business card photo is OVER 10 YEARS OLD
 You’ve ever used a CAR PHONE to complete a transaction
 You’ve listed your PAGER # on your business card
 You’ve sold a home while people were still putting wallpaper UP
 Your membership is not DECREASING the average age of a REALTOR®
 You’ve sold home when shag carpeting & wood paneling was IN STYLE
 You’ve sold a home when they were still using LEAD BASED PAINT in
NEW CONSTRUCTION

6. • 2010 NAR Member Profile: 9% of REALTORS® < 35
 Currently 231 networks in 49 states & 3 Countries
 Estimated 18,000 registered members
 Join through your association or register online
 Targeted towards REALTORS® under 40
**August 2009: 17 networks & 2,200 registered
members

8. YPN is a member-driven organization that helps young real estate
professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and
encouragement to become involved in four core areas:
• REALTOR® associations. Attend REALTOR® conferences and pursue leadership roles with
their local, state, and national associations.
• Real estate industry. Take an active role in policy discussions and advocacy issues; be
informed about the latest industry news and trends.
• Peers. Network and learn from one another by attending events, participating in online
communication, and seeking out mentoring opportunities.
• Community. Become exceptional members of their community by setting a high level of
REALTOR® professionalism and volunteering for causes they feel passionate about.

9. The Young Professionals Network is a dynamic entry point for real
estate professionals striving to become more successful in their
careers and gain leadership experience. By providing this entry
point, NAR is building a new, diverse generation of
leaders, strengthening members' affinity for the REALTOR® brand
early in their career, and gaining a valuable perspective on
generational shifts. YPN's growth has been driven by REALTORS®.
YPN has evolved from a magazine offshoot to a
determined, passionate, savvy group of members who use social
media effectively and transparently and who are committed to
strengthening the REALTOR® brand.

10. • Judge Finalists (>700)
• Identify & Invite
• Coordinate Logistics
• Plan Networking Event
• Plan Educational Event
• Connect
• 2010 10 Year Anniversary

11. • Create Agenda & Help Run YPN
Advisory Subcommittee Meeting
• Plan YPN Reception for 200
• Attend Applicable NAR Committee
Meetings
2010 YPN Advisory Subcommittee w/2012
NAR President Moe Veissi

12. • Create Agenda & Help Run the Meeting
• Invite Applicable Members
• Coordinate Attendees
• Plan Networking Events

13. 2010 YPN Fire & Ice Reception, New Orleans
2009 YPN Reception on the Rooftop, San
Diego

14. • Created to raise awareness of threats &
issues to organized real estate
• Minimum $100 donation to begin the
pledge
• Goal: 100 YPN members pledge $10,000 to
the REALTOR Action Fund over their career
• $10,000 x 100 = $1 Million

15. • Once a month for three months the
Chicago YPN Committee chooses a local
real estate icon to interview
• Chairperson interviews the icon, which is
recorded on video and blogged about on
the association’s website
• After 3 icons are interviewed, a live panel is
hosted followed by a networking reception

16. • A YPN Member dares another YPN Member
to sing a song by offering $$....
• ….Dared YPN Member either has to sing
the song or pay the offered $$ to get
out of singing.

17. • Fill out your expertise profile on REALTOR.org
• Update your NRDS profile & designate YPN as a business specialty
• NAR Committees (March 12 – May 23)
• Focus Groups: REALTOR.org, RPR, Government Affairs, Global
• Social Bios, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

18. Rob Reuter
Manager, Young Professionals Network
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
430 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312)329-8433
Email: rreuter@realtors.org
Facebook: NAR YPN
Twitter: @YPN or @Rob_Reuter
Website: www.realtors.org/ypn