nar member direct 10.09

A Member Update of theNational 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

CharlesMcMillanPresident

Vicki Cox Golder

President-elect

Ron PhippsFirst-Vice President

Jim HelselTreasurer

Dick GaylordImmediate Past

President

Gary ThomasVP/Liaison to Gov’t Affairs

Steve BrownVP/Liaison to Committees

Dale StintonCEO

NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011

1. Focus resources and services to ensure a continued and strong flow of capital into the real estate financing marketplace.

2. Promote and support public policies that advance the real estate industry, private property rights and real property ownership for all

Legislative/Regulatory Advocacy and LobbyingSome of the items on the agenda

First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit ExtensionHealth ReformHome Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)Natural Disaster InsuranceShort salesCredit Union


Be the most comprehensive, reliable and accessible source of real estate information

Research and DataExisting Home Sales

Key Indicator of Housing MarketNo 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 CampaignPrintRadioTelevision

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 EthicsDistinguishes REALTORS® from other real estate professionals Describes duties to

ClientsThe PublicREALTORS®

Midyear and Annual meetingsInformation, training, networking

Center for REALTOR® TechnologyIndustry advocate and technology information resource

Designations: GRI, CRS, ABR


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


Create the leading interactive real estate site for REALTORS® and consumers

Stay in touch with your clients

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.

Build your reputation as a housing expert…

Maintain and grow your relationships with consumers with information that’s valuable and relevant, no matter the homeowners’ experience level or life stage.

Drive your business forward


Strengthen the relationships between the REALTOR® Organization and REALTORS®

Backside of houselogics

Realtor Magazine www.REALTORMAG.com

Member Benefits ProgramHundreds of free or deeply discounted NAR products and services including:

Research publicationsEducation toolsOnline trainingTechnology servicesAssociation and Board resourcesCommercial 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

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Questions and Comments?