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
NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011
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
NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011
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
NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011
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
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
NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011
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
NAR Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011
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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