YPN Overview

Presented By

Tamara Suminski, Chair | California Association of REALTORS® YPN Forum

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS®

May 18, 2011

Did you know?

• There are 77 million Baby Boomers

• Only 46 million to replace current

workforce.

• The Average Age of a REALTOR is 52.

• 24% of REALTORS are Gen X & Y

• 58% of REALTORS are exiting

Why YPN Started • Inspired by 30 Under 30• Give Younger Members a Voice and Link to Industry • Encourage Participation in the Association• Groom Future Leaders

NAR YPN Mission Statement

YPN 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

Real Estate Industry

Peers

Community

In 47 states,40 official in California

In 47 states, Toronto & Bahamas

191 Networks 10,000+ Members

YPN Updates

YPN is averaging 2 New Networks per week

New Logos (no longer chapters)

YPN Offers its members…

• Annual Leadership Training

• Monthly Educational Webinars

• Quarterly Chair Calls

• Networking Opportunities

• Online Platform to Connect

YPN Online Community

Membership Drive & Campaign

NARYPN.memberfuse.com

Successful Networks

• Squaretable Educational Summits

• YPN Designation

• BarCamps

• RPAC Karaoke

• Top Producers Panel

• Community Service Projects

• Mentorship Programs

• Attend and Host State Conferences

Mission, Vision, Goals

& Talking Points

C.A.R. YPN Objectives

Sacramento 2010

Sacramento 2011

Our MissionThe mission of California Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network is to

Facilitate outreach and networking opportunities for local Young Professionals Networks,

Develop events for leading edge and innovative knowledge exchange, increase involvement in Association leadership,

Provide a platform for input on the future direction of the organization and support key policy and advocacy issues for our industry.

Our Vision

Through our influence as successful, young professionals

we will:

Cultivate future leaders of our Local, State and National REALTOR® associations and within the broader communities.

Provide forward-thinking educational opportunities.

Work in collaboration with other REALTOR® networks.

Generate unparalleled networking opportunities amongst peers and real estate industry leaders.

Our Long-term Goals

To be a network that delivers value, continuing education and the highest level of professionalism.

To be able to identify, build and be a source of support for future leaders within the REALTOR® industry and the broader community.

To play an active role in the REALTOR® policy decision and advocacy issues.

Our Values

Leadership

Involvement

Advocacy

Professionalism

TALKING POINTS

Talking PointsBenefits

Represent all members: Ensure your association’s industry interests are well represented among all age groups and experience levels.

Fresh Ideas: The real estate industry continues to evolve. Each new generation can offer a unique perspective to meet the changing demand within our industry.

Leadership: Cultivating a new generation of motivated leaders.

Talking PointsWHY?

To be involved is to be informed: Many new members want to get involved but are not sure how. YPN offers an open environment for new members to attend networking events, educational webinars, informative meetings and explore leadership opportunities.

Collaboration: Real estate offers many challenges to our existing and new members in today’s changing environment. The network allows for the members to exchange ideas to set one another up for success in each of our local networks.

Talking PointsWHY?

Bigger Picture: YPN offers networking at the state level in order to bring together agents from throughout the state to share ideas, build a referral network and learn about the state association’s benefits.

Industry Happenings: Through many social media outlets, Web sites, live educational classes and video, members can stay abreast of the hot issues facing the real estate industry and learn strategies to be more successful in their own business.

REALTOR Action Fund

MILLION DOLLAR

PLEDGE

Other CharitableFundraising Ideas

Habitat for Humanity

C.A.R. Scholarship Foundation

C.A.R. Education Foundation

C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund

Sheri Fejeran, 2009 Past-Pres.South Bay Association of REALTORS®

Imran Poladi, 2011 PresidentCentral Valley Association of REALTORS ®

UPCOMING EVENTS

NAR Leadership Summit

Chicago – August 22nd-23rd

SAN JOSE MEETINGS: CAR EXPO – Sept. 20th – 23rd

YPN Forum Meeting – Thurs., Sept. 22nd 3pm – 5pm

YPN Networking Reception – Thurs., Sept. 22nd

STATE YPN CONFERENCE: Coming in October!!!

Fun Message from 2010

California Association of REALTORS President STEVE GODDARD

Thank You

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