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, reportingto NAR’s Communications Committee

2011 YPN Advisory Subcommittee

• 18 Members representing NAR’s 13 Regions

• Coordinate Conference Calls• Create Agendas• Provide Staff Perspective

• 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

• 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

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.

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.

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

2010 YPN Advisory Subcommittee w/2012 NAR President Moe Veissi

• Create Agenda & Help Run YPN Advisory Subcommittee Meeting

• Plan YPN Reception for 200• Attend Applicable NAR Committee

Meetings

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

2009 YPN Reception on the Rooftop, San Diego

2010 YPN Fire & Ice Reception, New Orleans

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

Rob ReuterManager, 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