By Jessica Hickok I’m a big list maker and checklist lover. While gearing up for the big NAR Annual Conference and Expo coming up in just two short weeks in San Diego, I am in list-making overdrive. However there is one list that I make that I would like to encourage every REALTOR® to do the same in preparation for …
Involvement = Impact
By Jeremy Williams Involvement = Impact was a humbling realization I had after a board meeting this week with the East Houston Fellowship of Christian Athletes. You can’t stand on the side lines if you want to have an impact on anything, whether it is in the real estate industry, an organization you participate in, or even in your …
New Chapter Alert: Welcome Fairfield County, Conn.
In an effort to make connects and tap into valuable business resources, 26 young real estate professionals have successfully founded a new YPN chapter in Fairfield County, Conn. Here are some quick facts: Chapter name: Fairfield County YPN Main contact: Richard Eimicke (Staff Liaison) Email: richard@nfcar.com Main phone number: 203-744-7255 Number of members in chapter: 26 Officers: Co-Chairs: Andrea Kramer …
New Chapter Alert: Welcome C.A.R. Young Professionals Network
With a growing interest among members of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, the group has officially formed a new chapter of YPN. C.A.R.’s application was one of eight approved in September, bringing the grand total to 29 YPN chapters nationwide. With two networking events already under their belt, members of the new YPN group are planning another education event/meeting and …
New Chapter Alert: Welcome Young REALTORS® of the Bluegrass
One of the newest YPN chapters is already getting young people involved. Meet Young REALTORS® of the Bluegrass (YRB), based in Lexington, Ky. They were one of eight new YPN chapters approved in September alone, bringing the total number of chapters nationwide up to 29. As a kickoff event, YRB organized a networking social-hour on Aug. 17 at a local …
I’m Kind Of A Big Deal, But Nobody Knows It! Here Are 8 Tips To Set Yourself Apart.
By Brooke Wolford Have you ever noticed a for sale sign in a neighbors yard and wondered, “Why didn’t they use me?” Well don’t be too hard on yourself. People tend to forget that you are a REALTOR® unless you remind them. Here are some things you can do to set yourself apart from the rest. 1. Do every open …
Nashville YPN Kicks Off Chapter With Networking Event
The Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® launched their new YPN chapter with a wine tasting event on July 16 at Sunset Grill. About 75 young professionals turned out for the networking event. View the photos below! Get your YPN chapter’s events featured on the YPN Lounge blog! Send in your photos and write a blog post about your event to …
Poll: How Much Do You Spend on Closing Gifts?
REALTOR® Magazine online will be featuring an upcoming article about closing gifts, and we want to hear from you! Please answer our two poll questions below and, if you’re interested in sharing your thoughts for the article, send us your comments to our two extra questions below or just share your comments on this blog. <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1806038/” mce_href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1806038/”>How much on …
Hello?! Is Anybody Listening?
By Darrin Friedman Question: Are you out there? Answer: No – you’re not! Not all that long ago I was asked to be a contributing blogger for the YPN Lounge, a blogging community made up of youngish real estate pros and brokers from across the country to share their unique perspective while maintaining a nurturing environment. What happened? We let …
5 New YPN Chapters: Find One in Your Area
YPN-national would like to welcome five new chapters of YPN: Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® (Nashville, Tenn.) Columbus Board of REALTORS® (Columbus, Ohio) Houston Association of REALTORS® NextGen (Houston, Texas) Ada County Association of REALTORS® (Boise, Idaho) San Diego Association of REALTORS® (San Diego, Calif.) Don’t see your city on the list? The Young Professionals Network boasts local and state …