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 …
Your Chance to Be Part of 30 Under 30
By Katherine Tarbox, Senior Editor, REALTOR® Magazine In 1999, former REALTOR® magazine Senior Editor Robert Sharoff gave birth to the idea of showcasing talented real estate pros under the age of 30. Thousands of applications and hundreds of profiles later, the 30 Under 30 program is thriving. The 2010 edition will mark the 10th anniversary for this feature. REALTOR® Magazine …
How Do You Use Technology? HP is Awarding Prizes for Best REALTOR® Technology Stories
Win a $3800 mobile office package or one of four HP mini Netbook computers. Hewlett-Packard wants to hear how YPN members use technology to win more business, save time, and wow clients. They are running a contest for the best example of technology use of by a REALTOR®. All entries due October 28. The winners will be announced at the …
Video Challenge: Enter Your Videos on the Home Buyer Tax Credit
Submit you video to the challenge: The 2009 REALTOR Party Video Contest challenges REALTORs to make a short, personal video explaining how the Home Buyer Tax Credit has helped their clients buy their first home. The contest runs until Sept. 30. The winning entry will receive a $500 American Express gift card and be shown at the Annual Convention in …
July 30 Webinar on Social Media: Playback the Recording
In case you missed the July 30 YPN Webinar on “Use Social Media to Get Results,” the recording is now available online. View other upcoming real estate webinars through REALTOR® Magazine, including an Aug. 27 webinar on “Understanding Lease-to-Own Deals.”
FREE July 30 YPN Webinar on Social Media: Register Today!
Learn how you can use social media to land new business. YPN will be hosting its first Webinar on July 30 featuring three real estate professionals who will share how they’ve leveraged social media in new ways to get more clients. Register online for this free Webinar > In case you miss it, the recording will be available shortly after …
YPN: Get Ready for the REALTOR® Conference! Here’s Why You Can’t Miss It!
San Diego will be the place to be this fall! The 2009 REALTOR® Conference & Expo will be in San Diego Nov. 13-16, and YPN members will have plenty of opportunities to network and attend sessions to better your business! There will be a range of sessions to help you maximize technology, improve your prospecting, and jump-start your sales with …
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 …
Become a YPN Lounge Blogger
The YPN Lounge blog is written by a team of young professionals from across the country. If you are a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, as well as a local YPN, and would like to be considered as a YPN blogger, please send an e-mail to REALTOR® Magazine’s Consulting Editor Erica Christoffer at echristoffer@realtors.org. Please include the following …
Welcome to the New (and Improved) YPN Lounge
Are you ready to connect to young real estate professionals across the country? Welcome to the YPN Lounge, the hub for young pros. We’ve moved our location so bookmark The YPN Lounge blog’s new URL! You can still view older YPN Lounge blog posts, but this will serve as our blog’s new home. Sign up for the YPN Lounge RSS …