Need Help? Bring an Advisory Board Member to Your YPN

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By: Nicole Slaughter Graham YPN’s trajectory continues with forward momentum gained in 2023 despite a challenging market and industry unknowns. At this year’s NAR NXT conference in Anaheim, Calif., the advisory board reported growth in the number of members and networks, as well as increased engagement in advocacy. The board reported 14 new networks established and seven networks that had …

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YPN’s Presence is Stronger Than Ever

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This year’s YPN Advisory Board session at the annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings was standing room only as board members discussed the strides the network has made in the areas of advocacy, growth, brand, and events. Before the committee started discussing the Young Professionals Network’s recent accomplishments and upcoming events, NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith and President-elect Kenny Parcell gave short …

Key Takeaways From the YPN Advisory Board Meeting

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By Erica Christoffer The COVID-19 pandemic may have halted in-person meetings over the last 15 months—but that’s about to end. The YPN Advisory Board announced that its members are going to begin traveling again to visit state and local YPN groups and attend speaking engagements in the coming weeks and months. During the Advisory Board’s meeting May 6 at the …

YPN Groups Focus on Business Building Events

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By Erica Christoffer YPNs around the country are starting the year with a renewed focus on business growth. If you’re involved in planning for your YPN, show value to your members by developing events full of industry insights and business-boosting tips and takeaways. Here are five examples of topics and forums from YPN groups around the country. 1. Mega info …

5 YPN Event Ideas to Usher In 2021

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By Erica Christoffer It’s not too late to plan your YPN’s holiday or New Year’s event. From business-building strategies to supporting community organizations, here are five compelling ideas from YPN groups around the country. (Bonus: They’re COVID-safe, too.)   1. Put 2020 in the Rearview Mirror To help REALTORS® start off the New Year on the right foot, the North …

Fresno YPN: Leading By Example

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By Erica Christoffer The Fresno Association of REALTORS® YPN credits the cohesiveness and commitment of their committee members after winning both the Medium Network of the Year Award from the National Association of REALTORS® and the State Network of the Year Award from the California Association of REALTORS® in 2019. In this Q&A, Brandon Uribe, 2019 chair of Fresno’s YPN, …

Apply for the 2021 YPN Network of the Year Awards

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By Erica Christoffer Has your YPN made great strides over the past year despite the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you hosting events and education sessions in new and creative ways? Is your member engagement stronger than ever? We want to hear about it! We’re just two short weeks away from this year’s Network of the Year deadline. We are accepting applications …

Build Your Business Through YPN Involvement

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By Erica Christoffer Did you know there is no formal application process to start a Young Professionals Network? Nor is there a cost to join YPN. YPN—an official program of the National Association of REALTORS®—is for those young at heart and young in the business. Its goal is to increase member engagement at the local, state, and national levels through …

The YPN Effect: Iron Sharpens Iron

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By Rebecca Donatelli Inspired. Fall 2016: I had made it to the end of my first year in the real estate business. It was a solid first year, and I had earned the “Rookie of the Year” title at my brokerage. I was excited about my new venture, but still terrified nonetheless. I’ll never forget it—I was tapped on the …

Why YPN? Learn How to Get Involved

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By Heather Haase As we embark on a new decade, the National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network is turning 13. This is a big year for the YPN Advisory Board. We recognize the legacy that has been left for us as we continue to grow and strengthen our national presence. Growth directly relates to the mindset of doing better—better …