ypn presentation to ohio - 1.24.11

YPN Overview

Presented byMark Epstein, Executive Vice President | Tri Counties Association of REALTORS

Tamara Suminski, Chair| California Association of REALTORS YPN Forum

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

YPN Mission StatementYPN 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 Conferences• Join Committees• Pursue Leadership Roles with in local, state and national associations.

Real Estate Industry• Provide & Attend Education Events• Gain Insight & Take Active Role in Policy Discussions & Advocacy Issues• Informed about latest industry news and trends

Peers• Network & Learn from one another through Participation• Mentoring Opportunities• Bridging Generation Gaps

Community• Becoming Exceptional Members of the Community:

Professionalism Volunteerism for Charitable Causes: Habitat for Humanity, RPAC, Scholarship Funds,…

134 Networks 8700 Registered Members

In 43 states

What YPN offers our Members

• Annual Leadership Training• Monthly Educational Webinars• Quarterly Chair Calls• Networking Opportunities• Online Platform to Connect

Successful Networks• Squaretable Educational Summits • YPN Designation• BarCamps• RPAC Karaoke• Top Producers Panel• Community Service Projects• Mentorship Programs• Attend and Host State Conferences

NAR YPN Announcements 2011MAJOR GOALS:

1. National RPAC YPN Fundraiser, Scheduled for March 14th-18th

2. Growing YPN Globally

• Working on a YPN Database, NRDS populated• YPN Website Enhancements, including Event Directory• Possible YPN Leadership Retreat• Quarterly Chair Conference Calls and Webinars for YPN Members

What are the first steps to start a Local Network?

What should a local YPN structure look like?

What are some ways to communicate to YPN?

How has YPN impacted your Association?

How did you get involved in YPN?

What have been some of your Challenges?

California Association of REALTORS YPN Objectives

How has YPN impacted your business?

YPN - Association President’s Perspective

EVENTS

Fun Message from2010 California Association of

REALTORS PresidentSTEVE GODDARD

Questions?