NAR Pulse – This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

RISMEDIA, Sept. 12, 2008-This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS include: help NAR spread the word about the importance of REALTOR® safety during REALTOR® Safety Week and throughout the year; learn how to market like a pro with this REALTOR Benefits® Publication; and find great travel deals from the REALTOR Benefits® Program.

Build Members’ Safety Awareness

REALTOR® Associations and brokerages are being called on to help spread the word about an important initiative: the safety of our members. The sixth annual REALTOR® Safety Week will be observed September 14-20, however safety is a year-round initiative and many Associations and brokerages continue to educate their members throughout the year with various activities. You can help our members learn how to be prepared if faced with a dangerous situation on the job, at home or on the road with valuable resources from NAR. Tools include a safety presentation, an updated video with interactive quizzes and other bonus material, a new online 3-D safety course offered through REALTOR® University, safety tip cards and more.

Visit the website, www.Realtor.org/Safety for more information or call NAR’s Information Central at 1-800-874-6500.

Market Like a Pro

Successful real estate professionals know that when it comes to sales and marketing, you need a plan. Sales and Marketing 101 for Real Estate Professionals will improve your sales results by teaching you how to employ a complete, professional marketing strategy.

Travel Deals from NAR REALTOR Benefits Program

Planning holiday, business or leisure travel? Help reduce your costs by taking advantage of the REALTOR Benefits Program. Check out Avis, Budget and Hertz for special rates, discounts and value-added offers on car rentals. Visit the REALTOR Benefits Program Web page for details on each offering and get ready to travel in style!

For more information, visit www.REALTOR.org.