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

RISMEDIA, June 19, 2009-This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: 2009 NAR Membership Kits are in the mail, travel deals from NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, and NAR announces new path for RSPS Certification.

2009 NAR Membership Kits Mailing in June

NAR’s 2009 Membership Kits are now mailing via third class mail to renewing and first quarter new members. This year’s Kit includes an updated and personalized Member Reference Guide highlighting the $1,000s of free programs and services NAR offers to help you now. Your customized Guide also includes your personalized membership ID card; a Commercial Supplement is included for members identified as commercial practitioners. Benefits information and handy membership management tools are online at www.REALTOR.org/MembershipGuide.

REALTOR Benefits® Travel Partners Offer up Extra Hot Savings this Summer!

For a limited time only, NAR members can receive extra benefits from REALTOR Benefits® Travel Partners. Receive a One Car Class Upgrade or Save $35 on a weekly rental from Hertz, Get up to 40% off weekend and weekly offers from Avis, and Rates as low as $209 for a weekly compact or 50% off weekend rentals from Budget! For more information, visit http://www.realtor.org/realtor_benefits/travel_RTRN.

NAR Announces New Path for RSPS Certification

As part of an effort to increase member benefits, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION REALTORS® announces changes to the courses required to obtain NAR’s Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification. Applicants no longer need to complete the RLI Tax Deferred (1031) Exchange course, but can use it towards elective credit if they have already completed the course.

For more information, visit www.REALTOR.org.