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

RISMEDIA, March 3, 2010—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: a March update from NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative; save up to 50% on select rentals from REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner, Budget; and REALTORS® strive to reduce stress in short sales transactions.

Right Tools, Right Now – March Update

Get ready for the Spring selling season with valuable FREE and AT-COST offers from NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative. This month, take advantage of social networking resources including ‘Twitter for Real Estate’ and ‘The Social Networking Plan for Real Estate,’ e-products now available at a discounted price. The ‘Field Guide to Social Networking for REALTORS®’ provides an introduction to the benefits of social media for real estate professionals and is available FREE thanks to the initiative. To view all our offers, visit www.REALTOR.org/RightTools.

Save up to 50% on Select Rentals from Budget

Renting a car from Budget, a REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner is now more affordable than ever, thanks to a special discount offer available to NAR Members. Now through March 31, 2010, members can save up to 50% at participating Budget locations. Restrictions apply so check the website for complete details and to get the required BCD code.

REALTORS® Strive to Reduce Stress in Short Sale Transaction

According to the most recent REALTORS® Confidence Index, buyers continue to be discouraged with the extended short sale process, resulting in foreclosures that could have been prevented. New resources from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® aim to help REALTORS® and consumers successfully navigate the short sale process to help more homeowners avoid foreclosure.

For more information, visit www.REALTOR.org.