2012 & 2013advocacy

professionalismcommunity

eNew

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networking

ethics

busin

ess

resour

ces

advoc

acy

HOWNW.com

ombud

sman

Masters Circle

PMAR.org

Community

sustainability

professionalism

best

practi

ces

public relations

dispute resolution

YPN: Young

Pros

Network

risk

management edu

cation

2012 PMAR by the numbers

advocacy professionalism community

190+Volunteers gave their

time to committees or

other PMAR leadership

positions. THANK YOU!

41+Transactional dispute resolutions facilitated by PMAR through our free ombudsman program, ethics hearings, buyer/seller dispute resolution system, or arbitration/mediation.

55+Visits by Governmental Affairs advocates with elected officials and municipal leaders to advocate for Realtors®’ right to do business.

$30,096+Realtor® PAC investments voluntarily contributed by PMAR members to protect their business.

5,000+People visited HOWNW.com in 2012 to find homeownership information without obligation.

1,900+Attendees at

continuing

education and

networking

events.

you asked and we delivered 2012...sustainability resourcesNew sustainability resource website, www.pmar.org/green, features a directory of available tax and financial incentives for “green” remodels. Use the site to educate yourself and be the resource to your clients on healthy homes, green building, and much more.

...a fresh approachIn 2012, PMAR launched a local Young Professionals Network. Their first two events were packed with young (and young at heart) agents meeting, mingling and sharing tools for success.

...eNews 2012 marked the debut of our new e-publication, eNews, with in-depth articles by your fellow Realtors® on transactional etiquette and ethics, time management, working with appraisers and more.

...advocacyEnsured the ability to use For Sale and Open House signs in Sherwood and Wil-sonville without having to pay a fee.

Educated candidates for public office on the value of homeownership and the im-portance of the Realtors®’ right to conduct business.

Met with members of U.S. Congress to advocate preservation of the Mortgage Interest Deduction.

PMAR is an association deeply rooted in providing value to its members. Your dues dollar works very hard for you at PMAR to deliver value in excess of the price. — Jeff Wiren, RE/MAX Equity Group

In just the legislative arena alone, I can think of dozens of things that could have almost killed our business were it not for the diligence of your Realtor® Association. —Gary Taylor, Summa Professionals Real Estate Group

financial integrityCPA Firm, Hoffman, Stewart and Schmidt stated in PMAR’s 2012 audit:

“PMAR’s financial procedures are sound and its financial statements are an accurate reflection of its financial position.”

2013 follow the money

2013 PMAR REVENUEFORECAST

Contract Services

New Mbr Applications

Sponsorships/Other

Membership Dues

Class Fees

2013 PMAR EXPENSEFORECAST

Advocacy

Comunications & PR

Administration/Operations

Leadership & Governance

Membership Education

Risk Management

financial integrityCPA Firm, Hoffman, Stewart and Schmidt stated in PMAR’s 2012 audit:

“PMAR’s financial procedures are sound and its financial statements are an accurate reflection of its financial position.”

new programs 2013

aging in placeReal estate is the largest single asset held by households headed by someone 65 or older, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Our homeownership resource site, HOWNW.com is about to get even better with new resources that could help seniors live in their homes longer.

get socialPMAR will establish niche industry groups on Facebook, giving members the opportunity to discuss real estate issues in-depth. Are you a one-person shop looking for a network of support? A new agent needing help? We’ve got your back.

rethinking educationIn 2013, we’re focusing on what we excel at—education with trusted, expert speakers. We’ll continue to offer one of the best LARRC classes around. Low-cost classes with CE credit at the RMLSTM Trade Fair. Breakfast seminars for members who work with commercial and investor clients. And, for the first time, we’re offering webinars—earn CE credit without leaving your office.

T he true value of PMAR is that you have an entire Association working hard daily to make sure you have the tools available to conduct your real estate business. —Michele Gila, Roots Realty

T he educational events are always worthwhile, and I feel that I owe it to my clients to be well informed on matters that could affect them. — Debi Laue, The Hasson

Company, Realtors®

I appreciate PMAR’s contribution to our industry

as the glue that binds us

all together in the best

and worst of times. —Betsy Shand, Residential Realty

Northwest, LLC

2013 getting involved at PMARHomeownership Opportunities These homeownership superheroes spread the word about opportunities for all to access the American Dream and ensure HOWNW.com stays up-to-date and relevant. More info: E-mail Brian

Governmental Affairs

You don’t have to be a policy

wonk to join. You just have to

care about your community

and your business. Issues

tackled include property

rights, regional growth, open

house signage, and more.

More info: E-mail Brian

Sustainable PracticesPassionate about sustainability issues? Members will continue to develop www.pmar.org/green as the go-to “green” resource for members, and encourage sustainable real estate practices. More info: E-mail Elizabeth

Pro Standards/Grievance Brainstorm with your peers how to handle real-life transactional situations with the highest professionalism and ethics. In-depth training provided; members are called upon for arbitration and ethics hearings. More info: E-mail Susan

Public Relations

Social, creative and savvy

marketers welcome. Members

serve as ambassadors to

other committees and work

on media strategies as well as

member communications and

PMAR.org. More info: E-mail

Elizabeth

Young Professionals NetworkJoin PMAR’s YPN for invitations to great events, new ideas and fresh perspectives on industry topics, and the opportunity to get involved in your local association. More info: E-mail Elissa

My involvement has given me insights into our business and provided me opportunities to build relationships with other Realtors®. —Debi Laue, The Hasson Company, Realtors®