GET INVOLVED

Young Professionals Network

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) helps you to connect with other professionals and tap into valuable resources to gain business savvy and success in real estate.

Ways to get involved

YPN 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

Pursue leadership roles with their local, state, and national associations.

Real Estate Industry

Take an active role in policy discussions and advocacy issues; be informed about the latest industry news and trends.

Peers

Network and learn from one another by attending events, participating in online communication, and seeking out mentoring opportunities.

Community

Become exceptional members of their community by demonstrating a high level of Realtor® professionalism and volunteering for causes they feel passionate about.

Ready to get involved? Here’s how:

Apply to serve on the Advisory Board
Attend an upcoming event – see our events calendar for what’s going on
Follow us on Instagram
Join the PMAR YPN Facebook group
Attend a YPN Advisory Board meeting as an observer to meet YPN Leaders; email Bianca McCarthy to sign up for Advisory Board meeting notices
Take the YPN RPAC Pledge – learn more

Recognition

The PMAR YPN Rising Star Award recognizes and rewards a rising YPN Member for their
exemplary efforts in their community, business, and industry and is presented annually.

ELIGIBLE NOMINEES:

Must be a current member of the Portland Metro Association of Realtors® Young
Professionals Network. This member may also serve on the YPN Advisory Board.
Nominees are recommended to have been a Realtor® for a minimum of six (6) months.
Show exemplary strides in 1) their community efforts, 2) building their real estate
business, and 3) supporting their industry and fellow Realtors®.
The recipient must be willing to submit a video describing these efforts for social media distribution prior to the awards ceremony.

Congratulations to 2024 Rising Star

Rakesh Thomas, Opt Real Estate

Learn More

For more information, please email PMAR Events Manager Bianca McCarthy.