Today's R.E. market requires valuable programs and services

Especially in today's economy and real estate market, professionals and companies servicing the industry need to take advantage of the valuable programs services and networking opportunities available through the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors (BMAR). Do not let the organization's name mislead you. We service businesses and professionals where ever their office is located. Companies do not have to have an office in Manhattan or the Bronx to be active members of the association. Real estate licensees can also join regardless of the location of their office address. Even seasoned real estate professionals can benefit. I cannot ever imagine a successful business person thinking that they have enough business and do not need any more. I am solicited daily by many companies interested in looking for more business or access to our database of over 10,000 contacts. My role is to direct their energy, enthusiasm and their financial support for the activities and events sponsored for the association. My philosophy is usually simple and always consistent. I work daily to foster a culture of inclusiveness.Membership and participation is mutually beneficial. BMAR's valuable programs or services are many and can be viewed on the internet at www.bmar.org. Most people I talk to are looking for the fast track in generating business and that's okay. I always ask if they are a member. If not, I recommend that their first step is to join BMAR, a professional trade association officially representing the real estate industry since 1924. The most effective means of generating business is focus resources and energies over the long term. I also recommend that they participate in any one of four major networking events such as the 7th Annual Real Estate Trade Show scheduled for October 29 at the Villa Barone Manor. Attracting up to 1,000 professionals in the New York metropolitan area, this trade show is a perfect opportunity for companies to promote their products or services and meet the movers and shakers in the business and real estate industry. For exhibit booth reservation forms, registration forms or more information on the real estate trade show hosted by the BMAR, contact Janine Schall at (212) 242-4343, (718) 892-3000 or email: [email protected]. Limited Sponsorship opportunities are also available. BMAR has a rich history of facilitating networking and enhancing business relationships. This fact is very evident since many of our members are 3rd or 4th generation of active companies in the organization. As they know, cultivating long term business is a worthwhile goal that keeps paying off. I use the following quote often since it is very accurate, "You never know where your next big deal is going to come from." I see networking and the business card exchanges at every event including the organization's committee meetings. Keeping your company product or service highly visible is easy with five annual publications including the Realtor Professional Edge monthly newsletter. Circulation of the newsletter via email is now over 10,000 companies and professionals throughout the New York City area. Remember that it does not matter where the business office is located. All companies can benefit from the valuable programs, services and networking opportunities available through the BMAR even if they do not have an office in Manhattan or the Bronx. The policy of the National Association of Realtors enables real estate licensees to choose a Realtor board of their choice regardless of the location of their office location. BMAR membership is composed of a broad base of companies and professionals including licensed real estate brokers and agents; multi-dwelling property owners; building service vendors and suppliers; unlicensed property managers; attorneys; appraisers; banks; mortgage companies; fuel service and energy companies; title and abstract companies; insurance companies and insurance brokers; contractors and other companies servicing the real estate industry. I look forward to meeting you at our 7th Annual Real Estate Trade Show! Nunzio Del Greco, RCE, is the CEO of the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors, Bronx, N.Y.