Contact: (Name and phone number of contact

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phoenix, Ariz. (Date) — (Your Name), a member of the (local association/board name) was recently accepted into the MRE (Master of Real Estate) Society by the Arizona Association of REALTORS®.

Criteria to belong to this Society within the Arizona Association of REALTORS® is:

• Be a REALTOR® in good standing
• Hold an NAR-recognized designation (earned after completion of 90 hours of classroom instruction and examinations)
• Hold another NAR-recognized designation or be a candidate for another designation awarded by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR)
• Take 54 hours of continuing education during the two-year period immediately prior to application or renewal
• Earn 10 points through additional educational classes, attendance at NAR or AAR conferences, or service on local, state, or national committees

Additionally, the criteria must be met every two years to maintain active in the Society. Membership recognizes the individual’s dedication to excellence through professional education and commitment to staying abreast of the latest real estate regulations and practices. Only members on the REALTOR® organization may belong to this Society. Minimum educational requirements to renew a real estate license in the state of Arizona is 24 hours of continuing education every two years. This individual has far exceeded the minimum. Less than two percent of REALTORS® in Arizona belong to this elite Society.

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(Quote from local Association/Board President)

The (local association name) is one of 1,800 local associations of REALTORS® that comprise the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, representing 700,000 real estate professionals around the country.

The Arizona Association of REALTORS® (AAR), the largest professional trade association in the state, is comprised of individuals involved in the real estate industry, allied industries, and firms. The association’s more than 38,000 members represent more than half of the real estate licensees in Arizona. For information about the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, including home buying and selling points for consumers, visit the organization’s website at www.AARonline.com.

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NOTE: This release should be re-typed on your letterhead and customized: add one paragraph of personal information if desired. You may wish to have your Board/Association president insert and original quote. If you plan to include a black and white, copy-ready photo with the release, include the recipient’s full name on the back of the photo (preferably on a label attached to the photo to minimize ink damage). DO NOT staple or paperclip the photo to the release.