In a market like Sarasota and Manatee, people are not just buying a house. They are choosing a place to live their life. Schools, walkability, flood zones, storm history, traffic patterns, and local businesses all play a role in that decision. The REALTORS® who earn trust fastest are the ones who can explain those details clearly and confidently. That is where community before commission comes in.

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) Member of the Year Award honors a member of the YPN who demonstrates exceptional leadership, initiative, and commitment to advancing the real estate profession. This year’s recipient, Julianna Burns, REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, exemplifies the spirit of the award through her unwavering commitment to mentorship, service, and professional excellence. 

Leaders from RASM YPN joined YPN Chairs, Vice Chairs and Liaisons from across the state at FR Headquarters in Orlando for the annual YPN Advance - a one-day leadership summit designed to inspire, connect and empower the next generation of REALTOR® leaders.

Last week, members of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) made their mark at the highly anticipated Young Professionals Network (YPN) Advance Conference in Chicago. The annual conference, part of NAR's Leadership Week, is a premier event designed to provide valuable leadership training and insights to the next generation of real estate professionals.

The RASM Young Professionals Network hosted a Putt Putt Palooza fundraiser in May, raising $3,358 for two local charities.

Each year, the RASM Young Professionals Network (YPN) recognizes a group of REALTORS® who represent excellence in leadership, community involvement, and everything else that makes a well-rounded young professional succeed in real estate

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) at the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) hosted a Celebrity Bartending fundraiser in June, raising $29,280 for two local charities.

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) from the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has recognized five rising stars in the local real estate industry.

The RASM Young Professionals Network (YPN) and RASM is proud to announce the Class of 2023 for the fourth annual “REALTORS® to Watch Under 40” program. These individuals are rising stars in our local real estate community.