For their first joint event, the NVAR and Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors® YPN groups hosted a Potomac boat cruise during the NAR midyear legislative meetings. The two groups hope to pair for a similar event in 2019.

LED BY Chair Mary Bowen of Long & Foster and Vice- Chair Michelle Doherty of RE/MAX Allegiance, the NVAR Young Professionals Network created a year of programs for learning, networking and giving back to the community – all accompanied by photos and fun.

In 2019, the YPN plans a similar lineup, under the leadership of Doherty and Vice-Chair Nicole Canole of Keller Williams Capital Properties. To learn more, contact staff liaison Diana Costa at dcosta@nvar.com.

The GCAAR/NVAR YPN joint event attracted about 140 guests from more than eight states, who were in D.C. for the NAR midyear legislative meetings.

YPN members stock and organize women’s clothing at the Women Giving Back store in Sterling.

In support of the group’s mission to give back to the community, YPN members help to stock goods and serve food at the Embry Rucker shelter in Reston on June 14.

YPN members gathered in October for the annual Top Golf event. Always well attended, it drew more than 50 participants in 2018.

In August, the YPN hosted a “Get the Scoop” event where attendees consumed delicious ice cream, plus information about how to get involved at the local, state and national association levels to positively impact their business. Panelists were (l – r): Janice Spearbeck of RE/MAX Gateway, NVAR member and NAR 30 Under 30 honoree; Will Wiard of Weichert, Realtors®, NVAR member, NAR 30 Under 30 honoree and Virginia Realtors® director; and Drew Fristoe, 2018 NAR YPN Chair and 2019 Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors® president.