Sponsorship of NAR's Resort & Second-Home Symposium is a highly visible, cost-effective way to place your organization's name and products before key agents in the world's resort and second-home markets. This is the premier event for over 250 residential and commercial resort and second-home real estate professionals, all looking for the latest information on economic issues, marketing trends, new products and services, and emerging technology. Symposium sponsorships are excellent opportunities to address your marketing needs while positioning your group as a leader in the resort and second home industry.

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Barefoot
Barefoot is a leading provider of browser-based reservation and asset management systems in the vacation rental industry. It has the distinction of being the first browser system in the industry, the first to provide online booking, tenant, owner access and to offer social media tools and is designed to be tailored to meet clients' exacting needs. Barefoot is also the only system with a full Customer Relations program wrapped into the program which in effect makes it the only full service system in the industry. Founded in 1998, by leading technology and industry players, the ".NET platform" has become a standard for those who are trend setters in the industry and those who desire to dominate their market with unique functionally. For more information, please contact Edward Ulmer at 603-428-6255, ed.ulmer@barefoot.com

Across the Fence
Across the Fence is a fast-growing source for helping people find their dream homes in a planned or private community. Visitors looking for information about resort, active adult, and other types of communities can use the site to identify places and look at reviews from people who either live in the communities or have visited there. These reviews give Across the Fence's users insight beyond what they would obtain from traditional marketing materials about what it might be like to live in these communities. The communities profiled on Across the Fence span all demographics, lifestyles, interests, and geographic locations.

CUTCO Closing Gifts
CUTCO Closing Gifts is the largest closing gift company in North America helping agents turn classy gifts into long-term branding tools for every occasion—closings, referral partners, holidays, and more. We put a system in place for your business, providing uniquely personalized gifts engraved with your name in every client's kitchen for decades to come. 10 years from now, your clients will probably be driving a different car, maybe even have a new house—and might not remember that gift card or bottle of wine—but they will still have their engraved CUTCO—with your name on it...

PrivateCommunities.com
A showcase of the best residential communities in the resort and second home category. PrivateCommunities.com presents the attributes of each community in a clear, consistent, easy-to-navigate format with links to the community website and their social media venues. Learn about exclusive "Discovery Packages" where your clients have the opportunity to experience a community first hand. PrivateCommunities.com gives Resort & Second Home Specialists the information they need to help clients find their "perfect place" while providing direct contact with the community expert to refer prospects for a co-broke or referral commission.

MISSION: POSSIBLE, John McAllister Realty Consulting, LLC
John McAllister works with Resort and Second Home specialists to optimize price received and achieve client objectives using the John McAllister Realty Consulting-Accelerated Marketing Process (JMRC-AMP). John is Past President of The REALTORS® Land Institute and serves as 2012 Vice Chairman of The REALTORS® Auction Forum.

Beth Carson, The Ultimate Vacation Rental Owner's Guide
The guide is packed with solid marketing and managing tips for second home owners. Written by two successful VR owners, Beth Carson and Sandra Cloer, this book will light the way for those new to the vacation rental industry and offers a plethora of helpful tips for seasoned owners to increase their profits. Chapters include Evaluating Your Position in the Market, Writing Engaging Web Copy, Wow Factors, Stellar Customer Service, and much more. This book is the answer for buyers who say, "I don't think we can afford this" or "If only there were some way for my dream home to pay for itself." It's easier than they think. The Ultimate Vacation Rental Owner's Guide takes them through the process step-by-step—from finding a great REALTOR® to decorating and marketing.

Author Beth Carson, a VR owner, consultant, and SEO Expert, will be on hand to answer questions and give you the owner's perspective on managing a piece of paradise.

Kiawah Island Real Estate
Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) is the only on-island broker servicing the real estate needs of buyers and sellers on Kiawah. With 25, full-time sales executives who have over 350+ years of combined experience, KIRE has invested 100% of its' resources in Kiawah for over 20+ years. Access, location, integrity and results are the cornerstones of our business.

Seabrook Island Real Estate
Year after year, Seabrook Island Real Estate, by results and reputation, is the premier agency for selling property on Seabrook Island. We are owned and operated by the Seabrook Island Club and therefore profits from the company go directly back into the Club amenities to enhance property values on the island and enhance the financial viability of the Club and the island. Our Sales Executives are all fully engaged in living, working, and playing on Seabrook Island.

The Harvey Team
Since 1984, The Harvey Team has closed over 700 transactions totaling over $550 million in sales. George Harvey (ABR, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC, MRE, E-Pro, EcoBroker) is Owner/Broker of The Harvey Team, and is assisted by his wife, Becky, with their boutique practice, specializing in customized services for affluent sellers and buyers in the Telluride region. George also conducts national seminars teaching Luxury Resort Brokers how to sell more property and be more profitable.

Training4re.com
More education = More opportunity
Education pays. According to data from the 2010 NAR Member Profile, the median income of REALTORS® with at least one designation was nearly $22,000 more than the income of those with no designation. At training4RE.com you will find courses, certifications and designations designed to help you advance your career in real estate. And with courses offered both in the classroom and online through REALTOR® University, gaining valuable training and education has never been easier. Learn more about working towards a professional designation or certification, by visiting training4RE.com today.

Real Estate Today Radio
Real Estate Today Radio opens doors for buyers and sellers with critical and credible information on the real estate market. It's fast paced and fact packed with experts, interviews, call-ins, field reports, and timely information on current market conditions.

Available on conventional and satellite radio stations, podcasts, and even cell phones, Real Estate Today Radio is your instant connection to the American dream of home ownership.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners
A leader in the industry with over 37 years experience and a comprehensive knowledge of the local real estate market, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners adds the advantage of the national resources and the reputation of Coldwell Banker. This combination delivers the best in real estate services and results to buyers and sellers moving to the Coastal Empire, from Beaufort, South Carolina, through the greater Savannah area to St. Simons Island, Georgia and all points in between. We offer a one-stop-shop for all your real estate needs from our fully staffed relocation department, new home sales, luxury property division and property management to our commercial division; our services are as diverse as our clients and customers.

Moneycorp Group
The Moneycorp Group is a specialist currency exchange and international payment company who have been established since 1962. They assist foreign national clients transfer currency at the best rate of exchange and offer risk management services to ensure clients get the best rate, at the best time. Moneycorp have a referring partnership program which enables Realtors to introduce this service to their buyers and sellers.

Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® 
The Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and proudly serves members in Horry and Georgetown counties. Our mission is to provide our members with programs and services which enhance their ability to successfully conduct business in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with the South Carolina and National Associations of REALTORS®.

Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®
For more than 100 years, the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® has served as the voice of real estate in the South Carolina Lowcountry. With approximately 3,500 members, CTAR's mission is to promote the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, education and technology, and to ensure that its members are the primary source for real estate services in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. To learn more, visit www.CharlestonRealtors.com.

Hilton Head Area Association of REALTORS®
The Hilton Head Area Association of REALTORS® (HHAAOR) is the voice of real estate for Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Daufuskie Island, and Jasper County. Founded in 1972, we have grown to over 850 professional members. Our REALTORS® sell the wonderful year-round lifestyle of the lowcounty, and HHAAOR contributes to their success by offering quality continuing education, networking, advocacy and professional development.

South Carolina REALTORS®
In the constantly changing world of real estate, South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR)is an impartial anchor—a source of news, legislative advocacy, ethical enforcement and fair housing support. As the largest professional trade association in South Carolina, SCR is committed to being the moving force in improving the quality of life in our state.

Beaufort County Association of REALTORS®
The Beaufort County Association of REALTORS®, Inc., has been serving its members since 1976, and we're dedicated to promoting the highest standards of conduct and professionalism in the real estate industry. We proudly serve 339 REALTORS® in the Beaufort and Jasper County areas, and provide MLS services to 390 REALTOR® members. We have that small town southern charm with the benefits of being in close proximity to great cities such as Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.