For Immediate Release:
November 21, 2006

2006 TRIPLE PLAY REALTOR^® CONVENTION AND TRADE EXPO COMING SOON

Largest event for New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania REALTORS^® will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center, December 5-7

Edison, N.J. - More than 10,000 real estate professionals and nearly 500 exhibitors are expected at this year's Triple Play REALTOR^® Convention and Trade Expo, at the Atlantic City Convention Center, December 5-7. Triple Play is the main educational and networking event for industry professionals from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Hosted by the New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® (NJAR^®), New York State Association of REALTORS^® (NYSAR) and Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS^® (PAR), Triple Play provides an opportunity for real estate professionals to network, learn more about the industry, hear from nationally recognized speakers, and earn professional designations and certifications.

This year, nearly 500 exhibitors will showcase thousands of products and services including the latest real estate innovations, technologies and business tools. The Trade Expo provides attendees with the opportunity to learn how the latest products and services can maximize their productivity and enhance their business success.

The Grand Assembly will feature celebrated Irish tenor and champion disabled athlete Ronan Tynan, one of the most sought-after and empowering speakers today. Tynan will present "Hitting the High Notes: Living Life to the Fullest," about his personal story of triumph in the face of adversity.

Educational programs will include more than 60 sessions in seven tracks including: appraisal; brokerage and management; commercial; legal/tax/environmental; professional development; sales and marketing; and technology. Featured sessions include:

• "Wealth Building Tax Secrets for Real Estate," Sanford Botkin, CPA, Esq., DREI
• "Vacant Land: Establishing Market Value," Nancy Bower
• "Common Problems Found by Home Inspectors," Arick Amspacker
• "Educating Buyers & Sellers in Today's Market," Jim Pugliese, ABR, CRB, GRI, ITI, SRES, CSP
• "Alternative Financing Options for Low to Moderate Income Buyers," Panel Session
• "Booming Business of Boomers - Vacation & Second Home Sales," Tony Macaluso, ABR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ITI

A variety of designation and certification programs will be offered during Triple Play such as: Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRM), Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Performance Management Network (PMN), Resort and Second-home Property Specialist (RSPS), and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Additional fees apply and vary per course.

Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island licensees may earn real estate continuing education (CE) credit for select convention programs. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania licensees may earn appraisal CE credits. Licensees who wish to earn credits must register for these sessions in addition to the convention registration. The cost for CE credits is $30 per course/per state.

On-site registration will be available at the convention center at 7:30 a.m. December 5-7. The convention and trade expo will cost $90 for REALTOR^® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE^® members, and $150 for non-members.

For more information or to register, please visit www.realtorstripleplay.com or call (866) 229-2386.

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