Helsel begins third term as 2010 NAR treasurer

PA Association of REALTORS® (PAR) member James L. Helsel Jr. was installed as the 2010 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) treasurer during NAR’s convention in San Diego. He served as NAR’s treasurer in 2008 and 2009. Helsel, a third generation REALTOR® for 35 years, is a partner with RSR REALTORS® in Lemoyne.

“We know that 2009 was a difficult year for our members. NAR has worked hard to provide programs and services at no cost to help with their day-to-day businesses,” Helsel said. “Our goal is to ensure that our members continue to be profitable – even when real estate markets around the globe aren’t doing as well as we’d like. 

“While we remain cautious, we’re pleased with our legislative and regulatory efforts over the past year and we’re looking forward to continuing those efforts in a way that helps members in 2010,” he added. “As our new President Vicki Cox Golder said, we’re ‘On the Rise’.”  

Helsel served as PAR president in 1994 and was presented PAR’s Distinguished Service Award in 2008. He was named REALTOR® of the Year by both PAR and his local peers at the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®.

A member of NAR’s Board of Directors for nearly 20 years, Helsel served as the NAR Region 2 Vice President in 2001, representing Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.