The National Association of Realtors® today announced that its REALTOR VIPSM Alliance Program partnership with Chrysler/and Jeep has been extended through 2003. The renewal continues Chrysler/and Jeep’s exclusive role as NAR’s “Official Vehicle Manufacturer.”

As a REALTOR VIPSM partner, Chrysler/and Jeep allow Realtors to take advantage of special bonus savings on the purchase or lease of select, new Chrysler and Jeep vehicles.

Realtors as well as staff members of NAR and local and state associations are eligible. The program allows participants to choose a vehicle that suits their business and lifestyle, and offers a $500 bonus cash allowance on select sports utilities, minivans and passenger cars.

Another benefit of the program to Realtors and staff is that the cash allowance applies in addition to national, regional and other select incentives in effect at the time of purchase or lease.

“We’re happy to extend our very productive relationship, which has been a valuable one for both Chrysler/and Jeep and NAR,” said Bob Goldberg, NAR senior staff vice president of marketing and business development and head of the REALTOR VIPSM Alliance Program.

Goldberg also noted that Chrysler/and Jeep have a strong presence at NAR conferences and trade shows; for example, a 2003 Chrysler Concord LXi and a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland are scheduled to be given away at this year’s NAR Annual Convention in New Orleans.

Visit http://www.nar.chrysler.com and http://www.nar.jeep.com for further REALTOR VIPSM Program specifics. Visit chrysler.com and jeep.com to configure vehicles, view pricing and incentives, and request a dealer quote. Or call product specialists at 800-Chrysler or 800-925-Jeep, 8 a.m. to midnight, EST, seven days a week.

NAR members enjoy the benefits of NAR’s REALTOR VIPSM Program, which is designed to help Realtors gain the advantages of group buying power, plan for the future, and expand their professional knowledge through its more than 50 publications and educational offerings. The more than 30 REALTOR VIPSM strategic alliance partners, which make up the program, are leaders in their industries and committed to providing NAR members with special offerings tailored to their needs.

The National Association of Realtors, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 840,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.