Having a real estate license does not make you a REALTOR®. A REALTOR® is a member of the National Association of REALTOR® who has joined their local REALTOR® Association. We are the Voice of Real Estate ® and are fully engaged in communicating the value and professionalism REALTOR® bring to the industry, the transaction and their communities. Only members can call themselves REALTOR® Visit www.realtor.org
Membership gives you affiliation with the largest trade organization in the world with more than 1 million active REALTORS® advocating for your business rights and protection.
Places you among the top 25% of agents and brokers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, enabling you to earn a variety of professional designations and certifications exclusive to REALTORS®.
Allows you to use the REALTOR® trademark and logo, while also benefiting from a $40 million national public advocacy ad campaign.
Mandates a strict Code of Ethics which promotes a higher level of professionalism; a significant distinction between you and nonmember licensees.
FREE
CEU classes for members ◦ A potential savings of up to $180 ◦ On average over 12 continuing education hours per month
Courses
for designations & specialties FREE Lunch & Learns
Community
Presence
◦ Community Action drives ◦ Legislative Breakfast ◦ Community Outreach Habitat For Humanity Build Day
Scholarships ®
for relatives of REALTOR and Affiliate Members
Local
Dispute Resolution System ◦ Grievance & Professional Standards Committees
One
on One Communication
◦ Weekly E-blast messages ◦ Monthly newsletters e-mailed to each member ◦ Trained staff, available by phone and email ◦ Interactive website & Event registration
Find
us on Facebook
Business Page
Group Page
https://www.facebook.com/#!/WorcesterRegionalAssociationofREALTORS
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/252076448229944/
Download
our app at the iphone store or google play: Search for WRAR
Recognition
of the best and the brightest ◦ REALTOR® of the Year ◦ Affiliate of the Year ◦ Distinguished Service Award ◦ Lifetime Achievement Award ◦ Good Neighbor Award
Business & Financial Services
Hotels
BT Copy & Printing Center
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Milford
Corporate Event Planning
Residence Inn by Marriott,Westborough
ET's Smartphone & Tablet Repair Shop Strategic Accounting & Tax Services
Insurance Forward Financial Services
Hardware & Equipment Caola Equipment
Personal Care
Sauna's for Sale - Try before you buy
Affordable Salt Therapy Spa Organic Skin Care Boutique
Dining
Spirit of Wellness Organic Spa
Kai Sushi Bar & Grill
St. Cyr Salon & Spa
Kaizen Sushi Bar & Grill Subway @ Tatnuck Square
Retail
Sweet Kiwi Frozen Yogurt
New England Home Furniture Consignment
Florist
Tatnuck Jewelers
Herbert Berg Florist Home Services Caola Locksmith Diaz & Sons, Inc. Generations on the Move Hawkeye Landscaping Corp. Johnny's Lawn Service Massachusetts Basement Waterproofing Morning Side Lawn & Landscaping Simulis Plumbing & Heating
RealtorTeamStore.com ◦ WRAR members get 5% off all purchases REALTOR® pins, shirts, hats, jackets & much more!
◦ WRAR receives 5% credit from purchases of our members
It’s a Win-Win for Everyone!
®
REALTOR
& PR
Branding
◦ The right to use the logo alone is enough to make it worthwhile! ◦ NAR commercials working for you and your success ◦ FREE and reduced cost resources on REALTOR.org
Information Resources ◦ REALTOR® Magazine ◦ REALTOR.org ◦ RPR.com (REALTOR® Property Resource) ◦ HouseLogic.com/members ◦ Annual “Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers” Report
ď ˝ Designations
and Specialized Education
Educational Opportunities ◦ Mid-Year Conference in Washington D.C. ◦ Annual National Convention – over 300 educational sessions
ď ˝ Business
Benefits & Discounts
Free
Forms! Legal Hotline for Brokers Free online Continuing Education Bay State REALTOR® Publication Annual Convention
If Real Estate is your profession, then politics IS your business! Zoning Regulatory Agencies Taxes Condemnation / Eminent Domain Restrictions to Private Property Rights
RPAC is NON-PARTISAN and the purpose of RPAC is clear:
REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests.
The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by REALTORS®, not member dues.
RPAC doesn’t buy votes. RPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.
Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.
Invest! Vote! Download
the Realtor Party
App at www.realtoractioncenter.com Participate
in REALTOR® calls for action Attend REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill and other advocacy events
Total
cost of just these products and services: OVER $1,000 In 2015, you paid only $578
MLS Dues are discounted for all REALTOR® members
Non-member cost: $504.00
Price you pay: $344.00
“Connections” WRAR’s monthly newsletter
Weekly email blasts
Bay State REALTOR® Magazine
®
REALTOR Magazine
Non-member cost:
$75.00
Price you pay:
FREE
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Rent our beautiful classroom or boardroom for your meetings at a reduced rate:
Classroom
Boardroom
Member Rate
Non-Member rate
$25/hour $75 half day* $125 full day $25 half day* $50 full day
$50/hour $100 half day* $175 full day $50 half day* $100 full day
WRAR provides hundreds of hours of FREE CEU classes at our own building in Auburn. Classes are held monthly. Pre-registration is not required for members.
Non-member Cost:
$20 per course
Price you pay:
FREE
WRAR membership doesn’t cost; IT PAY’S! Continuing education courses for license renewal ◦ No Charge to Members
Dispute Resolution Systems ◦ No Charge to Members
Legal Advice for Brokers & Managers ◦ No Charge to Members
Access to Local Market Statistics & Trends ◦ No Charge to Members
2015 Executive Committee
President, Brad Roberts President-Elect, Kris Koliss Vice President, Sarah Gustafson Secretary, Judy Patterson Treasurer, Michael Meurant Immediate Past President: Dave Stead
WRAR Staff
Executive VP, Colleen Pappas Office Manager, Lisa Sprague Marketing Manager, Jacki D’Innocenzo Accountant, Maura O’Connor
ď ˝ Visit
our member website for more information:
www.wrar.org