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MEMBERSHIP GUIDE OWN YOUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®? The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.5 million members, including NAR's institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
WHAT IS NAR’S MISSION? NAR’s mission is to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all.
WHAT IS NAR’S VISION? NAR’s vision is to be a trusted ally, guiding its members and those they serve through the ever-evolving real estate landscape.
When joining your local association/board, you automatically are a member of NAR. Visit nar.realtor for more information on your member benefits, and, after logging in, make sure to visit the “My Account” section to access your official NAR membership card.
REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®.
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REALTOR® BRAND
CONSUMER-FACING PROGRAMS
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES
MEMBER SAVINGS
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REALTOR® BRAND
TRADEMARKS Distinguish yourself as a REALTOR® by using the REALTOR® trademark, one of the strongest brands in the world. nar.realtor/Trademark
CODE OF ETHICS ® The REALTORS Code of Ethics is the cornerstone of the REALTOR® organization and a distinguishing characteristic of your membership.
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FAIR HOUSING NAR strongly supports equal opportunity in housing for all and is committed to ensuring that REALTORS® do everything possible to protect housing rights in America. nar.realtor/Fairhousing
FAIRHAVEN: A FAIR HOUSING SIMULATION
BIAS OVERRIDE: OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO FAIR HOUSING
Fairhaven helps REALTORS® identify, prevent and address discriminatory practices in real estate. Inspired by real stories, this innovative online experience has agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the home buying process.
This NAR certificate course teaches REALTORS® tactics to interrupt stereotypical thinking and avoid fair housing pitfalls. You’ll learn about the mind science of identity and engage in exercises to enhance communication skills and help foster business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.
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This course may qualify for CE credit in your state nar.realtor/ImplicitBiasTraining
REALTOR® BRAND
PROFESSIONALISM ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE
REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) is an awardwinning program that focuses on 11 areas of industry professionalism and leads to an endorsement from NAR. Set yourself apart with this commitment to professional growth. C2EX.realtor DOWNLOAD THE C2EX APP TODAY! GET IT ON
TOP-LEVEL DOMAINS Set yourself apart and get instant recognition with a .realtor™ and .realestate domain! When you replace your .com with a top level domain like .realtor™ or .realestate, you let the world know who you are and what you do—and both domains include a Professional Website, free for the life of your domain. As a NAR member, your first .realtor™ domain is free for the first year! Get.realtor | Get.realestate
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PROGRAMS These programs educate consumers on the value of REALTORS®, homeownership, and more.
NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN That’s Who We R, NAR’s national ad campaign, helps consumers understand REALTORS® are real estate experts in their local communities, who follow a code of ethics and fight for real estate dreams and property rights. ThatsWhoWeR.realtor
EDUCATION & ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS Collaborating with state and local associations, the Consumer Advocacy Outreach Program educates and engages millions of consumers across the country on important real estate policy issues and legislation. Read how associations used the Consumer Advocacy Outreach grant by visiting the Success Stories page at realtorparty.realtor.
REAL ESTATE TODAY Real Estate Today, the official podcast of NAR, 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 market conditions. Radio. realtor
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PROGRAMS
FIRST-TIME BUYER See firsthand what first-time buyers face, and how relying on a REALTOR®’s expertise helps them prep for the unexpected in “FirstTime Buyer,” streaming on Hulu, FirstTimeBuyer.realtor and NAR’s Facebook and YouTube channels. FirstTimeBuyer.realtor
REALTOR® CONTENT RESOURCE
HOUSELOGIC HouseLogic is NAR’s website for homeowners, buyers and sellers. Find authoritative, ready-to-go content about home improvement, finance, buying, selling and much more to share with your clients and customers.
REALTOR Content Resource (RCR) offers free, original homeownership content from HouseLogic that you can use in your consumer communications. Add expert articles about homeownership, buying and selling to your marketing efforts, and continue the conversation with clients long after the sale. members.HouseLogic.com
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES
OFFICIAL REALTOR® DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS Discover a personalized learning experience with the Center for REALTOR® Development, NAR’s home for exceptional education. crd.realtor
ACCREDITED BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE (ABR®) DESIGNATION* ABR® designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The designation program establishes a foundation of training, skills and resources to help real estate professionals succeed as a buyer’s representative. abr.realtor
AT HOME WITH DIVERSITY® (AHWD) CERTIFICATION* AHWD certification is designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The course facilitates open discussion among students, creating an opportunity to think about clients with respect and sensitivity to their backgrounds and preferences. nar.realtor/AHWD
CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST (CIPS) DESIGNATION* The CIPS designation provides real estate professionals with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize their business. nar.realtor/CIPS *Get 10% off these courses. Visit nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits/Education for more information.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES
e-PRO® CERTIFICATION* The e-PRO® certification program helps real estate professionals master advanced digital marketing techniques and increase their ability to reach customers, expand their capabilities and build trust by safeguarding client information. ePRO.realtor
GENERAL ACCREDITED APPRAISER (GAA) DESIGNATION This designation signifies advanced education and experience in commercial, industrial and residential property valuation. nar.realtor/raa-and-gaa
GREEN DESIGNATION* The Green designation will teach real estate professionals how to increase their income by helping clients make informed choices about the resource efficiency and performance of the homes they live in, sell and buy. GREEN.realtor
HOME FINANCE RESOURCE (HFR) CERTIFICATION* The HFR certification is designed to provide real estate professionals with foundational education to help them confidently explain key pieces of the loan origination process. crd.realtor/hfr
*Get 10% off these courses. Visit nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits/Education for more information.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES
GRADUATE, REALTOR® INSTITUTE (GRI) DESIGNATION Stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge on technical subjects. nar.realtor/GRI
MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION* The MRP certification program is designed to educate real estate professionals on how to work with current and former military servicemembers to find the housing solutions that suit their needs and help them take advantage of military benefits and support. MilitaryRelocationPro.org
PRICING STRATEGY ADVISOR (PSA) CERTIFICATION* The PSA certification is designed to help real estate professionals enhance their skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers and guiding clients through home valuations. psa.realtor
RESIDENTIAL ACCREDITED APPRAISER (RAA) DESIGNATION This designation signifies your advanced education and experience analyzing and developing valuations of residential property. nar.realtor/raa-and-gaa
*Get 10% off these courses. Visit nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits/Education for more information.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES
RESORT & SECOND-HOME PROPERTY SPECIALIST (RSPS) CERTIFICATION* The RSPS certification helps real estate professionals make second home sales their first resort. This certification helps to gain insights and strategies to help maximize opportunities in this market. nar.realtor/Resort
SHORT SALES AND FORECLOSURE RESOURCE (SFR®) CERTIFICATION* The SFR® certification gives real estate professionals a framework to assist sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales and help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. sfr.realtor
SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST® (SRES®) DESIGNATION* ®
The SRES designation helps real estate professionals understand what motivates the growing over-50 market and how to address their needs. SRES.realtor
For a list of NAR Affiliate Designations and Certifications, visit nar.realtor/Designations.
*Get 10% off these courses. Visit nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits/Education for more information.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Other educational resources
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TOOLS Tap into an array of commercial-specific resources, including property data and analytic tools through RPR®, research data, technology tools and more. Receive Edge Up and other communications that help keep you on top of industry news. nar.realtor/Commercial
FINANCIAL WELLNESS TOOLS Developing your business plans and budget can be challenging. Access webinars, tools and calculators, live events and even special offers from Morgan Stanley to achieve your financial planning goals through NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness. FinancialWellness.realtor
Stay informed on real estate best practices, news and trends through the award-winning REALTOR® Magazine. In print, online and now via podcast with REALTOR® Magazine’s peer-to-peer Drive With NAR, chronicling real-life stories that will inspire your success. Also, get your daily snapshot of market news and views by subscribing to the Navigate With NAR newsletter, powered by REALTOR® Magazine. magazine.realtor
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES
REAL ESTATE LIBRARY Access the largest real estate library collection in the world, borrow digital books and get answers to your questions from NAR’s librarians through research requests. nar.realtor/Library
NAR ACADEMY NAR’s exclusive higher-education partner, offering courses for REALTORS® pursuing associate, bachelor’s, master’s and MBA degrees in real estate. Members who enroll can receive $100 off per course through financial support from the Center for Specialized REALTOR® Education (CSRE). nar.realtor/nar-academy
SAFETY RESOURCES ® The REALTOR Safety Program provides extensive resources like webinars, videos and more to help keep you safe on the job.
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SPIRE: NAR’S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM This mentorship opportunity helps individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, fosters education, empowers serious consideration of real estate as a career path and promotes the development of generational wealth through property ownership. nar.realtor/Spire
Access tools supporting efficient and resilient homes and communities for state and local boards. There are resources on topics ranging from solar energy to smart homes. nar.realtor/Sustainability (800) 874.6500 • nar.realtor | 15
NET WORKING OPPORTUNITIES Grow your network of real estate peers globally.
Every year, approximately 9,000 NAR members convene in Washington, D.C., at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo to advance the real estate industry, influence public policy, and strengthen the association. Legislative.realtor
NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience is the real estate industry’s largest annual event, where approximately 15,000 REALTORS® and guests come together for networking, education, motivation and fun. narnxt.realtor
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Find the resources and connections you need to thrive in global real estate. Leverage NAR’S Global network of more than 100 bilateral partners in over 77 countries spanning six continents. nar.realtor/Global
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (YPN) Join the dynamic YPN community, consisting of more than 15,000 REALTORS®, to become more successful in your career and gain leadership experience. YPN.realtor
View the full lineup of in-person events, including REALTOR® Broker Summit, Innovation, Opportunity and Investment (iOi) Summit, C5 + CCIM Global Summit, Sustainability Summit and more at nar.realtor/Events.
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REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES Become an expert in your community with exclusive tools and resources from NAR.
EASY ACTIONS. BIG REWARDS.
Sign up for the Member Value Plus (MVP) Program newsletter at nar.realtor/MVP and start earning FREE rewards. Waive course fees goodbye, see free webinars and enjoy great e-products on us!
+ New MVP Program offer released every two weeks on the 1st and 16th of the month.
= Complete the action within the two-week time period. Most actions take two minutes or less!
Redeem your rewards! It’s SO easy!
RIGHT TOOLS, RIGHT NOW PROGRAM Each month, Right Tools, Right Now provides REALTORS® with FREE and deeply discounted savings on carefully vetted tools, products and resources that are most beneficial to you and your business. Get proven resources and the support you need no matter what tomorrow brings. nar.realtor/RTRN
NAR + PHOTOFY APP Choose from a library of hundreds of prepopulated, branded real estate posts you can quickly personalize and easily share with your social network to show your REALTOR® pride and showcase your expertise. Download the free Photofy app today. Photofy.com/nar
REALTOR® STORE ® The REALTOR Store is YOUR one-stop shop for educational tools and resources to boost your business. Explore a diverse array of products and publications designed to meet the needs of all NAR members, from the new agent to the seasoned professional.
Store.realtor
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REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEING A REALTOR® The “Little Book” Series 8 Pack
49.95 Member Price
What Everyone Should Know About Equal Opportunity in Housing
29.95 Member Price Available in Spanish
The REALTOR® Advantage—Is Your Agent a REALTOR®? Brochure
29.95 Member Price Available in Spanish
Success As a Real Estate Agent for Dummies
21.95 Member Price
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT Real Estate Brokerage Essentials
Real Estate Brokerage Essentials®
Navigating Legal Risks and Managing a Successful Brokerage
21 Mistakes Real Estate Brokers Make & How to Avoid Them
Fourth Edition
Created by the NAR Legal T
32.95
30.00
Member Price
Member Price
Work for the Referral, Not the Commission: A Workbook for Generating Referral Business
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New Agent Success Secrets Webinar
19.99
29.95
Member Price
Member Price
REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES SALES & MARKETING The Non-Obvious Guide to Marketing and Branding Without A Big Budget
Real Estate Marketing Playbook
17.95
12 .95
Member Price
Member Price
Secrets of Top Selling Agents: Habits, Mindsets, and Tactics of Real Estate’s Super Producers
Sales and Marketing 101 for Real Estate Professionals
15.95
41.65
Member Price
Member Price
SOCIAL MEDIA The Power of Google & Your Online Reputation Webinar
Social Media Marketing for your Business
FREE
19.95
Member Price
Member Price
Webinar: 5 Essential Social Media Posts that Every Agent Should Make Weekly
How to Rock Your Instagram Webinar
29.95
29.95
Member Price
Member Price
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REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES RESEARCH 2023 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers – Download
19.95 Member Price
2023 Member Profile – Download
14.95 Member Price
STAGING Staging the Power That Sells Real Estate
24.99
29.95
Member Price
Member Price
Staging to Sell: The Secret to Selling Homes in a Down Market
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Virtual Viewings: Using Technology to Show Properties Webinar
Getting It Sold
19.95
29.95
Member Price
Member Price
REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES NEW BUSINESS BOOSTING TITLES Social Media for REALTORS®: 101+ Do’s and Don’ts - Printed Guide
The Little Silver Book: Technology Rules to Live By For REALTORS®
24.95
19.95
Member Price
Member Price
Survive the “AI Apocalypse” With Your Relationships Webinar
2024 Technology Trends Webinar
29.95
29.95
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OTHER RESOURCES
COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS Commercial practitioners need access to property data, marketing services and other commercial real estate-related data and technology resources. Access a list of resources that help your commercial business thrive. nar.realtor/CommercialTools
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REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT RESOURCES NAR keeps members abreast of emerging risk management issues with a number of resources, including the Window to the Law monthly video series and hundreds of searchable legal case summaries. Plus, NAR’s Legal Action Program provides financial assistance for litigation of significance related to real estate. nar.realtor/Legal
REAL ESTATE DATA & REPORTING: RPR® RPR® (Realtors Property Resource®) provides REALTORS® data, tools and reports so they can “wow” their clients and close more deals. Use it on the go and in the field with any iOS or Android device. narrpr.com
REALTOR.COM® Post your listings with photos for free*, create a free professional profile, collect reviews and more on realtor.com®, one of the most visited homes-for-sale sites. Realtor.com *To receive this benefit, you must be an MLS participant, and your MLS must be a realtor.com® data content provider.
RESEARCH & STATISTICS NAR’s research team produces timely, data-driven market analysis and authoritative business intelligence to serve members and inform consumers, policymakers and the media on the latest real estate trends. nar.realtor/Research
TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS NAR drives innovation in the industry by investing in technology companies through Second Century Ventures, NAR’s venture capital arm and the global REACH accelerator, which seeks out the best emerging technology companies with business solutions geared toward helping REALTORS® in all sectors of real estate. Members can get exclusive access to test and use innovative products and services by joining the REACH Insight Panel. NARREACH.realtor
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REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES
NAR MOBILE APP The NAR Mobile App allows you to curate the information you want—and need—to help your business grow and succeed. Get access to your NAR member profile, latest industry news and trends, NAR podcasts and on-demand videos, real estate educational tools, NAR member directory, member benefits and latest discounts and more!
GET IT ON
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MEMBER SAVINGS Designed just for you and your business because we believe in your success.
REALTORS® are independent entrepreneurs working in an industry with specialized needs that require custom solutions. Whether you need reliable personal insurance, effective marketing tools or essential cybersecurity services— NAR REALTOR Benefits® has you covered with customized products and exclusive offers from trusted partners. Visit nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits today and mention your NAR membership to receive savings!
How will you save this year?
INSURANCE & FINANCE NAR’s official auto, home and renters insurance provider. Your clients can also save through Liberty Mutual’s Auto Referral Program™, while you earn a referral bonus (where available). nar.realtor/LibertyMutual Premium credits with NAR’s preferred provider of errors and omissions insurance. nar.realtor/Victor Brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS®,
REALTORS®
this marketplace offers a roster of health and supplemental insurance options with complimentary consultative services.
insurance place
RealtorsInsurancePlace.com
Helps clients in reaching financial goals with strategic real estate investments using retirement funds in a tax-advantaged setup. NAR members get an exclusive discounted flat annual fee for Self-Directed Retirement Accounts, covering unlimited transactions and assets. nar.realtor/IRAR
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MEMBER SAVINGS
INSURANCE & FINANCE
INSIDE THE MARKETPLACE
HEALTH
Navigation and assistance with ACA-compliant major medical plans available through public exchanges.
Major medical coverage which can last from 30 to 364 days.
Guaranteed acceptance Limited Medical plan for everyday health care needs.
Health care via phone, tablet, web chat or email.
Supplemental plan for out-of-pocket medical expenses due to accident.
Supplemental Medicare insurance options for those 65 and older.
A free discount prescription drug card.
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MEMBER SAVINGS
INSURANCE & FINANCE DENTAL
100% in-network preventive care and benefits for over 370 procedures.
VISION
Exams, frames, lenses and other eye health expenses.
PET
Pet health insurance for cats and dogs.
LIFE
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
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MEMBER SAVINGS
MARKETING Leading market provider of real estate collateral across the globe, providing designed publications in the luxury market. Members get a free, fully branded brokerage promotional publication. nar.realtor/ArcadiaPublishing
Automate social media marketing for listings, content and lead generation. Available for both the enterprise and individual agent. nar.realtor/BackAtYouMedia
20% off electronic signature services and special plans from NAR’s exclusive eSignature provider. nar.realtor/DocuSign
10% to 20% off select print and copy services, including business cards, flyers, signs, binding and more. nar.realtor/FedExOffice
Up to 26% off with NAR’s exclusive shipping provider, including express and ground. nar.realtor/FedEx
10% off your first order of REALTOR®-logo branded products, including pins, merchandise and custom logo items. Now available: “That’s Who We R” merchandise. NARTeamStore.realtor
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MEMBER SAVINGS
MARKETING Enjoy access to exclusive benefits when signing up for professional lead verification and qualification services from RealEstateagents.com by ReferralExchange. nar.realtor/ReferralExchange
Leading provider of rental monetization tools designed for real estate professionals. Members get free access to rental-centric tools and comprehensive rental education. nar.realtor/RentalBeast
TRAVEL & AUTO Up to 25% off base rates on car rentals. nar.realtor/Avis Up to 25% off base rates on car rentals. nar.realtor/Budget Save up to 25% off base rates on cars, vans, and pickup trucks. nar.realtor/Hertz Join for free and explore the world affordably with exclusive savings on hotels, resorts, activities, flights and car rentals. Upgrade to premium for up to 60% off* hotels, cruises, vacation homes, tickets and more! nar.realtor/TravelClub NAR members save an average of 50% off dealership pricing on auto warranties and other auto protection products. nar.realtor/Snoopdrive
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MEMBER SAVINGS
TECHNOLOGY Provider of transaction fraud protection services. An exclusive product for members to pre-screen prospects, efficiently manage deal flow, eliminate paper checks, prevent payment fraud and make home buying safe and easy. nar.realtor/Blockrails
Members-only pricing on laptops, desktops, electronics and accessories, servers and more. nar.realtor/Dell
Up to 40% off computers, tablets, smart devices and more. nar.realtor/Lenovo
A platform offering agent-to-agent referrals across all brokerages, making them the most qualified referrals on the market. nar.realtor/RESAAS
FREE dark-web scan report, 60% off full-service identity theft protection, recovery plans, child-monitoring plans; 40% off the monthly retail price on a solution plan for small businesses. nar.realtor/SecurusID
NAR’s official Bluetooth® REALTOR® lockbox system and leading provider of property access management solutions. nar.realtor/Sentrilock
*May not be combined with any other promotion
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MEMBER SAVINGS
HOME & LIFESTYLE NAR Members & their clients can save $50 with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, America’s most trusted name in junk removal. nar.realtor/1-800-Got-Junk Access exclusive member savings on GE Appliances including
STORE
refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, washers/dryers, and more. In-home delivery, installation, and haulaway services when available. Opt-in for email communications to receive limited-time savings. nar.realtor/GEAppliancesStore Real estate data platform offering NAR members free access to prioritized online repair estimates. Members enjoy a 5% discount on turnkey repairs and renovations. nar.realtor/BOSSCAT NAR members can now earn up to 30% cash back on the products they buy while simultaneously monetizing their past and present listings. Chirpyest is providing all NAR members with the exclusive opportunity to create multiple shopping boards on the platform, each customized around themes or listings. nar.realtor/chirpyest
EDUCATION Receive $100 off 100 Days to Greatness®, a unique video-based 14week training program featuring industry expert Brian Buffini. Aimed at newer agents or those returning to the business, this program provides a step-by-step approach with weekly specific action items, real-world role plays, dialogues and goals designed to build business success. Brokers can become certified and offer a companion program to help give agents a strong foundation. nar.realtor/Buffini
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MEMBER SAVINGS
DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
10
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OFF
select online designation and certification courses offered through the Center for REALTOR® Development. Visit nar.realtor/RealtorBenefits/Education for more information.
Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation NAR’s e-PRO® Certification NAR’s Green Designation Military Relocation Professional Certification Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Designation For more information on these designations and certifications, please see pages 10-13. NAR Strategic Investment Company
Indicates companies in which NAR has invested directly or through Second Century Ventures. This relationship allows the association to nurture the technological advancement and continued success of the real estate industry.
*May not be combined with any other promotion.
Program availability and eligibility requirements may vary by partner program. See partner websites for details, terms & conditions.
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ADVOCACY NAR protects your ability to do business.
REALTOR® PARTY From city halls to Capitol Hill, the REALTOR® Party supports candidates and advances public policies that protect homeownership, promote a vibrant business environment and build strong communities. RealtorParty.realtor
REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RPAC) Your voluntary contributions to RPAC help elect candidates at all levels of government who understand and support the interests of REALTORS® and property owners across the country. RealtorParty.realtor/RPAC
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GET INVOLVED
WANT TO BECOME A LEADER IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY? Volunteer to serve on a national REALTOR committee to shape the future of the real estate profession. nar.realtor/Committees
WANT TO BECOME A LEADER IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY? ® Take advantage of REALTOR Party’s community outreach grants, training and more to become a leader in your community.
RealtorParty.realtor/Community-Outreach
WANT TO GIVE BACK? ®
Donate to the REALTORS Relief Foundation and help disaster victims. nar.realtor/Relief
WONDERING IF AN ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Enroll in the REALTOR® L.E.A.D. courses and gain the practical skills, concepts and knowledge needed for effective association leadership. nar.realtor/LEADCourses
Are you a state or local association leader who’s ready for next-level leadership? Apply for NAR’s Leadership Academy—a 10-month program that identifies, inspires and mentors emerging leaders for their future in National Association leadership roles. nar.realtor/LeadershipAcademy
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GET INVOLVED
ALREADY GIVING BACK? Apply for NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards, which award $10,000 grants to five REALTORS® each year to support their extraordinary accomplishments in community service, or Volunteering Works, NAR’s program that helps REALTOR®driven volunteer efforts grow by providing seed money and mentoring from past Good Neighbor Award winners. nar.realtor/gna
NAR’s REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors program celebrates all acts of giving back and shines a spotlight on the impactful role REALTORS® play in the community. Share how you give back—in big and small ways—to be featured in the RAGN social media accounts! nar.realtor/rgn
@RealtorsAreGoodNeighbors
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SCCAR® BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PREFEERED PARTNERS
SCCAR® MEMBER BENEFITS
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
LOCAL ADVOCACY
GET INVOLVED
AWARDS & INSTALLATIONS
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@SCCAREALTORS
WHAT IS SCCAR'S MISSION? To affect and promote policies that value home ownership, recognize the key role of REALTORS®, and enable members to accomplish this with integrity.
Executive Director: Matthew Wahlquist Membership Director: Jordyn Nickolson Finance Director: Anne Coley Director of Government Affairs & Public Affairs: Mat Johnson
425-339-1388
www.sccar.org
info@sccar.org
2024 SCCAR President Gina Akins RE/MAX Elite, Everett "I am honored to serve as your President and represent the dedicated community of REALTORS. As we navigate the ever-evolving real estate landscape, let us embrace collaboration, share insights, and support one another. Together, we can continue to elevate our profession, provide exceptional service, and shape the future of homeownership. Thank you for your dedication, and I look forward to a year of shared success."
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Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®
BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Gina Akins
Immediate Past President:
President-Elect: Jenell Steltz
Julie Love
VP of Government Affairs Glenda Krull
VP of Communications David Pope
VP of Professional Standards Tami Tuck
LOCAL DIRECTORS AT LARGE Brian Hayter Zach Hensrude Melissa Huddleston Jesse Maddox
Beth Newton Craig Purfeerst Laura Randall Kate Rossart
Board Meetings SCCAR's board meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
Jody Scott Tami Tate Kelly Wedin Alisa DeFalco - Affiliate Chair
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PREFERRED PARTNERS
Fidelity National Home Warranty Peoples Bank
GOLD
Chicago Title Company CW Title & Escrow Fairway Independent Mortgage-Tina Ryan Fidelity National Title First American Title Land Title & Escrow Company Movement Mortgage-Riley Home Team Stewart Title WFG National Title
BRONZE
Jon Walsh
Mike Appleby Melissa Riewer Tina Ryan Kelcey Myers Michelle Fields Jennie Rance Carly Edwards
SILVER
Jayne Boyle Laurie Cole
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation Farmers Insurance Movement Mortgage Old Republic Title Company OnlineEd, Inc
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Scott Shrock
Lisa Steffan Catherine Wilson Alisa DeFalco Tina Olson Angela Tyler
For more information on our preferred partners visit
sccar.org/partners
GOLD PREFERRED PARTNERS
925-507-6181
Scott Shrock
scott.shrock@fnf.com www.homewarranty.com
Jon Walsh
360-404-5757
jon.walsh@peoplesbank-wa.com www.peoplesbank-wa.com
Steve Wilde
425-501-7433
steve.wilde@peoplesbank-wa.com www.peoplesbank-wa.com
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MEMBER BENEFITS
DISCOUNT AT STORE Snohomish County-Camano REALTORS® receive 15% OFF their entire purchase. Shop for all your basic real estate and sign needs! Store is located at SCCAR office in Everett off Broadway or check out the store online, scan QR Code for quick access. www.sccar.store
FREE CE & DISCOUNTED CLASSES SCCAR is proud to be one of the few REALTOR® associations to offer FREE CE classes to our members. SCCAR offers it’s local members over $450 in 60 CE hours of classes per year for FREE! SCCAR also partners with OnlineEd and SCCAR Members get 15% OFF all their courses.
ADVCACY
SCCAR monitors, reports, and takes action on the issues with the greatest impact on your real estate business.
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Unlocking the door for affordable homeownership we work with local officials to provide a more diverse housing inventory Fight the regulatory fight – we monitor every local council to ensure any regulations which are passed do not become barriers to homeownership Private property rights – we make sure the American Dream of homeownership is protected Sign codes – we make sure you can adequately advertise your listings
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Get the most out of your membership, take FREE classes with SCCAR and receive CE credit.
CLASSES ARE HELD VIA ZOOM AND AT SCCAR OFFICE CLASSROOM SOME CE CLASSES PROVIDED ARE... DOL RENEWAL COURSES
NAR® approved Code of Ethics WA Real Estate Fair Housing CORE: Current Issues in WA Real Estate
GOOD TO KNOW!?
At Home with Diversity Buyer Savvy-Strategies
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Serving Military Clients The Power of Strategy 1031 Survival Skills in a Changing Market
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Making Selling Safer Saftey Course Compensation Conversation TITLE CLASSES
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Who's on First? Lien Priority Issues The Recording Process Beyond the Clouds
ONLINE PLATFORMS SCCAR® has partnered with OnlineEd, where SCCAR members receive 15% OFF their online approved courses.
To view classes and trainings schedule please scan QR code for dates and information
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ADVOCACY WE STRIVE TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO HELP YOUR CLIENTS
Sign Codes Whether through open house signs, or for sale signs, we fight to make sure you can adequately advertise your listings.
Provide the option of more housing units The lack of available inventory in Snohomish County is directly leading to the lack of affordable homes in our county. Unless more inventory is provided, we face the great danger of no longer being known as a family friendly place to live. We continue to work with our elected officials to find ways to add quality inventory, while still protecting our environmentally sensitive areas.
Fight the regulatory fight
SCCAR County Hill Day Join us for an amazing time of speaking with the Snohomish County Council and the Snohomish County Executive about our year's legislative priorities.
So many land use regulations, who can keep track of them all? We do! We monitor every City Council and the County Council to ensure any regulations that are passed do not become barriers to home ownership.
Member ran - get involved! Our legislative priorities consist of two joint committees: the Government Affairs Committee, which determines which positions SCCAR will take on various issues; and the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC), which decides which political candidates to endorse and works on our relationships with our elected officials.
UNLOCK THE DOOR IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY CREATING AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HOMEOWNERSHIP
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GET INVOLVED!
COMMITTEES Communication Committee The Communications Committee oversees internal and external communications efforts by SCCAR. Including the technical equipment and data as well as programmatic functions in support of these activities. The Communications Committee also supports external activities, charitable fund raising, and all events organized through the Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS®.
Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month following the Board of Directors' monthly meeting, probably starting around 1:00 PM.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee (DEI) The purpose of this committee is to assure a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association and industry by developing and promoting strategies, programs, and member engagement. The committee will provide input to the Executive Committee consistent with the SCCAR strategic plan.
Meetings are held at the discretion of the Committee Chair.
Government Affairs Committee Coordinate and promote legislation within Snohomish County recognizing private property rights and the interests of the real estate industry, and to defend against legislation, which is detrimental to property rights and the ability of families to purchase homes.
REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Through the Association’s REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC), REALTORS® organize themselves for effective political action and support candidates for election to legislative and executive offices. REALTOR® PAC promotes and strives for the improvement of government by encouraging REALTORS® and the public to take a more active and effective part in local politics. REALTOR® PAC encourages voluntary investments in the REALTORS® political fund.
To find out more at sccar.org/committees
Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM .
Meetings are held as needed in conjunction with the Government Affairs Committee.
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EVENTS
OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Host an Open House during our open house weekend. Register for a FREE Open House Goodie Bag.
GOLF & GIVE "Golf & Give" is a charity golf tournament to raise money for the Realtors Care Charitable Fund (RCCF). This fund (formally known as The Homeless Endowment Fund) was first developed in 1991 by REALTORS® in Snohomish County.
PARK CLEAN UP Join the Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS® as we partner with Everett Parks & Community Services to give back to our community.
Food Drive Over the past 8 years of the SCCAR Food Drive, we’ve gathered some pretty impressive pound and dollar counts to better our community of food banks. The coalition of food banks consist of 21 food banks under the guide of Volunteers of America Hunger Prevention Program, and feeds thousands of families each year.
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AWARDS & INSTALLATION
Join us at the Tulalip Resort Casino for a wonderful end of the year lunch, while we celebrate our REALTORS® for going above and beyond and installing our new Board of Directors . Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in their quest for excellence? Show your support for your colleagues and friends by nominating them for a REALTOR® Association Award. The REALTOR® of the Year is the highest and most coveted award which can be bestowed by one’s peers. This award is based on the outstanding contributions of a REALTOR® to the local, state, and national REALTOR® associations. The recipient must demonstrate REALTOR® “spirit” and a faithfulness to the principles of the REALTOR® organization, professionalism, and the Code of Ethics. The REALTOR® Achievement Award is presented to an individual REALTOR® who has made a difference in the Association, either through a single accomplishment or a series of achievements throughout a career in real estate. Since 1999 we have recognized such leadership by naming the REALTOR® Achievement Award in honor of Frank Nardo, who embodied the ideal of REALTOR® achievement through his devotion to our industry and his work for our association as an officer and President. The Good Neighbor award recognizes a REALTOR® for their extraordinary accomplishments in community service. This should be someone who has made an impact on their community through volunteer work. This award is based on the outstanding contributions of an individual to his or her local community, as well as being an active participant of the local REALTOR® association. This award is open to a non-REALTOR® associated with the real estate industry, such as employees of title companies, lending institutions, appraisers etc., someone who has demonstrated giving back to the community and excellence in their business. The Citizen of the Year award is given to a non-REALTOR® individual who works toward the betterment of our community through public service or private actions. We have recognized both public servants and community volunteers with this award. This award recognizes one of our newer members who demonstrates ingenuity and creativity in their careers. They continue to innovate, reposition, and reinvent themselves and their business model in changing markets. They have taken on a leadership, or mentorship, role to brokers around them and are involved with volunteer organizations within their community.
REALTOR® of the Year
Frank Nardo REALTOR® Achievement
REALTOR® Good Neighbor Award
Affiliate of the Year
Citizen of the Year
One to Watch
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Legislative Steering Committee The Legislative Steering Committee’s purpose is to coordinate and promote legislation consistent with our Policies which recognizes private property rights and the interests of the real estate industry, and to defend against legislation which is detrimental to said rights and industry interests. The committee promotes campaigns, directs lobbying efforts, and prioritizes legislation.
RESOURCES The Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive land use plans as well as the implementing regulations are subject to periodic updates. These plans and regulations impact how our communities are anticipated to grow and evolve over the years—the location of areas for jobs and housing, parks and natural areas, and transportation and utility corridors. Over the next few years, Washington counties and cities, fully or partially planning under the Growth Management Act, will be reviewing their comprehensive policy plans and implementing regulations for needed updates. These plans and development regulations can have a tremendous impact on the real estate industry. For this reason, the following resources are provided to help in understanding and participating in the comprehensive plan updates in your community:
RPAC The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) gives REALTORS® a powerful voice to help develop, advance, and implement legislative objectives which affect the real estate business and the ownership and operation of real estate. RPAC supports pro-REALTOR® candidates running for public office. It does not matter if the candidate is part of the Republican or Democratic Party, as long as they are part of the REALTOR® Party.
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