About NAR
Did you know that the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has over one million members? There has never been a better time to enjoy all that NAR offers to enhance your success as a Realtor®. If you are a member of the Yamhill County Association of Realtors®, then you also belong to the National Association of Realtors®. This national organization offers a vast number of resources for your professional benefit.
Member Orientation Video: This video covers valuable information to help new members to realize their full benefits of membership with NAR (16 min.)
Here you will find links and a summery of just a few of those resources, but to fully investigate all that is available to you, visit the NAR member website.
1) Representation: Making sure that your voice is heard is one of the primary advantages of being a member. From lobbying to grassroots advocacy, the power of being part of over one million members works for you on Capitol Hill every day. Learn more about NAR’s Government Affairs activities and RPAC, the largest and most influential PAC (Political Action Committee).
2) The REALTOR Benefits® Program: A FREE benefit of membership, this program can save you thousands of dollars each year depending on the frequency and quantity of partner offerings you take advantage of. NAR has partnered with industry leaders to provide you with value-added offers and significant savings on products and services you use on a daily basis.
3) Education and Professional Development: The NAR offers a wealth of continuing education opportunities. To name just a few: educational Webinars, Realtor® University online courses, Code of Ethics Training, and technology training. e-PRO® is an online certification course that will enhance your skills and abilities to help you succeed in this demanding high t-tech marketplace.
4) Code of Ethics: The REALTOR® Code of Ethics provides a high standard for all REALTORS® to live up to as well as providing an important difference to consumers. Download the Code of Ethics, updated January 1, 2010.
5) Directory of Field Guides: Before you search for information elsewhere, take advantage of the research that the NAR has already done for you. Field Guides are one-stop resource packages on dozens of subjects of interest to REALTORS®. On each page you’ll find links to articles, books, web sites, statistics, and other material on each subject. Top 20 Field Guides.
6) Right Tools Right Now: NAR members can take advantage of hundreds of products and resources that can help their business for FREE or AT-COST. Click here to see what’s new. We’ve also been hearing great feedback from members on the program. Click here to check out what members like you are saying about the program.
4) Housing and Economic Statistics: You can sign up to receive current news feeds from Realtor.org. For instance, read the Daily Forecast Update instantly by via a Feedburner. (What’s a Feedburner?)
