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About CBR : Membership Information : Benefits of REALTOR® Membership

Benefits of REALTOR® Membership


Marketing Opportunities to promote Yourself and Your company

  • the right to use the term REALTOR®
  • on-line listings -- all CBR residential, land and multifamily MLS listings available to the public on-line through www.Realtor.com
  • the Million Dollar Club awards recognize you for your outstanding sales& industry performance
  • the Volunteer Service Award recognizes you for your service to the CBR and community
  • continuous public relations programs, press releases, and articles promoting REALTORS® and the use of a real estate professional

Networking special events and opportunities for networking and education

  • 20+ Committees provide you opportunities to network, share ideas, establish programs and set policies 
  • Forecast Night (January) - industry economic and/or legislative forecast as well as presentation of Commercial/Investment Section awards
  • Builders Preview (January) - opportunity for Realtors® to see local builders current projects as well as preview upcoming plans
  • Awards Night (April) - honors CBR Broker of the Year, Salesperson of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Instructor of the Year, 50-year CBR members and 25-year members
  • CORPAC Auction (May)
  • CORPAC Golf Outing (September)
  • Brokers Day for company owners and managers
  • Annual Meeting / Sales Associates Day / Expo (October) - includes annual financial, legislative, industry and committee reports, trade expo featuring related vendor information and products, and continuing education class
  • President's Ball (December) - honors outgoing and incoming leadership and Million Dollar Club sales award winners
  • Area Realty Associations provide opportunities for further involvement in local communities
                  

Services & Resources that help You succeed

  • state-of-the-art, on-line Multiple Lising Service which allows you access to sold information from any internet connection. In addition, you can purchase quarterly and annual comparable books and deed transfer manuals
  • Electronic KeyBox System
  • In Contract Magazine (published 10x/year) - includes industry information, statistics, event announcements, member news, committee reports, education class information, event registration fliers, etc.
  • Standard Forms available in pads, on desk top or on-line
  • Printing Services - fact sheets, business cards, fliers, brochures, forms...low-cost design, quick turn-around
  • Discounts on Products/Services on products and services you use including insurance, pagers, clubs, office/computer equipment, printing, digital phones, cars, advertising, legal services, banking services, long distance, internet service, etc.
  • Membership Directory which includes address, home and office phone numbers and e-mail addresses for all members
  • Additional opportunities for networking through
  • Low cost arbitration process that allows REALTORS® to settle financial disputes out of court
  • Library

  • Member Service Center (store) sells a variety of real estate related products including map books and forms

  • Recognition through awards

  • Affordable Housing Roundtables held monthly provide information on local assistance programs to better enable you to put people in homes!

  • Commercial/Investment Section for members who work primarily with office, retail, multifamily, industrial and hotel properties

  • hands-on Computer Training Classes on the MLS system and relevant software applications in CBR's state-of-the-art computer lab

  • CORPAC

  • Designations

  • high quality Education Classes on significant industry issues

  • Foundation Fund



 

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