What are the benefits of joining the REALTOR® Association and becoming a REALTOR®?

 

The REALTOR® brand is one of the most recognizable trade associations in the country and a trusted brand in the real estate industry. The high professional standards and Code of Ethics set REALTORS® apart.

 

The REALTOR® name is associated with credibility, accountability, and higher standards of service. The REALTOR® designation also provides access to valuable resources, education, and a large professional network, helping REALTORS® build trust with clients in a competitive market.

 

Richmond Association of REALTORS® Benefits

• Over 180 classes are offered every year, with in person and virtual options
• Professional and leadership development opportunities to increase credibility in the marketplace
• Town Hall Meetings and Legal Updates in the Real Estate Industry by a local attorney
• Access to Industry Advice and Mediation 
• Marketing resources including a free stock image and video library
• REALTOR® store including signage, merch, and more
• Advancement of advocacy efforts at the state and local level that affect your business, including land use, housing and private property rights
• Local events designed just for you to get acquainted with your fellow REALTORS®
• Active engagement in community outreach and development efforts that enhance our community’s collective quality of life in the region

 

Want to know more? Check out our annual Member Benefits Summary here

 

Virginia REALTOR® Benefits:

 

• Legal Hotline, staffed by a team of lawyers to answer questions about your transactions and day-to-day business
• Tech Hotline, offering support for hardware, software, digital and even personal devices
• Access to Forewarn, a security app to verify the identity of your prospective clients
• Access to Healthcare Resources and options
• SkySlope forms and Digisign
• Access to Business Insurance through Pearl Insurance
• RentSpree, a tenant screening platform that collects application information

 

Want to know more? Check out Virginia REALTORS® Summary of Benefits here.

 

National Association of REALTOR® Benefits:

 

• Insurance and Finance Resources
• Discounted rate on rental cars, junk removal services, appliances and more through the REALTOR® Benefits Program
• Designations and Certifications for REALTORS® looking to become experts in special real estate topics

• Access to timely research and statistics on national real estate trends from a team of economists, demographers and other data professionals

• Access to the NAR Library & Archives – the largest real estate library collection in the world, with print, digital and audiobooks ready for checkout

• Mediation Services and Training Programs
• The advancement of Fair Housing through advocacy, education and increasing professional standards
• Exclusive access to REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR), the leading tool for identifying local market trends and creating client-friendly reports on housing data
• Advocacy at the federal level to support public policies that protect homeownership

 

Want to know more? Check out the NAR Membership Benefits here.