Real Estate Organizations - A Network of Opportunity

As a real estate agent, it is important to focus on your community. Knowing the ins and outs of the neighborhoods, schools, and businesses is crucial to helping your client find the perfect home.

But it's also important to remember to build your own community. After all, selling real estate is hard work, and you don't want to be all out on your own! Thankfully, there are a number of wonderful organizations for realtors that can provide services and a strong network for agents.

National Association of Realtors -  

Established in 1908, the National Association of Realtors is "The Voice for Real Estate" and represents over 1.2 million members. Brokers, salespeople, property managers and others involved in the real estate industry abide by the association's Code of Ethics in order to obtain the REALTOR membership mark. Members benefit from discounts on business and services such as insurance, electronics, and travel costs, and the association provides numerous resources and research that can aid a real estate business. NAR also advocates for realtor issues, including bills and legislation related to the industry, and a portion of all member dues goes to supporting this legislative group. 

Georgia Association of Realtors - 

Headquartered in Atlanta, the GAR is the largest trade association in the state, with more than 29,000 members. The association provides educational and professional development opportunities, and classes are offered several times a month across the state. Two conferences are held each year that make for great networking opportunities, with the Inaugural & Legislative Conference held in February and the Annual Conference & Expo held in September. Document templates, including contracts, are also provided for members, and those interested in getting involved are able to join a committee. Members of the GAR also pay membership fees for the National Association of Realtors, and therefore have access to those resources, including the Realtor's Property Resource, which provides statistics and analysis that can help your clients make informed decisions, making the GAR a great, local extension of the national association. 

Women's Council of Realtors - 

For women in the real estate industry, there is the Women's Council of Realtors. Promoting women as leaders in their industry and communities, the council has 253 local networks with more than 12,000 members. Members can participate in local networking and special events, and the council offers an online Referral Center that is an easy-to-use database that connects users to the council's trusted professional network. An affiliate of the NAR, the WCR provides volunteer and leadership opportunities that can enhance professional development. The council also provides the Performance Management, a business leadership designation, and the courses discuss topics such as leadership, networking, and business planning. 

County Board of Realtors - 

Many counties and regions in the area have their own Board of Realtors, including Cobb, Cherokee, and Atlanta. Benefits are similar to that of national or state organizations, including discounts, education and network opportunities; however, these local organizations are exactly that - local. Networking opportunities allow members to connect with those working directly in their own communities, and the organizations also provide community service opportunities to give back to the neighborhoods in which we live and work in. All members are held to a code of ethics, and professional development services are available to members. Sponsorship and partnerships are also available through these organizations, and Perrie & Associates is proud to be an affiliate sponsor of the Cobb Association of Realtors. 

Chamber of Commerce - 

County Chambers of Commerce also offer a good opportunity for agents and brokers to connect. Comprised of local business owners and community leaders, a chamber of commerce is a great place to make local connections and network. Chambers often provide both fun and professional events to meet other businessmen and women, and they also provide resources for establishing and maintaining a business. Information about the county and its businesses can be helpful resources when educating clients about an area, and there are a number of ways to get involved through committees and ambassador programs. 

Realtor organizations can be vital to your business. For an annual fee, membership to these organizations provide many resources, opportunities, and connections that can help you grow your business and have a reliable and trusted network to turn to for help.

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