Benefits
When you join SAR, you become a member of the California Association
of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and the National Association of REALTORS®
(NAR). Each organization is committed to bringing you the tools and information
you need to succeed.
Take a moment to peruse the following member benefits and you'll quickly
discover why joining SAR is essential to your success. Join now by filling
out our membership
application (pdf, 301 KB)
Office Supplies
SAR and Office Depot are joining forces to provide you a new member benefit.
All SAR Members are now entitled to group discounts for office supplies, office furniture, advertising specialties and electronic equipment at Office Depot.
How do you take advantage of this great new opportunity?
Download this form, complete it and fax the form to Allan Stout, Office Depot Business Development Manager. Allan's fax number is (866) 438-4840. You can reach Allan by phone at 916-569-5117.
Allan will open an account for you in no time and soon you will be saving big bucks on all your office needs. For your convenience, you can order products online, have them delivered and billed to your account. If you prefer the conventional method, you can purchase items in any Office Depot store with a handy discount card.
Don't wait. Call Allan today.
Code of Ethics
As a REALTOR®, you adhere to the NAR Code
of Ethics. Not only does the Code guide your professional behavior,
it raises your level of competency, integrity and marketability.
In addition, if you are in dispute with another SAR Member or believe
a SAR Member has violated the Code, you can request a SAR professional
standards hearing to resolve your complaint. Hearings are conducted before
a panel of your peers, and save you the time and cost of using legal
avenues.
Advocacy
As a SAR Member, you benefit from ongoing state and national legislative
advocacy. Both C.A.R. and NAR have political action committees working
for your best interests. At SAR, our lobbyist, Public Affairs Director, Board
of Directors, and Association Executive keep abreast of industry issues
and make sure you stay informed through our varied communication channels.
Education
SAR offers several educational opportunities
to meet your needs:
- Ongoing: Live, up-to-date, low-cost training on industry innovations,
forms, tools and legalities
- Renewal: Talk to our Education Coordinator when it's time to
renew your license. We offer
several different methods to help you meet the California Department
of Real Estate's (DRE) renewal requirement.
- Fast Track: Whether you're new to real estate or looking for
a refresher course, we invite you to participate in SAR's Real Estate
Training Institute (RETI) program, a series of classes taught by seasoned
Members designed to "jump start" you into the business.
- Designation: As your career progresses, you may wish to earn
one of the national REALTOR® designations.
We offer four different designation courses throughout the year.
Information
As a SAR Member, you have access to the best local, state and national
information on the real estate industry:
- Annual technology faire
- Real estate expos
- Informational e-mails
- Educational meetings
- Statistical reports
Legal Assistance
Save thousands of dollars in legal fees with SAR's free legal assistance.
Skilled C.A.R. lawyers are available by telephone Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., to answer your legal questions.
Communication
SAR keeps you informed of the latest industry news, issues and trends
through:
- Weekly e-mail updates
- Monthly newsletters
- A REALTORS® only area on our website
- Ongoing meeting and class announcements
Networking
Getting to know your fellow REALTORS® benefits you and your business.
SAR offers Members many networking opportunities, such as:
- Regional meetings
- Committee participation
- Social functions and educational events
Civic Events
Special events provide a venue for SAR Members to get involved and give
back to the local community. Our annual Christmas CanTree project generates
tens of thousands of dollars worth of canned goods for Salvation Army's
Christmas food basket program, and is our largest and most rewarding fundraiser.
Insurance
SAR offers group health insurance at affordable individual rates. Coverage
includes:
For details, contact Rob Ford at American River Benefits - 486-2900
In addition, NAR offers excellent coverage for Errors and Omissions Insurance
at an affordable price.
Resources
SAR is committed to being your complete real estate resource center.
Whether you're looking for statistical information, contracts, business
tools, MLS services or even a free copy of WINForms software, you'll find
it here. And if we don't have what you need, we'll find it for you.
Discounts
Save up to 20 percent when you purchase your business items through SAR's
store! In addition, C.A.R. offers discounts on many business products
and services, including:
- Closing gifts
- Organizers
- Shipping services
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