SAR Awarded NAR “Game Changer” Grant

A proposal to create an Auxiliary Membership for home buyers and home sellers was recognized as a “game changing” idea by the National Association of REALTORS®.

NAR received more than 200 submissions. Fourteen associations, including the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®, received grants to undertake their chosen projects.

Nelson Janes, Sacramento AE, had long thought that Members’ clients, both buyers and sellers, could also benefit directly from the Association’s services. The Auxiliary Membership will be provided through REALTOR® Members and will not available any other way.

Upon taking a listing, the seller’s REALTOR® gives a Membership to the seller. Upon entering an agency relationship, the buyer’s REALTOR® gives a Membership to the homebuyer.

The Auxiliary Membership includes access to a website with Members-only information on preparing their house for sale, real estate statistics and demographics and new legislation affecting private property rights. Also included is access to affinity programs and discounts developed by the local Association.

“The program will forge stronger links between the Association and the community with real estate consumers getting an inside look at REALTOR® community outreach activities and charities,” Nelson said, “and consumers will have a chance to participate.”

Before the program is implemented, the Association will hold focus group sessions with Members to ensure that the program is convenient for them to use and provides value for them and their clients.

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