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 Nelson Janes  Friday, February 3rd, 2012  The Oxford English Dictionary tells us that a profession involves the application of specialized knowledge of a subject to a fee-paying clientele. According to Wikipedia, a profession is a specialized occupation characterized by intensive training and subsequent licensure by a regulatory body.
The word is derived from Latin, meaning to swear an oath. That oath is based upon adherence to ethical standards which include client confidentiality, truthfulness and striving to be an expert. There is also a stipulation about upholding the good name of the profession.
Starting to sound familiar? Your REALTOR® Membership defines you as a professional. SAR, with the state and national REALTOR® organization, has been doing so for over 100 years.
Along with this overriding benefit, there are tangible savings, discounts and value that you receive through your Membership in the REALTOR® organization.
Excellence in educational programming is a prime and perennial benefit of SAR Membership. You can take all of the courses that you need for license renewal at a Member discount of at least $10 each course. You are also entitled to knowledgeable advice at no charge on how to renew your license.
Continue reading: Communicating Your Value as a Professional REALTOR
Janelle Fallan Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
 The Sacramento Association of REALTORS®’ has become a perennial on the list of the top 25 area companies for corporate philanthropy, as compiled by the Sacramento Business Journal and published each April.
SAR’s position at #15 in 2010, in the midst of mostly for-profit businesses and in the midst of a real estate downturn, is a source of pride and an indicator of how REALTORS® are connected with the community and how they make a difference.
SAR budgets two to three per cent of its gross revenue each year for civic and charitable activities. Most of the other businesses on the Business Journal’s list donate less than one per cent of their revenues toward charitable causes.
CanTree, Masters Club and the Young Professionals Council all raise money independently of the SAR budget and make their own charitable contributions, although all the activities are a reflection of REALTORS®’ generosity. The 2009 Masters Club charities, receiving $3158.88 apiece – the proceeds from the Masters Club annual golf tournament – were Wellspring Women’s and Children’s Center, The GreenHouse and Wind Youth Services. YPC donated $6481.42 from its own fundraising activities. CanTree donated $65,000 to the Salvation Army. In its 27 years of existence, CanTree has raised more than $2 million for the Salvation Army in Sacramento.
REALTOR® participation for Rebuilding Together, Loaves and Fishes, the American River Parkway cleanup and many other activities represent a small portion of what Members give to the community. SAR Members also lead Girl Scout troops, organize neighborhood yard sales and Neighborhood Watch programs and generally endeavor on their own to support their communities.
Continue reading: REALTORS® Rank High in Philanthropy
Daniel Allen Friday, April 16th, 2010
 Two of the Sacramento Association of REALTOR Members Erin Attardi (REALTOR®, Secretary/Treasurer of Masters Club and Chair of the Young Professionals Council) and Ryan Lundquist (the man behind Project 680) were featured in a KCRA news story about Project 680. Project 680 is a volunteer community team with the purpose of advocating for local homeless [...]
Steve Goddard Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
 Steve Goddard - 2010 C.A.R. President
Dear C.A.R. Member:
You’ve heard from me before about upgrading your WINForms® software to zipForm® 6, and nearly 100,000 of you have done so. Thanks! But if you haven’t, you must upgrade your WINForms® software by March 31 – WINForms® no longer will be available come April 1. March also is the month to renew your access to the software. If you upgraded to zipForm® 6 before March 1, you need to renew by logging in to your zipForm® account, where you’ll be prompted to “Renew Now.” For information on all things zipForm®, go to car.org and click on the “Learn More” link under the zipForm® 6 logo in Quick Links.
Also on the forms front, the final versions of C.A.R.’s new Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA), two related new forms, and one revised form now are available for you to preview at http://www.car.org/legal/standard-forms/rpa-study-group-input/. These forms, along with 16 additional revised forms, will be released April 28 in both zipForm® 6 and hard copy format.
C.A.R. is offering a variety of training opportunities related to the new RPA. REALTOR® S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) events are being held throughout the state and incorporate RPA training with continuing education credits, as well as market and legal updates, and more; go to www.realtorswat.com for information on an event near you. Additional training specific to the new RPA also is available. Visit www.car.org/education/calendar/CourseScheduleQ1/ for classes being offered. Free training is available through Forms Tutor®, an online service that explains the standard forms clause-by-clause, with audio and text instructions. Please visit http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/ft/ for Forms Tutor® information, which will be updated on April 28 to reflect the new RPA and related forms associated with the release.
Continue reading: Your March Message from C.A.R. President Steve Goddard
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