The Many Benefits of REALTOR® Membership!
Member Services
- Real Estate Forms (hard-copy & free e-forms)
- REALTOR® Store (onsite and online)
- SentriLock Electronic Lockbox System (optional subscription based service)
- E-mail Accounts
- Non-MLS Tech Support (phones, printers, laptops, and other devices)
- Facebook Groups
- Online Voting Programs
- Online Membership Roster
- Meeting Space Rental
- Comprehensive Document Library
- Marketplace (GRAR's mini-Craigslist)
- Green Screen & Video Creation Services
- Book Club
- REALTOR® Logos
- Awards Program (REALTOR®-of-the-Year, Good Neighbor, Young Professional, Most Congenial, Committee/Task Force Appreciation, etc.)
- National Benefits Package (Marketing Tools, Technology, Insurance, Travel, etc.)
- State Benefits Package (accident & auto insurance, dental & health insurance, shipping discounts, etc.)
- Access to HUD Keys
- Call Support by Professional Staff
Publications & Subscriptions
- Government Affairs Bulletin (monthly)
- Grand Rapids REALTOR® (monthly)
- Press Releases (monthly)
- Professional Standards Bulletin (quarterly)
- REALTOR® Report (weekly news)
- Statistical Reports (monthly)
- Welcome Home West Michigan (quarterly)
- Blogs (REALTOR® Family News, President, CEO)
- Real Trends Subscription (Provided to all broker members - a $350 value!)
- Publication Archive:
(January 4, 2012), (January 12, 2012), (January 19, 2012), (January 26, 2012), (February 1, 2012), (February 10, 2012), (February 15, 2012), (February 21, 2012), (March 1, 2012), (March 12, 2012), (March 21, 2012), (March 28, 2012), (April 4, 2012), (April 18, 2012), (April 26, 2012), (May 10, 2012)
Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
- MLS Database (22 counties wide)
- Residential Rental Listing Section (RRLS)
- The MLS Exchange Inc. (An MLS Cooperative for Designated REALTORS®)
- Tax, CMA, and Other Data Software
- Open House Search
- Data Verification & Quality Assurance
- Comparable & Statistical Data
- Calculators (Balloon, Mortgage, Seller's Net Sheet)
- Data Feeds to Third Party Aggregators
Education & Events
- Annual Brokers Meeting
- Candidate School (Public Affairs/Advocacy)
- Code of Ethics Training
- Continuing Education Courses
- Core Knowledge Refund for New Members
- Professional Designation Programs
- Fair Housing & Diversity Training
- HAFA Program
- Installation & Awards Breakfast
- Legal Updates
- Lunch-n-Learn Topical Seminars
- Marketing Tips & Techniques
- New Designed REALTOR® Orientation
- New REALTOR® Member Orientation
- Nuts & Bolts of Residential Leasing
- Politics & Pints Networking Sessions
- RE BarCamp
- Risk Reduction Resources
- Social Media & Blogging Seminars
- SWMRIC (MLS) Training
- Today's Changing REALTOR® Seminar
- "Walking the Halls" w/Local School Districts
- "Young Professionals" Networking Events
Public Website
- Over 78,000 Unique Visitors (monthly)
- Property Search
- Find a REALTOR®
- Open House Search
- Neighborhoods
- Schools
- Economic Development Resources
- Buying & Selling Tips
- Foreclosure Resources
- Helpful Links
Dispute Resolution Services
- Professional Standards Program for Business Disputes &/or Ethics Complaints
- Enforcement of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
- Mediation Program
- Legal Action Fund
- Professional Expectations Program/Pledge
- Report Suspicions of Mortgage Fraud Tool
Public Affairs & Advocacy
- Protection of Private Property Rights
- Communication with Elected Officials
- Identification of Candidates that Support REALTOR® Issues
- Monitoring of Ballot Initiatives
- RPAC
- Promotion of Affordable Housing Initiatives
Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities