The Many Benefits of REALTOR® Membership!
Our promise to you…
The Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS® is an organization that provides local and timely programs, products, and services that are more affordable and accessible collectively than individually to its REALTOR® members. These services include, but are not limited to, public advocacy, education, technological support, networking, ethics and Professional Standards oversight. While partnering with the Michigan and National Associations of REALTORS®, it is the goal of this Association to be the single source for all of YOUR REALTOR® needs.
Resources
Education
Advocacy
Legal assistance
Technical support
Oversight
Relationships
Please go to this link for a one-page summary of benefits of membership, or see below for a detailed list.
Member Services
- Real Estate Forms (hard-copy & free e-forms)
- REALTOR® Store (onsite)
- SentriLock Lockbox System
- E-mail Accounts
- The Tech Doctor: Non-MLS Tech Support (phones, printers, laptops, and other devices)
- Facebook Groups
- Forewarn
- Wearsafe Device
- Online Voting Programs
- Online Membership Roster
- Meeting Space Rental
- Comprehensive Document Library
- 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.)
- Call Support by Professional Staff
Publications & Subscriptions
- Shareable Blogs
- Press Releases (monthly)
- GRAR Weekly Newsletter (weekly news)
- Statistical Reports (monthly)
- Real Trends Subscription (Provided to all broker members – a $350 value!)
Sales & Listing Tools
- MLS – MICHRIC 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
- ShowingTime
- zipforms
- DotLoop
- Market Satts & FastStats
Education & Events
- Annual Brokers Meeting
- Code of Ethics Training
- Continuing Education Courses
- Core Knowledge Reimbursement for New Members
- Professional Designation Programs
- Emerge
- Fair Housing & Diversity Training
- Hackathon
- Installation & Awards Breakfast
- International Real Estate Practitioner (IREP) Certification
- Legal Updates
- Lunch-n-Learn Topical Seminars
- Marketing Tips & Techniques
- Master of Brokerage Principles (MPB) Certification
- New Designed REALTOR® Orientation
- New REALTOR® Member Orientation
- REBarCamp
- Risk Reduction Resources
- MichRIC (MLS) Training
- “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