NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® INC
130 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210 www.nysar.com Ph: (518) 463-0300 Fax: (518) 462-5474 Access. Advocacy. Education. The New York State Association of REALTORS® is here to help you be more successful—whether it's advocating for legislation, offering vital resources and industry information, conducting top-notch education sessions, providing Code of Ethics training or simply helping you get the most out of your membership. Take advantage of the products, services, support and savings that are available to you through your NYSAR membership including: Legislative Advocacy NYSAR advocates for your best interests at the State Capitol by working to advance pro-REALTOR® legislation and defeat legislation that adversely affects you or the industry. In 2008, NYSAR's legislative priorities include: commission protection, property tax relief and affordable health insurance to name a few. Help NYSAR protect your business interests by visiting www.nysar.com and contributing to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Professional Designations In today's market you need an edge. A NAR professional designation, sponsored by NYSAR, is your competitive advantage and lead generation tool. Research shows that REALTORS® with a designation earn nearly twice as much as those without one. Visit the Education Section at www.nysar.com for a current schedule of courses or call 800.239.4432. Code of Ethics and Professional Standards NYSAR protects you from unethical competitor behavior by providing Code of Ethics training, assisting with professional standards hearings and conducting grievance procedures to ensure compliance. The association offers full-day seminars to help you meet the NAR Quadrennial Ethics Training Requirement, which all REALTORS® are required to complete for the second cycle by December 31, 2008. From the New York State REALTOR® magazine and nysar.com to NYSAR's E-news and more, NYSAR is delivering in-depth coverage and breaking news to keep you apprised of industry and association issues. Visit www.nysar.com to access news, archived publications, legislative updates and the new Media Center. To ensure that your receive NYSAR e-mails, add ccentral@nysar.com to your approved list. Money-Saving Affinity Programs Save money with price discounts and special offers on products and services you use every day. NYSAR's newest affinity programs include: MVP EPO health insurance; transaction management solutions; NYSAR's Wireless Solutions Center; and Pearl Errors & Omissions Insurance. Visit the Member Benefits Section of www.nysar.com for a full list of programs. Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo Plan to attend the premier REALTOR® event of its kind—the 2008 Triple Play REALTOR® Convention being held December 9-11 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Earn CE credit, learn about current industry issues and success strategies from leading experts, network with nearly 10,000 real estate professionals and visit with close to 500 exhibitors. Visit www.realtorstripleplay.com to learn more. Save money, increase your profitability and advance your success. Take advantage of NYSAR's member benefits. Legal Expertise and Tools Access free legal information on issues relating to your real estate practice with NYSAR's members-only Legal Hotline, available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the Legal Resources Section at www.nysar.com for additional resources such as the Legal Hotline's frequently asked questions, NYSAR's Legal Counsel Compendium and the Online Brokers' Reference Manual. Information Resources