Proudly offering
realtor pride…
2009 MeMbership reference Guide
…and endless opportunities to wear it well.
Tough times won’t last, but tough people will. That’s the theme behind a new bestselling book. And it’s the philosophy at the heart of our REALTOR® campaign. We know the last year has been tough for some of our friends, while others have prospered. No matter your immediate past experience, we hope that one constant for you is this: pride. Pride in you industry, and your own contribution to it. Indeed, it’s the natural order of the world to see cycles of ebb and flow. But what doesn’t ebb is our commitment to you, our members, and to the many consumers you represent. It is the enduring faith of our members in the good work they are doing that will help end these tough times and return many to a feeling of optimism. Your unwavering commitment to this profession sends a powerful message to your community. After all, a young couple seeking to buy their first home is no less enthusiastic than those couples you met a few years ago. That start-up company that outgrew its space is just as serious, and committed, as were the start-ups you helped in years past. Choosing to become a REALTOR® puts you in the company of professionals who turn “hope” into “home.” They turn dreams into realities. When you wear your REALTOR® pin, you instantly link yourself to the American dream. Please wear it with pride.
member benefits
The cost of membership is less than $1 a day. But the value is so much more:
+ FREE real estate legal hotline: (800)233-6381. + Savings on products and services on many
national brands.
+ Access to standard industry forms and contracts. + Marketing and advertising opportunities
® available only to REALTORS.
+ Discounts on continuing education. + 25% off all CTAR REALTOR® store purchases. + Networking opportunities to help grow
your business.
+ Political advocacy at the local, state and
national levels.
+ Information-packed, member-only publications + Professional standards procedures to fairly
settle disputes and complaints without high court costs.
+ Use of the REALTOR® name, logo and brand. + Access to industry research and knowledge. + Full-time assistance by a staff of Association
professionals with 100+ years combined experience.
+ Professional development opportunities,
awards program, and more!
+ Forging new political partnerships and
improving legislative efforts.
+ Funding of legal reserves for REALTOR®
protection.
+ Development of a full service virtual credit union. + Investing in new real estate technologies. + Enhancing educational course offerings. + On-line training opportunities at reduced rates.
dues information
+ Payments are due and payable by November 1,
2008. Save money by paying early online at Ims.CharlestonRealtors.com.
+ Dues received after November 15, 2008 will incur
a $50 late fee.
+ Dues received after December 15, 2008 will incur
a $150 late fee.
+ If dues are not paid by December 31, 2008, your
membership will be automatically suspended and you will be converted to a non-member.
+ Designated REALTORS® will be billed assessments
for all non-member licensees.
+ Please email Billing@CharlestonRealtors.com if
you have any questions.
key references
Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® 5300 International Blvd., Suite C-105 Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: (843)760-9400 Fax: (843)760-9410 www.CharlestonRealtors.com www.CTARMLS.com Centralized Showing Services: (866)454-4932 www.Showings.com SENTRILOCk: (877)736-8745 www.Sentrilock.com South Carolina Association of REALTORS® 3780 Fernandina Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: 1(800)233-6381 Fax: (803)798-6650 www.SCRealtors.com User Name: Your Last Name Password: Your NRDS # National Association of REALTORS® Information Central: 1(800)874-6500 Member Site: www.Realtor.org Consumer Site: www.Realtor.com South Carolina Real Estate Commission P.O. Box 11847 Columbia, SC 29211 Phone: (803)896-4400 Fax: (803)896-4404 www.LLR.State.SC.US
5300 International Blvd., Suite C-105 Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 760-9400 www.CharlestonRealtors.com
REALTORS® pledge to provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community.