Working Harder to Deliver What You Need To Succeed

As we approach our dues renewal for 2017, I invite you to consider the significance of your association membership. 
Some members may ask, “What am I getting for my dues?” For those of us who understand the value of being part of the extended Realtor® family, the benefits are obvious. If you are not familiar with your membership benefits, please take a moment to peruse some of the highlights. 

Your membership is one of your best investments in your business. So please take advantage of these resources and opportunities. They were created to make your job easier, and designed to both increase your credibility as the trusted advisor to your customers and to improve your “bottom line.”

Here are just a few of the value-added benefits included with your annual membership:

Legal Hotline: If you have ever hired an attorney, you know that it can be expensive. At NVAR, members can submit questions online, to be answered by one of our three attorneys on staff in a timely way. While the hotline does not replace legal representation that you may need, our staff attorneys may provide insight into code of ethics, arbitration, lockbox, forms and transaction issues.

“Your membership is one of your best investments in your business. So please take advantage of these resources and opportunities.”

Tech Helpline: New this year! Your go-to support resource for hardware, software, networking and digital devices. Simply contact the knowledgeable analysts via phone, e-mail, or online chat. They troubleshoot problems and offer solutions, often using remote access to your computer. They understand your tech needs as a Realtor® and can advise you about hardware and software purchases, 

Annual Convention: This membership perk, a full-day program, includes nationally-recognized keynote speakers, top-notch education sessions, a packed trade show, networking opportunities, lunch, a post-convention reception, and more!
Instanet Solutions: Our end-to-end forms and transaction management software includes Authentisign™, Instanet Forms ™, DocBox™, DocBox2Go™ and TransactionDesk™ -- all inclusive.

RE+VIEW Magazine: Delivered in print and digitally six times each year, this award-winning publication is your source for industry news that impacts the Northern Virginia marketplace. Your annual NVAR Realtor® School of Education course catalog arrives with your November/December issue.

Finally, at a minimum, plan to attend two of the NVAR annual programs on tap in the months to come. Our annual Convention & Trade Show takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and the annual Economic Summit will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10. Keep your browser open to nvar.com and read your e-newsletters to learn more about all events.

If you have questions about your NVAR membership, please reach out to one of our Member Services associates at 703.207.3256, or membership@nvar.com. Please share your thoughts with me, too, at chairman@nvar.com or when you see me. Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned professional, your membership increases your potential for excellence. We value your membership, too.
Best wishes for continued success in the second half of 2016.