Affiliates
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SAMCAR Affiliate Membership
SAMCAR Affiliate Application (29Kb) 
Affiliate Member Benefits
Affiliate Members are a very important part of the SAMCAR community. They have a representative serving on the SAMCAR Board of Directors and receive the same products and services as REALTOR® members, including member discounts on select store items and education classes. Only SAMCAR members are eligible to attend SAMCAR events and Marketing Meetings
Listed below are benefits you receive with your SAMCAR Affiliate Membership:
- Insurance Programs are available to affiliate members who also join the California Association of REALTORS®.
- Affiliate of the Year Award presented annually to acknowledge an affiliate member's services to the association, profession and community.
- Association Representation Affiliate member elected to serve on SAMCAR Board of Directors.
- Business Contacts networking and advertising opportunities at weekly Marketing Meetings and all Association special events.
- Great Networking Opportunities through participation on association committees.
- Weekly Newsletter keeps you up-to-date on local issues.
- Membership Directory including names, offices and addresses of over 3,000 SAMCAR Realtor members. Having your company name included is great exposure for your business also.
- Professional Legislative Advocacy watching out for the real estate industry's interests at the local, state and national level.
- Government Affairs section in the weekly newsletter keeps you up to date on local, state & national issues.
- Member Prices on select store items.
- Educational Opportunities through live classes and videos, with reduced rates for members.
- Discount Cards and Coupons for Marine World, Santa Cruz Boardwalk & more
Advertising/Tour Sponsorship
Tour Sheet Advertising Rate/Spec Sheet (298Kb)
One of the benefits to SAMCAR Affiliate Membership is the enhanced ability to reach out to the REALTOR® community through well placed advertising in the weekly tour sheet. For more information on tour sheet advertising, please click the link above
RESPA
For detailed information about RESPA, please click here.
Committee
Committee Application (30Kb)
Become a leader in your Association!
New SAMCAR Committees will be forming soon. Members are urged to take a part in the planning of association activities, local legislative issues, technology programs, member services and Professional Standards.
County wide committee to promote and enhance the visibility of affiliates as supportive partners in the real estate community through involvement in association activities and to increase affiliate membership of real estate affiliated businesses in San Mateo County.
BORPAC
Evaluate and interview candidates for elected office. Allocate PAC funds to local candidates and make recommendations to C.A.R. for state and federal candidates from this area. Each service area will be represented on the committee.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
Commit to advance housing and homeownership through education,business development and outreach programs emphasizing cultural understanding and increased sensitivity. Increase understanding
and awareness of cultural diversity within SAMCAR membership and provide a forum for communication accross diverse cultures.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Recommends courses and presentations that are pertinent to the industry and current trends for our membership’s knowledge and growth in
professionalism and financial success.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monitors the financial health and investment direction of the Association.
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Conducts a preliminary review of disciplinary complaints to determine whether the complaint should be forwarded to a Hearing Panel of the Professional Standards Committee (training required to serve on this committee).
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Local area Legislative Committees will continue in each service area. They will review issues and share information; provide feedback to the Government Affairs Director on current legislative issues; provide an audience for council members and staff; hold forums for local elections. Committee members will meet monthly at the local level and as necessary at the regional level.
MEMBER SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Plans Industry Insights session for new members. Suggest and plans strategies for attracting new members.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Acts as panelists for disciplinary and arbitration hearings (training is required to serve on this committee).
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING/TOUR
Local Service Area committees will be responsible for the program format and making arrangements for speakers as necessary. Members are also encouraged to assist staff in locating speakers for combined SAMCAR meetings.
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Plans and promotes various association social and Foundation fund raising events including the SAMMY Awards presentation, holiday celebrations, installation, golf tournament, casino night, fashion show, etc., as requested and approved by the Board of Directors.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
