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REALTOR® Membership

What is REALTOR® Membership?

The term REALTOR® has one, and only one, meaning: REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Realtors are members of a three-level organization—National, State and Local.

SAMCAR REALTOR® members are also members of the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

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Benefits of REALTOR® Membership

Membership offers you a valuable combination of services and resources, legislative advocacy, professional relationships, leadership opportunities, ethical standards and community involvement.

RESOURCES

Member Services Staff

Whether you encounter SAMCAR at the front counter or by dialing (650) 696-8200 you'll be met with friendly and helpful Association staff who are knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to go the extra mile to help members.

SUPRA Key Services

SAMCAR is your service center for Supra keys and lockboxes. Staff assist in setting up your display key or eKey, and troubleshooting with your Supra technology (Requires MLSListings subscription).

SAMCAR Store

Your source for important listing tools such as sign posts, writers, office supplies REALTOR® brand swag, and a limited selection of forms.

Online Forms

Access C.A.R. ZipForms and local PRDS forms is an exclusive benefit of your REALTOR® membership.

Education

SAMCAR offers a variety of free and low-cost classes on important topics including MLSListings, technology, marketing, designations, license renewal, continuing education, and other training and certification programs.

www.samcar.org

the Association website is a 24/7 resource for local city information, market data, upcoming events, classes and programs, government affairs updates, and much more.

Market Data

Every month SAMCAR publishes home sales statistics reports and an infographic with data from MLSListings, perfect for your marketing.

C.A.R. Legal Hotline

The C.A.R. Legal Hotline offers members the incredible benefit of receiving free legal advice over the telephone on a vast array of real-estate related topics

Tour Sheet

Weekly publication of listings for broker tour, available exclusively to REALTOR® members who subscribe to MLSListings, inc.

Relay E-Newsletter

Weekly digest of Association updates in your inbox.

Insurance Plans

Health insurance plans from the BenefitsStore and RealCARE (endorsed by C.A.R.)

REPRESENTATION

Legislative Advocacy

for REALTORS®, property owners and home buyers and sellers at the local, state, and national level. Locally, Government Affairs staff work with cities to protect your ability to do business, and mobilize members toward one of our primary objectives: protecting private property rights.

www.samcar.org/GovernmentAffairs 

RELATIONSHIPS

Leadership, Networking & Marketing

Events & Meetings

Meet your fellow members, build lasting relationships, and enjoy yourself at weekly Marketing Meetings and annual events.

Member Directories

Online listings for all REALTOR® members and Affiliate members.

Committees

Gain valuable leadership experience working with fellow members to plan association programs.

Radius Agent™

Exclusive SAMCAR member group in this nationwide referral network app.

RESPONSIBILITY

Code of Ethics

REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics, which sets you apart from other real estate agents. SAMCAR manages professional standards compliance and offers dispute resolution services.

Charitable Foundation

The SAMCAR Foundation is a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit providing grants to housing related charities in San Mateo County, and fundraising by voluntary contributions and  annual fundraising events.

www.samcarfoundation.org

Additional Membership Benefits

California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) Guide to Benefits
National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTOR® Benefits® Program

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