Benefits Of REALTOR Membership

Benefits of REALTOR MembershipRepresenta onInforma on and Communica onsShowingTimeYour GGAR membership automa callyextends to the South Carolina REALTORS (SCR) and the Na onal Associa on ofREALTORS (NAR). The combined power ofthese organiza ons provides a focal pointfor you to locate products, services,informa on and many other tools to aidyour business. The Na onal Associa on ofREALTORS , The Voice for Real Estate , isthe world's largest professional associa on.The term REALTOR is a registeredcollec ve membership mark that iden fiesa real estate professional who is a memberof the Na onal Associa on of REALTORS and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.GGAR Weekly Update is published andemailed to membership each week and isavailable online at ggar.com. The WeeklyUpdate will keep you informed of classes,events and up to date news from GGAR,SCR and NAR to keep members informed.ShowingTime is a leading showing so wareand scheduling service provider to theresiden al real estate industry. Members ofGGAR receive ShowingTime AppointmentCenter services as a membership benefit forresiden al and mul ‐family proper esentered into the MLS of Greenville, S.C., Inc.REALTOR TrademarkGGAR ac velypar cipates in legisla veadvocacy. A full meGovernmental Affairs Director is on staff tokeep members informed on local issues andto represent members at local mee ngs.Through RPAC, members have a strongervoice on legisla on that affects the realestate industry at the local, state andna onal levels. The GGAR RPAC/Legisla vecommi ee is instrumental in this process.Members have an opportunity to contributeto RPAC and meet with legislators at RPACsponsored func ons such as Legisla vebreakfasts, recep ons, and the annualfundraiser event.Those individuals who hold REALTOR membership are en tled to use theREALTOR logo in connec on with their realestate business.Professional Standards TrainingGGAR offers Professional Standards trainingto educate members on the REALTOR Code of Ethics, a strict behavioral code formembers of the Na onal Associa on ofREALTORS .Code of Ethics Enforcement,Arbitra on, Media on andOmbudsman ServiceEthics and arbitra on hearings are heldlocally before the Professional Standardshearing panel. On site media on ofcommission disputes and ombudsmanservices is also available.REALTOR StoreConveniently located in the GGAR office,members can purchase books and otherreal estate related items and promo onalmaterials at discounted prices.@GGARMLS29607@GGARonlineAdministra ve SupportA full‐ me professional staff is available forthe Associa on and the MLS. A conferenceroom and training room are available formember use.Poli cal AdvocacyCourthouse Retrieval SystemCRS is a web‐based applica on thatprovides property data for 33 SouthCarolina Coun es. PowerTools are tailoredsearches, property tax record informa on,sales and mortgage histories, warranty &trust deeds, interac ve parcel maps, aerialphotos, flood maps, subdivision sta s cs,census demographics, mapped direc ons,white pages links, and much more!zipForm PlusEduca on and TrainingRegularly scheduled con nuing educa onclasses for license renewal are available on‐site as well as online with discounted pricesfor GGAR Members. Designa on courses,specialized training classes and freeseminars are also offered. New MemberOrienta on and MLS Orienta ons are heldregularly.Maximize efficiency, streamline workflowsand reduce risk with the essen al formsso ware used by hundreds of thousands ofreal estate professionals na onwide andbeyond, powered with the latestfunc onality and features designed to keepindustry professionals at the center of everytransac on. Advanced technology meetsprac cal simplicity in zipForm Plus.NetworkingGGAR holds Broker Update mee ngs, FreeFriday classes, quarterly membershipluncheons, networking socials, an annualLobs, Links, and Lanes event, and theannual RPAC Fundraiser event . ForCommercial members, GGAR offersCommercial Property Share luncheons,annual Market Forecast, Golf Tournament,seminars of interest, as well as commercialcon nuing educa on classes.Community InvolvementGGAR feels very strongly about “givingback” to the community. GGAR works inconjunc on with the Greenville Countypublic school system to provide Christmasgi s to needy children through the “Careand Share” program. The GGAR CommunityService Commi ee hosts an annualfundraiser, Lobs, Links and Lanes. Proceedsfrom the “Lobs, Links & Lanes” event whichis now in its 21st year, will benefit threelocal chari es: The Frazee Center, RebuildUpstate and Switch. Revitaliza on Awardsare also presented annually to members ofthe community who have revitalized aproperty that acted as a catalyst to improvethe community.FOREWARNLeveraging massive dataresources and complex analytics,FOREWARN provides instant knowledge,prior to a face-to-face engagement with aconsumer, to help professionals betterunderstand and address risk. Using only the incoming phone number,FOREWARN can positively identifyover 80% of prospective buyers. Identify if your prospect has a criminalhistory. Verify current property and vehicleownership. Verify financial risks (bankruptcies/liens). Verify additional phone numbers andfull address history. Agents can properly and safely plan forshowings with a higher level ofconfidence.

Homesnap ProThrough integration with theGreenville MLS,Homesnap Pro empowers you with mobileaccess to real-time, comprehensive, agentonly MLS data including price history,showing instructions, commission splits,property summary, recent sales, comps,school districts and property lines.GGAR Lifestyle MedicalDiscount ProgramYour family’s healthis a priority. What ifyou could spend lesson healthcare without compromising on quality medical advice? Now you can. Check out the following benefit package designed to reduceyour out-of-pocket medical expenses. Thismember benefit discount card is designedto not only save you time and money, butalso to help you navigate the complexhealthcare and insurance systems.

2021 APPLICATION FOR REALTOR MEMBERSHIPTo the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS , I hereby apply for REALTOR Membership in the above named Board and am enclosingmy check in the amount of 500.00 for a one time application fee and * for my 2021 Dues payable to GGAR. My application fee and2021 dues will be returned to me in the event of non-election. In the event of my election, I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the NationalAssociation of REALTORS , which includes the duty to arbitrate, and the Constitution, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the above namedBoard, the State Association and the National Association. I understand membership brings certain privileges and obligations that require compliance. Membership is final only upon approval by the Board of Directors and may be revoked should completion of requirements, such as orientation, not be completed within timeframe established in the Association’s bylaws. I understand that I will be required to complete periodic Code ofEthics training as specified in the Association’s bylaws as a continued condition of membership. In order to be reinstated with the GGAR all remaining balances, including MLS, must be paid in full.NOTE: Applicant acknowledges that if accepted as a member and he/she subsequently resigns from the Board or otherwise causes membership toterminate with an ethics complaint pending, the Board of Directors may condition renewal of membership upon applicant’s certification that he/shewill submit to the pending ethics proceeding and will abide by the decision of the hearing panel. If applicant resigns or otherwise causes membership to terminate, the duty to submit to arbitration continues in effect even after membership lapses or is terminated, provided the dispute arosewhile applicant was a REALTOR .* Amount shown is prorated according to month joining. I hereby submit the following information for your consideration:Name:Real Estate License #:New Member Orientation Date:Specialty: [ ] Commercial [ ] Residential [ ] BothOffice Name:Office Address (City, State, Zip):Office Phone:Office Fax:Residence Address (Street, City, State, Zip):Preferred Mailing Address: [ ] Home [ ] OfficeHome Phone:Personal Fax:Email Address:Cell Phone:Website:Are you presently a member of any other Association of REALTORS ? [ ] Yes [ ] No (If yes, provide name of Association and type of membership held):Have you previously held membership in any other Association of REALTORS ? [ ] Yes [ ] No (If yes, provide name of Association and typeof membership held):Have you been found in violation of the Code of Ethics or other membership duties in any Association of REALTORS in the past three (3) yearsor are there any such complaints pending? [ ] Yes [ ] No (If yes, provide details as an attachment.)If you are now or have ever been a REALTOR , indicate your NAR membership (NRDS) #:And last date (year) of completion of NAR’s Code of Ethics training requirement:I hereby certify that the foregoing information furnished by me is true and correct, and I agree that failure to provide complete and accurate information as requested, or any misstatement of fact, shall be grounds for revocation of my membership if granted. I further agree that, if accepted formembership in the Board, I shall pay the fees and dues as from time to time established. NOTE: Payments to the Greater Greenville Association ofREALTORS are not deductible as charitable contributions. Such payments may, however, be deductible as an ordinary and necessary businessexpense. No refunds.By signing below I consent that the REALTOR Associations (local, state, national) and their subsidiaries, if any (e.g., MLS, Foundation) may contact me at the specified address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, email address or other means of communication available. This consent appliesto changes in contact information that may be provided by me to the Association(s) in the future. This consent recognizes that certain state andfederal laws may place limits on communications that I am waiving to receive all communications as part of my membership.Dated:Signature:

2021 REALTOR NEW MEMBER DUESNational (NAR) Month(GGAR)SCR Dues 500.00666.6720.8330.0025.0047.50500.00Dues must accompany membership application. NO REFUNDSPlease make check payable to GGAR.MasterCard, Visa and American Express also accepted.Membership Contact: Leah Duke - Email: leah.duke@ggar.comBilling Questions: Connie Winslow - Email: ense(SCR)ConsumerAdvertisingCampaign (NAR)ApplicationFeeTotal2021 REALTOR NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONThis 5-hour course is a requirement for REALTOR membership and is offered every month except January and July,and December at the Association office. Topics covered include member benefits, safety, fair housing, antitrust, RESPA,and the REALTOR Code of Ethics. Members who complete New Member Orientation will automatically be given creditfor the NAR Code of Ethics RequirementAll new members are required to complete New Member Orientation within 60 days of joining the Association or allservices will be terminated until completion of the course.2021 Scheduled Dates:February 25March 11April 29May 13June 3Registration:8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Class:9:00 a.m. - 11:30am ( Lunch break 30min) resume class 12:00pm Dismiss: 2:30pmAttendance Policy:Any registrant arriving more than 10 minutes after the class begins will not be allowed toattend. Any registrant who does not stay for the entire class or who takes excessive breakswill be required to attend another New Member Orientation session.Cancellations:Please allow 24 hours for cancellation. To cancel, contact Leah Duke at 864.672.3209 oremail: leah.duke@ggar.com.August 26September 23October 7November 18Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS 50 Airpark Court Greenville, SC 29607