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Benefits of NYSCAR Membership - by Ira Zucker

Ira Zucker

Advocacy at the State Capitol

NYSCAR is passionate about the laws that affect all of us, on local, state and national levels. Our affiliations with NYSAR and NAR give us a voice in opposing legislation that would hurt our industry as well as in supporting positive legislation. This political “watch dog” function of our organization is critical to safeguarding the livelihood of our members.

NYSCAR Continuing Commercial Education - FREE!

With the new state education requirements NYSCAR and the advent of ZOOM CE course there is a commitment to include a certain number of CE credits every year included with the cost of membership.

NYSCAR Standard Forms

Access standard forms designed specifically for use by commercial practitioners. The standard forms include Exclusive Right to Sell, Exclusive Right to Lease, Exclusive Right to Sell or Lease, Tenant/Buyer Representation, Exclusive Right to Exchange Property, Letter of Intent, Purchase and Sale Contract, Escrow Addendum, and Amendment to Professional Services Agreement.

NYSAR Member Benefits

NYSAR member benefits include access to NYSAR’s Legal Hotline, discounts on national designation courses, legislative advocacy, information resources via nysar.com, e-newsletters and free webinars on hot topics and more. NYSAR also offers members discounts ranging from financial and insurance products to transaction management software and travel discounts. For a full list of NYSAR discount programs, visit the Member Benefits Section at www.nysar.com.

NAR Member Benefits

NAR member benefits include legislative representation, professional designations and online CE courses, annual meetings, REALTOR.com and more. NAR’s REALTOR® Benefits Program offers members access to discounts on products and services ranging from insurance and technology products to marketing and office solutions. ?For a full list of discount programs, visit the REALTOR® Benefits Section at www.realtor.org. To download the membership application click here.

Ira Zucker is President NYC/LI NYSCAR Chapter, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, New York, NY 
 

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