Go global as a Realtor member with VOW

Realtors were first with VOW and IDX. Realtor.com is a global website and has grown to a family of 1.3 million Realtors. Go global as a VOW Realtor member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and earn more income in 2010 through BMAR. Realtor (licensed real estate broker) - Realtor Associate (licensed real estate agent) benefits of membership include: 1. Automatic membership in the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) and NAR through BMAR and take advantage of additional exclusive benefits. 2. Access to the BMAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS) providing an excellent platform to launch your exclusive listings including commercial listings worldwide through premium Internet search engines to generate more commissions in 2010. 3. Access NAR approved Virtual Office Website (VOW) and Internet Data Exchange (IDX) through MLS. 4. The privilege of arbitrating all disputes arising out of their relationships with one another. All professional disputes are handled by a panel of Realtor peers in a reasonable amount of time. The NAR procedures can potentially save thousands of dollars in legal fees. 5. Free Legal Hotline provides timely responses to your legal real estate questions by staff attorneys. 6. Using the Realtor logo identifies a professional who subscribes to the strict Code of Ethics as a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The Realtor logo is a registered trademark of NAR. 7. Receiving discounts for registering for educational seminars and professional designation courses. 8. Benefitting from the Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the only non-partisan political organization in the country solely devoted to protecting Realtor interests at the local, state and federal level. RPAC actively educates our elected officials about legislative issues that impact your business most, and supports the election efforts of pro-Realtor candidates. RPAC is built upon the financial investments of Realtors dedicated to preserving the future of the real estate industry. 9. Being listed in the Annual Membership & Referral Directory membership roster with additional listings alphabetically based on type of service for referrals and more business. The directory is utilized as a reference guide and referral tool. 10. Being able to access group health insurance plans including dental plans through BMAR. Group rates and plans are also available to 1099 independent contractors or agents. Some of the insurance plans include: Atlantis Health, Oxford, HIP, GHI, and others. 11. Being able to serve on any of over 25 Standing & Special Committees. I often mention the culture of inclusiveness which exists in BMAR. Networking takes place at all events that are sponsored including committee meetings. 12. Have an opportunity to serve as a member of the Board of Governors (BOG) which is the policy-making body for the association if there is a vacancy. There currently is a waiting list to serve on the BOG. 13. Receiving discounts on reservations to attend any one of the four major networking events including: the Annual Real Estate Trade Show; Annual Banquet; Annual Golf & Tennis Outing; and the Annual Holiday Party. 14. Being able to be listed as an Exclusive or Sponsor of the major networking events for additional recognition for your company. 15. Being able to advertise in any one of 5 annual publications and the Realtor Professional Edge 16 page monthly Newsletter distributed to over 12,000 contacts throughout the New York metropolitan region including participating in Advantage Advertising for discounts on advertising for up to 25% savings. For more information on networking events or advertising in BMAR publications; contact Janine Schall at (212) 242-4343; (718) 892-3000 or email: [email protected]. 16. Receive a free copy via email of the Realtor Professional Edge including additional Free Email News & Updates. Both residential and commercial real estate professionals can benefit from the BMAR Multiple Listing Service. As an added incentive for new offices to join, the initiation fee has been waived. Benefits of the BMAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS) includes: 1. Free agent MLS access for up to 15 member agents. 2. Free unlimited exclusive listings including commercial listings can be entered by members. 3. Upload up to 40 photographs for each listing or video tours. 4. Free world-wide advertising of your exclusive MLS listings on premium internet search engines. 5. BMAR MLS listings are automatically featured on: Realtor.com, Google Base; Trulia; Zillow; Myspace Classified; Lycos.com; Yahoo Real Estate; Aol.com; Cyberhomes; Overstock.com; Hotpads; Properazzi; Oodle; Vast; Homescape.com; Backpage.com; Listpic.com; Military.com; Local.com; Frontdoor (HGTV). 6. Consumers and buyers around the world can view your listings and contact you directly. 7. Close more deals by having thousands of agents worldwide working to sell your listings. 8. Unlimited access to the BMAR MLS: 24/ 7. 9. Companies do not need an office in Manhattan or the Bronx to be BMAR members. 10. Provide buyers and sellers maximum professional services. 11. Realtor associate dues are the lowest in the New York region. 12. $200 monthly for the office or $2,200 annually if paid in full. Membership in BMAR is an investment for your business in 2010. Companies benefit as members to generate more business including referral business from the hundreds of companies throughout the New York metro region that are active members of BMAR which includes companies directly or indirectly servicing the business community and real estate industry where ever their office is located. Companies do not need an office in Manhattan or the Bronx to be active members of the association. Even one business referral or new business contact more than pays for the annual membership dues. The value of the business relationships cultivated through BMAR membership is priceless. Membership is even more important in this economy and market. Founded in 1924, BMAR is the local chapter for the New York State Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, Inc. BMAR has a rich history with an extraordinary culture of inclusiveness, camaraderie, successful and dynamic business professionals. This fact is very evident since many of our members are 3rd or 4th generation of active companies in the organization. BMAR membership is broad based and includes both the real estate industry and the business community professionals such as: licensed real estate brokers and agents; multi-dwelling property owners; building service vendors and suppliers; unlicensed property managers; attorneys; appraisers; banks; mortgage companies; fuel service and energy companies; title and abstract companies; insurance companies and insurance brokers; contractors and other companies servicing the real estate industry and business community. For information on membership or MLS, contact Grace Rivera at (212) 242-4343; (718) 892-3000 or email: [email protected]. Nunzio Del Greco, RCE is the CEO of the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors, BMAR, Bronx, N.Y.