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REALTOR® Member Benefits

Your REALTOR® membership in the Pacific West Association of REALTORS® connects you with exclusive products, programs and services... available where and when you need them. As a member of the largest local REALTOR® Association in California, you join nearly 14,000 REALTORS® in Orange and Los Angeles counties who benefit from PWR's convenient support services.

You will also become a member of the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R.), benefiting from the strength of 1.3 million REALTORS® across the country all committed to creating a strong and viable real estate marketplace.

  • Exceptional Customer Service proudly provided by PWR…

  • Government Affairs program fights for your rights at the local, state and national levels to preserve your ability to do business and to protect private property rights.

  • REALTOR® Action Fund provides financial support to candidates and issues ensuring your voice in the political process.

  • Legal Services program enables you to protect your clients, close your transactions with confidence, and minimize your risk.

    • Legal Articles

    • Legal Hotline

    • Legal Action Fund

    • Realegal e-Updates

    • Strategic Defense Program

  • Support and programming of Supra keys and boxes enabling potential buyers to access listings across the Southland.

  • Access to and support of SoCalMLS Tempo database and issuance of SafeMLS token.

  • Reciprocal Center on PWR’s website makes out-of-area listing input a breeze, and eliminates the input fee when entered online (effective 1/1/07).

  • MLS Compliance and Citation Policy educates members on the importance of accurate MLS data to maximize the MLS’s powerful marketing capabilities.

  • Triple Play Partnership with the Inland Valleys and Tri-Counties Associations of REALTORS® extends member benefits, pricing and support at their local service centers in Walnut and Riverside.

  • Media & Public Relations Program provides the media statistics and balanced commentary about the real estate industry.

  • Consumer Advertising Programs reaches millions promoting the value of using a REALTOR® and the opportunities of today’s housing marketing. Program features campaigns from PWR, C.A.R. and N.A.R.

  • Public Property Databases to expose your listings to millions of potential buyers at www.ca.realtor.com (operated by C.A.R.) and www.realtor.com (operated by N.A.R.). Additionally via SoCalMLS your listings are placed on www.Homes.com, www.LATimes.com, www.Homeseekers.com, and www.OCRegister.com.

  • Charity Foundation “Opening Doors” Down Payment Assistance Program provides grants to qualified first-time buyers, funded through the generous contributions of PWR REALTORS®.

  • Professional Standards educates and enforces the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, promoting professionalism and ethics in business practices.

  • Mediation Services facilitated by experts from within the industry to quickly and inexpensively resolve conflicts between parties.

  • Ombudsman Program offering third-party assistance resolving issues between two agents.

  • PWR REALTOR® Online Store where you’ll find standard forms, disclosure products, open house products, marketing materials, reference books, publications, education materials and much more.

  • Education & Professional Designation programs to set you apart from the competition arming you with the latest industry trends, legal issues, regulatory changes, technology tools and marketing techniques, many offering DRE credits.

  • Communications to keep you abreast of industry changes, including PWR Point Online (our monthly online news publication), PWR News Flash (email communications), California Real Estate Magazine, and the award-winning REALTOR® Magazine.

  • Market Trends available locally from PWR, and more expansive research from N.A.R.

  • Events & Networking: Includes PWR-Up REALTOR® Rally & PWR Connect Trade Expo, C.A.R. REALTOR® Showcase and N.A.R. Annual Convention & Expo.

  • Marketing Sessions and Property Caravans in the local marketplace to promote your listings and preview properties with your fellow REALTORS®.

  • Broker Management Support providing resources and exclusive events for the brokerage community.

  • REALTOR® Business Tools deliver the right products at the right price.

    • WINForms electronic standard forms. (a $499 value).

    • Over 100 Standard Forms available at PWR’s office or via our online store.

    • RELAY Transaction Management.

    • Video Production Services filmed at PWR or on-location to create custom videos that can be displayed from your website or distributed directly to potential buyers.

  • Affinity Discount Programs: Through C.A.R.’s Member Advantage Program and N.A.R.’s REALTOR® Benefits Program, discount programs have been created to provide a variety of benefits to enhance your professional and personal life.

    • Insurance: Medical Health Plans, Errors and Omissions (E&O), Legal Expense Reimbursement, Workers' Compensation, VPI Pet Insurance, Auto & Home

    • Travel: Avis, Budget, Hertz

    • Marketing: eNeighborhoods, PsPrint, Lowe’s, Talking House, InfoUSA, PsPrint, The Pacific Institute

    • Technology: Dell, HP, Listing Light, Verizon, Announce My Move.Com, Turn Here Video Profiles, Internet Crusade, Sprint, ZipForm

    • Financial: REALTOR® Platinum Visa, Chase Education Finance

And many more products, programs and services are available via the online resources at www.pwr.net, www.car.org and www.realtor.org.


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Affiliate Member Benefits

  • Promote your product or service to 14,000 real estate agents located in 32 cities within Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

  • Identify key customers via free membership rosters provided in digital format.

  • Connect with REALTORS® at local Marketing Sessions and Property Caravans

  • Advertise on the PWR website or on PWR Point online.

  • Listing on the online Affiliate Service Provider directory on www.pwr.net (coming 2008)

  • Connect with your customer base via exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities at the annual PWR Connect Trade Expo.

  • Network with REALTORS® via sponsorship opportunities at Education Courses, PWR-Up REALTOR® Rally and Broker/Manager meetings.

  • Stay abreast of industry news & trends via the PWR Point Online (PWR online publication) and PWR Newsflash (online newsletter).

  • Access resources on PWR’s nationally recognized website, www.pwr.net.

  • Save money through discount programs for insurance products, (medical, life, worker's comp) and other business products…available to Affiliates who select the optional C.A.R. membership.
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