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Agents Save With REALTOR Association Discounts

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Save MoneyKeeping your eye on the ball with focus in life seems to be half the battle today with paying attention to details. Many real estate agents belong to state associations of REALTORS but neglect with their dues to REMEMBER many discounts they can use in their regular life.

  Agents Save With REALTOR Association Discounts

Check with your state association of REALTORS but look at all the savings you can use to assist you with your personal life, running your business, or just making your dollar stretch a whole lot further.

Generically speaking, with discounts ranging from 15% to even as high as 50% you get great deals on

  • Rental cars
  • Contracts software
  • Telecommunication services like that for your cell phone and data plans
  • Mapping optimization software
  • Web based back up of files
  • Fax-Scanner-Email service
  • Record keeping and business management
  • Clothing
  • Lodging at mid priced motels
  • Appliances and home furnishings
  • Internet marketing
  • Cruise vacations
  • Insurance programs, medical, dental, life, E&O, Disability, Homeowners

Deep discounts are there for the taking, particularly the lodging which often can approach 50%. It is said if annually your dues were somewhere around $100, the discounts could add up to about a $950 value.

So similar to coupon cutting and use to make that dollar stretch more, if you are a member of a state association of REALTORS go on to their web site and see all the specific goodies available to you as a professional in this industry. With many states having tens of thousands of members, there is great buying power there.

Good luck, and

I wish you well in saving a bunch of dough.

 

William James Walton Sr.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group - Waterbury, CT
Greater Waterbury Real Estate

Gary,

We complain so much about what we aren't getting from paying our association dues that we miss what we do get out of it. This is worth repeating every so often...

Aug 19, 2010 07:47 AM
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

This is a good point...how often do you just skim over the page that says benefits? Next time I will read it more closely!

Aug 19, 2010 07:56 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Ok, it's true. I always forget about this. I am going to checkout the software & other stuff they might provide.  I did a post today about them raising our dues because we've lost so many agents.

Aug 19, 2010 07:58 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Gary, I do remember to ask for the discount on my insurance, but often forget the rest. Comes in handy these days!

Aug 19, 2010 08:26 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Gary,

This post causes me to pause.  I really don't use my Realtor designation near enough on discounts.  Have a great day...

Aug 19, 2010 12:26 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Gary, I was reviewing the list you wrote and was remembering back years ago, that our cell phone service was  nicely discounted. They banned it here in CA. But I will go back to the state member benefits site  and see what is being offered.  Our best deal comes from our access to our standard forms being a member benefit. That was always $140 per year. 

Aug 19, 2010 12:42 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have used a few of the discounts in the past.  But, as an aging member...I find that Many of that type of membeship gives the same discounts.   But for the younger group...they should be looking.

Aug 19, 2010 01:31 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Gary

Thanks for sharing the reminder about the benefits of our Realtors Associations.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 19, 2010 03:38 PM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Gary!
I love the discount for my cell phone...it helps pay for all those added on "fees".  We also get a discount on our insurance...how cool is that?

Aug 19, 2010 04:48 PM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS

Gary, I'm so thankful you posted this.  I know about the discounts, but always forget to check.  I am printing this off and keeping it on my desk.  You just saved me some $$$ and I love ya for it :)

Aug 20, 2010 04:37 PM
Sally Dunbar
Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

Guess I should pay more attention.

Aug 21, 2010 05:04 AM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Gary... I think that these are some of the most overlooked benefits of being a REALTOR!

Aug 21, 2010 06:00 PM
Jen Bowman
Keller Williams on the Water - Holmes Beach, FL
Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL

I just got an 18% discount with Sprint for my cell phone plan. It's from NAR.  I've got to check out the other discounts.

Jan 02, 2011 01:10 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Jen: Good to hear of that great savings for you.

Jan 02, 2011 01:16 PM