all realtors are required to belong to a local association and the national association as well.  we just received the bill for our 2008 dues and the first question that arose in my mind was what value am i going to receive for these fees?

i understand that the associations represent the interests of agents as a group, they position politically and hopefullly protect us from being replaced by Walmart or the banks - but what other value do they deliver? 

so, being a converted blogger, i decided that i would ask my collegues from all ober the country what their local association does for them so i could get some ideas as to what to suggest to our local chapter.

also what does the National Assocation do for us?  what should they be doing?  does anybody have any ideas?

have a great week