Rainmaker
1,578,243
1,578,243
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395
I have no choice in either. The MLS is chosen by the local Board and they require the NAR membership also.
Nov 11, 2015 06:48 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
Rainmaker
1,625,153
1,625,153
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA
I always pay my dues. And it is a lot! NAR+ CAR+ local board+ MLS+ insurance+ designation annual fees+Supra fees+ broker share. We have an agent who does not pay any of that, but he is a part timer, he works mostly as assistant.
Nov 11, 2015 06:34 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
Rainer
67,369
67,369
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]
I have been with NAR and I am no longer with Nar. I did not see any benefits for me. I have been an agent for 31 years but for a new agent I can see benefit for NAR.
Nov 11, 2015 05:32 AM
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Ambassador
2,190,182
2,190,182
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Yes, is worth it. And, you may be required to join, depending on whether your office is a member office. NAR is a powerful organization for all things real estate related. It offers many benefits to Realtors and property owners.
Nov 11, 2015 04:54 AM
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Rainmaker
902,428
902,428
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management
NAR - in my area, we are kind of "forced" into joining as part of our local board fees. MLS allows you to list homes, giving it visibility among other agents and Realtor.com automatically picks it up as well, which gives it visibility with buyers.
Nov 11, 2015 04:33 AM
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Ambassador
6,424,502
6,424,502
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
Rainmaker
3,071,589
3,071,589
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty
Rainmaker
7,870,810
7,870,810
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
NAR may not be worth the dues but many real estate professionals are required to belong NAR, state and local boards to have access to the MLS service which the must have.
Some MLS services are much better than others. You are stuck with what you have until you accept leadership roles for changes.
Nov 11, 2015 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
2,487,222
2,487,222
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor
Looks like you have some good answers! I Hope you had a safe and happy Veterans Day and have an even better day tomorrow.
Nov 11, 2015 03:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
2,224,473
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO
It does pay to be a REALTOR®. You follow a certain standard and a certain code of ethics. REALTORS® stand out because of their commitment to the profession and their commitment to their local communities and the world around them. I can say that because my state association estabished a fund to help areas in need...and that could be an area outside of my state.
Most boards will require that you be a member to join. So check with your local board on requirements.
Nov 11, 2015 01:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,923
1,506,923
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties
We are forced into NAR under duress (join or no MLS access). It is part of our dues and in my view, a complete waste of money. It provides no tangible service.
As to the MLS... if I could get my own direct access, I'd be a happy man.
Nov 11, 2015 07:29 AM