REALTOR® BENEFITS
Government Affairs
Legislative Advocacy: REALTORS® fight to protect our member’s commissions. We prevent new taxes on commissions and oppose laws that would make it harder for our member’s clients to find decent and affordable places to live. REALTORS® lobbying efforts protect our members and their clients from bad laws. We support laws that guard against frivolous lawsuits or any unnecessary burdens on the real estate transaction.
Quality of Life Program
Through the REALTORS® Quality of Life program, REALTORS® are taking the lead to ensure economic vitality, provide housing opportunities, build better communities with great schools and safe neighborhoods, preserve the environment that makes this such a great place to buy a home, and protect property owners’ ability to use, buy and sell property.
Professional Development Continuing Education:
REALTORS® are committed to providing affordable, quality education to enhance your career.
Professional Designations: REALTORS® offer access to professional designations to give you an edge in your business. Ed Con: Ed Con is the Washington REALTORS® Symposiums covering current legal topics, cutting edge technologies and business practices.
Business Support
Real Estate Business Forms: Carefully developed by REALTORS® and prominent real estate attorneys, REALTORS® enjoy a special purchase price.
Health Care and Insurance
REALTOR® Medical Insurance Plans: Group medical insurance plans are available through Benefit Consultants Northwest.
Long Term Health Care:
Members may purchase Long Term Care Insurance from Diane Steeves with a 15% group discount.
Mutual of Omaha Companies: Mutual of Omaha offers REALTOR® members a variety of disability programs which can be tailored to meet your individual needs.
Protect Your Business
Errors and Omission Insurance: Pearl and Associates offers a program designed specifically for REALTORS®.
Legal Hotline Services
The REALTORS® legal hotline offers access to real estate related legal information. This is an educational service for members and is not intended to replace personal legal counsel.
Stay Informed
Newsletters: Stay abreast of what’s happening in real estate. Each month we will send out a KCAR Newsletter with the latest news and information.
Website
Our website hosts resources and contains information you can use in your business.