Member Benefits Rochester Chapter

Realtors Property Resource® (RPR) -- A Commercial Practitioner's Secret Weapon!

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As a Member of NYSCAR …

You belong to the three-tiered REALTOR® organization that also includes the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR®) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®).

NYSAR®

NYSAR® stays on top of industry changes so you’re ready for business today and tomorrow by:.

REALTOR® Advocacy championed by NYSCAR at the Capitol in an effort to secure and protect REALTORS® and the real estate industry as a whole. Read more.

Income-Producing, Affordable Education provided to assist you in fulfilling your CE requirements.  Remember, licensing requirements have changed.  Real estate licensees whose licenses expire before July 1, 2021, must complete at least 22.5 hours of CE credit including three (3) hours of Fair Housing and one (1) hour of Agency (two (2) hours if you’re in your first license cycle.)  Read more.

Legal Services accessible on a one-on-one basis when needed to reduce risk via the Legal Hotline to help with topics ranging from contracts and license law to commissions and agency disclosure.  Read more.

Credible Market Data and Insights made available to you powered by ShowingTime.  Share these straightforward reports and “The Skinny” video to give clients an easy-to-understand overview of today’s market. Read more.

Member Perks offered to save money and allow access to exclusive members-only offers that directly benefit you both personally and professionally.  Log in to learn how to get the most out of your member perks. You will need your 9-digit NRDS number to log in.

NAR®

Designed with you in mind, the REALTOR Benefits® Program is your official member benefits resource, bringing you discounts and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®.  Find out more about our Program Partners.

Any person actively involved in the Commercial Real Estate market in the Rochester Area is encouraged to join:

Networking -- Monthly local Rochester meetings scheduled each month provide opportunities to promote the individual's business and to meet fellow active members in the Commercial real estate industry.  Tours can be offered by our monthly hosts.

Education -- Topics are offered locally as well as through the State, CCIM and other organizations in the real estate community.

Ability to Participate -- Members have the opportunity to participate on a variety of levels. Committees are formed to address Education, Membership, Events, Legislative, Golf and Awards, to name a few. There are many subcommittees formed for special events. Please contact our 2024 President, Christopher McCarthy, with your particular interests.

RAC NYSCAR Newsletter -- A quarterly newsletter is sent out to all of our members with important information relevant to our local Rochester Area Chapter.


Additional Benefits to Brokers:

Any person holding a Broker's license or a salesperson's license that agrees to subscribe to the REALTOR Code of Ethics may join NYSCAR on the State and local level. By joining, the member is eligible for many benefits that promote their interests.

REALTOR® -- The designation stands for professionalism and high standards.

Networking/Marketing -- Meetings are held at the State level several times each year, allowing the opportunity to promote listings statewide and to pursue acquisitions for clients searching for property outside of the Rochester region. Locally, monthly meetings are scheduled to educate on real estate developments, services and pertinent topics to promote transactions. Networking at these meetings allows participants to expand their contacts and market properties.

Governmental Affairs -- Through political action committees, the interests of the Commercial real estate practitioner are represented in the government, both in Albany and Washington, D.C.

Commercial Newsletter -- NYSCAR News is printed quarterly providing an update on issues affecting the industry, member news and educational/marketing information.

NAR® and NYSAR® -- Membership provides inclusion in the National Association of REALTORS® and the New York State Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Professional designations may be obtained, such as SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) and CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member).

Grievance/Professional Standards -- There are standing peer committees to enforce the high standard of ethical conduct and to arbitrate business between Commercial practitioners.

Standard Forms -- Professional Service Agreements such as Sell or Lease Listing Agreements and Tenant/Buyer Representation Agreements are available to members and can be accessed using your membership login credentials.