New Member Orientation, continued

NAR Safety Video
NAR Professional Standards
NAR New Member Toolkit

1. Set Up Your NAR Username

2. Claim Your Professional Domain

4. Get Access to Property Data

5. Sign Up for Rewards for Your Business

6. New Agent Training: 100 Days to Greatness®

7. Save With NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program

8. Identify the Innovators

9. Stay in the Know

Real Estate Agent ≠ REALTOR®

While both sell real estate, REALTOR® is not just an agent. REALTORS® are professional members of the National Association of REALTORS®, bound by the professional standards of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®

1. An expert guide.

Selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work with a professional who can speak the language.

2. Objective information and opinions.

REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They also have objective information about each property. REALTORS® can use that data to help you determine if the property has what you need.

3. Property marketing power.

Property doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. A large share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts with previous clients, friends, and family. When a property is marketed by a REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

4. Negotiation knowledge.

There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at every angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that allows you the flexibility you need to take that next step.

5. Up-to-date experience.

Most people only sell a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each sale. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change. REALTORS® handle hundreds of transactions over the course of their career.

6. Your rock during emotional moments.

A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for most people, property represents the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on the issues most important to you.

7. Ethical treatment.

1.Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR® ‘s client, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters.

Why Use A REALTOR® ?

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature.

REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.

Given the complexity of the transaction, the dollars involved, the law which govern the transfer of real estate and the training needed to understand all of these issues, you’ll want to be prudent in deciding which professional you’ll want to help you.

A Dozen Reasons to Use a REALTOR®

Membership & Finance Director – Carrie Bethurum
FCBR Committees

Rookie Club

Rookie Club provides real estate professionals, no matter what stage of their career, an opportunity to network with fellow members while gaining valuable information and resources to help them build and grow their business.
2024 Chair: Danielle Ewing, [email protected]

Community Outreach Committee

The Community Outreach Committee is dedicated to supporting programs for non-profit organizations with housing-related endeavors, this committee strives to provide services that enhance the community and support the overall quality of life for our community.
2024 Chair: Heather Patel, [email protected]

Government Affairs Committee (GAC)

The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to provide an open setting for speakers, member involvement and information sharing related to government advocacy, public policy matters and related civic matters.
2024 Co-Chair: Marcus Valdez, [email protected]

2024 Co-Chair: Siduri Taylor, [email protected]

REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC)

The purpose of the REALTOR® Political Action Committee is to educate and solicit RPAC investments annually with a key focus on securing major investors, as well as broad-based, lower-level investments from FCBR members.
2024 Chair: Jessica Joles, [email protected]

Young Professionals Network (YPN)

The Fort Collins Board of REALTORS Young Professionals Network (YPN) was formed to help you connect with other Real Estate Professionals, building valuable relationships that will give you the resources to gain business and succeed. Through networking and educational events, YPN gives members the tools they need to advance their careers and have FUN in the process.
2024 Chairs: Maxwell Poduska, [email protected] and Bruce McConnell, [email protected]
FCBR Annual Member Awards

Each year, at the Installation of our new Board of Directors in September, FCBR recognizes and honors exemplary members who excel in real estate and association involvement. The awards presented at this annual event include:

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
The REALTOR® of the Year Award is presented to a REALTOR® who, during his/her professional career, has consistently served the Fort Collins Board of REALTORS® on National, State and/or Local levels.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The spirit of the Distinguished Service Award is intended to honor one who has made significant service contribution(s) to the REALTOR® community and to the Fort Collins Board of REALTORS®.

GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
The Good Neighbor Award is presented to a REALTOR® member who has demonstrated distinguished service to a community.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

The Rookie of the Year Award is based on the Rookie’s first 12 months of performance in real estate.

As a new member, get your first year started off right! Click here to review the eligibility criteria and areas of performance that are evaluated to determine the recipient of the FCBR Rookie of the Year.  Who knows, this could be you!