ETHICS AND ARBITRATION

• Ethics hearings before the Professional Standards Panel
• Arbitration of money disputes before a Professional Standards Panel.
• Avoidance of costly public litigation

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

• Active Participation by REALTORS in legislative advocacy
• A stronger voice maintaining REALTORS rights and those of private property owners
• Paid advocates representing REALTORS statewide and nationally
• Member political contributions through RPAC

EDUCATION

• Regularly scheduled continuing education classes for license renewal
• Up-to-date education on hot topics
• LRBR Orientation for new members
• State and National Association of REALTORS Annual Conventions

SUPPORT SYSTEMS

• Association with other professionals within the community
• Expanded business network
• A united voice to improve the REALTOR image
• A mainstream approach to the industry, allowing individuals to influence direction, growth and change

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

• NHAR insurance programs
• Errors and Omissions insurance through NAR

LIBRARY

• Conveniently located LRBR Board Office
• Comparable MLS publications
• Books, periodicals, audio & video tapes available for member "checkout"

LEGAL HOTLINE

• NHAR legal hotline available to all members by FAX - no charge

MEMBERSHIP AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monthly membership meetings
• Annual benefit Golf Tournament
• Annual Officer/Director installation
• As well as other events including: meetings with legislators, bankers, lawyers, etc.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Walk for Cancer
• LRBR Scholarship Fund

PUBLICATIONS

• NAR monthly magazine Real Estate Today
• LRBR monthly meeting agendas

STATEWIDE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

• Northern New England Real Estate Network (NNEREN) data access to 14 Boards in New Hampshire and 5 in Vermont.
• AMBIANCE (Statewide MLS) Computer training

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

• The opportunity to obtain advanced professional designations: GRI, CRS, CRB, CCIM, LTG, etc.
• NHAR Honor Society

FACILITIES AND STAFF

• Geographically located to serve the Lakes Region market area
• Professional staff

OTHER BENEFITS

• Use of the REALTOR designation
• Discounts with merchants and national affiliations
• Eligibility for REALTOR VISA and MC
• Opportunities to participate in committee activities and leadership roles
• Awards, honors and recognition for service, involvement and contributions to the industry