WELCOME TO THE
ATLANTA REALTORS® ASSOCIATION
We value your membership with the Atlanta REALTORS® Association. In this section, you will find information pertaining to your membership. Please let us know if something you are looking for is missing!
Orientation
All new members must complete an in-class local ARA Orientation training within the first six months of membership.
ARA Logos
Print quality and web graphic versions of our logos are available for your personal use.
Get Involved
We encourage all members to consider joining one of our many committees.
New Member Resource Links
Atlanta REALTORS® Association Benefits
- Membership Account Portal
Register for upcoming events and renew your annual membership via your Member Portal! CE approved courses and Capitus Real Estate School classes can be found by clicking 'Upcoming Classes' under the 'Events' tab. All seminars and other programs can be found by clicking on 'Upcoming Meetings' under the 'Events' tab. (Additional REALTOR® Associations/Boards also use this site and are listed on the footer of your account web page. Search events, use the filter feature, or look for events that begin 'ARA' for the Atlanta REALTORS®.) - www.atlantarealtors.com/committees
Get involved and sign up for a committee today! Once enrolled you'll receive meeting reminders. To view a full schedule of events and meetings, check out ARA's Google Calendar. - www.facebook.com/atlantarealtors
Follow us on Facebook and check out our new Facebook Live Videos! - www.atlantarealtors.com/events
Realizing that networking is a vital part of a successful career in real estate, the Atlanta REALTORS® provides numerous opportunities for the entire real estate industry to come together! - www.atlantarealtors.com/affiliates
Please Support our Affiliate Members! - Click here to see how your Atlanta REALTORS®' membership adds up!
Legislative Affairs
- www.atlantarealtors.com/legislative
From the halls of the Capitol to the courthouse steps, REALTORS ® are fighting and winning political battles. If an issue is important to real estate, you'll find out about it here. - www.atlantarealtors.com/rpac
How the REALTORS® Political Action Committee saves you money. - www.garealtor.com/advocacy
Advocacy news and resources from the Georgia Association of REALTORS®. - www.realtorparty.realtor
NAR's latest news about the REALTOR® Party which is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests and promote a vibrant business environment. - ARA Coronavirus Updates & Resources
- COVID-19 Resources for GAR Members
Education
- www.atlantarealtors.com/education
18 Hours of FREE Continuing Education courses offered each year. *ARA Free CE courses require a $25 refundable deposit. - www.atlantarealtors.com/seminars
ARA offers 10 Free Education Seminars each year! Seminars (typically 60-90 mins in length) feature industry experts and panel discussions on a wide range of topics. - www.atlantarealtors.com/orientation
Don't forget that all new members must complete a Code of Ethics course. - www.capituslearning.com
Capitus Real Estate Learning Center, formerly known as the Georgia Institute of Real Estate - Your Association school offers discounted member rates on many continuing education classes! - Scholarships
Reimbursements provided by GAR for approved designation and certification courses! - www.atlantarealtors.com/safety
REALTOR® safety information. ARA has a series of 5-minute videos featuring Captain Ken Malcom highlighting safety tips and situational awareness. September is NAR's REALTOR® Safety month! - Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
Georgia Association of REALTORS®' Benefits (GAR)
- garealtor.com
Georgia Association of REALTORS® website. - GAR Member Discounts
Special discounts offered by GAR (NRDS ID # required to view member content). - GAR Forms (real estate contracts)
Included in your membership! A $244/yr value. - Free Legal Helpline
Submit your questions regarding Ethics/Arbitration, License Law, GAR Contract Forms or basic real estate-related legal questions to GAR's longtime general counsel, Weissman PC. (NRDS ID # required to access the submission page.) - Legal Lines Library
A new video series that features GAR General Counsel Seth Weissman discussing some of the most frequently asked questions that come through the GAR Legal Helpline!
National Association of REALTORS®' Benefits (NAR)
- www.nar.realtor
Association of REALTORS® website. - www.nar.realtor/new-member
Get to know your membership with NAR! This site helps advise you on your first year of membership and includes a list of 9 To-Dos for your first month of membership. - Right Tools Right Now
In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19, and its impact on the real estate industry, NAR is taking steps to support members through these uncertain times. The Right Tools, Right Now initiative, which was activated once before in 2009, makes new and existing NAR products and services available for FREE or at significant discounts – right now – and is available to REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations. - NAR References
NAR has done the research for you! Formally known as Field Guides, NAR's References contain links to external articles, titles from the NAR Library eBooks collection, websites, statistics, and other material to provide a comprehensive overview of perspectives on each topic. - Research Reports & Housing Statistics
Provides the latest real estate research and statistics that affect the industry. Get the stats and stay informed. - NAR Library
Access business letter templates among many other resources. - NAR Member Benefit Providers
Lists all the companies with which NAR has partnered to provide value-added offers and significant savings on products and services you use in your business and personal life. - www.realtorsinsurancemarketplace.com
NAR's Insurance marketplace offering competitive rates. - ebooks
Access 100's of free audio and ebooks. - NAR Member Center
Login to your NAR Member Center for quick access to NAR REALTOR® Member Benefits & Resources. If you’d like a REALTOR® Membership Card, you may print or order one here! - REALTORS® Property Resource
Access to property data, market trends, and client-friendly reporting exclusively for REALTORS®. (Georgia MLS & FMLS are participants.) - Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness
Newer resource designed to help you understand your financial planning options and prepare for the future, one step at a time. - Commitment to Excellence
The National Association of REALTORS® proudly introduces Commitment to Excellence (C2EX), a program that empowers REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards. (Complete the entire program to earn elective credits toward the GRI designation!)
Marketing / Communication
- www.atlantarealtors.com/realtormarketing
Free marketing resources. Update your REALTOR.com profile and obtain a free business plan. - www.ThatsWhoWeR.realtor
NAR's newest marketing campaign helping consumers understand why working with a REALTOR® is the best choice! Free campaign materials available. - www.get.realtor
Sign up for your own .REALTOR® domain or .realestate domain today! - Proper use of the REALTOR® marks in advertising and marketing.
- www.atlantarealtors.com/logos
ARA's logo and a link to NAR's REALTOR® logo for your marketing. (Top Producers Logos are only to be used by those that have applied and received ARA's Top Producers sales award for the year.) - www.atlantarealtors.com/difference
REALTOR® difference marketing campaign. - "Plugged In" with GAR
Monthly infographics to share with clients! - members.houselogic.co
REALTOR® Content Resource - the best FREE way to keep in touch with your clients! Your source for ready-to-use articles on all aspects of homeownership, including home buying and selling, for your consumer communications. - www.atlantarealtors.com/marketbrief
a monthly report of home sales, home prices and foreclosures in the metro Atlanta area covering 11 counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding and Rockdale. - www.narteamstore.realtor
NAR';s Official Supplier of REALTOR®-Logo branded promotional products.