MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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FREE Continuing Education Courses with DPOR credit filing
Williamsburg REALTORS® continuously create opportunities for members to participate in career path development and continuing education. In person and via zoom classes are available.
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REALTOR® Professional Development Opportunities
Williamsburg REALTORS® provide a rich curriculum of Lunch & Learns, professional development classes, as well as Identify talented leaders and offer members an opportunity to assume leadership roles.
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DPOR Continuing Education Requirements Consultant Services
Members of Williamsburg REALTORS® earn designations and certifications that provide advanced knowledge and recognition.
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FREE Social Events with Networking Opportunities
Williamsburg REALTORS® organize and plan multiple fun, energetic & enriching events throughout the year including Holiday Celebrations and General Membership Meetings
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Local Community Outreach Projects
Members of Williamsburg REALTORS® receive many opportunities throughout the year to participate in community service projects, charitable housing initiatives and affordable housing solutions.
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Real Estate News and Legal Updates
Williamsburg REALTORS® deliver news, business tips, market and legal updates to it’s members electronically via monthly newsletters ensuring to be a comprehensive, reliable source of real estate information for it’s members.
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In-depth and Up-to-date Housing Market Research
Williamsburg REALTORS® provide statistics and economic reports that help members to understand the housing market bty the numbers – and be an expert in local real estate industry.
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REALTOR® Arbitration & Mediation Services
Williamsburg REALTORS® will assist with dispute resolution and offer formal procedures for adressing disagreements regarding the REALTOR Code of Ethics.
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FREE online 24/7 Member Services:
Williamsburg REALTORS® members have 24/7 access to:
- Online class registration
- Online payment & transaction desk
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FREE Legal Resources and Legal Hotline
Williamsburg REALTORS® members have access to The Legal Resource Library on the Virginia Association of REALTORS® website and submit any legal questions to the Legal Hotline.
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FREE Tech Helpline
Williamsburg REALTORS® members may contact the Tech Helpline for any technology problems or questions
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Be The Voice of the Association
One of the best ways to make a good use of the membership is to join a Workgroup. Williamsburg REALTORS® has 8 Workgroups, and any member has an opportunity to to serve in one or more Workgroups and make an impact on the association’s programs and local real estate industry.
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Legislative Advocacy
Susan Gaston, legislative consultant, continually works to improve the quality and quantity of relationships with local, state and national policymakers on behalf of Williamsburg REALTORS®.
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Locally Owned WMLS
Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service is a powerful set of tools, and resources to help Participants and Subscribers best serve their clients. The service area of the WMLS is defined as the Cities of Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson, James City county, York county, Yorktown, Gloucester county, Surry county, New Kent county, Charles City county and the Town of West Point.
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SentriLock Products and Services
Williamsburg REALTORS partnered up with SentriLock to offer the members of the association easy to use, reliable and secure lockbox system
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Marketing Assets
Williamsburg REALTORS® run a sophisticated multi-media public awareness campaign that encourages consumers to utilize the services of a REALTOR® when buying or selling a home in the grater Williamsburg area.
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REALTOR® Store
Members of Williamsburg REALTORS® get exclusive discounts for all store items and participate in annual store sales and clearance events
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Classroom Rental
Williamsburg REALTORS® members may receive a 50% Room Rental discount if the facility is reserved and prepaid for a minimum of
six (6) times/per calendar year.
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Strategic Partnership
Williamsburg REALTORS® collaborate with related industries, associations, government agencies and community organizations to broaden the ability to serve the diverse membership community.
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Fair Housing Advocate
Williamsburg REALTORS® advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in real estate by providing complete, transparent and accessible data for all members, buyers and sellers, small and large brokerages.