REALTOR® Member Benefits
Success in real estate starts with having the right resources, connections, and support behind you. As a member of our association, you have access to valuable tools, professional development opportunities, industry advocacy, and a network of peers dedicated to helping you grow your business and better serve your clients.
Whether you’re a new agent or an experienced broker, your membership provides a wide array of resources designed to help you succeed in today’s market.
Explore the benefits below and discover how membership can help you strengthen your business, expand your expertise, and elevate your career.
When you join the Richmond Association of REALTORS®, you also join Virginia REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. This local, state, and national membership structure connects you to a powerful network of real estate professionals and provides greater access to resources, advocacy, education, and benefits that support your success at every stage of your career.
The term REALTOR® is not only a trademark owned by NAR and protected by federal law. Beyond the brand, the term REALTOR® represents a commitment to a higher standard of professional conduct by adhering to the NAR Code of Ethics. This trademark is a valuable membership benefit that distinguishes members from all others in the real estate business.
Review the Member Mark Manual for more detailed information about utilizing the powerful REALTOR® brand.
The NAR Code of Ethics establishes the standards of honesty, fairness, and professionalism that define the REALTOR® commitment to the public.
Click here to access NAR’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
RPR is the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®. RPR puts data, tools, and reports at your fingertips so you can gain and share knowledge instantly and position yourself as an essential part of every transaction.
FOREWARN brings knowledge to the real estate industry through innovative solutions to ensure safer engagements and smarter interactions. Leveraging powerful analytics and a massive data repository, FOREWARN solutions enable real estate professionals to gain real-time knowledge, for purposes such as verifying identity, searching for criminal histories, and validating information provided by potential clients such as financial and asset information – all from just a phone number or name.
The Tech Helpline is a member benefit for our members offering support for hardware, software, networking, and digital devices. Members can contact friendly and knowledgeable analysts via phone, e-mail, or online chat for help with any device.
The Virginia REALTORS® Legal Hotline is available to answer important questions about your real estate transactions quickly and accurately by staff attorneys – usually within three business hours.
As a member, you have exclusive access to the REALTOR® Store located in the RAR lobby. Stocked with signs, riders, lockboxes, and marketing materials, the store offers a wide range of items designed specifically for agents.
Richmond Association of REALTORS® staff works to promote the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates, foster relationships with state and local elected officials, and advocate for state and local policies that protect and support all involved in the real estate industry. Through these relationships and contributions from RPAC, our REALTOR® Political Action Committee, RAR has and will continue to successfully protect private property rights and expand housing opportunity.
As a member, you have direct access to knowledgeable association staff who are ready to assist you by phone or email. Whether you have questions about education requirements, professional standards, policy positions, or REALTOR® resources, our team is here to help you find answers.
Designations and certifications are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Designations and certifications provide comprehensive education that fosters long-term expertise and strengthens your competitive advantage.
Click here to read more about the available designations and certifications.
Earn all credits required by the Real Estate Board for license renewal at the Richmond Association of REALTORS® Real Estate School with discounted costs for classes. We offer all required PLE/CE/BCE credits for your license with a timely curriculum focused on the topics that are important to you.
From educational seminars and industry updates to networking receptions, community initiatives, and signature association events, there are opportunities throughout the year to connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders.
One of the many advantages of membership is access to a growing collection of ready-to-use marketing content designed to help you promote your business and engage with your audience. Members can access stock images and videos, social media content, consumer education materials, seasonal campaigns, and other customizable resources to support their outreach efforts throughout the year.