Membership Benefits

Columbus REALTORS® is the REALTORS® forum, a place where members can define best practices, build consensus and access the insight, information, and tools to succeed.

HOW TO JOIN

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE YOURSELF AND YOUR COMPANY

• The right to use the term REALTOR®
• On-line listings - all Columbus REALTORS® residential, land, and multifamily MLS listings are available to the public online through Realtor.com and other online real estate marketplaces.
• Annual Sales Awards recognize you for your outstanding sales
• Monthly Housing Reports and Statistics help you become an expert
• Continuous news releases and articles promoting REALTORS® and the use of a real estate professional
• Annual sponsorship opportunities that promote your business at events, classes, and more

NETWORKING EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• 30+ Committees provide you with opportunities to network, share ideas, establish programs, and set policies
• Leadership Installation is an event designed to introduce Columbus REALTORS® leadership (President and Board of Directors) for the coming year. (January)
• Our Joint Industry Forecast provides professional economic insight into the coming year's housing and commercial property market. (1st quarter)
• Our top commercial REALTORS are recognized at the annual Commercial Recognition Awards Awards Reception. 
• CORPAC Auction (May)
• CORPAC Golf Outing (September)
• Brokers/Managers Day for company owners and managers (October)
• Annual Business Meeting (October) - includes annual financial, legislative, industry, and committee reports.
• Awards Gala (December) - honors "Of the Year" award winners, Sales Award recipients & lifetime achievement.
• Area Realty Associations provide opportunities for further involvement in local communities.

SERVICES & RESOURCES THAT HELP YOU SUCCEED

• Electronic KeyBox System
• In Contract Magazine (published 6 times a year) - includes industry information, statistics, event announcements, member news, committee reports, education class information, event registration fliers, etc.
• FOREWARN - A proactive safety and intelligence app that provides instant knowledge prior to face-to-face engagements. Complimentary access is available to MLS Subscribers only.
• Complimentary online subscriptions to Columbus Business First and HousingWire are available to Columbus REALTORS® members through the member portal.
• Standard Forms on desktop or online.
• Printing Services - fact sheets, business cards, flyers, brochures, forms... low-cost design, quick turn-around.
• Discounts on Products/Services on products and services you use, including insurance, pagers, clubs, office/computer equipment, printing, digital phones, cars, advertising, legal services, banking services, long distance, internet service, etc.
• Low-cost arbitration process that allows REALTORS® to settle financial disputes out of court.
• Member Service Center (store) sells various real estate-related products, including signs, open-house supplies, and marketing materials.
• Recognition through awards.
• Housing Affordability & Community Partnership Roundtables are held monthly to provide information on local assistance programs to help you put people in homes - especially first-time home buyers!
• Commercial/Investment Section for members who work primarily with office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties.
• Hands-on Computer Training Classes on the MLS system and relevant software applications in Columbus REALTORS® state-of-the-art computer training lab.
• CORPAC - your local REALTOR® political action committee
• Designations - opportunities to enhance your knowledge and education in specialized areas of the real estate industry
• Education Classes on significant industry issues
• Foundation Fund - your opportunity to give back to the community

How to join Affiliate/Sustaining Membership Benefits