Prestige

The term REALTOR® may only be used by licensed real estate brokers and salespeople who are members of a REALTORS® Association and pledge to honor a nationally recognized Code of Ethics.

Founded in 1968 and with over 360 members, membership in the Bartow Area Board of REALTORS® allows you to be part of an Association that takes pride in these standards.

Education

Membership provides you with twelve (12) hours of free Continuing Education classes each year through the Georgia Institute of Real Estate (GIRE) and access to many of the leading designations in the country.

Among these coveted Designations offered by GIRE, are the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). By furthering your education, and achieving a REALTOR® designation, a commitment to excellence is noted by other REALTORS® and the public.

Governmental Affairs

Membership in the Bartow Area Board of REALTORS® makes you part of one of the most powerful and influential grassroots lobbying efforts in the country. Keep abreast of the latest local, state and federal real estate issues affecting the industry; and become involved.

Professionalism

REALTORS® separate themselves by abiding by a Code of Ethics that was first adopted by the association in 1913. REALTORS® pledge to uphold these ethical and professional standards.

If a dispute arises between REALTOR® members of the board concerning commission, then arbitration may be evoked. A Professional Standards Panel, comprised of members who are actively involved in real estate, hear and make recommendations on matters involving complaints of unethical conduct and arbitration matters.

Community Service

The Board has a long-standing history of supporting the local community. Each year, the Bartow Area Board of REALTORS® participates in several activities and charitable events such as:

• Bartow Christmas
• Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy
• Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army
• Annual Blood Drive
• Scholarship contribution to high school seniors

Networking

Realizing that networking is a vital part of a successful career in real estate, the Bartow Area Board of REALTORS® provides you with numerous opportunities for the entire real estate industry to come together.

• Seven (7) Membership Luncheons
• The Annual Charity Golf Tournament
• The Annual Holiday Luncheon
• The Professional Achiever’s Circle Banquet

Recognition

A fundamental initiative of the Board is to recognize the membership for their many achievements and to promote the outstanding professionalism and success of the members. The prestigious Professional Achiever’s Circle was established to recognize agents and brokers for their volume production and outstanding and noteworthy transactions.

Information

Email updates and access to local, state & national websites are included in your membership. This constant communication will keep you informed on the latest issues affecting the real estate industry.

Discounts

Through your membership, you will receive discounts through Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

GAR / NAR

Membership in the local Board also provides you with membership in the 40,000 member Georgia Association of REALTORS® and the 1,300,000 member National Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade organization in the country (REALTOR® members only).