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River Counties Association of REALTORS® 2070 Candies Lane NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 Phone: 423.476.5912 Fax: 423.478.5964 Email: [email protected]

Members of the Association may use the registered trademark term REALTOR®. Also, you now belong to the world’s largest trade association, the National Association of REALTORS®, with over 1,000,000 members strong.

Visit our Website: www.rivercounties.com

Our Mission Statement: Enhancing, promoting and protecting the private property rights in our communities and the business interest of our REALTOR® members. ATTENTION

MLS UPDATE Beginning 7/1/2014 – MLS Billing will change to Bi-Annual. Due 7/15/2014

RCAR, along with the National and State Associations, provide many opportunities to expand your business contacts by networking with your peers and the Affiliate Members. Your Association also helps to keep you informed of current trends and developments in the real estate industry. Through community service programs, we demonstrate the concern that REALTORS® have for their communities. We wish you success in your real estate profession and hope you will take advantage of all the good things your Association offers. The best way to do that is to get involved. Enclosed you will find the many benefits we offer our REALTOR® members.

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Calendar of Events Event MLS New Member Orientation Adopt-A-School Committee Meeting Transaction Desk Basic Training RCAR Office Closed – Good Friday Transaction Desk Advanced Training Meetings & Special Events Meetings RCAR New Member Orientation THDA “First Time Home Buyers” Class Staff/Secretary Breakfast Advanced Paragon Training NAR Mid Year MLS New Member Orientation Adopt-A-School Committee Meeting Client Connect & Contact Manager Transaction Desk Basic Training Participants Meeting RCAR Office Closed – Memorial Day General Membership Meeting Transaction Desk Advanced 2014 CTC MLS New Member Orientation

Date 4/16/2014

4/16/2014 4/17/2014 4/18/2014 4/22/2014 4/22/2014 4/23/2014

4/24/2014 4/25/2014 4/29/2014

Time 9:00am – 12:30pm 2:00pm—3:00pm 9:00am—12:00pm

Location RCAR RCAR RCAR

9:00am—12:00pm 2:00pm—3:00pm 8:15am – 1:00pm 12:00pm—4:00pm 9:00am—11:00am 1:00pm—4:00pm

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5/12/2014-5/17/2014 5/14/2014 9:00 – 12:30pm

5/14/2014 5/20/2014 5/21/2014 5/22/2014 5/26/2014

5/28/2014 5/29/2014

2:00pm—3:00pm 2:00pm—4:00pm 9:00am—12:00pm 2:00pm – 3:00pm 11:30am—1:30pm 9:00am—12:00pm

6/9/2014-6/12/2014 6/18/2014 9:00pm – 12:30pm

Did you know...  RER is owned by RCAR  Advertising in RER keeps your annual Dues down  Offers great public exposure  Lead generator  Live online links through www.rivercounties.com  Distributed throughout Bradley County and surrounding areas  Bonus: Check out the “Listing by County” ad on the first page! Here you can advertise one listing for only $22.50!

Advertising Prices: Ad Size: Full Page 3/4 Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page

Regular Price: $395 $297 $208 $110 $60

Non-Member Pricing: $425 $250 $130

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Meet our Affiliate Members

SAVE THE DATE RCAR Buzz – June 19, 2014 O’Charleys 5:30 till 7:00 pm Appetizers will be served! 7

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Benefits 

Member of National Association of REALTORS® Drug Card America NAR is pleased to provide to members a free pharmacy program designed to help lower the cost of some prescription drugs. This free benefit is provided by SASid, the same trusted REALTOR Benefits® Partner who manages REALTORS® Core Health Insurance and REALTORS® Dental Insurance.

Member of Tennessee Association of REALTORS®  Servicing Bledsoe, Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, and Rhea Counties  Informative General Membership Meetings with excellent speakers  Networking Opportunities  Officers & Director Leadership attends NAR & TAR Conventions and brings back important first-hand information to our members  Continuing Education at RCAR - Education Classes - Free of Charge for 2014  Affiliate Support  REALTOR® Store  Helpful Support Staff 

River Counties Multiple Listing Service

Benefits Data Share with the Chattanooga MLS  Free Paragon 5 Training (Individual or Office)  Multiple Search Capabilities and Customization  Courthouse Retrieval System  Subdivision Restrictions on MLS within CRS  Supra ActiveKeys and eKeys  Paragon - rcar.paragonrels.com  Paragon Mobile - rcar.mobile.paragonrels.com  FREE Lockboxes with signed Lease Agreement  Knowledgeable Support Staff 

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National Association of REALTORS®

Benefits National Association of REALTOR Benefits® Program – A Valuable Member Benefit As a REALTOR®, you have access to NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program. This program provides unique valueadded offers and savings on the products and services you use every day. The program includes partners in categories such as marketing, technology, insurance, financial services and personal protection, travel, and office solutions. For a full roster of partners, along with their member-only offers and savings, visit my.realtor.org/programs/realtor-benefits-program.

2014 Membership Cards Now Available

Download your 2014 Membership Card today. Click on the "my card" link in the upper-right corner of the Member Center to begin.

Tennessee Association of REALTORS®

Benefits The Tennessee Association of REALTORS® (TAR) is headquartered in Nashville and serves over 19,000 REALTOR® members, REALTOR® member firms, and local associations throughout Tennessee. TAR’s annual dues, however, are among the lowest in the nation! Members can access a wide range of member services including:    

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Free TAR Legal & Ethics Hot Line Free Online Real Estate Forms (via TransactionDesk) A Free Internet page on the TN Living Network News services, including the TAR DIGEST, forms updates, & our Grassroots Legislative Action Center Legislative advocacy Numerous Educational opportunities Special Discounted Services & Products through preferred vendors 9

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Tara Hampton, Association Executive [email protected]

Leigh-Anne Day, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Melissa Lane, MLS Coordinator [email protected]

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