Benefits of Membership

  • Political Advocacy
  • Member Education
  • Ethics/Dispute Resolution

Representing more than 1,600 real estate professionals in Marin County

 

What Do I Get as a Member of MAR?

Political Advocacy

MAR is the leading advocate for issues affecting real estate in Marin County.

  • MAR was responsible for ending MMWD's point-of-sale toilet retrofit program that turned REALTORS® into the "toilet police."
  • MAR defeated the onerous ordinance proposed by a sewer district that would have harmed home sellers and the escrow process by requiring North San Rafael homeowners to spend up to $25,000 to inspect and repair lateral sewer lines before they could sell their property.
  • MAR defeated a City of San Rafael proposal to make all REALTORS® pay business license fees as independent business owners.
    Professional Education

 

Member Education

MAR University is your source for professional education and business management information.

MAR's monthly membership meetings, classes, workshops and video presentations help you stay abreast of the latest information in the real estate industry. They're also a great place to network with your peers.

Fulfill your continuing education requirements through discount- priced educational seminars.

General Programs

  • How to Market Your Business
  • Disclosures
  • Risk Reduction

Seminars

  • New Tax Legislation
  • Staging a Home for Sale
  • Agency Relationships

Designation Classes

  • SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
  • ePRO (Internet Professional)
  • CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)

 

Ethics/Dispute Resolution

MAR conducts an ombudsman program to help informally resolve disputes.

These disputes involve alleged violations of the REALTOR® code of ethics or other issues the public may have when working with the organization's members to buy or sell a home.

This free program for members is conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the National Association of REALTORS®.

The MAR ombudsman will help address disputes and problems and attempt to solve them informally to avoid the need for litigation. If the ombudsman is unable to resolve a dispute, it could be referred to the association's professional standards or arbitration committees.

MAR has named Karen Kirwan to serve as its ombudsman and administer the association's dispute resolution program. For more information, Kirwan can be reached at 415-507-1006.

 

The Power of Participation

Participate as a member of MAR committees to improve yourself and the profession. It's a great way to network with and learn from your fellow REALTORS®. The following is a list of MAR committees:

  • Marketing Communications
    Generates activities to promote the importance of working with REALTORS®, to attract new members and to publicize the accomplishments of MAR.
  • Governmental Affairs
    Advises MAR about positions to take on a range of local issues and proposed legislation that impacts REALTORS®.
  • Education
    Generates ideas for MAR University, which provides seminars and workshops to boost the effectiveness of REALTORS®.
  • Community Service
    Helps MAR members find ways to give back to the community through a variety of worthwhile projects and activities.
  • Budget and Finance
    Oversees MAR's annual budget and recommends how MAR funds should be invested.
  • Technology
    Helps MAR members use technology to succeed in real estate, and follows developments related to the Multiple Listing Service.

 

Additional Benefits

  • Attend and network at MAR's informative General Membership Meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month.
  • Receive the weekly MAR Update on line.
  • Be listed on MAR's popular website www.marincountyrealtors.com.
  • Access MAR's website, to find current industry news and other useful information.
  • Receive discounted prices on forms, educational materials and other real estate items at our REALTOR® Service Center.
  • Purchase mailing labels of MAR members for your office mailings.
  • Receive a an average 14% discount on all your STAPLES office purchases made online.
  • Use the valuable benefits you receive from CAR:
  • Receive periodic updates on state legislation affecting REALTORS®.
  • Access the CAR Legal Hotline for legal advice related to the real estate industry.
  • Access healthcare and liability insurance through CAR programs.