WELCOME TO THE
PICKENS COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS^®

New Member Resource Links

PCBR Association Benefits

• Membership Account Portal
  Register for upcoming events and renew your annual membership via your Member Portal! All seminars and other programs can be found by clicking on 'Upcoming Meetings' under the 'Events' tab. (Additional REALTOR^® Associations/Boards also use this site and are listed on the footer of your account web page. Search events, use the filter feature, or look for events that begin 'PCBR' for the Pickens REALTORS^®.)
• pickensrealtors.com/committees
  Get involved and sign up for a committee today! Once enrolled you'll receive meeting reminders.
• facebook.com/pickensrealtors
  Follow us on Facebook
• pickensrealtors.com/events
  Realizing that networking is a vital part of a successful career in real estate, the Pickens REALTORS® provides numerous opportunities for the entire real estate industry to come together!
• pickensrealtors.com/affiliates
  Please Support our Affiliate Members!
• Click here to see how your Pickens REALTORS®' membership adds up!

Legislative Affairs

• pickensrealtors.com/legislative
  From the halls of the Capitol to the courthouse steps, REALTORS® are fighting and winning political battles. If an issue is important to real estate, you'll find out about it here.
• pickensrealtors.com/rpac
  How the REALTORS® Political Action Committee saves you money.
• garealtor.com/advocacy
  Advocacy news and resources from the Georgia Association of REALTORS®.
• realtorparty.realtor
  NAR's latest news about the REALTOR^® Party which is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment.

Education

• pickensrealtors.com/education
  PCBR offers several FREE CE programs throughout the year locally to help members meet their GREC CE License Renewal Requirement.
• pickensrealtors.com/orientation
  Don't forget that all new members must complete a Code of Ethics course.
• Scholarships
  Reimbursements are provided by GAR for approved designation and certification courses!
• NAR Designations and Certifications
• List of all courses approved for GAR Scholarships
• Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) 
  Georgia REALTORS® Designation program! If you take both GRI Core Courses of “Risk Management” and “Skill Building” you can earn Sales Post-License credit AND fulfill your Code of Ethics training. GAR’s scholarship program will also reimburse you for both of these courses! (If you have already completed your post-license training, these courses can provide regular continuing education credits.)
• pickensrealtors.com/safety
  REALTOR® safety information
• Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
• Fairhaven.realtor
  NAR’s Free Fair Housing Training Platform - Complete this interactive online simulation training to test and assess how well you're protecting clients against discrimination in the home-buying process.
• Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness 
  NAR resource designed to help you understand your financial planning options and prepare for the future, one step at a time. Be sure to also check out NAR’s Monthly Financial Wellness Webinars!
• Commitment to Excellence 
  Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from the National Association of REALTORS® empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It's not a course, class, or designation—it's an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®. (Complete the entire program to earn elective credits toward the GRI designation or to fulfill your Code of Ethics training. NAR Designation/Certification Course completion is required to complete the endorsement.)

Georgia Association of REALTORS^®' Benefits (GAR)

• garealtor.com
  Georgia Association of REALTORS^® website.
• GAR Member Discounts
  Special discounts offered by GAR (NRDS ID # required to view member content).
• GAR Forms (real estate contracts)
  Included in your membership! A $259/yr value.
• Free Legal Email Helpline
  Submit your questions regarding Ethics/Arbitration, License Law, GAR Contract Forms, or basic real estate-related legal questions to GAR's longtime general counsel, Weissman PC. (NRDS ID # required to access the submission page.)
• Legal Lines Library
  A video series that features GAR General Counsel Seth Weissman discussing some of the most frequently asked questions that come through the GAR Legal Helpline!
• Georgia Real Estate Health Benefits Center 
  A health solution designed exclusively for GAR members, you and your dependents may qualify for affordable coverage that sources the best care possible and fits with your financial picture. Enrollment is open year-round!
• Georgia REALTOR® Magazine 
  Quarterly publication that covers current hot topics in real estate. View archived issues and enroll in online-only subscriptions with the link above.
• GAR REALTOR® License Plate 
  Show your REALTOR® pride! Did you know Georgia REALTORS® has a specialty license place you can order at the DMV office?

National Association of REALTORS®' Benefits (NAR)

• nar.realtor
  National Association of REALTORS® website.
• nar.realtor/new-member
  Get to know your membership with NAR! This site helps advise you on your first year of membership and includes a list of 9 To-Dos for your first month of membership.
• Right Tools Right Now
  Each month, NAR will offer savings on select tools, products, and resources most beneficial for you and your business, and offer them for free or at a discounted price. Don’t miss this month’s featured offers!
• NAR References
  NAR has done the research for you! Formally known as Field Guides, NAR's References contain links to external articles, titles from the NAR Library eBooks collection, websites, statistics, and other material to provide a comprehensive overview of perspectives on each topic.
• Research Reports & Housing Statistics
  Provides the latest real estate research and statistics that affect the industry. Get the stats and stay informed.
• NAR Library
  Access business letter templates among many other resources.
• Free ebooks and audiobooks
  Access thousands of free audio and ebooks.
• NAR Member Benefit Providers
  Lists all the companies with which NAR has partnered to provide value-added offers and significant savings on products and services you use in your business and personal life.
• realtorsinsuranceplace.com
  NAR’s REALTORS® Insurance Place provides plans for you and your family, including exclusive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, plus telemedicine and a variety of wellness solutions – all with unique benefits for NAR members.
• NAR Member Center
  Login to your NAR Member Center for quick access to NAR REALTOR® Member Benefits & Resources. If you’d like a REALTOR® Membership Card, you may print or order one here!
• REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR)
  Access to property data, market trends, and client-friendly reporting exclusively for REALTORS®. (Georgia MLS & FMLS are participants.) Training is available at blog.narrpr.com/learning/
• magazine.realtor 
  REALTOR® Magazine is the official magazine of the National Association of REALTORS® and the business tool for real estate professionals. Issues are released quarterly. View archived issues and enroll in online-only subscriptions with the link above.

Marketing / Communication

• ThatsWhoWeR.realtor
  NAR's marketing campaign helps consumers understand why working with a REALTOR® is the best choice! Free campaign materials are available.
• get.realtor
  Sign up for your own .REALTOR® domain or .realestate domain today!
• Proper use of the REALTOR® marks in advertising and marketing.
• pickensrealtors.com/logos
  PCBR's logo and a link to NAR's REALTOR® logo for your marketing.
• pickensrealtors.com/difference and thedifference.realtor
  REALTOR® Difference marketing materials.
• "Plugged In" with GAR
  Monthly infographics to share with clients!
• members.houselogic.com
  REALTOR® Content Resource - the best FREE way to keep in touch with your clients! Your source for ready-to-use articles on all aspects of homeownership, including home buying and selling, for your consumer communications.
• pickensrealtors.com/marketbrief
  a monthly report of home sales, home prices, and foreclosures in Pickens County.
• narteamstore.realtor
  NAR's Official Supplier of REALTOR®-Logo branded promotional products.
• realtor.com 
  Sign up for a professional Dashboard. Once you have set up your professional Dashboard, you should claim your FREE profile by entering your NRDS ID.