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HRRA Quick Facts

• Founded July 23, 1886

• The product of merging 5 associations

• Geographic area goes west to Emporia, north to James River, south to State Line, east to oceanfront

• 3rd largest in Virginia; among top 70 in nation

• Three-way agreement with VAR & NAR

120+ years old!

3-Tiered MembershipNATIONAL

National Association of REALTORS®

www.REALTOR.org

STATE

Virginia Association of REALTORS®

www.VARealtor.com

LOCAL

Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association

www.HRRA.com

The REALTOR® Difference

• Pride• Code of Ethics• Better training• Influence on legislation & politics• Communications & info (Members Only login)• Specialty Councils & Committees• Special Events & Recognition

You are professionals who care about your industry. Thank

you.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Hampton Roads REALTORS®

Association (HRRA) shall enhance the ability

of REALTORS® throughout Eastern Virginia to

achieve business success in an ethical and

professional manner, and shall protect and

preserve private property rights.

2012 HRRA Officers

David Wilkey, Chairman of the Board

Pat Steele, Chairman-Elect

Amy Rhodes, Vice Chair of Finance

Fella Rhodes, Immediate Past Chair

2012 Plan of Action

1. Grow Educational Services

2. Improve & Expand Communications

3. Enhance the Value of Membership

4. Provide an Unbeatable Benefit

5. Rejuvenate Government Affairs

6. Expand Regional Cooperation

7. Differentiate REALTORS ® from licensees

HRRA is always

working for you!

HRRA Core Services

When REALTORS pay dues, this is what they expect to receive.

These are programs, products, and services that are “common” goods.

Every member needs them and benefits equally from them.

• Government Affairs• Communications• Arbitration, Mediation, Ethics and

Professional Standards• Council & Committee meetings• Continuing education classes• Leadership training• Affiliate Members and discount programs

Take advantage of these Core Services!

HRRA Fee-Based Services

This includes programs, products, and services that HRRA offers over and above Core Services.

Members only pay for what they choose to use.

The selection is “a la carte.”

Members do not have to pay for unwanted services in higher membership dues.

I am one® Campaignwww.iamone.comwww.IsYourAgentOne.com

•Explains the difference between REALTORS® and non-member licensees (Code of Ethics).

•Works with the media to encourage positive and informative reporting.

•Promotes that REALTORS ® work to protect the American Dream of home ownership.

Government Affairs

• Federal, State, and Local

• Grassroots (You!), Lobbying, and Advocacy

• Meets the first Thursday of each month at noon – with Free Lunch!

HRRPAC: Hampton Roads

REALTORS® Political Action Committee

• Supports candidates who support REALTORS®

• Decisions made by REALTORS®• Split between National, State,

and Local• $35 “Fair Share”

• YPN helps young real estate professionals by giving them tools to succeed.

• Cultivates the next generation of HRRA’s leaders.

• No Age Restrictions!

• Annual awards program which recognizes REALTORS® with outstanding sales production.

• Applications are due in January.

• Celebration Event is held in March.

Winners of these

prestigious awards are featured in The

Virginian- Pilot each spring.

HRRA.com

HRRA is also on:

• Facebook• Twitter• YouTube• LinkedIn

Your Education SourceContinuing EducationPost-Licensing Designations

www.AlphaCollegeofRealEstate.com

Join Alpha’s A-Team to earn Alpha Bucks

GET INVOLVED!

• Network with the best.• Learn from experienced peers.• Have a voice.• Help make the rules.• Receive more value for your dues.• Membership does not cost. It pays!

You get out what you put in!