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PPAR's Strength is Your Advantage
- To enhance your success as a REALTOR®,
there is not a better time to enjoy
all that PPAR offers.
- PPAR is comprised of REALTORS®
mostly from El Paso and Teller Counties involved in every aspect of
the real estate industry from residential and commercial
brokers to property
managers and appraisers.
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Value of Membership
- PPAR receives $300 of your total annual
dues, but the benefits you receive by being a member far exceed
this cost
- PPAR staff will
help you put the puzzle together by providing quality member service.
New members are provided an orientation program that familiarizes
you
with the benefits available and increases REALTOR®
professionalism
through risk reduction.
- Members have access to our REALTOR®
store to purchase forms, maps, lockboxes and other supplies.
- REALTORS® also receive publicity through
the
PR campaign efforts of the
local, state and national associations. The NAR PR
campaign is valued at over $4,500 annually, and consumer research
shows this is becoming a widely recognizable symbol of REALTOR®
honesty, integrity, commitment and professionalism with consumers.
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Ethical Standards Are Enforced
- Every REALTOR® agrees to abide by the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics and is
continually reminded of responsibilities under the Code.
- Ethical Standards are enforced and
disputes are resolved without litigation.
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Public Policy/Regulations Are Favorable
To The Real Estate Industry
- Making sure your voice is heard is
one of the primary advantages of being a member of PPAR. From
lobbying to grassroots advocacy, the power of being part of almost
4,000 members works for you at the local, state and national levels.
- You are provided timely
information about local, state and federal issues.
- On your behalf, PPAR interacts with the Quality
Community Group (PPAR, EDC, HBA, Chamber of Commerce), Colorado Association of REALTORS®
(CAR), NAR, and the community to coordinate
strategic political issues.
- You are encouraged to have
interaction with elected officials and the political process and to
vote and participate in the caucus system.
- You can be part of a team that conducts candidate
interviews, is a part of the selection process, endorses candidates and recommends
funding.
- You are encouraged to
participate on the Government Affairs Committee and strongly encouraged
to make
contributions to the Political Survival Fund and REALTOR®
Small Donor Committee.
- On your behalf, PPAR sustains and enhances the
Quality of Life enjoyed by citizens of the Pikes Peak region with
the implementation of NAR's Quality of Life program.
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RSC Participants Have Current and
Comprehensive Information Services
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PPAR, through its
wholly-owned subsidiary Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corporation,
provides computerized tools so that Participants may better serve
their clients.
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You may subscribe
to the PPMLS which contains over 5,000 available properties and
tools to match buyers with sellers.
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Your subscription
to PPMLS includes access to historical files dating back to 1993, as
well as access to information from 15 county assessor databases.
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A secure electronic
lock box system is available to help you track entry into listed
properties and obtain feedback from showings.
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You may subscribe
to the commercial information exchange and broadcast email system.
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As a means to
further advertise your listings, limited property information is
posted on a public Internet site (www.ppar.com) and other Internet sites.
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You may provide
feedback through meetings, focus groups, and surveys conducted to
assess member needs.
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Members Are Knowledgeable About Industry
Issues and Trends
- You are periodically surveyed electronically to help PPAR identify
your areas of concern.
- You are informed about the industry
through Town Hall meetings conducted throughout the year, an annual
membership meeting and by weekly Member News e-mails.
- PPAR, CAR and NAR offer the highest quality in real
estate education to help you achieve higher levels of
professionalism and to keep you informed of changes in the
fast-paced real estate industry.
- You have the opportunity to take
quality educational programs that meet your present and future needs.
- You can take education courses offered by
PPAR Education Services, and your classes are tracked in the PPAR
computer database.
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There Is A Sense of Mutual Purpose and
Support Among Members
- The governance policy PPAR has in
place enables staff to take action to help you do your business better. A
dedicated team of PPAR staff professionals is committed to
providing one-on-one service. Our team is committed to being
on the leading edge of technology.
- You can
learn what your Association is all about. You
have the opportunity to learn more about the grassroots of our
organization by enrolling in our Leadership Program, it is designed to recruit, train and develop leadership - you.
You get a comprehensive background on PPAR. You will attend a
briefing by the Colorado Real Estate Commission, the IREM Economic
Forecast Breakfast, an MRE Professional Standards
Course, REALTOR®
Day at the Capitol, Strategic Planning Sessions,
Conflict Resolution Class and PPAR and RSC Board of Directors meetings.
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REALTOR®
Member Benefits Program
- You do the math and you'll see that
membership provides benefits which actually puts money in your piggy
bank. As a free
benefit of membership, Member Benefits savings can be in the
thousands of dollars each year depending on how much and how often
you take advantage of partner offerings.
- Be a part of PPAR's group purchasing power to provide numerous benefits including
banking services, cellular phones, travel services, and more.
- As a member PPAR, CAR
and NAR - you have access to REALTOR® Advantage and
REALTOR® Benefits.
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Community Relations Programs
- You are not alone! Join
PPAR help others throughout the Pikes Peak region.
- You can make a difference by joining
in the efforts of our
community service program. PPAR gets out in the community and
gives our time to those who need our help the most.
- You have the opportunity to join
forces with PPAR in providing the Volunteer REALTOR®
program at Fort Carson.
- On your behalf, PPAR seeks out alliances and
collaborations with other community programs.
- On your behalf, PPAR promotes a positive REALTOR®
image
through continued involvement in various community projects.
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