Central Wisconsin Board of REALTORS Local Member Benefits
(See related Membership Forms)

Membership Categories:

• Designated REALTOR (DR)
  This category primarily encompasses the broker/owner of a real estate firm.
• REALTOR
  This category includes sales associates who hold their license under a Designated REALTOR.

Designated REALTOR/REALTOR Member Services & Benefits:

• Education
• Networking/Marketing
• Communication
• Negotiation/representation
• Events
• Affiliated Services - Central Wisconsin MLS

Education:

• Live Instruction CE Classes provide each year for courses 1, 2, 3 & 4a. These are presented in 3-4 different locations.
• Video CE Classes (2-day sessions) provided each year for courses 1, 2, 3, & 4a. These are presented at the Board office.
• Special seminars as relevant (example: lead based paint laws, smart growth)
• Local Professional Standards Training
• New Member Orientation
  1. Education on the operation and the benefits/ services at the local, state and national levels
  2. Code of Ethics Training
  3. Paragon Training

Network/Marketing:

• Affiliate Committee Membership Directory publication.
• "Why Choose a REALTOR" brochures

Communication:

• Newsletters
• Website Calendar of Events/articles
• Mailings: Application packets, election notifications, plaques, and various requested items.
• Phone calls (answering questions regarding events, software use, MLS legal issue referral/referral to other sources, bylaw interpre­tation, professional standards, committees, meetings, etc.)

Negotiation/ representation:

• REALTOR.com problem repair
• MLS vendor selection/problem repair
• SUPRA lockbox system (Wausau, Stevens Point & Wisconsin Rapids areas)
• Local/state government races-candidate endorsement when applicable.

Events:

• RPAC Auctions
• Installation/Awards Banquet
• Board of Directors Meeting (CWBR & CWMLS)
• Committee Meetings
• REALTOR & Government Day
• Annual Meeting
• WRA Convention (state)
• NAR Convention (national)
• Golf Outing

Affiliated Services — Central Wisconsin MLS

• Paragon MLS
• CWMLS Staff
• FNIS Training
• MLS brochures
• CWMLS Rules & Regulations Orientation