Benefits of Belonging to RIAR
Benefits of Belonging to the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®
As a member of the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, you will have access to the tools and resources you need to reach your full potential in the world of real estate. Think of us as your partner on the path to success.
» Forms and Contracts
Need a purchase and sales agreement, disclosure, lease, or another legal form for your real transaction? As members of the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, you can login to the member dashboard for access to all RIAR forms online via TransactionDesk. To protect REALTORS® and their clients, the RI REALTORS® Forms Committee issues updated forms and contracts regularly to address the latest laws and issues affecting the industry.
» Powerful Political Presence
RI REALTORS® represents the interests of the real estate profession and their clients at all levels of government and keeps members up-to-date on ever-changing legal and legislative issues affecting home ownership and the real estate profession. Follow our progress on the Legislative Tracker at www.rirealtors.org/legislative-tracker.
» Unparalleled Education
The RI REALTORS® Professional Development Center offers nearly 200 approved CE courses available in-person, online or through eLearning. Earn exclusive REALTOR® designations and certifications like GRI®, SRS, PSA, and ABR®, or simply fulfill CORE requirements, and all for RI continuing education credit with discounted rates for Association members. RI REALTORS® even helps you work toward your higher education goals through certificate and baccalaureate programs with local colleges and universities.
» Latest News
In today’s fast-paced environment, news travels fast but never more so than at RI REALTORS®! Our websites, RIRealtors.org and RILiving.com, are constantly updated with the latest information. Members can also connect with us on all the popular social media sites or through the RI REALTORS® targeted online newsletters.
» Value-Added Events
RI REALTORS® offers free educational and networking events throughout the year to help members and their clients stay on top of the current trends and information in the real estate profession.
» Professional Standards Education and Ethics Hearing and Arbitration
From their first days as a REALTOR®, members are educated about their duties regarding professional standards. RI REALTORS® can help by offering dispute resolution for member-to-member complaints, should a problem arise, helping to eliminate costly court fees.
» Legal Hotline
Need answers to your legal questions? RI REALTORS® offers a legal hotline service for REALTOR® members. Simply call (401) 785-3650 Option 5 or email [email protected] to discuss your question with RI REALTORS’® general counsel. You can also submit your questions through the password-protected Legal Hotline database at www.rirealtors.org/ask-legal-hotline.
» Discounted Products and Services
The RI REALTORS® Perks Program delivers a collection of products and services curated specifically for members of RI REALTORS®. From health insurance to marketing tools, you’ll find a variety of special offerings to make your business and personal life easier.
» Competitive Edge
As a member, you will set yourself apart from other real estate professionals. Whether earning REALTOR® designations which showcase your specialties, having a voice on committees or boards important to you, or having your business marketed through the RIRealtors.org and RILiving websites, membership has distinct benefits only available to REALTORS®.
» Customer Service and Tech Support
Do you have a question, problem, or specific need and don’t know where to turn? Our member services and tech departments will get you the answers you’re looking for.
Make these benefits and hundreds more from the National Association of REALTORS® (nar.realtor/membership) part of your business plan to reach the pinnacle of success in your real estate career.