1. Welcome, new REALTORS ® !

2. 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. 3-Tiered Membership NATIONAL National Association of REALTORS ® www.REALTOR.org STATE Virginia Association of REALTORS ® www.VARealtor.com LOCAL Hampton Roads REALTORS ® Association www.HRRA.com

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 2012 HRRA Officers David Wilkey, Chairman of the Board Pat Steele, Chairman-Elect Amy Rhodes, Vice Chair of Finance Fella Rhodes, Immediate Past Chair

7. 2012 Plan of Action 1. 1. Grow Educational Services 2. 2. Improve & Expand Communications 3. 3. Enhance the Value of Membership 4. 4. Provide an Unbeatable Benefit 5. 5. Rejuvenate Government Affairs 6. 6. Expand Regional Cooperation 7. 7. Differentiate REALTORS ® from licensees HRRA is always working for you!

8. 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.

9. 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!

10. 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.

11. I am one ® Campaign www.iamone.com www.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.

12. Government Affairs Federal, State, and Local Grassroots (You!), Lobbying, and Advocacy Meets the first Thursday of each month at noon – with Free Lunch!

13. 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”

14. YPN helps young real estate professionals by giving them tools to succeed. Cultivates the next generation of HRRA’s leaders. No Age Restrictions!

15. 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.

16. HRRA.com HRRA is also on: Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

17. Your Education Source Continuing Education Post-LicensingDesignations www.AlphaCollegeofRealEstate.com Join Alpha’s A-Team to earn Alpha Bucks

18. 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!