SWIAR: For Our Members

SWIAR Membership

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As a proud member of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS, you are entitled to numerous benefits and services. We consider this a partnership of approximately 315 members and our 2 person staff to help you be successful in your business. The following is a brief description of some of the benefits you receive for your dues dollars:

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Mission statement:

The purpose of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS is to serve its members by developing, providing and promoting programs and services which will improve their ability to conduct business successfully with integrity, competency and without undue regulatory restraint.

EDUCATION:

We offer a wide range of FREE and reduced price classes to help you satisfy your continuing education requirements. We have entertained members with National speakers such as Danielle Kennedy, Rick DeLuca, David Knox and Terry Murphy. Jerry Rossi, Edutrainer is scheduled for September 2002. Educational opportunities are also available at our board office library, featuring publications, videos and books.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

As a member, you have pledged to subscribe to the standards of business and ethical conduct found in the Code of Ethics. The Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS promotes ethical conduct among its members. If there are complaints, the Grievance Committee reviews all written complaints, investigates and refers the possible violations to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing when appropriate. An Arbitration Hearing Panel reviews matters and can make decisions. This impartial hearing can eliminate expensive court litigation by inexperienced people.

PUBLICATIONS:

The REALTOR Rap is the official publication of the association. This easy-to-read newsletter, is designed to keep you up-to-date on such topics as government and legal updates, events, educational sessions, new members, etc. The association publishes several flyers for important updates. Additional publications such as Hill Notes and Monthly Calendar of Events are available. www.swiar.org is your association website and is also available to the public. The association website is your cyberspace resource center.

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE:

Members of the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS participate in the MLS. This computerized service compiles information about properties and is distributed to member companies electronically. This exposure is the key to selling fast and getting top dollar. The MLS review updates and changes to enhance and improve the database management software. The MLS provides an open forum for members to bring forward suggestions and concerns. The association provides FREE listing input and maintenance (Broker load is optional), weekly new listing report, monthly sales report, Internet Data Exchange and the NAR statistical report. Your listings are available on REALTOR.Com Internet website and updated on a daily basis.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS:

Each Wednesday beginning Late August through the end of May the association provides a general membership breakfast meeting with a scheduled guest speaker from the community. This serves as a social function, a networking opportunity and it also brings us together to discuss industry issues. We review legislative initiatives, new technology and information to make your job easier. The association along with local sponsors holds an annual golf tournament to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. The members are invited to get acquainted at our annual REALTOR picnic. The association recognizes outstanding leaders within our association at the annual REALTOR-of-the-Year Inaugural banquet.