Membership Benefits

Membership in River Counties Association of REALTORS® connects you to professional support, education, advocacy, tools, and a strong REALTOR® community—locally, statewide, and nationally.

Leadership

Education

Premier education opportunities that save you money and time​. A full-service training schedule is available on our calendar, and we also take our training on the road for 5 or more agents in any office. Call to schedule as needed.

Staff

A staff that is here to serve you and respects your membership​, including MLS, SUPRA, RPR, and other member benefits offered through our partners. 

Networking

Tap into a world of networking opportunities where you can connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders, share valuable insights, and cultivate relationships that support your growth and success.

Facilities

Need to hold a meeting, take advantage of a broadcast meeting or training, or just get customers together for a luncheon? Book our Executive Conference Room or the larger Education Center and have everything at your disposal.

Lock Boxes

Complimentary electronic Lock Boxes offered by the premier vendor.

Membership gets you access!

As a member of the National Association of REALTORS® you have access to a wide array of benefits, business tools, real estate market data, educational opportunities, and discount programs designed to help you succeed in today’s market. Some of the valuable programs and services you receive include:

REALTOR Benefits® Program

Your official member benefits resource, bringing you discounts and special offers on products and service just for REALTORS®:

Member Value Plus Program

The MVP Program rewards REALTORS® for actively participating in their national association by offering exclusive incentives.

How the MVP Program works:

  • A new MVP offer is announced every two weeks

  • Each offer includes a specific action to complete

  • Actions must be completed within the two-week timeframe

  • Completing the action earns a reward

Rewards may include:

  • Free e-products

  • Discounts on NAR event registration

  • Other exclusive member benefits

NAR Library

NAR is home to the world’s largest real estate library, covering myriad topics related to commercial and residential real estate. The collections include:

  • 2,300 digital books, audiobooks, and videos
  • 1,700 journals in digital format through ProQuest®
  • 12,000 printed books, reports, and guides
  • 750 hard-copy journals 

Realtor.com® offers online marketing systems and innovative tools that enable REALTORS® to leverage advanced marketing, prospecting, and brand-building methods online. Only NAR members can access the valuable free benefits and education available.

All of your listings, with a photo, are always posted for free, but you can enhance your presence and listings with what consumers want most online—multiple photos, detailed descriptions, virtual tours, and more. To receive this benefit, you must be an MLS participant and your MLS must be a realtor.com® data content provider.

Advocacy

NAR’s Government Affairs Division develops, advances, and implements the federal legislative priorities of the REALTOR® Association, working to protect and promote the real estate industry at the national level.

This work is carried out through:

  • Direct engagement with Congress and the Executive Branch

  • Lobbying and federal policy development

  • Support from political field representatives across the country

  • Political communications and issue advocacy

  • Grassroots advocacy efforts involving REALTORS® nationwide

  • Stewardship of the nation’s largest source of direct contributions to federal candidates

 

Realtors Property Resource® (RPR)

A national database available to REALTOR® members providing valuable data on every property in the United States:

  • Over 160 million property records
  • Public record and assessment data
  • Zoning, permits, mortgage, and lien data
  • Schools
  • Largest foreclosure database in the industryREALTOR® members of participating MLSs will also have their localized MLS active and off-market data integrated with these robust national data sets.

Consumer Outreach

Through a number of vehicles, NAR communicates directly to consumers about the value of home ownership and its important role in the American Dream:

  • Real Estate Today— On radio stations, satellite, podcasts, and even cell phones, the Real Estate Today radio show provides fast-paced and fact-packed information with experts, interviews, call-ins, field reports, and more.
  • HouseLogic— With content covering home improvement, maintenance, taxes, finance, insurance, and more, HouseLogic helps home owners make smart and timely decisions about their homes.
  • Consumer Advertising Campaign— NAR’s national advertising efforts deliver messages to consumers and policymakers on the issues that affect REALTORS® and their clients’ ability to buy, sell, and own real estate.

Research & Statistics

NAR’s Research Division provides trusted real estate insights to support informed decision-making.

  • Collects and analyzes timely, accurate, and comprehensive real estate data

  • Conducts economic research on the housing market and related trends

  • Informs and engages:

    • REALTORS® and industry professionals

    • Consumers

    • Policymakers

    • Media outlets

  • Shares insights through:

    • Press releases

    • Research reports

    • Presentations

    • Daily blog posts

  • Covers topics that directly impact your business, including:

    • The economy

    • Housing market trends

    • Emerging factors affecting real estate professionals

Resources for Commercial Practitioners

The National Association of REALTORS® provides advocacy and resources specifically for commercial members, helping them serve clients effectively and succeed in a competitive market.

NAR supports commercial REALTORS® with:

  • Industry advocacy and representation

  • Education and professional development

  • Publications and commercial market research

  • Networking and collaboration opportunities

  • Property data and market insights

Together, these resources are designed to strengthen your business, improve profitability, and support the long-term health of the commercial real estate industry.

Member Center

Access detailed information about NAR’s core benefits, along with state and local REALTOR® association benefits, all in one place.

From this page, you can:

  • Review your NAR core membership benefits

  • Explore benefits offered by your state and local associations

  • Download and print your NAR membership card

To get started:
Log in using your NRDS ID.

Ready to Join?

If you’re ready to become a member—or want help choosing the right option—start here:

Need Help Choosing?

If you’re unsure which membership applies to you, our staff is happy to help.