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Membership

RIGHTS AND PRIVILEDGES, OBJECTIVES,

BENEFITS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

By joining our Association you can take advantage of these membership opportunities:

Educational Programs

Networking Opportunities

Legal Hotline

Code of Ethics

Legislative Voice

Products and Services

Professional Recognition

Comparable Sales Information

Cooperation

A REALTOR Member of the Illini Valley Association of REALTORS is

entitled to have all the rights relating to the benefits, priviledges and

services of the Association which are specified in the governing documents of the

Association, State and National Associations. These rights are provided and

administered reasonably and without discrimination by the Association.

The objectives of membership are:

to encourage and foster higher ethical standards in our profession.

to take an active interest in the welfare of the community.

to develop service as the basis of worthy enterprise.

to interchange ideas, business methods and transactions with other REALTORS.

to oppose harmful legislation and to strive for legislation beneficial to real estate.

The benefits of membership are:

the legal right to call yourself a REALTOR.

a higher standing in your community.

better relations with fellow brokers, clients and the public.

a broader acquaintance and deeper friendship with the people of your community.

current knowledge of real estate through your Board, the State and National Associations, their Institutes,

publications and meetings.

greater success in your business because of your increased knowledge and opportunities.

The obligations of membership are:

to attend meetings regularly.

to participate and be an active member in the Association of REALTORS.

to pay your dues promptly.

to do your part when called upon.

to observe and conduct your business in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of

REALTORS.

to be considerate, understanding, informed and reliable- a man or woman of purposeful energy and studied

action...

A REALTOR.

Becoming a REALTOR is the key to opening many new doors of opportunity

in your real estate career. If you already have your real estate license

and are ready to take the next professional step and become a REALTOR,

the staff at the Illini Valley Association of REALTORS would be happy to assist you.

Please call (815) 224-1868 for a REALTOR membership information packet or e-mail us at ivar@illinivalleyrealtors.org

with your request, name and address. Please put "Membership Info." in the subject line.

We look forward to hearing from you!