New Member Orientation

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New Member Orientation by Sandy Naragon, CEO
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Akron Area
Board of REALTORS
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Why AABOR Exists

• Increase professionalism of agents and brokers

• Insure your future

• Protect right to sell/own real property

• Protect MLS Data

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Why AABOR Exists

• Provide Relevant/Quality Education

• Professionalism
• Productivity
• Technology

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Why AABOR Exists

• AABOR, the communitys voice of real estate

• We help get more Americans in homes.
• We help the business community understand the
  economics of home buying.
• Help house the homeless and less fortunate of
  Akron.

• Equal opportunity, affordable housing and
• neighborhood development are this years
  priorities.

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Akron Area Board of REALTORS

• Professional Standards and Education

• Legislative Affairs

• Communication

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Professional Standards

• Code of Ethics

• Enforcement

• Mediation

• Arbitration

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Professional Standards

• Helpful Hints to Avoid Complaints

• Possession Dates

• Multiple Offers

• Earnest Money

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Education/Technology

• Post Licensing

• Continuing Education

• NAR Ethics Training

• Computer Lab

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Communication

• Publications

• REALTORS INK

• AABOR Update

• Websites
• http//www.aabor.com/
• http//www.ohiorealtors.org/
• http//www.realtor.com/
• http//www.realtor.org/
• http//www.com.state.oh.us/

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www.aabor.com
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www.ohiorealtors.org
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www.realtor.com
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www.realtor.org
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www.com.state.oh.us
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Member Services

• Electronic/Paper Contracts Forms

• Medical Insurance

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Legislative Affairs

• Something You Cant Do Alone

• Local, State National Representation

• Issues Affecting Homeowners

• Calls to Action
• Current Issues

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Legislative Affairs

• Advocate for Private Property Rights

• Zoning

• Taxation

• Land Use Initiatives

• REALTORS Political Action Committee
• Grassroots Involvement Important
• If Real Estate is Your Profession, Politics is
  YOUR Business!

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Ohio Association of REALTORS

• Legal Issues
• OAR Legal Hotline
• White Papers

• Education

• GRI

• Conventions

• Technology Hotline [phone] (9-5)

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Leadership Opportunities

• Divisions and Forums

• State Directors/Alternates

• Local Board of Directors

• Local Board Officers

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Leadership Opportunities

• One Members Experience

• Answered The Call

• Professional Development

• Networking

• Immediate Credibility

• Learn From Experience

• Identify Critical Issues

• Increase Professionalism

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REALTOR Guide to Safety

• Arriving at an Open House or Showing
• Getting out of your car
• Approaching the property
• Walking to the door
• Entering the property

take 10 seconds
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During those 10 secondsask yourself

• Does everything seem normal?

• Am I parked in a well-lit area?

• Are there hazards in the street?

• Is anyone loitering or following me?

• Trust your GUT!

• Have a clear exit!

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Additional Safety Advice

• Report to your office
• Color, make, model, year of your car
• License Number

• Tell SOMEONE where you are!
• Office
• Family Member
• Real Estate Buddy

• Trust your GUT!

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Electronic Keybox System

• Background

• Advantages
• Safety
• Control

• Responsibilities

• Alternatives

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New Member Plan

• For current keypad pricing, call AABOR

• AABOR Waives 50 of Issuance Fee if purchased
  in first 90 days

• Used keyboxes available at AABOR

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Evaluation
This completes the AABOR new member orientation.
Click on the AABOR Orientation Evaluation Form on
the Membership Information page of this website.
Complete the form, print it and fax it back to
the Board, and you will have completed an
important step in becoming a full-fledged member
of the Akron Area Board of Realtors. Contact
AABOR at 330-434-6677Fax AABOR at 330-434-4641