Welcome!

We are excited to have you join our Association and look forward to serving you in
the coming year. NAMAR has a lot to offer you. We are the second largest REALTOR®
Board in the state of Georgia which allows our organization a voice to be heard on local, state
and national levels.

Now that you have joined the board, if you have not taken Orientation/Code of Ethics, you have
90 days to take the course offered by NAMAR. This is mandated by The National Association
of REALTORS®. The reasoning behind this requirement is so that the association can govern
any code of ethics violation. The class is offered the first Wednesday of every other month.
Classes fill up fast so do not wait until the last minute to register. Register today at
www.namar.org. You will need to renew your Code of Ethics within every Quadrennial Period
set forth by NAR.

You should start to receive REALTOR Magazine in about two months. (NAR prints labels 2
months prior to issue.) GA REALTOR Magazine is released digitally bi-monthly (January,
March, May, July, September and November). You can find a link on the GAR home page —
www.garealtor.com. The May and September issues will be printed and mailed to all members.

Attached is your membership card along with important information about your membership
and ways to become involved. This is your Association, please take advantage of it and become
involved.

Please make sure that you keep us updated on email and residential addresses. You may update
information on our website at www.namar.org. Event announcements, legislature information
and association news are broadcast to all members. Most all of our correspondence is done
through email.

Please take a moment to review the information. Again, we look forward to serving you.
Optimizing Your REALTOR® Productivity and Profitability is our goal.

Sincerely,

Tom O'Rourke
Executive Vice President
The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR) is a professional organization
assisting REALTORS® in the Gwinnett County and surrounding area, very similar to the Bar Association
for lawyers.

Your dues allow you membership in a professional organization that supports a strict Code of Ethics
promoting professionalism and ethical real estate practices. Membership
provides a voice for you in local, state and national politics (RPAC),
protecting the free enterprise system and working to get legislation that is
beneficial to REALTORS® and homeowners.

NAMAR was established in November 1969. It is governed by the Board

of Directors, which is comprised of your REALTOR® peers. A copy of
the By-Laws can be found on www.namar.org.

Get The Most Out of Your Membership — Get Involved

Consumer Awareness: The ongoing Public Awareness campaign (REALTOR® vs Real Estate Agent) has
increased the value of REALTORS® to the consumer and the home buying process. Radio and TV ads are
broadcast nationwide.
Education: NAMAR, GAR and NAR offer numerous CE Classes
and Seminars each month. Professional Designation courses Membership
which acknowledged experience and expertise in certain areas are
also offered.
Networking: Networking is essential for a successful real estate  Membership to the National
business. NAMAR offers various monthly council meetings, Association of REALTORS (NAR)
general membership meetings, committee opportunities and and a subscription to REALTOR
fundraising events. NAR and GAR offer annual meetings which Magazine.
offer sessions on industry trends and practical business topics.  Once Code of Ethics requirements
have been meet, you may use the
Professional Standards: Mediation and Arbitration services are
REALTOR logo. The term
available for settling real estate disputes eliminating the need to
REALTOR is a registered trademark
go through the court system.
that identifies a real estate
Information and Technology: NAMAR’s website is full of professional who is a member of
information from how to find your elected officials to upcoming NAR and subscribes to its strict
NAMAR events. Emails are broadcast to our members almost Code of Ethics. Only agents who are
daily keeping them informed on everything from legislature news members of NAR can use the term
to agent alerts. Through Nationals website, www.realtor.org, your REALTOR. REALTOR is not a
have access the world’s largest real estate library, request synonym for real estate agent.
customized research and order publications. As part of your  Membership to the Georgia
membership, you also have access to the FREE Technology Association of REALTORS (GAR)
Hotline at 1-877-573-5611 and subscription to Georgia
Recognition: Each year, NAMAR recognizes all members who REALTOR magazine.
qualify for the Million Dollar Club. Members are awarded at the  Ethics and Arbitration services are
ceremony and their achievements are recognized through various available for settling real estate
media outlets. disputes. We are dedicated to the real
estate industry and private property
rights.
What You Need To Know:
The Difference Between A Licensed Real Estate Agent
and A Professional REALTOR®
Although both licensed real estate agents and professional REALTORS® may buy
and sell homes, there are significant differences.

A REALTOR® is a member of the largest trade association in the world, The

National Association of REALTORS®, the local state association and a local
Board. As a member, the REALTOR® is required to abide by a National Code of
Ethics. The Boards are required to police their own by conducting ethics hearings
and arbitrations. The Boards are required to help create and maintain an ethical
business climate.

A REALTOR® has access to state of the art technology allowing them to assist
customers and clients in their search for the ideal home, thereby saving them time,
travel and money.

REALTOR® Boards, on a local level, provide education, professional standards

procedures, networking opportunities, community services projects, exposure to
affiliate members, such as professional mortgage providers, appraiser, etc. They
provide a resource center for research purposes to help the agent provide the best
competitive marketing analysis, tax information and community information.

For more people, buying a home is the single most important purchase in their
lives. To make this a safe and pleasant transaction, contact a REALTOR® -- a
professional!

Look for the trademark of a professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 Optimizing Your Productivity & Profitability
GET INVOLVED
(Networking = Success)
Mark your choice and Fax to (888) 516-7044 or email janet@namar.org

 AWARDS  LEGISLATIVE /POLITICAL AFFAIRS

 BROKERS COUNCIL  REALTOR POLITICAL ACTIO COMMITTEE

(RPAC)
 BY LAWS  EVENTS / PROGRAMS

 COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE  PARTNERS

 COMMUNITY SERVICE  TECHNOLOGY

 MULTI-CULTURAL / CULTURAL DIVERSITY  YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

 MEMBERSHIP / MEMBER SERVICES

 MARKETING

NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________________ EMAIL_____________________________________________

Strengths: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Talents: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Passions: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your willingness to serve. In accepting these responsible positions, you are reminded that you are ac-
cepting the responsibility to be present at all meetings to help conduct the business of the Association.

Signature:__________________________________________________________Date:______________
Stay in Tune
with NAMAR
through the
World Wide Web —

Visit www.namar.org
NAMAR information is never far away, you can check
out what’s going on with NAMAR and the industry
24-7.
There are also links to the Georgia Real
Estate Commission, Georgia Association of
REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS® plus
many NAMAR Partners.

Visit Today and Every Day

www.namar.org
 Technology
problems can seem
really,
really
big.
Call the Tech Helpline –
no matter what size the challenge.
It’s like having your personal
IT department.

A member benefit from the Georgia Association of REALTORS®

You would rather spend your time working than fixing your computer problems, right?
The Tech Helpline is a member benefit for Georgia REALTORS® offering support for hardware, software, networking and
digital devices. Our analysts are friendly technology experts and can assist you via phone, fax, email or online chat. They
troubleshoot problems and offer solutions, often by remoting in to your computer while you relax. They can advise you on
hardware and software purchasing. Most importantly, they understand your needs as a REALTOR®.

Have a Technology challenge?

Call the Tech Helpline now!

www.technologyhelpline.com 877.573.5611
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Each year, NAMAR recognizes members who have achieved top performance in their
industry. The Million Dollar Club is a distinguished award presented to members who
have meet a Gross Commission Income. The different levels are:

Bronze $45,000 to $74,999

Silver $75,000 to 149,999
Gold $150,000 to $249,999
Platinum $250,000 to $749,999
Diamond $750,000 and above

Recipients must meet the following requirements:

1. Applicant must have paid dues for the qualifying year and the current year. If
current years dues were not paid by October 31st, the applicant is disqualified
2. Broker must have paid dues for the qualifying year and the current year. If current
years were not paid by October 31st, the applicant is disqualified
3. Applications must be submitted to NAMAR by 5PM on January 15th along with
$50 application fee— NO EXCEPTIONS
4. Applications are reviewed and approved by Awards Committee.

(See Complete Set of Rules on website)

The Million Dollar Club will hold a banquet to present the awards in March. Other
awards presented will include:

Top Producers
REALTOR® of the Year
REALTOR® of the Year—Management
Rookie of the Year—New Homes
Rookie of the Year—Resales
Captain of Industry

For more information on the Million Dollar Club,

visit www.namar.org
What is RPAC and Why Should I Contribute?
RPAC is the REALTOR® Political Action Committee.

RPAC supports and educates candidate legislative issues that affect your
business and protects the American Dream of homeownership.

It provides a voice for you in local, state and national politics protecting the
free enterprise system and working to get legislation that is beneficial to you
and your clients. RPAC is the muscle behind NAR. It represents over
400,000 politically active REALTORS® that members of Congress want as
their friends.

RPAC Frequently Asked Questions:

How will my contributions be used? 70% remains in the state to be used in

state and local elections. 30% is forwarded to National to fund key US
House and Senate races.

Is RPAC Republican or Democrat? Neither, your contribution is a vote for

a pro-REALTOR congress, regardless of party.

Who establishes and implements RPAC policy? The National RPAC

Trustees establish and implement RPAC policy in accordance with the RPAC
bylaws and NAR policy established by the NAR Board of Directors.
Trustees are made up of REALTOR® volunteers from around the nation.

Are contributions to RPAC tax deductible? No

What process do the National Trustees use when determining

contributions to candidates? They act only on requests sent from state
associations and signed off on by the state trustees. Once received, they have
four options: Amend, Approve, Deny or Defer