Become an Affiliate Member!
Affiliate membership is available for those who work in conjunction with real estate professionals, but who do not sell real estate. Examples are, but are not limited to: appraisers,
mortgage bankers, attorneys, home inspectors, home warranty representatives, insurance agents, pest control specialists, staging companies, interior design companies and web
design companies.
HOW DO I BECOME A SLOAOR AFFILIATE MEMBER?
- Submit an Affiliate Application
- Pay dues and fees
- Approval by Board of Directors
Individual Affiliate Members will be in direct communication with the SLOAOR and accrue all the benefits of Affiliate membership.
Company Company Memberships require the designation of a Primary Member who will be in direct communication with the SLOAOR. The Primary Member can designate
up to four Secondary Members in the firm and is responsible for notifying the SLOAOR of any changes in members. The Company Membership belongs in the firm with SLOAOR
benefits accruing to those designated as Primary or Secondary members within that firm.
Affiliate members are individuals or firms not engaged in the Real Estate Profession, but who have interests concerning real estate and are in sympathy with the objectives of the
Association.
As a member of the San Luis Obispo Association of REALTORS® you are entitled to the following:
- Attendance at all Association functions: (Please designate the person who will be the representative.)
- General Association Meetings. These meetings are informational and generally at no cost to you. Introduction at marketing meetings is encouraged.
- Fund-raisers for the community.
- Installation – Fun, Laughter, and Prizes
- At any function that has an entry charge, the Affiliate Representative(s) is charged the same price as REALTOR® members.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT TO MAXIMIZE MY AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP?
Get involved! You most likely wanted to become an affiliate member to tell more of our REALTOR® members about you and your business, and there is no better way to do that than
to get out there and get to know them! You'll get out of your membership everything that you put in!
MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS!
Your Association is working for you! As a member, you are entitled to member communications, monthly newsletters, community service and being part of a strong group of professionals.
Your SLOARO membership is working for you. Are you working it?
- Name in ASSN/ MLS Roster. (NO COST)
- Name on San Luis Obispo Association of REALTORS® Web page.
- Distribute Flyers at MLS and General Association Meetings (NO COST)
- Introductions prior to MLS Marketing Meeting.
- Flyers advertised through newsletter. Call the Association office for further information
- Periodic Announcements can be made. (Please clear with the President or the Vice President)
- Affiliate Roster to be distributed to inquiries.
- Flyers advertised through “New Realtor® Member Packets.” Call the Association office for further information.
- Adverstise on the SLOAOR website.
- Connect with REALTORS® at local Marketing Sessions and Property Caravans
- Network with REALTORS® via sponsorship opportunities at Education Courses, Orientation and Committee meetings.
- Stay abreast of industry news & trends via the REALTOR® Edge (SLOAOR online newsletter).
- Inform our members of your industry specific specialty's via our Affiliate Spotlight.
- Affiliate Members, at their option, can join the California Assn. of REALTORS, as an Affiliate, and enjoy many member benefits, including the Legal Q & A's, Legal Hotline, Insurance
- benefits, etc.
STAY IN THE LOOP!
SLOAOR Affiliate members receive the SLOAOR montly REALTOR® newsletter, as well as the ability to attend the weekly MLS meeting. In addition, affiliate members will receive e-mail and
notifications from SLOAOR regarding special events and announcements.
NETWORK!
As an affiliate member , you are always welcome to attend any and all SLOAOR events. This includes membership luncheons, the annual Installation event, fundraisers, as well as classes.
These events are excellent networking opportunities for REALTORS® and Affiliate members.
EDUCATE!
SLOAOR Affiliate members are often asked to teach classes in their field of expertise. Whether its inspections, financing, warranty or what happens at the closing table...our Affiliates are
the experts. When Affilaites are asked to instruct, they must do so without representing their company, but rather simply to present the topic.
SERVE! You are also encouraged to erve on a SLOAOR committee. Our committees are the backbone of the organization, and give ou the chance to work side-by -side with other SLOAOR
members. The committee selection process takes place in November for the coming year.
GET REWARDED! SLOAOR selects an Affiliate member to be recognized a the annual Installation event each year as its Affiliate of the Year. The SLOAOR Affiliate of the Year award is
prestigious and shows other members you are committed not only to your business, but to this Association.
AFFILIATE FUND (optional) $40.00 (to help provide services and Prizes)
Membership with the California Association of REALTORS® (optional) and its member benefits.
Click HERE to apply for San Luis Obispo Affiliate Membership!
Click HERE to read about the many opportunities of San Luis Obispo Affiliate Membership!
Click HERE to get a roster of our current San Luis Obispo Affiliates!
Click HERE to check out our Advertising opportunities!
Click HERE if you are applying for C.A.R. membership.