REALTORS速 Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) gives you access to the tools, information and services that will support and help you advance your career as a real estate professional.
Member Be n ef it s
Being a member of the
Progressive
Leading edge MLS® system technology Shared regional MLS® database Powerful statistics tool Advanced security Spearheaded the first Regional Commercial Council in Canada
Political action on regulatory issues
Professional
Professional development workshops/seminars
Professional standards, disciplinary and arbitration committees
Sponsorship programs Flagship Trade Show and Conference
Resourceful
Computer training lab
Resource Centre with 30 years of historical property records
Market statistical information The Realty Shoppe – first of its kind
in Canada; unique real estate-related items.
Skilled and knowledgeable staff to assist you
Respected
Established in 1921, one of the oldest real estate boards in Canada
One of the largest real estate associations in Ontario
Members helping through community fundraising events
MLS ® & Technology
Shared MLS® database – members receive computer access to the shared regional MLS® database, on-going training and help desk support
Members-only comprehensive real estate network through Fusion (fusion.starrs.ca or rahb.starrs.ca)
Wireless MLS® - access MLS® data from your mobile device (wireless.rahb.ca)
CONNECT - gives you access to current
listing and sales data plus two years of residential and four years commercial historical data from 25 Ontario real estate associations. CONNECT has property information from over 94 per cent of MLS® transactions in the province (connect.rahb.ca)
Broker Load – Brokers of Record/Managers
can allow members in their offices to broker load listings and/or sales
MPAC and GeoWarehouse® - a web-based interface that delivers assessment and property data in a convenient and concise report format (link from Fusion SmartLink)
Monthly and Annual MLS® statistics – all
members receive, by email, monthly and annual stats reports. Stats are also avail- able on RAHB’s intranet website REALTOR Link® (realtorlink.ca) and public website (rahb.ca)
Statistical Information Management (SIM)
program – access to a range of statistical reports related to market trends, sales and listings (sim.rahb.ca)
Tech Helpline – available for hardware
or software problems you experience (1.877.573.8104 or techhelpline.com)
Communications
REALinfo – stay up to date on industry
issues through our association newsletter,
sent to all members electronically. Missed the email? Find REALinfo on our blog (blog.rahb.ca)
Group pages in Facebook, LinkedIn and
Google+ - participate in RAHB’s members- only group pages on these social media sites. You can also participate in RAHB’s webcast of meetings through Google+ Hangout
Promotion of the REALTOR® brand
– the Canadian and Ontario real estate associations and RAHB use television, radio, print, bus, web and other media to promote REALTOR® value
REALTOR Link® - the members-only
national real estate website gives you access to useful information, electronic forms (WEBForms®), a library of articles, reports, briefs, issues and association publications at your fingertips (realtorlink.ca)
RAHB Membership meetings – come out
to a membership meeting to learn about RAHB business, have a chance to share your opinions and vote on issues. There are different kinds of meetings at different times of the year: the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in March, the Annual Election Meeting (AEM) is held in November or December and General Membership Meetings (GMMs) are held as needed
Town Hall Meetings – a more informal
meeting to learn what’s new at RAHB and participate in informal discussion. Can’t make the meeting? It may be webcast on Google+ Hangout – make sure you are part of the group
Events
REALTOR® CONNECTIONS – expand
your knowledge and network at an event created just for REALTORS®. REALTOR® CONNECTIONS is a one-day trade show and conference combined with RAHB’s
Annual General Meeting, so you get a full day of education, association updates, networking, access to providers of goods and services you can use and much, much more
Charity events – enhance your image and
profile in the community by volunteering in RAHB’s annual fundraising initiatives – the Charity Auction in support of The Children’s Fund and the Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Karan Barker Scholarship Fund and Home Ownership Affordability Program (HOAP).
Annual Regional Commercial Council (RCC) Summit – keep informed about what’s new in commercial real estate
Annual Awards and Appreciation Gala – a
gala event for members of the Long Service Club (members who have at least 25 years of membership in RAHB) and members who participated on RAHB’s committees, council or task forces the previous year
Government Relations & Quality of Life
Political Action (PAC) – enjoy representation at the municipal, provincial and federal government levels on issues that affect REALTORS® and home ownership
Attend free information sessions with
community leaders on a variety of topics
Quality of Life – RAHB supports five principles which centre on building better communities
Professional Development
Continue your professional development by attending education sessions designed for REALTORS®
Earn designations through specialized programs In-house computer lab and instruction for hands-on training is available
Professional Standards
Upholding professionalism and ethical
standards – RAHB continually strives to promote professionalism and educate members about the REALTOR® Code and the RAHB Bylaw and Rules and Regulations
RAHB reviews and processes complaints from members and the public in an unbiased manner
Regional Commercial Council (RCC) Opportunity to belong to a local network of commercial practitioners
Benefits of membership in the RCC include local specialized education, advocacy and networking opportunities
Full RCC members are pre-qualified for
membership in the Canadian Commercial Council of REALTORS® (CCC)
Realty Shoppe
Carries everything from lock boxes to office supplies, exclusively for REALTORS®
Product support and free shipping to offices at select RAHB depot locations
Order your supplies from the Realty Shoppe online (mdweb.marketlinx.com/rahb/ - go to “Online Store”)
Additional Benefits Convenient Payment Plans
Items in the Realty Shoppe, RAHB events and CE credit courses can be billed to your account (online orders from the Realty Shoppe must be paid by VISA, MasterCard or AMEX) Pre-authorized payments by VISA, MasterCard or bank account Pay through Fusion with your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX Pay online through CIBC, PC Financial, TD Canada Trust, Royal Bank or ScotiaBank
Premiums paid on your behalf for $25,000
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy, up to age 70
After 25 years of membership and age 65,
apply to receive reduced RAHB dues and monthly fees
Discounts on area attraction tickets Meeting room rental for Brokers of Record and Managers
Karan Barker Scholarship Fund for children and grandchildren of members
Historical records of property listings and sales from 1970 to 1997 are available in the Member Resource Centre
Computer, printer/scanner and telephone available for members’ use in the Resource Centre
Empowering REALTORS® to Succeed
For more information
505 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3K4 T.: 905.529.8101 F.: 905.529.4349 MLS® F.: Reporting F.: Realty Shoppe T.: F.:
905.529.6636 905.529.9893 905.529.5979 905.529.7109
Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.rahb.ca MI – G 03/14