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When you become a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS®, it's like hiring your own group of real estate support personnel.
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| A Team of Professionals |
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Whether you have questions regarding technology or industry statistics, you have a valuable resource in the team of professionals at LVAR.
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| Continuing Education |
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In today's competitive environment, keeping on top of current issues, marketing techniques, and innovative technology is necessary for success. Your membership includes discounted prices on informative courses.
As a new member you will receive a one day orientation session to familiarize yourself with the benefits available through the association. You'll receive an education on how our services will help you increase your business.
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| Preferred Pricing |
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As a member, you will get LVAR preferred pricing on a variety of equipment and services including:
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| Networking Opportunities |
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Your association, over 2,000 members strong, allows you many networking opportunities, not only with our members but with other organizations as well. Working relationships have been formed with the Lehigh Valley Builder's Association, Joint Planning Commission and Economic Development groups fostering the exchange of ideas and information.
Special events such as golf outings, holiday dinners, and breakfast and lunch seminars provide the backdrop for making connections in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
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| Publications & Printed Materials |
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We publish an informative quarterly newsletter, RealNews, which features professional and legislative information
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Our own publication, the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Weekly, created and published by the association
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A selection of the most commonly used PAR standard forms available for purchase at the association office |
| Legislative Support |
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Open lines of communication have been established with key members in government positions allowing your voice to be heard on political issues. Our affiliation with the NAR's REALTOR® Political Action Committee, or RPAC, also provides legislative financial support.
Our Government Affairs Director keeps the association current with the latest issues happening in Harrisburg and Washington D.C.
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| Resolution System |
With the assistance of the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®, LVAR has implemented a Home Seller/Home Buyer Dispute Resolution System. This the most cost-effective way to settle differences between buyers and sellers. Disputes are settled outside the courtroom in a friendly atmosphere conducive to mutually beneficial solutions. |
| Financially Fit |
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Membership dues are billed annually using our system's tracking software. Invoicing is provided in two formats, both individually and by office. VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card and personal checks are accepted for payment.
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| Code of Ethics |
| Code of Ethics...As members of the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS®, we are responsible to each other and ourselves in upholding the real estate Code of Ethics. Adherence to the Code of Ethics is mandatory in maintaining membership status. |