Mem

ber Benefits

Being a member of the REALTORS® 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.

Professional

Progressive

Resourceful

Leading edge MLS® system technologyShared regional MLS® databasePowerful statistics toolAdvanced security

Spearheaded the first Regional Commercial Council in Canada

Political action on regulatory issues

Professional development workshops/seminars

Professional standards, disciplinary and arbitration committees

Sponsorship programs

Flagship Trade Show and Conference

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

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

Respected

MLS® & TechnologyShared 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)

CommunicationsREALinfo – 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

EventsREALTOR® 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 LifePolitical 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 DevelopmentContinue 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 BenefitsConvenient Payment PlansItems 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

505 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3K4

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Business Hours:

905.529.8101905.529.4349

905.529.6636905.529.9893905.529.5979905.529.7109

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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