Member Benefits
We are more than a membership organization. We are your professional home in the North Bay, helping you grow your business, connect locally, get information and support, protect your practice and profession, and have a meaningful voice in the future of housing and our communities.
What Your NORBAR Membership Includes
The part of your membership that happens here, run by the people who answer the phone when you call.
- Education and Professional DevelopmentRelevant classes, workshops, certifications, and timely training on the legal, regulatory, professional, and business issues that matter to your practice. View upcoming education and events.
- Marketing Meetings and Broker Tour ShowcasesMore than 400 local marketing meetings and Broker Tour Showcases each year for promoting listings, sharing buyer and seller needs, exchanging market information, and staying connected to your local market. Learn more about marketing meetings and the Broker Tour Showcase.
- Chapters, Events, and NetworkingLocal chapters, networking events, mixers, and activities that build relationships and connect you with REALTORS® and industry professionals. Find your chapter.
- Business Tools, Resources, and InformationPractical tools, industry updates, market information, and resources to help you run an informed, competitive business. See the latest Tools and Resources updates.
- Local Expertise and ResourcesNorth Bay information and resources on local regulations, disclosures, property issues, and other matters affecting real estate.
- Legal and Risk ManagementCritical legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk management resources to help you understand changes, protect your business, and practice with confidence.
- Membership and Compliance SupportDedicated staff support for membership, dues, account changes, Code of Ethics and Fair Housing requirements, and maintaining good standing. Learn more about how to accomplish each of these.
- Professional StandardsA trusted local process for ethics, mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution that upholds the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and the integrity of the profession. Here are our professional standards program resources.
- AdvocacyStrong representation on policies and political decisions affecting REALTORS®, property rights, homeownership, and a sustainable housing economy. Nearly every area of our industry is impacted by the decisions made in the halls of government. Our Government Affairs team advocates for housing and homeownership through legislative and campaign advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. Learn more about our advocacy work.
- Leadership and ServiceOpportunities to serve on chapters and committees, develop leadership skills, and participate in the REALTOR® organization at the local, state, and national levels. Learn more and apply to serve.
- Community InvolvementOpportunities to give back through volunteer service, charitable programs, scholarships, fundraising, and investment in the communities our members serve. Learn more about NORBAR Charity.
- The REALTOR® DesignationThe Difference: REALTOR® is more than a job title. It is a professional designation reserved for real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and commit to its Code of Ethics. REALTORS® uphold standards of professionalism, integrity, and service to their clients, customers, and the public, and receive an unparalleled level of professional resources to build a thriving business. Learn more about the REALTOR® brand.
Insurance and Member Programs
CAR and NAR Member Benefits
Your Membership Goes Well Beyond NORBAR
CAR Member Benefits
Your CAR membership gives you access to a suite of California-specific legal, transaction, business, education, market, and professional resources designed to support your business and help you navigate California real estate.
- Forms and Transaction ToolsAccess CAR Standard Forms, Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm® Edition), Forms Advisor™, Forms Tutor®, electronic transaction resources, training, and support for managing California real estate transactions. Access transaction tools.
- Legal Resources and Legal HotlineAccess CAR attorneys through the CAR Legal Hotline, plus Legal Q&As, Quick Guides, disclosure charts, legal webinars, new-law information, and other resources covering California real estate law and brokerage practice. Explore legal resources.
- Helplines and Professional SupportSpecialized resources including the Insurance Helpline, Transaction Rescue™, Ombudsman Helpline, dispute resolution, and CAR customer support.
- Business and Marketing ResourcesBusiness tools, marketing content, technology resources, property management resources, profitability tools, and member programs designed to support and grow your business. Explore marketing resources.
- Education and Professional DevelopmentFree 45-hour online license renewal education, courses, webinars, certifications, designations, and other professional development opportunities. Explore CAR education.
- Market Data and Industry InformationCalifornia housing market data, economic analysis, forecasts, reports, local market information, and industry updates to help you understand the market and communicate with clients. Explore market data.
- Insurance and Member DiscountsAccess insurance products, partner discounts, special offers, and free trials available to CAR members.
- AdvocacyStatewide representation on legislation, regulation, housing, property rights, and public policy affecting REALTORS®, property owners, and California real estate. Explore CAR advocacy.
NAR Member Benefits
Your NAR membership extends your resources nationwide with powerful property data, research, education, business tools, member discounts, and advocacy supporting REALTORS® and the real estate industry.
- REALTORS Property Resource® (RPR®)The nation’s largest property database gives comprehensive property and market data, analytics, prospecting tools, and customizable reports exclusively to REALTORS®. Access the REALTORS Property Resource on your desktop, or download the app on your Apple or Android device so you have all the answers you need on the go. Explore RPR® and sign up.
- Research and Market IntelligenceNational, regional, and local housing statistics, economic analysis, market trends, consumer research, forecasts, and reports from NAR’s research team. Stay up to date by utilizing research reports on home buying and selling, market data, and housing statistics to advance your career. Explore NAR Research.
- Education and Professional DevelopmentCourses, specialized training, professional designations and certifications, business education, and leadership development through NAR and its affiliated institutes, societies, and councils. Explore NAR education.
- Business and Technology ResourcesTools and resources supporting marketing, technology, client communications, commercial real estate, and other areas of professional practice. Explore business and marketing resources.
- REALTOR Benefits®Member-only savings and offers on business and marketing services, technology, insurance, financial services, travel, automotive, education, and other products and services. NAR has partnered with over 30 companies providing value-added offers on products and services ranging from marketing and education tools, to travel and personal insurance. Explore REALTOR Benefits®.
- Library and Professional ResourcesResearch assistance and access to thousands of digital and print resources through NAR’s Library and Archives. Explore NAR’s Library and Archives.
- InsuranceNAR’s Insurance Program provides errors and omissions, directors and officers, employment practices, crime coverage, cyber coverage and limited patent infringement protection to the National Association, its Affiliates, Institutes, Societies and Councils, and to REALTOR® Associations and MLSs. Explore NAR’s Insurance Program.
- AdvocacyNational representation on federal legislation, regulation, housing, property rights, taxation, financing, and other public policy issues affecting REALTORS® and real estate. Considered to be one of the most effective advocacy groups in the country, NAR works at federal, state, and local levels. Explore NAR advocacy.
Affiliate Member Opportunities
If real estate is your business, membership with NORBAR is a must.
Enjoy the benefits of membership and take advantage of the opportunities we have to offer to make your career a success!
- Connect With the CommunityAffiliate membership connects you directly to the North Bay real estate community, with valuable opportunities to build relationships, increase visibility, and market your business to thousands of REALTORS® through marketing meetings, events, sponsorships, education, and other NORBAR programs.
- A Few Things to KnowAffiliate membership is held by the individual, not the company. Some benefits, programs, and governance roles are reserved for REALTOR® members.