BROKER RESOURCES

For Brokers

Running a profitable brokerage takes vision, discipline, and stamina—never more so than now. In addition to the resources available through this page, you can discover practical tips for boosting productivity and running your business more efficiently. From time management strategies to innovative brokerage tools, these insights can help you streamline operations and achieve greater success. Learn more at broker.realtor

Let's Talk About Buyer Broker Agreements

Juana Watkins, Florida Realtors® general counsel and vice president of Law & Policy, discusses changes to buyer broker agreements to help you do business in a post-NAR settlement world. ➡️ CLICK HERE FOR FORMS, RESOURCES, WEBINARS AND MORE

Lets Talk Buyer Broker Agreements: Q&A

Juana Watkins, Florida Realtors® general counsel and vice president of Law & Policy, answers frequently asked questions about changes to buyer broker agreements to help you do business in a post-NAR settlement world. ➡️ CLICK HERE FOR FORMS, RESOURCES, WEBINARS AND MORE

Understanding & Navigating Upcoming Practice Changes Presentation

These slides provide an overview of the settlement, information on corresponding practice changes and implementation, and guidance on how to help consumers understand what these changes mean for them and their homebuying or selling transactions.

Education for Brokers

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)

Increased profitability, productivity, and performance.
Placement ahead of the information and knowledge curve.
Recognition as a member of an elite, worldwide community of industry leaders.
Access to a wealth of members-only resources, tools, and benefits.

rene Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

Improve negotiation skills.
Learn about behind-the-scenes issues and how to deal with them.
Learn how to handle a wide range of personalities and situations.
Learn to sort out the competing objectives of the parties involved in a transaction.

Certified Real Estate Team Specialist (CRETS)

Better team management skills.
The CRETS certification counts towards the CRB designation.

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)

Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills in the eyes of homebuyers.
Ongoing specialized information, programs, and updates that keep you knowledgeable on issues and trends.
Access to members-only publications.
Networking and referral opportunities.

Additional Education Courses for Brokers and their Agents

Alternative Revenue for Brokers
Basic Negotiating Skills for Today's Real Estate Professional
Form Simplicity - Reduce the Risk and Remain Compliant: For Brokers
Success Series: Presenting and Negotiation the Offer

Broker Involvement Program

The Broker Involvement Program provides broker-owners with a quick and effective tool to rally their agents on critical legislative issues affecting the real estate industry.

What does the Broker Involvement Program Offer?

Voice on Capitol Hill - The program is an opportunity to bring a strong and united REALTOR® voice to members of Congress. With over 16,000 broker-owners and 450,000 agents in the program, the REALTOR® voice will be heard loud and clear.
Easy-to-Manage Solution - Nothing needs to be downloaded and there is no cost to the broker. NAR gives the broker-owner or managing broker access to the Broker Portal.
Proven Results - Calls for Action response rates are significantly higher when agents receive their message from their broker. Nearly 40% of all responses on Calls for Action were from agents in the Broker Involvement Program.

Legal Resources

Federal

Stay current on federal laws as they apply to your business through NAR's Law, Ethics, and Policy page. It’s also where you can access NAR’s “Window to the Law” video series and quarterly Legal Pulse newsletter.
NAR's Key Issues: issue summaries, NAR testimonies, letters to members of Congress and congressional committees.
NAR's Field Guides: collections of information on a wide range of topics, including legal and legislative topics.
NAR Member's Edge: customizable weekly e-newsletter with “Legal Issues” and “Legislative & Regulatory Issues” sections.

State

NAR's state issues tracker: information on more than two dozen laws that affect the practice of real estate—from agency disclosure to water rights.

Safety Resources

Use NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Month presentation for your office training program.
Create a company policy that requires all new and potential clients to show identification before they're shown a property. Download NAR’s agent information, agent itinerary, and prospect ID forms and adapt them for use in your offices. Learn more tips on using safety forms.
Create a customized Office Safety Action Plan and review it on a regular basis with agents and staff. This includes a checklist of basic safety procedures that agents should follow.
Regularly share NAR safety survey data and infographics with agents during sales meetings to create an open dialog about safety. Sharable content includes: The Member Safety Report, safety flyers, videos, and more.

Here’s a look at all the things – big and small – that a REALTOR® may do to help clients when buying a home.

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