{"id":201,"date":"2021-02-21T08:30:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T08:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/?page_id=201"},"modified":"2026-01-06T19:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:05:59","slug":"join-sccar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/join-sccar\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#8d979f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Benefits of Membership<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/joinus3.jpg?resize=640%2C336&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-336\" style=\"width:408px;height:214px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/joinus3.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/joinus3.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/joinus3.jpg?resize=768%2C403&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/joinus3.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>An Investment In Your Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">SCCAR membership entitles you to receive a multitude of services targeted toward enhancing your professional development. The Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS\u00ae provides the programs and services you&#8217;ll need to enhance your success in the real estate industry. The moment you become a member, you benefit. There&#8217;s networking opportunities, educational offerings, risk management tools and representation at all levels of government, to name a few. SCCAR is committed to your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><em>What&#8217;s Inside Your Membership&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/scaor.org\/events_and_education.php\">Education<\/a> classes and opportunities, many offered a little or no cost, that fulfill continuing education requirements, lead to professional designations, and provide additional skills or knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/sccp\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/sccp\/\">Santa Cruz County Pro<\/a> (SCCP) Certification Series &#8211; This series offers 9 highly specialized courses held throughout the year. Upon completion of this series attendees will have obtained advanced skills about the workings and nature of Santa Cruz County communities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Representation of REALTORS\u00ae before local municipalities and governmental agencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Lobbying for decisions that benefit REALTORS\u00ae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Protection of the ability to practice real estate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Recommendations of candidates for election based on their positions on issues that are important to REALTORS\u00ae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Support of candidates with funding from the REALTOR\u00ae Political Action Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Networking Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/open-house-tour\/\">Thursday tour<\/a> and marketing meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Membership meetings featuring presentations about the local real estate market, the association, and issues affecting the real estate industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Social events, including Cornhole, Golf Tournament, Summer Salsa Bash, Holiday Open House and Member Appreciation event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtorsinsurancemarketplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong>Professional Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Affordable, efficient methods for REALTORS\u00ae and the public to address disagreements over the details of a real estate transaction: <a href=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/professional-standards\/\">ethics complaint filing<\/a>; mediation; and arbitration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Awards &amp; Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Annual awards program that recognizes REALTORS\u00ae who have contributed to the association, to the community, and to the industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Community Outreach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Community service projects, such as our annual Volunteer Day (Second Harvest) and our partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/pitchinsantacruz.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pitchinsantacruz.org\/\">Pitch In Santa Cruz County<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">A charitable foundation, the <a href=\"http:\/\/scaor.org\/hf\/index.html\">Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS\u00ae Housing Foundation<\/a>, which provides grant programs for low income first time homebuyers and their families in our community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Communications &amp; Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/newsletter\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/newsletter\/\">Bi-Monthly Newsletter<\/a> plus weekly and monthly email campaigns that keep members up-to-date with happenings within the local real estate market, with local issues, and with SCCAR activities and educational classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Social media engagement via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mysccar\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/scaor\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scc_realtors\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scc_realtors\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Website loaded with services and information for REALTORS\u00ae and consumers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Feature members in the news via <a href=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/in-the-press\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/in-the-press\/\">SCCAR in the News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>REALTOR\u00ae Products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">SCCAR REALTOR\u00ae Store that stocks products used by REALTORS\u00ae such as yard signs, riders, flags, shoe covers, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Member Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Super friendly and helpful staff providing support with Supra keys, member benefits, dues payments, and other membership services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sponsorship Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Business exposure to our member base via our Events, Education and <a href=\"https:\/\/mrepsc.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mrepsc.com\/\">MREP<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Affiliate Service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysccar.org\/upload\/files\/AFF_directory.pdf\">Directory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Features all active Affiliates by service category (Title, Lending, Insurance etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>REALTOR &amp; Affiliate Public <a href=\"https:\/\/mysccarportal.ramcoams.net\/Membership\/Directory\/MemberSearch.aspx?selmenid=men3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mysccarportal.ramcoams.net\/Membership\/Directory\/MemberSearch.aspx?selmenid=men3\">Search<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Market <a href=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/market-statistics-2008-2009\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/market-statistics-2008-2009\/\">Statistics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Monthly compilation of Area housing statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Infographic for YOY and MOM for sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Quarterly compilation of Area  Housing Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\">Current and historical Countywide data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benefits of Membership An Investment In Your Future SCCAR membership entitles you to receive a multitude of services targeted toward enhancing your professional development. The Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS\u00ae provides the programs and services you&#8217;ll need to enhance your success in the real estate industry. The moment you become a member, you benefit. 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