Pearl Insurance: Errors & Omissions Program The Errors & Omissions Program by Pearl Insurance provides innovative coverage features, extensive risk management education, proactive claims handling, and many more valuable benefits.
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• Free 3-year Extended Reporting Period—NEW!
• Network and Privacy Coverage with a $25,000 sublimit—NEW!
• Open House Property Damage Coverage Option—IMPROVED up to full policy limits!
• Lockbox Coverage—IMPROVED up to full policy limits!
• Agent-Owned Property Coverage—IMPROVED with no waiting period!
zipForm® OAR provides zipForm® as a free member benefit through the Northeast Oklahoma Real Estate Services (NORES). Members can log on and download any state contract form. Local associations have the capability of including their board-specific forms for use by their members. For more information on this service, contact the NORES Help Desk at 918-663-7500 or Support@TulsaRealtors.com.
Health Insurance OAR's partnership with BlueCross and BlueShield of Oklahoma offers an added benefit of your membership with us - group health insurance. Oklahoma is one of the first state associations of REALTORS® to take this step for its members. With BlueCross and BlueShield of Oklahoma, you can choose from the state's largest network of health care providers. Your claims are processed quickly, and you have knowledgeable, local representatives available to address your concerns.
Eco Ink Benefits
OAR's partnership with Eco Ink Benefits offers OAR members deep discounts on printer ink and other items. Save 30-70 percent on eco-friendly products, access your order history and re-order them in your product catalog and receive free shipping.
Moneylogic OAR's partnership with Moneylogic offers you, as an OAR member, a wealth of financial services. The centerpiece of Moneylogic's value proposition is a remarkable seven-step financial wellness plan called The ML-7. This system is comprised of a unique array of resources and services that include automated accelerated debt elimination, deep members-only discounts on a wide variety of items, electronic expense and budgeting tools, a tax-free, stress-free retirement plan with benefits, plus unlimited and ongoing guidance and support from Moneylogic's Licensed Agents.
Opening Doors Magazine OAR's online publication informs members about local board activities, statewide sales figures, national issues and how they affect our members. Access it at OARHotsheet.com.
LeadershipOAR Through this program, OAR identifies emerging REALTOR® leaders throughout the state, encourages them with motivational activities and assists in sharpening their leadership skills in hopes they will exert a strong positive influence on the future of their association and profession. A maximum of 14 participants work together in a training course that combines individual study, group sessions and actual project experience using leadership skills. Training sessions include identification of leadership skills, team-building exercises and procedures for goal setting, personal profile analysis, network building and improving communication skills.
Local Board Services OAR provides local boards with resources such as leadership development, speakers for membership meetings, association executive professional enrichment opportunities and a liaison for assistance with national governance.
Lobbying and Government Affairs One of the Association’s chief roles is serving as an advocate for the real estate industry and the rights of property owners by aggressively lobbying the legislature and state agencies. An online Legislative Action Center guides members through the grassroots process of voicing their position to state and national lawmakers. Members also have online access to updated information regarding the progress of bills moving through the state legislature during the legislative session from February through May.
Professional Development Members have many opportunities to further their education through OAR. The REALTOR® Institute program has helped the best and brightest achieve a well-developed understanding of the real estate industry. Candidates complete six modules and pass exams to earn the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. Post-license education credit and continuing education credits are also available through the Institute.
In response to appeals from brokers for higher quality education for incoming sales associates, OAR has established a real estate school to accomplish this goal. An online Pre-License course is now available. Click here for information.
The e-PRO certification course is specifically designed to help members thrive in the competitive world of online real estate.
Professional development is the primary focus of the Education Conference & Trade Show held during the fall. Besides the obvious benefit of edification and career development, members can earn a number of continuing education credits toward their licensing requirements at no charge.
Conferences
In the Fall: OAR hosts an Education Conference & Trade Show. This is your one stop for continuing education at a minimal cost. At the same time, you’ll make new connections that could lead to referrals and new business.
In the Winter: When you are ready and interested in leadership development, there’s also a first quarter
conference, the Leadership Development Conference. It’s another way to get involved and make connections with other members.
Oklahoma RPAC Oklahoma REALTORS® Political Action Committee – along with the National RPAC – distributes funds contributed by members to further the candidacy of REALTOR®-friendly individuals in their nomination or election at the state, local and national level. This is a crucial step toward being successful in creating a better climate in which to do business.
Legal Action Fund This is a special fund to defray costs incurred by legal counsel representing the state association, a local association, MLS or individual member, provided such issues are of importance to the entire real estate industry.
REALTOR® Building The Oklahoma REALTOR® Building’s state-of-the-art facilities provide features such as Internet-based videoconferencing, Wi-Fi computer hotspot and multiple-use meeting spaces with full-service kitchen. A menu of facility rentals is available on request.
OAR Website OklahomaRealtors.com avails itself to members as the online version of a virtual phone call to the association offices. The Web site maintains a database of members for fellow REALTORS® as well as consumers. There are links to government and industry resources, statewide conferences, committee meetings, local board continuing education calendar, news headlines, and a growing list of other member services.
Affiliate Member Benefits
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Institute Affiliate Member Benefits
• Membership in the state's largest individual member trade association
• Access to Oklahoma MLS statistics
• Member rates to OAR events and educational offerings
• Year-round networking opportunities with more than 8,500 REALTOR® members
• Appointment (upon application & approval) to OAR committees or work groups