Most REALTORS® know their membership provides access to the MLS, lockboxes, and forms. Those are the essentials. But your GAAR, Southwest MLS, NMAR, and NAR memberships include dozens of additional resources that can help you save money, build your business, sharpen your skills, and advocate for homeownership.

That's exactly what we'll explore during this August First Wednesday

Supercharge Your Membership
Wednesday, August 5th
9:30 am Breakfast | 10:00 - 11:30 am Presentation
Free to Attend

This special session is designed to help you better understand the full value of your membership, including many benefits that often go overlooked.

You'll hear from Rhonny Barragan, Vice President of Strategic Alliances for the National Association of REALTORS®, who will share how NAR's advocacy, professional resources, and member programs support REALTORS® across the country.

You May Be Surprised What's Included

Beyond the tools you use every day, your membership also gives you access to:

• One-on-one technology assistance through Tech Tune-Ups and brokerage training sessions.
• A second office at GAAR, complete with meeting space, free Wi-Fi, coffee, and business resources.
• The NMAR Legal Hotline, giving you direct access to legal guidance on contracts and forms.
• Professional Standards, mediation, and ethics resources that help protect your business and the reputation of the REALTOR® profession.
• Consumer Guides you can share with buyers and sellers to explain real estate topics in plain language.
• Bilingual consumer and member resources to better serve a diverse community.
• Networking opportunities through committees, First Wednesdays, YPN, volunteer events, and special programs.
• Business discounts and savings through local Benefit Partners and the national REALTOR Benefits® Program.
• Brokerage and technology events like QB Summit, the G.R.E.A.T. Event, and product training sessions.
• Market statistics and historical housing data to help educate clients and support pricing conversations.
• Professional development through designations, certifications, and discounted continuing education.
• Advocacy at the local, state, and national levels working to protect property rights, homeownership, and your ability to do business.

Discover the Power of the REALTOR® Collective

One of the biggest takeaways from this event is understanding how the three levels of your membership work together.

You'll learn how GAAR supports you locally, how Southwest MLS powers your business with technology and reliable data, how NMAR provides legal and legislative support throughout New Mexico, and how NAR advocates on behalf of more than 1.5 million REALTORS® nationwide. Together, these organizations provide resources that would be difficult, if not impossible, for an individual brokerage or practitioner to access alone.

Whether you've been a REALTOR® for six months or twenty years, there's a good chance you'll leave with a new appreciation for what your membership provides.

Come enjoy breakfast, ask questions, pick up member resource guides, and discover how to make your membership work even harder for your business.

About Rhonny Barragan

Rhonny Barragan serves as Vice President of Strategic Alliances for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), where he works with state and local associations to strengthen member engagement and connect REALTORS® with the resources, advocacy, and benefits available through NAR. With more than 20 years of experience in organized real estate and association leadership, Rhonny brings a deep understanding of the REALTOR® organization and is passionate about helping members maximize the value of their membership.