As a REALTOR®, membership definitely has its benefits.
As a member of the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR), you are entitled to many local, state and national benefits negotiated on your behalf. In addition to the many complimentary services offered directly through the Associations, GAAR works with local businesses to provide discount offers that are exclusive to our members. If you have any additional questions about our benefits, please contact us.
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National Benefits
Advocacy
NAR's Government Affairs division works to develop, advance and implement the federal legislative objectives of the REALTOR® Association.
Consumer Outreach
Through a number of vehicles, NAR communicates directly to consumers on your behalf about the value of home ownership and the role REALTORS® play in the home ownership story.
Library
NAR is home to the world's largest real estate library that covers a myriad of topics related to commercial and residential real estate.
REALTOR Benefits® Program
Your official member benefits resource, bringing you discounts and special offers on products and services just for REALTORS®.
State Benefits
Forms
NMAR provides forms and documents that help you complete your transaction in compliance with state requirements. NMAR offers two different forms platforms, TransactionDesk and SkySlope, and members must choose which one they prefer to use.
- NMAR Membership Forms
- Forms Provider Selection Form
- TransactionDesk Information
- SkySlope Information
Legal Hotline
With an attorney on staff, NMAR offers a legal hotline to answer questions on forms, contracts and your transactions.
- NMAR Legal Hotline: 1-877-699-7266
Local Benefits
Southwest Multiple Listing Service (SWMLS)
A must for all real estate professionals, SWMLS is the premier provider of reliable real estate information, tools and services.
Supra Lockboxes
Supra provides a cutting edge electronic lockbox system to members. Supra makes it easy for showing agents to access properties and for listing agents to track activity at client properties.
Discounts on Classes
Your continuing education (CE) classes and professional development are at the core of our service. Each month we offer special member discounts on our CE classes.
FREE training, seminars and forums
Throughout the year, GAAR offers seminars, forums and training that supports your professional development above and beyond the mandatory CE credits.
Special Events and Networking
REALTORS® are not all work and no play. In addition to monthly networking events, we hold fun special fundraising events several times a year.
Affiliate Directory
GAAR Affiliates are individuals or businesses that specialize in products, services, supplies, and resources that are of value to REALTORS® and their clients.
Local real estate market, industry and technology news
Through the Weekly Passport e-newsletter, gaar.com's blog and our MLS messaging service, we ensure our members are kept abreast of the latest news and developments that impact the way they do business.
Access to cutting-edge technology products
Through GAAR and SWMLS, members have free access to a number of value-added products and services including Flexmls, ShowingTime, Tech Helpline and more.
Notary Public
GAAR offers a free Notary Public service. Please call 505-842-1433 to make arrangements.
Outreach and Advocacy
As a professional association, we help build healthy communities, help you connect with consumers, and advocate for private property rights and local homeownership issues and advertise the benefit of using a REALTOR®.
- Learn about GAAR's Community Outreach
- Learn about GAAR's Consumer Connection through NewMexicoHomeSearch.com.
- Learn about GAAR's Political Advocacy Efforts
REALTOR® Building
As a member, you get the added benefit of the use of the GAAR REALTOR® Building to have meetings, enjoy the Open Door Internet Café with free Wi-Fi, access conferences spaces or relax and have a free cup of coffee.
Local Benefit Partner Program
To provide discounts on the products and services you use most while supporting local businesses, GAAR works to develop new local Benefit Partners. If you are interested in becoming a local Benefit Partner, please send an email to Nick@gaar.com for additional information on the program.
Benefit Partners
Gifts / Pampering
dermani MEDSPA Albuquerque
Website: https://dermanimedspa.com/albuquerque-nm/
At Dermani Medspa, we’re passionate about delivering safe and quality services that redefine affordable luxury. We believe everyone deserves top-quality skincare and beauty treatments without the high price tag. Our focus is simple: evidence-based treatments provided by highly trained professionals. We are dedicated to staying at the forefront by continuously reviewing the latest medical research, ensuring that every service we provide is
grounded in solid science.
Visit us in Albuquerque to experience the Dermani difference—where quality, luxury, and affordability meet. Give us a call at 505-585-1342 or email us at albuquerque@dermanimedspa.com
Cutco Closing Gifts (SW Legacy Gifts)
Website: http://www.swlegacygifts.com
Specialize in helping Realtors and Loan Officers brand their business through their closing gifts. Ensures a gift that creates Top of Mind Awareness so that a broker is never forgotten. I look forward to turning your gifts into conversation starters that help you grow your business and referrals!
Home Services / Contractors
American Tree Services
Website: https://www.americantreeservicesnm.com/
American Tree Services is a locally owned tree trimming and tree removal company residing in the heart of Albuquerque's North Valley. The company was founded by two brothers, Bil and Daniel Talavera, two certified arborists with a passion for trees. American Tree Services provides excellent customer service to match their expert tree trimming, pruning, planting, and tree removal services. American Tree Services performs tree services for both residential and commercial properties throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.
Contact American Tree Services to discuss your tree trimming or removal needs and to get a free estimate!
Professional Services
LegalShield
Website: https://w3.legalshield.com/gs/init?grp=gaar
We're making smart Legal Coverage AND Identity Protection for GAAR members simple. What if instead of paying hundreds of dollars for one hour of legal help, you paid a small monthly membership fee and got a law firm for life? And what if you could have the only identity theft protection providing a team of dedicated licensed private investigators to restore your identity should it ever become compromised? Well, now you can own LegalShield and/or IDShield at a discounted rate and have the peace of mind that having experts on your side provides.
For more information on the plans, rates and how to enroll, go to www.legalshield.com/info/GAAR or call or text Wayne Byrd at 505-301-1386 or email at: WByrd52@comcast.net.
Travel / Automotive
Elegance Limousines LLC
Website: https://www.elegancelimosnm.com/
Elegance Limousines provides the best limousine and car services in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We provide premium vehicles and premium service at competitive prices. Elegance Limousines is the best transportation service and limousines Albuquerque has to offer! Elegance Limousines strives to do everything in our power to provide the most reliable and comfortable cars and limousine Albuquerque and surrounding areas have to offer. We continuously work to be the best Albuquerque limo rentals provider.
With our private car and limousine services in Albuquerque, Elegance Limousines offers a wide variety of options for all of your transportation needs.
Health
New Mexico Sports & Wellness
Website: https://wellbridge.com/sports-and-wellness-midtown/
New Mexico Sports & Wellness is Albuquerque's premier athletic club and gym. Featuring Unmatched Amenities such as towel service, child care and onsite massage as well as recovery (steam room, sauna, hot tub) basketball, racquetball, squash, tennis, pickleball, swimming, personal training, yoga, cycling,5 locations in Albuquerque. Get energized in one of the many studios or fitness classes with certified coaches and instructors. Quickly find your favorite instructor.
Membership includes access to all five locations, but members must join thru George Paul to receive benefit.