Benefits of Chapter Membership

Benefits of Chapter Membership

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CRS Massachusetts Chapter
Benefits of Membership

• Networking – network with top local and state CRS Designees at various courses, meetings and events allowing you to exchange business cards/sales leads.

• Exchanging Ideas that work – learn from other CRS Designees what works and what doesn’t in a changing marketplace.

• CRS Massachusetts Chapter Newsletter – read the quarterly newsletter to stay informed about national and state news, events and ideas.

• Access to Top Industry Speakers – participate in any one of four courses co-sponsored with the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® each year to complete CRS coursework, stay current on developments in the field, and learn new strategies for making your business even more successful.

• Tuition Discounts – receive discounts ranging from $25 to $50 on CRS Courses throughout the year. Also, CRS designees who are State Chapter Members are eligible for a 50% discount on courses, space permitting.

• Advertising and Promotion - benefit from quarterly advertisements placed in Bay State REALTOR® magazine, from exposure gained at the CRS Massachusetts Chapter exhibit at the annual Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® convention, from advertising through Suburban News, and from the web site directory of Chapter members.

• Referrals – enjoy referrals from other Chapter members throughout the state.

• Charitable Opportunities – give back to the community through the “Chapter with a Heart” program. In 2006, the CRS Massachusetts Chapter donated $2,000.00 to four local homeless shelters. In 2007, the CRS Massachusetts Chapter donated over $2,500 and hundreds of jars of baby food to the Massachusetts Children's Fund.

• Volunteer Opportunities – let your clients know they are dealing with a committed professional when you serve on a committee or the board of the CRS Massachusetts Chapter.

• Integrity – know that your CRS Designation is secure because the CRS Massachusetts Chapter polices the CRS Designation and challenges those who use the designation falsely.

Additional Benefits

The Massachusetts Chapter of the CRS is giving away 10 free Consumer Brochures to any Massachusetts CRS Chapter member who requests them through this website*. Simply click the brochure at left and fill out the basic information on the next page.

This is the brochure you'll want when promoting the CRS Designation. Use this full-color brochure to explain to your customers and clients what the CRS Designation will do for them and why they should expect nothing less from their REALTOR®.

Brochures are die-cut for personalization with your business card and designed to fit in a standard #10 envelope. Just click on the brochure to order.

You can also purchase additional Consumer brochures from the National CRS online store.

* limit 1 request per person

•	Networking – network with top local and state CRS Designees at various courses, meetings and events allowing you to exchange business cards/sales leads.
•	Exchanging Ideas that work – learn from other CRS Designees what works and what doesn’t in a changing marketplace.
•	CRS Massachusetts Chapter Newsletter – read the quarterly newsletter to stay informed about national and state news, events and ideas.
•	Access to Top Industry Speakers – participate in any one of four courses co-sponsored with the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® each year to complete CRS coursework, stay current on developments in the field, and learn new strategies for making your business even more successful.
•	Tuition Discounts – receive discounts ranging from $25 to $50 on CRS Courses throughout the year. Also, CRS designees who are State Chapter Members are eligible for a 50% discount on courses, space permitting.
•	Advertising and Promotion - benefit from quarterly advertisements placed in Bay State REALTOR® magazine, from exposure gained at the CRS Massachusetts Chapter exhibit at the annual Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® convention, from advertising through Suburban News, and from the web site directory of Chapter members.
•	Referrals – enjoy referrals from other Chapter members throughout the state.
•	Charitable Opportunities – give back to the community through the “Chapter with a Heart” program. In 2006, the CRS Massachusetts Chapter donated $2,000.00 to four local homeless shelters. In 2007, the CRS Massachusetts Chapter donated over $2,500 and hundreds of jars of baby food to the Massachusetts Children's Fund.
•	Volunteer Opportunities – let your clients know they are dealing with a committed professional when you serve on a committee or the board of the CRS Massachusetts Chapter.
•	Integrity – know that your CRS Designation is secure because the CRS Massachusetts Chapter polices the CRS Designation and challenges those who use the designation falsely.