Agent FAQs
How Do I Get Involved in a Committee?
Committee sign-up is in September/October each year. We send descriptions of each committee to the members with the volunteer form and the incoming President and President-Elect appoints the committee members. The Board approves the committee appointments in October or November.
What’s in it for Me to Volunteer for the Board of Directors or Committee?
Service on a committee and/or the Board allows members to have direct input in the direction of the Association and MLS. Ideas are either formulated by the committees and presented to the Board for approval or tasks are given to the committees by the Board to accomplish. By being involved, members have a better understanding of any changes made. It also allows more opportunities to network with other members.
Why Should I Invest in a REALTOR Designation Course?
NAR has been tracking data since 2013 on its designation program. Most members realize a 65% increase in their annual income with their first designation. That is money extremely well invested.
Real estate designations and certifications through NAR are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Both designations and certifications are forms of real estate agent education that require real estate professionals to be active members of NAR. The difference between the two is that a designation requires annual dues, but a certification only requires an application fee without annual dues.
Does MAAR and AREC share information? What is the difference between the two organizations?
MAAR and AREC are separate organizations and do not have systems that communicate. If you an agent decides to move companies or become inactive you must contact both AREC and MAAR.
How do I know which staff person to contact when I need help?
The staff is here to assist you and we pride ourselves in handling all of our members concerns in a timely and efficient manner. Please contact the staff member that handles the particular matter in which you have questions or difficulties with:
Contact Jennifer Lamkin, VP of Matrix/MLS directly who handles all matters concerning Matrix, Authentisign, Transaction Desk, Instanet Forms, Showing Time, Forewarn, and Homesnap with any questions or issues that you might have at jennifer@alamls.info.
Contact Sherrilyn Weaver directly for any of your membership, office transfers, or key questions at sweaver@montgomeryareahomes.com.
Contact Connie Addie the Executive Secretary to EVP, Brad Owen directly who handles grievances/complaints against members or offices, luncheon reservations, and ordering member rosters at caddie@montgomeryareahomes.com
Contact Darlene Carlisle the Director of Finance, who handles the invoicing of the yearly annual fees and billing questions. darlene@montgomeryareahomes.com