Affiliate Benefits

On behalf of the Golden Isles Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, we appreciate your interest in becoming an Affiliate of our local Association. Our goal is to promote and benefit REALTORS®, our Affiliates, and the public through
education, community service, and involvement.

Affiliate Benefits
As an Affiliate of the Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®, you gain access to a variety of benefits on a local and state level, and we will provide you with countless opportunities to network and get your brand out there to the Golden Isles Real Estate Community. By joining our Association, you are taking part in one of the largest networks of real estate professionals in the Golden Isles, not to mention the Association with one of the most diverse Affiliate communities in the state. Here are just a few of the exclusive benefits you will enjoy upon approval of your application:

Tech Helpline, free technology assistance available to
our Affiliates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Opportunities to Network & Sponsor
- REALTOR® Day
- Affiliate Appreciation Breakfast
- Membership Lunches or Breakfasts
- Annual Awards & Circle of Excellence Banquet
- Continuing Education classes
- Lunch & Learns
Discounts to various participating outlets such as:
- Georgia Drug Card
- Aflac
- UPS
- T-Mobile
- For a full list of benefits, click here. (NAR & GAR)

Sponsorship Opportunities
Our Association relies heavily on the consistent support from our Affiliates. Whether that’s providing refreshments for a class or contributing to our Annual Awards & Circle of Excellence Banquet, the impact of our Affiliates is felt community wide. We offer a variety of opportunities throughout the year for Affiliates to get involved and show their support for our REALTORS®. An Annual Awards Banquet, REALTOR® Day, an entire monthly membership breakfast dedicated to our Affiliates, as well as monthly membership meetings and numerous education classes throughout the year, all come together to provide our Affiliate base ample opportunity to get to know the community and make themselves a part of our REALTOR® family.

Committee Involvement
We encourage you to jump right in and join a committee as a contributing member, one that best suits your talents and interests. The Golden Isles Association of REALTORS® boasts a wide array of committees, and we're confident you will find one (or three) to call home. Complete the Committee Registration Form in order to join a committee.

Legislative Advocacy & Political Action
We ask that Affiliates take up the mantle with our REALTORS® and stay informed on the political welfare of our industry. By supporting the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC), you become a vital pillar to one of the most influential political groups in Georgia and the U.S. As an Association, we work to provide you with the most up-todate and accurate information regarding the State of Real Estate on Capitol Hill. From crucial nationwide flood insurance reform to changes in local land ordinances, we'll keep you in the know and at the cutting edge of realestatepolitik.

Sponsor an Education Class

GIAR hosts many education classes for real estate agents every month. Requests to sponsor a class are on a first-come-first-serve basis to Affiliate Members only.

What does this entail?

If you are sponsoring an education class, you can provide the students with either breakfast or lunch, depending on the time of the class.
GIAR staff will provide you with a head count, any food allergies, etc., a day before the class to ensure that you have enough food and/or snacks.
You may arrive 30-40 minutes before class to set up and prepare.
As students arrive, you will be able to mingle and chat among the students, instructor, or staff.
Before the class begins, you will have 10-15 minutes to introduce yourself and talk about your field of work. You may also bring any flyers, brochures, and merch that you have and pass them out to the class.
Pictures will be taken and posted to our website and Facebook page.

If you would like to take advantage of this benefit, please contact Gracie at gracie@mygiar.com or Lauren at lauren@mygiar.com. You may also call the office, at (912)264-2915

Sponsor a New Member Orientation Class

New Member Orientation (NMO) is scheduled every 3 months! March, June, September, and December. (Date varies). Affiliate Members are encouraged to take advantage of this benefit. This is an awesome way to meet the new members of the association and introduce yourself. Request to sponsor NMO is on a first come-first serve basis.

What does this entail?

NMO is broken up into 2 sessions- Morning and Afternoon. An Affiliate may sponsor both sessions or one or the other.
GIAR staff will provide you with a head count, any food allergies, etc., a day before the class to ensure that you have enough food and/or snacks.
You may arrive 30-40 minutes before class to set up and prepare. If you are sponsoring lunch, you may arrive 10-20 minutes before the class breaks for lunch.
You will be able to mingle and chat among the students, instructor, or staff.
Before the class begins, you will have 10-15 minutes to introduce yourself and talk about your field of work. You may also bring any flyers, brochures, and merch that you have and pass them out to the class.
Pictures will be taken and posted to our website and Facebook page.

If you would like to take advantage of this benefit, please contact Gracie at gracie@mygiar.com or Lauren at lauren@mygiar.com. You may also call the office, at (912)264-2915

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