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Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS®, REALTOR® Membership
Are you a real estate professional ready to become a REALTOR®?
REALTOR® membership is available to real estate professionals who are a principal, partner, corporate officer, trustee, or branch office manager of a real estate business.
If you are actively engaged in the real estate industry — including buying, selling, exchanging, renting, leasing, managing, appraising, counseling, financing, building, developing, or subdividing real property — REALTOR® membership with the Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS® may be right for you.
As a REALTOR®, you become part of a professional community committed to ethics, education, advocacy, and service. Your membership connects you with the resources of CVAR, NC REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®, while giving you opportunities to grow your business, strengthen your professional skills, and make a difference in our community.
Ready to join? We welcome you to CVAR!
Not sure which membership is right for you?
We're happy to help! Contact the CVAR office and we'll help you determine the appropriate membership category and guide you through the application process.
Why Join CVAR?
Being a REALTOR® is more than holding a real estate license. REALTOR® membership connects you to the resources, education, advocacy, professional support, and community that can help you build a successful business and better serve your clients.
As a member of the Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS®, you are also connected to NC REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), giving you access to resources and benefits at the local, state, and national levels.
Professional Resources & Tools
Access to North Carolina REALTOR® Forms & Contracts
Members have access to an extensive library of North Carolina real estate forms and contracts for residential, commercial, property management, and other real estate transactions. The library includes more than 150 forms in interactive and non-interactive formats.
Legal Support When You Need It
Membership includes access to the NC REALTORS® Legal Hotline, providing members with guidance on real estate-related legal questions, contracts, disclosures, landlord/tenant issues, and other areas of North Carolina real estate practice.
Real Estate Data & Technology
NAR membership provides access to valuable tools such as REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR®), market statistics, property information, and other technology and business resources designed to help REALTORS® provide better information and service to their clients.
Education & Professional Development
Continuing Education
CVAR offers continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including courses designed around current issues and the practical needs of today's real estate professional.
Professional Designations & Certifications
Take your career to the next level through professional education and designations and certifications such as:
- GRI – Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
- CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
- ABR® – Accredited Buyer's Representative
- e-PRO®
- And many other NAR and industry credentials
CVAR Educational Scholarships
CVAR offers educational scholarship opportunities to help members pursue professional designations and advance their careers.
Educational & Networking Opportunities
From association luncheons and educational programs to special events and networking opportunities, CVAR provides opportunities to learn, connect, and stay informed about the issues affecting our profession and our community.
Savings & Member Benefits
Through NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program, members have access to exclusive offers and savings from carefully selected business partners in areas including:
- Insurance & financial services
- Travel and automotive
- Technology
- Business and marketing
- Home and lifestyle
- Education
Member offers and participating partners change periodically, giving REALTORS® access to new opportunities and savings throughout the year.
Advocacy & Professional Support
Your REALTOR® membership gives you a voice in the future of real estate.
Through CVAR, NC REALTORS®, and NAR, members have access to advocacy, legislative information, industry resources, and opportunities to stay informed about issues affecting private property rights, homeownership, housing, and the real estate profession.
Connect With Your Local REALTOR® Community
CVAR provides opportunities for REALTORS® to build relationships and become involved in their profession and community.
Members can participate in:
- Association meetings and luncheons
- Educational programs
- Networking events
- Committees and task forces
- Community service projects
- REALTOR® advocacy activities
- Special events and professional development opportunities
Make an Impact in Our Community
REALTORS® live and work in the communities they serve — and CVAR believes that being a REALTOR® means giving back.
Through the CVAR Community Service Committee and our annual CVAR Night Crawl 5K, our members help raise funds and awareness for local organizations and causes. Over the years, CVAR members have supported organizations including Habitat for Humanity of Catawba and Caldwell Counties and The Backpack Program, helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of families and children in our communities.
Your Membership. Your Profession. Your Community.
When you join CVAR, you're not simply joining an organization. You're investing in your business, your professional development, your clients, and the communities you call home.
CVAR is here to help REALTORS® succeed — and to make a difference along the way.
Benefits, programs, discounts, and eligibility requirements may change. Certain benefits are provided through NC REALTORS® or NAR and are subject to their respective terms and conditions.
Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS®, Affiliate Membership
Connect With the Professionals Who Make Real Estate Happen
CVAR Affiliate Members are businesses and professionals who provide valuable products and services to the real estate industry and the clients REALTORS® serve.
Our Affiliate Members include attorneys, mortgage lenders, financial professionals, home inspectors, insurance professionals, pest control companies, contractors, restoration specialists, photographers, title and closing professionals, home service providers, and many others.
If your business works with REALTORS®, home buyers, sellers, landlords, or other real estate professionals, CVAR Affiliate membership can help you build relationships, increase your visibility, and become more connected to the local real estate community.
Affiliate Member Benefits
Increase Your Visibility
Your company name, logo, and contact information can be featured on the CVAR website, helping REALTORS® and other members of our real estate community learn more about your business.
Build Professional Relationships
Connect with local REALTORS® and other Affiliate Members through association events, educational programs, networking opportunities, and community activities.
Get Involved With CVAR
Affiliate Members are encouraged to participate in CVAR committees and become involved in activities that support our association and the local real estate industry.
Showcase Your Business
Affiliate Members have opportunities to promote their businesses through sponsorships, educational programs, association events, and other CVAR activities.
Connect at Association Luncheons
Our Association Luncheons, held every other month, provide an excellent opportunity to network with REALTORS® and fellow Affiliate Members while staying informed about current issues and trends affecting our industry.
Promote Your Business at CVAR Events
Affiliate Members may have opportunities to display marketing materials, brochures, and other business information at designated CVAR events and programs.
Our Annual Affiliate Expo
Each April, CVAR celebrates our Affiliate Members with our annual Affiliate Expo — a special event designed to connect REALTORS® with the businesses and professionals they rely on every day.
The Expo provides Affiliate Members with an opportunity to showcase their products and services, meet REALTORS® face-to-face, and build relationships within the local real estate community.
More Than Membership — It's Connection
At CVAR, we believe our Affiliate Members are an important part of the real estate community. Your business provides the products, services, expertise, and support that help REALTORS® serve their clients and successfully conduct their business.
Join CVAR and become part of a network of professionals working together to strengthen the real estate industry in the Catawba Valley.
We're glad to have you as part of the CVAR family!