Committee Preference Form

Please review the committees below and indicate your preference in numerical order. Every effort will be made to honor your request; however, some committees are limited in size. As a member of the Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS, we encourage you to get involved. You are welcome to attend meetings at any location (WSRAR, Wilkes County Chapter and Lexington-Davidson County Chapter). Thank you!

Appraisal-REALTOR-Mortgage Lender Forum:

Addresses common issues to brokers, appraisers and mortgage lenders with the primary goals of education and improving the real estate transaction for all parties involved. Meets monthly as determined by committee chair. REALTORS & AFFILIATES.

Budget & Finance

Prepares and presents a budget to the Board of Directors for approval. Meets 1-2 times a year in the fall. REALTORS & AFFILIATES.

Community Service & Outreach

Develops services that involve members of the Association and members of the community for the benefit of all. Meets monthly or as determined by committee chair. REALTORS & AFFILIATES.

Constitution & Bylaws

Reviews and recommends amendments to our bylaws as may be directed by our Board of Directors. Meets as needed. REALTORS ONLY.

Diversity & Housing Opportunity

Promotes fair housing and encourages members to provide equal professional service. Meets as needed. REALTORS & AFFILIATES.

Education

Conducts continuing education courses for real estate licensees and orientation courses for new members. Meets 7 times per year or as determined by committee chair. REALTORS & AFFILIATES.

Grievance

Reviews complaints concerning ethics or arbitration. Required training: 4-hour Professional Standards training first year on committee, 2.5-hour annual update plus 4-hour training every 3 years thereafter (at your own expense). Meets as needed. REALTORS ONLY.

Home Inspection-REALTOR Roundtable

Discusses issues of concern to both home inspectors and REALTORS. Meets monthly or as determined by committee chair. REALTORS & AFFILIATES.

Joint Legislative Committee

The HBA and WSRAR has a Joint Legislative Committee for the purpose of monitoring and receiving advance notice of any issues relating to housing and real estate which are either being proposed or considered by any governmental body, committee or representative in Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes Wilkes & Yadkin counties. Limited seats. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. REALTORS ONLY.

Membership Development

Promotes membership in the Association and encourages participation, leadership, fellowship and professional development. Meets monthly or as determined by committee chair. REALTORS & AFFILIATES.

Multiple Listing Service

Addresses both technical and policy issues related to the MLS and the electronic key box system. Limited seats. Meets as needed. REALTORS ONLY.

Professional Standards

Holds hearings related to ethics and arbitration matters and renders a decision on each case. Required training: 4-hour Professional Standards training first year on committee, 2.5-hour annual update plus 4-hour training every 3 years thereafter (at your own expense). Meets as needed. REALTORS ONLY.

REALTOR Party

Monitors local, state and national government for the purpose of guarding and promoting interest in the real estate industry. Interacts with NC RPAC regarding distribution of RPAC funds to candidates. Organizes a campaign for the collection of RPAF funds. Meets monthly of as determined by committee chair. REALTORS ONLY.