MEMBER BENEFITS
CCAR provides the highest level of personalized service in North Texas. Simply put, we are here to serve our members and our benefits speak for themselves:
- Our monthly, member-only CCAR Pulse MLS statistics provide in-depth information about the real estate markets of 36 local areas - something no other North Texas association offers. This exclusive member benefit is in a ready-to-print presentation format to help our members with their clients.
- We offer a full service REALTOR® Store to help our members with their business. If we don't have it, we'll work hard to get it!
- We provide credit reports and criminal background checks for your potential tenants.
- We offer daily MCE education classes, including many popular designation courses. We pamper all class attendees, and often serve meals during all-day classes.
- We hold networking meetings every month in six different areas of Collin County. Each meeting is hosted by fellow REALTORS® and sponsored by CCAR Affiliate members.
- Our top-notch Member Services staff provides experienced service in all areas including membership, SUPRA, and MLS technical support.
- A live person always answers calls during business hours and transfers callers to the appropriate specialist.
In addition, CCAR is proud to promote the Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) benefits to our members. Among these benefits are discounts on a wide variety of services and products including insurance, appliances, and mobile phone service. A partial list of member benefits provided by TAR is below, as well as a link to the benefits offered through NAR.
DISCOUNTS
Sprint Wireless Services
Members are eligible for a new discount program with Sprint that includes:
- 23 percent monthly discount on qualifying voice and data plans
- $59.99 3G/4G Connection Card plans with a free USB modem card and 30 days of free service
- Annual phone "refresh" upgrades on plans costing more than $69.99 per month
This program is not available at local Sprint retailers. If you're already a Sprint customer, you can take advantage of these members-only savings, but you must call 877-870-0320 or visit this special Web site for Texas REALTORS®.
Online Computer Backup
Every year, 43 percent of computer users lose irreplaceable photos, e-mails, documents, and financial records due to drive crashes, theft, accidental deletion, and natural disasters. Carbonite is an easy-to-use online backup service that safeguards the valuable contents of your computer. Retrieving lost files takes just a few clicks. Texas REALTORS® receive a 20 percent discount on Carbonite protection. Visit Carbonite.com and enter offer code "TAR1" at checkout to receive your 20 percent discount.
New Benefits
TAR's partnership with New Benefits gives Texas REALTORS® extremely deep discounts on great services such as LifeLock identity-theft protection, TelaDoc phone-a-doctor, emergency roadside assistance, and more. Click here to learn more.
Clothing
Get a 20 percent discount off regular retail prices for all items at Jos. A. Bank. Call 800-285-2265 to request your Texas REALTORS® corporate card, which is good at any Jos. A. Bank store in Texas.
Hotels
Your membership entitles you to hotel discounts from several companies at thousands of locations nationwide. Get details on the brands and how to receive your special rates by visiting this link: View hotels.
Cruises
Carnival Cruise Lines and Round Rock Travel have teamed up to bring Texas REALTORS® exclusive, can't-get-it-anywhere-else low prices on Carnival sailings from Galveston or any of 20 Carnival homeports. Find the cruise you want at Carnival.com but don't book there. E-mail Cindi Jenkins or call her at 512-365-8595 to get the absolute lowest, members-only pricing.
Appliances
Save on many large appliances through Sears Commercial. Visit Sears.com and find the model numbers of the items you'd like to purchase. E-mail Bill Gillette the model numbers along with your name, address, phone number, and account number "CU066433" to get a quote.
Wireless Phones, Service
Visit the Texas REALTORS® Wirefly site, plug in your ZIP code, and comparison-shop service plans in your area. Or you can also browse for a new phone and receive rebates on your purchase. Call 800-960-5612 or Visit Wirefly.com for more information.
Internet Marketing
iHOUSE Web Solutions will waive your startup fees for any of their products. The company offers REALTOR® Web sites, IDXPro Branded MLS Search Solution, Spotlight Single Property Web sites, ConnecTel Real Estate Listing Hotlines and more. Visit ihouseweb.com, call 866-645-7702 or e-mail sales@ihouseweb.com, and tell them you're a Texas REALTOR®.
Online Mapping
Dashfly is an online mapping service that optimizes your driving routes as well as tracks your mileage for tax purposes. All Texas REALTORS® receive a free standard Dashfly account, and 50 percent off premium service. Visit this link to get started.
Car Rental
Use TAR's corporate account code "XZ65015" and PIN "tex" when you reserve your Enterprise or National car online, or by calling 800-736-8222. Visit this link to Reserve now!
MongoFax
Use any fax machine to send documents via e-mail for free. Simply download the MongoFax cover sheet, fill it out, and fax it and your documents to the toll-free number for Texas REALTORS®: 866-415-8099.
INSURANCE
Health and Disability Insurance
Health and disability insurance from major carriers are available for you and your family.
Discounts on Prescription Drugs
New Benefits offers Texas REALTORS® a free prescription drug card, which can save you and your family up to 60 percent, whether at your local pharmacy or through mail order. Follow these links to get your free prescription card and see money-saving packages from New Benefits.
Dental and Vision Programs
Find a plan and discount programs that fits your needs.
Life Insurance
Visit Ins/Mark of America or call them at 800-847-7503 for more information on the various life insurance options available to you and your family. Also, visit Selected Benefits or call them at 866-270-6209 for more information on the life insurance options they offer as well.
E&O Insurance
REO Advisors represents major errors and omissions providers. Visit REO Advisors or call 800-362-9952 for more information. Pearl Insurance enables you to obtain a quick quote, and, if qualified, buy your policy online. Get a quote from Pearl Insurance or call 800-289-8170.
Homeowners Insurance
Selected Benefits offers homeowners insurance to you and your family through Farmers Insurance, Allied, Safeco, Hartford, CAN, and Zurich-all of which are rated A or higher by A.M. Best. Call 866-270-6209 or visit the Selected Benefits Web site to get a homeowners insurance quote.
For a complete list of NAR's benefits please click here. |
