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Member Benefits
Business Services | Education | Health | Finance | Media | Political/Legal | Technical Services
Business Services
Discount Supplies
Members may purchase industry-related supplies and equipment at reduced prices through our fully-stocked Service Center, located in the association lobby. Over 270 forms are available for UPS delivery. Same-day service.
Member Web Pages
There are almost one hundred thousand REALTORS® in California, and they are all entitled to free member Web pages complete with pertinent information, specialties, designations, and photos.
Members can edit their own pages online to ensure that timely and accurate information is always available. Find out how to edit your free member page at C.A.R.'s Member Center.
| http://members1.car.org/CAR_UMS/profile.do?siteid=2 |
Business and Community Contacts
The best way to assure quality services and have a voice in the business environment is through the many ESDCAR committees. ESDCAR also provides an opportunity for REALTORS® to become involved in community activities and public service projects.
Regency Room Discount
20% discount given to ESDCAR members and their immediate family for use of the Regency Room, offering meeting and banquet facilities to accommodate any meeting or social function.
ePUBS™ for WINForms®
This new member benefit, an add-on library to Winforms®, consists of 6 mandated and consumer disclosure titles, including the Combined Hazards booklet.
| https://ims.esdcar.org |
Clarus™ MarketMetrics
This new member benefit generates customized reports which allow REALTORS® to better understand what is happening in the market and knowledgeably communicate this market insight to clients.
| http://ims.esdcar.org/ |
Clarus™ Investor
This new member benefit is an easy-to-use property analysis tool that empowers the agent to confidently identify a property’s value and profit potential. This software enables agents to engage clients in a healthy discussion about adding real estate to their investment portfolio.
| https://ims.esdcar.org |
RELAY™
RELAY™ brings unrivaled efficiency to the transaction process, enabling REALTORS® to import, track, and manage contacts across transactions. This exciting new web-based software also incorporates direct service provider access, allowing users to invite escrow, title, attorneys, and other service providers to participate directly in RELAY™ online real estate transactions. It also offers one-click integration with the MLS, ZipForm Online® and WINForms Online®.
From listing to closing, RELAY™ will help you boost productivity by streamlining your workflow. It also gives your clients the opportunity to be more involved and informed via access to a RELAY™ branded site they can access 24/7.
| http://www.rebt.com/signup.asp |
Education
Training and Professional Development
ESDCAR sponsors educational programs that enhance the REALTOR®'s business service. DRE credited classes offered regularly. TEMPO classes are monthly.
Finance
Errors & Omissions Insurance Plan
Linsin, Sherman Associates has specialized in providing California-based real estate brokerage firms with their E&O insurance for over 15 years. Linsin, Sherman Associates focuses on quality service and expertise for their clients, making them the premier brokerage for E&O insurance..
| http://www.linsinsherman.com | (415) 479-9988 |
Home and Auto Insurance
Allied Insurance, one of America's leading insurance carriers (rated A+ by the rating service A.M. Best), offers premier low-cost auto, home, and other personal insurance coverage to our valued members.
Allied also offers a flexible premium payment plan that lets YOU DECIDE when you pay and how you pay (check, credit card or automatic withdrawal).
Have the code 72023 ready when you call.
| (800) 982-0756 |
Credit Reports
ESDCAR offers same-day service and direct check. Call to submit your request today.
| http://www.esdcar.org | (619) 579-0333 |
Financial Services
Lower dues. New & Renewal member payment plans available. Designated REALTOR® Office accounts billed monthly.
| http://www.myisland.com | (800) 848 5654 |
Pet Insurance
Pet insurance provides both protection for a pet and peace of mind for a pet owner. Just like with any other family member, you want what is best for your pet and VPI Pet Insurance is there to help.
VPI policies start at just $7 to $10 per month with a $50 deductible per incident, although the cost varies by species and age. C.A.R. members receive a 5% discount on premiums.
| https://www.petinsurance.com/affiliates/CAR_npr | 800-719-1163 |
Legal Expense Reimbursement
A Gibson & Company policy provides reimbursement for legal expenses incurred and can be used to supplement existing E&O coverage or be used without E&O coverage. In addition, coverage for IRS audits is offered.
| (310) 212-6006 |
Health
Health Screening
Precision Ultrasound Health screening offers ESDCAR members a preventive health screening valued at $6,000 for only $325. The screening takes about 1 hour and you will receive the results immediately. Everything is confidential.
| http://www.precisionultrasound.com | (706) 327 6770 |
CAR Medical and Dental Health Plans
C.A.R. offers comprehensive health care plans that do not require a medical application and whose rates are based on location, age, and insurance carrier, not health status. New members must wait two months prior to acceptance but once accepted, all family members may join. Other health plans are available outside the open enrollment period. Individual and family pre-paid voluntary dental, vision, prescription, hearing and chiropractic plans are also available. C.A.R. also offers long and short-term disability and life insurance.
REALTORS® must sign up for C.A.R.'s guaranteed issue (i.e., no health application required) health plans with Kaiser or Blue Shield of California during C.A.R.'s annual OPEN ENROLLMENT period. REALTORS® may apply for other insurance at any time but are required to undergo a health underwriting process (i.e., fill out a health application and be accepted).
| http://www.realcareca.com | (800) 939-8088 |
Media
Homeowner's Guide
Put yourself in front of your clients twice a month with the Homeowner's Guide, a powerful marketing tool presented by C.A.R. and Inman News Features.
Newslink and Fax-back
Newslink monthly newsletter. Up-to-the-minute news via Fax-back service.
Political/Legal
Advocacy
ESDCAR is active in governmental affairs at the local, regional, and state level. ESDCAR is your powerful legislative advocate.
REALTOR® Outreach
ESDCAR keeps specialty groups apprised of law changes, computer technology advances, marketing opportunities, updated information from the state (CAR) and national (NAR) associations, and more.
C.A.R. Hotline
Call the C.A.R. hotline Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for personalized real estate legal advice from C.A.R. attorneys.
| (213) 739-8282 |
C.A.R. Hotline -- Expedited Service
C.A.R. members who are RMI subscribers, broker-owners, office managers, or Designated REALTORS® may contact the Member Legal Hotline to receive expedited service on a special access line.
| (213) 739-8350 |
Legal Q & A's/Legal Briefs
C.A.R. Legal Services offer memoranda in question and answer format on over 150 subjects falling into over 50 categories. Legal Briefs are short, two to three pages, while the Q&A's provide more detailed coverage of legal subjects and can be ten pages or more. Topics range from natural hazard disclosures and REO sales requirements to arbitration and fair housing.
Q&A's and Legal Briefs can be obtained from C.A.R. online, from C.A.R.'s Real Estate Exchange Forum Library, or by calling the C.A.R. Legal Hotline. Legal Briefs can also be obtained by dialing the CARFAX automated fax delivery system.
| http://www.car.org | (213) 739-8282 |
CARFAX
Get legal briefs and other information faxed back automatically.
| (213) 739-8329 |
C.A.R. Online
Just click on the legal information link and you can find all of the Q&A's and Legal Briefs, plus the most recent entries from Realegal®. This is a secure members-only portion of C.A.R. Online, so you will have to register if it's your first visit, or log in if you are a returning user.
| http://www.car.org |
Automated Legal Information System (ALIS)
C.A.R. members can access tape-recorded legal information 24 hours a day on over 200 subjects and hot topics of interest to REALTORS®. Just by calling, REALTORS® can get information around the clock on disclosures, referral fees, C.A.R. purchase agreement clauses and more. The list of topics is also available on CARFAX.
| (213) 739-8205 |
Realegal® Legal Updates by E-mail
Realegal® is the electronic legal information service for members of the California Association of REALTORS® and RMI subscribers. C.A.R. sends out e-mails containing breaking legal information and legal prevention tips to those who have an e-mail address on file with C.A.R.
You will receive short versions of important legal developments as they unfold, conserving your valuable time. If you’ve given ESDCAR your current email address, you’ll receive this important CAR communiqué in your inbox.
You can e-mail CAR if you want to ask a hotline attorney a question (include your full name and C.A.R. membership number along with a phone number). The attorney will respond with a return telephone call.
Arbitration/Mediation
Arbitration/mediation through ESDCAR makes settling your disputes simpler. Visit the Professional Standards Committee page to learn more about the process, or contact the association directly to inquire about or file a grievance.
| (619) 579-0333 |
Technical Services
TEMPO™ Online Assistance
Tech support can be reached toll free. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9am-4pm.
| (888) 385-0800 |