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Being a Realtor® has its benefits. As a member of the Realtor® network, you can take advantage of a variety of  member services that capitalize on the buyingpower of thousands of members like you. All you have to do is identify yourself as a VAR member to access these savings. Look for the new VAR Member Service Partners Program logo that indicates special discounts on the products and services you need most.

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INSURANCE

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

Liberty Mutual Insurance offers auto, homeowners and renters insurance to VAR members at discounted rates.  Additional benefits include automatic 24-hour emergency roadside assistance, convenient payment plans and outstanding claims service.  Please specify group code 4624 to receive your discounted rate.

For more information and to receive a free rate quote, contact Mike Brand at (804) 527-3902 ext. 51591 or visit the Liberty Mutual site for more information.

As a VAR member,  you could save up to $327.96 on your car and home insurance with Liberty Mutual,1 while receiving advice and excellent service from licensed insurance counselors. You will also have access to safety resources to help keep you and your family safe.

Savings you can count on.

  • Get an exclusive group discount off our already competitive rates
  • Add extra savings on your home insurance when you insure both your car and home

Obtain additional discounts based on your driving experience, car and home safety features and more.

How many ways can you save?2

  • Multi-policy discount on home insurance
  • Additional discounts based on driving experience and car and home safety features
  • Features such as Accident Forgiveness, New Car Replacement and Loss Forgiveness


Contact your local sales representative:

Michael Brand
301 Concourse Blvd. Suite 200
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 527-3902 ext. 51591
(800) 468-6634 ext. 51591
www.libertymutual.com/michaelbrand

1Figure based on a February 2008 national sample of auto policyholder savings when comparing their former premium to those of Liberty Mutual's group auto and home program. Individual premiums and savings will vary.

2The descriptions of features, benefits and coverages are necessarily brief and are subject to the provisions, limitations, and exclusions that can only be expressed in the policy and related endorsements. Discounts, credits and benefits are available where state laws and regulations allow and may vary by state.

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PEARL INSURANCE

Real estate errors and omissions insurance (E&O) coverage from Pearl Insurance is underwritten by the A-rated (by A.M. Best) XL Insurance companies (through Greenwich Insurance Company and Indian Harbor Insurance Company.)  Our E&O program has earned sponsorships from over 40 national, state and local real estate associations, including VAR since 1984.

Because Pearl understands real estate professionals' hectic lifestyles, we designed our Click. Quote. Buy. process for E&O shopping.  We've made it easy for you to login, obtain a quick E&O quote, and, if qualified, even buy your policy online immediately.

As a Pearl E&O insured, you'll receive valuable risk management tools and services to help educate you on effectively minimizing your legal liability.  All attendees of our Risk Management Seminars are eligible for premium credits.  In addition, you'll gain access to our entire online library of monthly Risk Managers and receive mailings of our quarterly newsletters.  Find out how Virginia REALTORS® E&O Insurance by VAR Sponsored Pearl Insurance can benefit you!

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In addition to quality, comprehensive Errors & Omissions coverage, Pearl also provides life and health insurance solutions for real estate professionals and their families. We have extensive experience working with these plans and maintain strong relationships with many highly rated carriers in the market. This background allows us to customize our products and services to create a plan that fits your specific needs and budget. Visit Pearl's Health page for more information.

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MOBILE/CELL PHONE SERVICES

T-MOBILE

Switch to T-Mobile Today. Receive discounts on wireless voice, messaging, and data services. With the T-Mobile Advantage Program, an incredible wireless deal gets even better.  You’ll get UNLIMITED, Talk, Text, & Web, with no annual contract and no overages. 

EVERY line on your account enjoys a 10% service discount on unlimited talk, text, and web. 

Benefits of the T-Mobile Program:

  • 10% discount off service plans (includes voice, text and e-mail services)
  • Discount applies to ALL lines on the account
  • Small down payment on the latest 4G devices or bring your own phone
  • WAIVED activation fees (savings of $35 per line)
  • FREE Shipping
  • Risk-free, 30-day return policy
  • No Annual Contract

Choose from dozens of our hottest devices, including the iPhone 5. Start Saving Now!

NEW CUSTOMERS or Existing Customers adding a new line of service: Click here to Learn about T-Mobile Specials and order online! or call 1-866-464-8662 option 1 for details.  Be sure to mention the promotional code 9966TMOFAV and ask for the Columbia Association discount

EXISTING CUSTOMERS:  Click here to add the discount to your T-Mobile service


PHONE TAG

Are you a busy Realtor® who receives more than 3 voicemails every day? (Of course you are!) So you can imagine how cool it would be for a service that can convert your voicemails into text and send that as an e-mail. You can read, archive, forward and even search all your voicemails.

Stay ahead in such a competitive and time sensitive real estate market by embracing the latest technology. Service setup requires less than 5 minutes on almost any mobile phone and it costs as low as $8.49 to as high as $25.49. (VAR members receive a 15% discount on Phone Tag services!) Read the VARbuzz post on Phone Tag and how it can save you a ton of time every year...

Check out the VAR member rates, read more about the service, even sign up for a free trial...

If you need this service for your office landline phones, please contact Sales@PhoneTag.com.

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CREDIT UNION

RFCU logoREALTORS® FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

REALTORS®FCU is a not-for-profit credit union, credit unions are member-owned so earnings accrue to benefit members- not stockholders.

REALTORS® FCU offers customized products & services to meet the unique financial and cash flow needs of REALTORS®. You deserve the freedom to manage your finances when and where you want to.  With convenient and secure 24-hour access online, our virtual branch delivers is always open and ready to serve its members.  myBranch online services are supported by a 24-hour Member Care call center.

“It’s so refreshing to work with someone who CARES! I’ve been telling everyone how great the credit union is, and that the best part is the fantastic customer service you provide.”- Satisfied Member

REALTORS® Federal Credit Union Now Offers:

  • Highly Competitive Interest & Dividend Rates on Certificate Investments
  • Traditional & Money Market Savings
  • Free eChecking with MasterCard Debit Card with access to Surcharge-Free ATM Transactions at Thousands of CO-OP Network & CU24 Network ATMs
  • Free myBranch Services Including: myAccounts Online, Online Statements, Deposits, Transfers, Bill Pay and more!
  • Personal Loans & Credit Lines
  • New & Used Vehicle, Boat & RV Loans
  • Home Loan Financing
  • Business Savings & Money Market Accounts

To join today, visit www.RealtorsFCU.org and use the promotional code VA11.

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MARKETING SOLUTIONS

VERTICALRESPONSE

VerticalResponse is proud to partner with the Virginia Association of REALTORS® to offer VAR members a full suite of self-service marketing solutions including email marketing, social media marketing, event marketing, direct mail marketing and online surveys. VerticalResponse offers solutions under one roof so you can get all your marketing done in one place at one time. It's not only fast and easy, it gets results too!  VerticalResponse's mission is to empower small businesses to easily and affordably create, manage and analyze their own marketing campaigns

With VerticalResponse you can: 

  • Manage your email marketing, social media & event marketing campaigns all under one roof (plus surveys and postcards too).
  • Create coupons to promote your business and share on Facebook, Twitter and via email.
  • Create & send your campaigns in minutes.
  • Track results for BOTH social media and email marketing from one platform.
  • Create, schedule and publish social media campaigns or single posts to Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn
  • Publish online or using our free iPhone app if you're on the go
  • Reply to all comments from one easy-to-use screen
  • Free suggested content specific for the real estate industry
  • Get a customized content calendar

  
Get started now with a free 30 day trial, including:

  • 100 free email credits to send email during your trial
  • 30 days of unlimited full access to all of our products
  • Unlimited publishing to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
  • Free support via phone, email and chat
  • Plus, get a 15% discount on all email, social and survey purchases

Sign-upwith VerticalResponse today and engage your customers. If you have questions, please contact vip@verticalresponse.com or 1-866-668-9151.

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FORMS SOFTWARE

ZIPLOGIX

zipLogix – creator of zipForm®, the Official Forms Software of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and relay®, Transaction Management is a Realtor® Benefits Partner. Newly enhanced, zipForm® 6, is the easy-to-use contract software program designed to help agents and brokers increase productivity and decrease time spent on paperwork.  Available as zipForm® 6 Professional (online) and zipForm® 6 Standard (desktop) versions, it is now easier to complete documents more efficiently and reduce risk. With one-click, zipForm and relay integrate to help you “go green” and offer Best-In-Class customer service. Brokers call for information on our Special Broker Services.

zipLogix links:

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SHIPPING

UPS

Save up to 30% on UPS shipping thanks to VAR!

VAR members can save up to 30% off UPS Express air, international, and now GROUND shipments. That’s a significant savings over FedEx published rates!* All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers outstanding reliability, greater speed, more service, and innovative technology.  UPS guarantees delivery of more packages around the world than anyone, and delivers more packages overnight on time in the US than any other carrier, including FedEx. Also, UPS helps you save on your holidays! deliveries.

Simple shipping!  Special savings!  It's that easy! For complete details or to sign up, click here.

VAR members can save:

  • Up to 30% on UPS Next Day Air® and Worldwide Express® services
  • Up to 30% on UPS 2nd Day Air® , 3 Day Select®, and Worldwide Expedited® services
  • Up to 16% on UPS Ground services

Enroll today! or call 1-800-325-7000!

*Rates and discounts vary based on a 52-week rolling average per account. You will see the savings on your invoice.

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The CE Shop, Inc.

The CE Shop, Inc. is dedicated to helping you meet your state requirements for real estate continuing education. We are fully certified by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO®). Every one of our courses available in our course catalogs are approved by the regulatory agency in their respective states. We also offer a promise to your satisfaction.
Special Offer: April is Fair Housing Month

In celebration of April being fair housing month we're offering 20% off any purchase made using promo code APR20.

Enroll today: http://varealtor.theceshop.com/
Enter APR20 at checkout to receive your discount!


EVEN MORE REALTOR® DISCOUNTS (NAR)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® BENEFITS PROGRAM

As a REALTOR®, you have access to NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program. This program provides unique value-added offers and savings on the products and services you use every day. The program includes partners in categories such as marketing, technology, insurance, financial services & personal protection, travel and office solutions. For a full roster of partners, along with their member-only offers and savings, visit www.REALTOR.org/RealtorBenefits.

And remember, VAR MEMBERS SAVE UP TO 10% IN THE REALTOR® STORE. USE CODE VAR2 ON ALL PURCHASES.

Some of the most popular benefits partners include:

  • Lowe's Home Improvement
  • Realtors® Core Health Care
  • DocuSign
  • OfficeMax
  • IfByPhone
  • Chrysler

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