New Member Orientation

1. Cincinnati Area Board of REALTORS®
Online Member Orientation

2. Welcome to CABR Member OrientationWelcome to CABR Member Orientation
• Follow along with the online program created to make
the membership process as easy as possible.
– If you have any questions regarding the membership process,
contact Cathy Petersman at the Cincinnati Area Board of
Realtors ®
• cpetersman@cabr.org 513-761-8800 ext. 118
• If you see a red box next to text, click for more
information.
• Complete and submit application at the end to verify
attendance.
• REMEMBER: In addition, you must complete the 1.5
hour live orientation class within 6 months of joining to
maintain your REALTOR® status (more info to follow).
• Please proceed . . .

3. 2016 CABR Board of Directors2016 CABR Board of Directors
Patti Stehlin David Welch Guy Wesselkamper Charlie Foster Phil Morrical III Joe Mock
President President-elect 1st
V. President 2nd
V. President Treasurer Past President
Geri Baker Michelle Billings Debi Gerbus J. Joseph Gilligan Jim Grady Rob Mahoney
Director Director Director Director Director Director
Kelly Meyer Ellie Reiser Beth Rouse
Director Director Director

4. CABR StaffCABR Staff
Jim Abele
Chief Executive Officer
jabele@cabr.org
513-842-3013
Amanda Wilson
Director of Pro. Development
awilson@cabr.org
513-842-3011
Mark Quarry
Director of Government Affairs
mquarry@cabr.org
513-842-3014
Cindy Henninger
Director of Pro. Standards
chenninger@cabr.org
513-842-3012
Cathy Petersman
Membership Administrator
cpetersman@cabr.org
513-842-3018
Andy Clark
Events & Communications
aclark@cabr.org
513-842-3019

5. CABR Tour
Double-Click on box to play video

6. Your Opportunity for InvolvementYour Opportunity for Involvement
Your CABR leadership is always
interested in hearing your voice in
the decision-making process that
goes into providing the best possible
benefits and services.
Here are a few ways to get involved…

7. – Volunteer to serve on a committee.
– Come to educational and social events to network
and learn.
– Read the CABR News every Monday (emailed).
– Participate in the voting process for the Board of
Directors.
How to Get InvolvedHow to Get Involved

8. CommitteesCommittees
• There are currently 22 committees in operation
at the Board.
– Committees are appointed in the fall of each year.
– To volunteer, contact Andy Clark at CABR at
aclark@cabr.org.
– Committees make motions and recommendations
to the Board of Directors for actions or services
impacting the membership.

9. CABR CommitteesCABR Committees
Help to continue a tradition of excellence. Volunteer to serve on a Committee. Your talents and interests
are needed.
2016 CABR/MLS Committees
Click Here to sign
up/find out more
about CABR
Committees

10. State & National AssociationsState & National Associations
Being a member with CABR automatically
gains you membership in the Ohio
Association of Realtors® with 30,000
members and the National Association of
Realtors® with over 1 million members
worldwide. You will have the opportunity
to get involved with state and national
committees too!
You will begin receiving mailings, e-mails and
publications in approximately 90 days

11. CABR EventsCABR Events
• Realtor Expo
– Networking opportunity with
providers of services to the real
estate community.
• Golf outing
– Fun way to network for golfers.
• Midwest Tech Summit
–Agents learn the latest technology trends from
top industry experts.

12. CABR EventsCABR Events
• Perfect North Slopes
Ski Day
– CABR Day at Perfect North – tubing,
skiing and winter fun
• Circle of Excellence
Awards
–CABR’s top sales agents are recognized – great
networking event
• Operation Sunshine Picnic
- In July, CABR members raise money for Stepping
Stones. In August, we host a picnic for the
campers of Camp Allyn.

13. • YPN Speed Networking
– Great opportunity to network in a “speed-
dating” format
• Ambassador Events
– Cincinnati Real Estate Ambassadors selected
by Mayor
CABR EventsCABR Events

14. CABR AwardsCABR Awards
• Circle of Excellence
– Top sales award for residential agents
• REALTOR®, REALTOR® Management, &
Affiliate of the Year
– Awarded based on CABR involvement,
contributions to the industry and for
contributions to the community
• Commercial Top Producer Club
– Top sales award for commercial agents

15. CABR Member DiscountsCABR Member Discounts

16. To Complete Membership ProcessTo Complete Membership Process
• Follow the instructions below:
– The next screen contains the membership application.
– You must complete fully and submit your agreement.
– Without completing and submitting we will have no
record that you completed the orientation program.

17. Your REALTOR® MembershipYour REALTOR® Membership
BeginsBegins
– You will complete a REALTOR® Application by clicking the
red box at the bottom of the page.
– Dues & Fees Overview:
– You will receive an invoice within 14 days of the completion
of the online orientation application.
–Prorated dues (calculated from the month following your
license date or transfer)
–Admission fee - $175 ($50 discount if membership
requirements are met within 90 days of license date)
Again, you will receive confirmation of your
orientation completion along with your invoice
within 14 business days via email with payment
instructions.
Application

18. RememberRemember
• To maintain your membership you must also
take the NAR 2.5 hour mandatory Code of
Ethics course within one year of join date.
• To fully complete the CABR membership
process, you must complete Creating Added
Benefits for REALTORS Orientation program
within 6 months of your join date.
• Click the red box to register for an upcoming
orientation date:

19. CongratulationsCongratulations
You have successfully completed the Cincinnati Area Board
of Realtors® Online Orientation Program.
Next Steps:
– Payment of application fee and dues (emailed invoice)
– Approval by the Board of Directors
– Completion of the required 1.5 hour Creating Added Benefits for
REALTORS Orientation class within 6 months of joining.
Shortly after approval, you will begin to receive all the benefits and
services available to you through CABR, OAR, and NAR.
We look forward to having you as a Realtor® member!
If you have questions about the membership process, contact:
Cathy Petersman, Membership Administrator at (513) 761-8800 or email
cpetersman@cabr.org.