What does the North Shore - Barrington Association of REALTORS® offer? Our friendly, knowledgeable staff makes your life easier by being there for you.

Call us anytime during office hours, for immediate assistance–without having to endure an automated response system. A real, live person will answer the phone!

Our ListServ, nsbarTalk, is available only to NSBAR members and benefits you by

• alerting you to state and local issues for your immediate response
• keeping you informed of breaking news, and
• letting you post queries

The monthly REALTOR® News keeps you up to date with

• current events . association activities
• new members . event schedules
• REALTOR® VIP benefits

Classes for continuing education credit are offered in a variety of locations and formats

• at the Robert McGuire Education Center in Northbrook
• in Barrington, at the Barrington Area Library and other locations
• via Home Study, which you can pick up in Northbrook or Barrington
• on-line, at www.nsbar.org

Designation courses give you the edge you need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment and seminars on hot topics are scheduled whenever necessary.

Nationally known speakers and instructors come to NSBAR, including Julie Garton-Good, Terry Watson, Deborah Long, Lynn Madison, Marilyn Glazer, Gee Dunsten, and more.

Free Ethics classes that comply with the NAR requirement are offered twice a month. We are your technology super-source with:

• Web site updated frequently that provides you with contracts and access to your individual member account, in addition to the latest real estate news, regulations, guidelines and class updates
• Technology help with computer, software/hardware and MLS questions when you need it: person-to-person over the phone
• Technology staff members to help you in your office, home or at our location
• User-friendly help with lock boxes and Supra keys

Alliances with local and national vendors provide you with significant discounts on products ranging from cell phones to cruises.

Committee lobbyists work on current issues, legislation and regulations.

The NSBAR Board Store provides products on-line as well as at out offices.

We offer professional standards administration in ethics and arbitration matters that is second to none.

We could go on, but you get the picture. Above all, we want you to know that we stay informed on local, state and national issues affecting you and your real estate prac-tice, and alert you to take action when necessary to insure that you are able to con-duct your business as efficiently and profitably as possible.