Specialty Groups of VAR are designed to take action they deem appropriate to accomplish the goals for their areas of responsibility or as assigned by the Policy Board, within budget and policy guidelines of the Association. To get the work done, they establish ad hoc working groups, task forces, etc. of volunteers on an ongoing or one-time basis to accomplish the necessary work with specific tasks, responsibilities, authority and time frames.
How do you get involved in a VAR Specialty Group? First, we have to know you're interested through your completion of the Member Survey. Second, it's a good idea to tell your Local Association Executive Office of your interest and discuss your volunteer goals with that person. There are lots of ways to be involved - get started today!
The current specialty groups of VAR – Appraisal Section, Commercial Council, Property Management Council, Relocation Council and VA Managers Council– continue to grow and to tailor communication and education to fit each specialty.
The Purpose and Objectives of the specialty groups are also similar: To serve the specialized needs of individuals with a specialty interest in management/brokerage, appraisal, commercial, property management , international and/or relocation with emphasis on education, networking, legislative and regulatory issues, and to be the business advocate for the professional specialists in the Commonwealth of Virginia.”
Benefits of participation in the various specialty groups include:
- Enhance the professionalism, knowledge, and public image of the real estate specialists members.
- Provide an extensive, meaningful and unified voice on regulatory and legislative issues.
- Serve as a liaison with other real estate specialty groups.
- Provide economic benefits for members by identifying products, services and educational opportunities.
- Provide opportunities for idea exchange among peers.
- Offer opportunities for peer recognition and leadership development.
- Add to the body of knowledge in the specialists profession.
- Legislative updates, calls to action, drafts and periodic reports on legislative and regulatory activities that pertain to the specialty area.
- Pprovides information on relevant issues in that real estate specialist profession through VAR publications.
- Calendar of educational offerings throughout the state available online at www.varealtor.com
To find out more about the specialty groups of VA click on appropriate tab to the right. You will find education calendars, programs, newsletters, and important links to other organizations that deal directly with that Specialty.