There are three types of membership at BRR: REALTOR®, Affiliate, and Unlicensed Admin/Staff membership. REALTOR® membership is available to those with an active real estate license, an active residential appraisers license, and to certified general appraisers.
REALTOR® Benefits from BRR
We know how busy you are and that you don’t always have time to research what’s going on at BRR. But take a minute to check out the various member benefits available to you, as they’re designed to help you get things done more efficiently and effectively.
- BRR’s connections secure seat at the table when issues affecting REALTORS® and homeowners are discussed and decisions are made.
- For example, RPAC fought to protect REALTORS® and clients’ rights to utilize investment properties as short term rentals.
- REALTOR® Advocacy has preserved the 1031 like-kind exchange, which encourages investment in real estate and fosters business growth.
- In Idaho, REALTOR® advocacy has defeated proposals to implement deed transfer taxes.
- REALTOR® Advocacy has led to infrastructure investments, which improve the overall quality of life in communities and enhance the value of real estate.
- Nationally and locally, Government Affairs Directors have championed policies and incentives that promote the construction and preservation of affordable housing units.
- Your earnings are yours to keep — that’s why BRR works hard to maintain partnerships that keep costs low for you.
- Through The CE Shop, you can save up to 40% on online courses with BRR’s discount codes.
- When an open house or closing requires that “special touch,” we can assist with your signage and gift needs through our REALTOR® store, full of reasonably priced items.
- Monthly market reports provide insight into market movement so you can keep your clients educated on the many puzzle pieces that make up our business.
- Courses at BRR are not your everyday CE. We provide an assortment of industry-related courses outside CORE and fundamentals.
- Through YOUR Professional Network and our events, you are exposed to industry professionals who can save a sale, propel your business, and problem solve with you.
- Discounted events for members grant you the benefit of networking with others, without breaking the bank.
- Our “one-stop-shop” for CE and ethics requirements makes it easy to satisfy your licensing and membership needs. Attend in-person or online.
Learn more with our “Members Get More with BRR” video series.
REALTOR® Benefits from NAR
Social Media Content
Free social media content from the National Association of REALTORS® “That’s Who We R” campaign, HouseLogic, and REALTOR.com. Share, re-post, and re-purpose anything you’d like from these sources!
RPR Access
Access to the REALTORS® Property Resource, the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®. RPR puts data, tools, and reports at your fingertips so you can respond to questions and requests instantly, and position yourself as an essential part of every transaction
Safety Tips
Free safety tips, articles, videos and more, through the REALTOR® Safety Program. This program can help brokers and agents develop smart safety practices to use with every client, every time.
Discounts and Savings
Receive discounts and exclusive offers on products and services from Sprint, Jeep, FedEx, Dell, and much more, through NAR’s REALTOR® Benefits Program. In one year, 800,000 REALTORS® saved $63 million through this program!
Designations and Certifications
Access to a wide-range of designations and certifications that help members increase their skills, proficiency, and knowledge.
Financial Resources
Financial advice and resources from the Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness.
Still have questions or looking for something specific? Contact us anytime. BRR is your local connection to the real estate industry and we’re here to help you take full advantage of your membership benefits. And if you’re not currently a REALTOR® Member with BRR, join here!
Benefits of BRR Affiliate Membership:
- Monthly rosters of BRR REALTOR® members (upon request; includes members’ names, companies, and office addresses only)
- Company and individual listings in BRR’s online Affiliate Service Guide
- Added to distribution lists for members, including invites to events, market statistics and analysis, as well as advertising and sponsorship opportunities
- Listing of affiliate events in the “Events Around Town” section of the BRR Member Update newsletter (must provide event info to taylor@boirealtors.com, some restrictions apply).
- Invitations to association networking events and programming (59 Minute Meetings, Mix & Mingles, Mid-Year Housing Summits, Member Expo, etc.)
- Ability to serve on BRR committees, task forces, and advisory boards (Please note: membership will be required to serve on committees, task forces, and advisory boards)
- Member pricing for classes and events, and the ability to audit non-designation courses for free
- Online profile for registrations and payments
- Member pricing on Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
- Access to Affiliate Lockbox Key from IMLS (limited to home inspectors)
For an additional $25, affiliate members can choose to join Idaho REALTORS® (IR) and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and receive the following benefits:
- Company and individual name listed in the National REALTOR® database (NRDS #)
- Recognition for RPAC contributions
- Added to the NAR affiliate roster and receive discounts from IR affinity programs
- Ability to sponsor IR member only events
- Ability to attend NAR and IR member only events
- Member pricing for classes and events, offered by IR
If you have questions, please contact Taylor Gray, BRR Director of Communications, at (208) 947-7238.
Interested in becoming an Affiliate Member with BRR?
Through this voluntary membership option, unlicensed admins and staff will receive access to a variety of benefits:
- Members-only communications
- Member pricing on classes, events, and products
- Invitations to networking events and community service projects
- Ability to serve on BRR committees and task forces
Interested in becoming an Unlicensed Admin Member with BRR?
