Ohio Association of REALTORS (OAR)



A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

The Ohio Association of REALTORS® is the organizational bridge between the National Association of REALTORS® and the 67 local Boards of REALTORS® in the state. Its membership stands at 31,300 REALTORS® throughout the state.

OAR PROVIDES...

  • Graduate, REALTORS® Institute (GRI) designation and other continuing education courses
  • Specialty courses for appraisers and commercial industrial REALTORS®
  • Presidents Sales Club Award
  • OHIO REALTOR® newspaper and LEGISLATIVE NEWS
  • Legal Assistance Hotline for brokers
  • Two membership meetings and an annual convention
  • Medical and errors omissions insurance through John P. Pearl & Associates
  • Legislative representation on the state level and an annual legislative conference and reception
  • Information Central real estate reference service (1-800-879-INFO)
  • Airtime discounts, free customized services and discounts on equipment leasing or purchase through Airtouch Cellular
  • First USA Credit Card - No annual fee, low interest Visa credit card includes such features as 24-hour toll free service, ready cash access, free addtional cards, convenience checks and emergency card replacement
  • Worker's Compensation - Group rates for similar employee classifications
  • United Parcel Service - Overnight letter and package delivery discounts