Welcome to the HDAOR New Member Orientation!
Held once a month
Required for all new members
2024 HDAOR President Joseph Hisquierdo
Joseph is a Sales Associate for Lee & Associates, joining the company in 2015 as a Marketing and Transaction Coordinator, and became a licensed agent in 2017. Joseph has served the local association as a Director and President-elect in 2023, Government Relations, Finance and as a Trustee on Local Candidate Recommendation Committee. Joseph serves as a State Director in 2023 at California Association of REALTORS® and will represent us as a State Director in 2024.
Prior to becoming a Sales Associate, Joseph’s background in public relations, finance, marketing and graphic design has seen him work for private, public and business non-profits in the capacities of general manager, employee trainer, graphic designer, director of public relations and deputy executive director. Joseph utilizes his unique background and experience to be a trusted advisor for his clients, look for creative solutions, and to advocate and engage others to ensure we as stakeholders have a voice in growing our communities so that we all can benefit and prosper
Your REALTOR®Annual Dues & Quarterly MLS Dues
REALTOR® Annual Dues
The Annual REALTOR® dues are renewed once a year.
The Annual REALTOR® dues billing will be emailed to you in November. The renewal fees are different from your initial start up fees.
Payment Plan: After you receive your email bill, we will send out notices about signing up for a payment plan. The details will be available at that time.
MLS Quarterly Dues
The quarterly MLS dues are due every 3 months.
You will be sent an email invoice a month before it is due. Notices will be put up on the website, newsletters & the mls. Please update your email address regularly.
MLS Auto-Pay: You can sign up for Auto-Pay! No more late fees, no more worries. Please contact accounting at 760.244.8841 to put your card on file.
You are now Connected! Newsletters, Texts & Emails
Every Thursday you will receive our weekly newsletter, which contains important updates, news, events & classes.
On the first Thursday of the month, we announce all of our new REALTOR & Affiliate members!
Keep on the look out for our communications!
We send out text messages about 2-3 times a month.
They contain important messages regarding the General Membership Meetings, upcoming classes or general notices.
Thank you for staying involved with the Association, We are here for YOU!
REALTOR® Orientation is a
5 part series
1. Completion of the Code of Ethics. You may do the Code of Ethics online at http://www.realtor.org/code-of-ethics/training *
2. Complete the NAR REALTOR® Online Orientation. Access the module at: www.learning.realtor. we ask that you please do not share this link with other REALTOR®, as we are limited to the total number of users at this time. This orientation must be completed and is a requirement. *
3. Fair Haven https://fairhaven.realtor/?redirect=%2Fhome. The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions. Please send in certificate to rosemary@hdaor.com
4. CRMLS Virtual New Agent Training ‘CRMLS 101: Introduction to CRMLS’ – Aug 15, 2024 @ 9:30am Register HERE
5. Attend the local Realtor® Orientation- you are here now…….good job!
How to Login to
Matrix MLS
How do I Log in?
First, go to www.hdaor.com
Second, click on the ‘Matrix MLS Login’ Button
You will use the MLS ID number you were sent in your ‘Welcome email’. (example: HD12345). Use your unique password.
If you have issues logging on please go to ‘forgot password’ to be sent a reset link.
How do i log into ims.vvar.com?
for payments, Event Registration & Profiles
HDAOR IMS Payment Website: IMS.VVAR.COM
Use your normal mls ID (example: HD12345) and you will use the mls password indicated in your ‘welcome email”. It will not be the same password you created for CRMLS Matrix.
Personalize your Profile
Go to ‘Personal Services’ then click on ‘Personal Information’.
Here you can input your contact phone number, your email address, upload a photo & more…
This area will determine what information the public will see when they go to ‘Find a REALTOR’ button on our website.
Your Matrix Dashboard
Attend a General Membership Meeting
REALTOR® & Affiliate Members join us on…
Wednesday
August 28, 2024
10am
In-Person & Zoom
Speaker:
Jonathan Weldy
The Director of Development Silverwood Project.
Project Update with photos!!
Come to the General Membership Meeting & get pinned!
Why get pinned?
– You can get Pinned by your broker
– Have your picture featured on our Social Media Accounts & Weekly Newsletter
– You will get to keep a FREE REALTOR® Pin
Join a committee….
William P. Brady – Special Affairs Committee Chair
Paramount Residential Mortgage
Contact:
(760) 245-7764 / wbrady@prmg.net
Special Affairs Committee
The goal of this committee is to Increase REALTOR® and Affiliate member awareness of the local Association through organized recreation activities, social and charitable fund-raising events.
Please contact the Committee Chair Person for the next committee date & time.
Below are some past event flyers as examples:
Lawrence E. Mason – MLS Committee Chair
Mason Realty
Contact: 760.265.1100 larry@brokerlarry.com
MLS Committee
The goal of this committee is to evaluate, research, develop, maintain and supervise an advanced and cost-effective Multiple Listing Service responsive to member needs.
Please contact the Committee Chair Person for the next committee date & time.
Donald Brown- Government Relations Chairman
Lee & Associates
Contact: 760.241-5211 dbrown@lee-associates.com
Government Relations Committee
The goal of this committee is to represent the interests of organized real estate in local and state government affairs and encourage member involvement in support of candidates and issues. Promote the availability and affordability of real estate by supporting organizations, which share those interests and goals.
Promote the preservation of property rights. Evaluate the current and future impact of environmental issue on organized real estate activities in the High Desert area.
Please contact the Committee Chair Person for the next committee date & time.
Below are some past event flyers as examples:
Wendy A. Ramey – Fair Housing and Diversity Committee Chair
Agio Real Estate, Inc.
Contact: 760.886-6044 wendyfished4myhouse@gmail.com
Fair Housing and Diversity Committee
The goal of this committee is to promote and implement the Association’s Fair Housing and Diversity Opportunity Program in the areas of minority outreach, fair housing, affirmative marketing and fair lending practices.
Please contact the Committee Chair Person for the next committee date & time.
Below are some past event flyers as examples:
Johnna Griffin – YPN Committee Co-Chair
First Team Real Estate-High Desert
Contact: 760.881-3771
johnnarae.agent@gmail.com
Young Professionals Network (Y.P.N.) Committee
The Committe Purpose is to be the voice of a fast-growing group of REALTORS® young professionals who are focused on personal growth, networking, and association involvement. The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a valuable resource for those who want to build relationships with peers, advance their careers, and make a difference in their industry, community, and local association.
Next Committee Meeting:
August 6, 2024 at 11am
in the HDAOR Office.
Andrea N. Bergin – YPN Committee Co-Chair
Realty ONE Group Empire
Contact: 760.953.2066
andrea@thebergingroup.com
Fair Housing
Window to the Law: Antitrust for Real Estate Professionals
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Smart Zone
Your one-stop shop to help you navigate the current market. If you’re reading this… your business just took a big sigh of relief.
New agents and industry vets: Conveying your value proposition, marketing yourself or educating your clients on the market been keeping you up at night?
The site you’re currently fixated on was created by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® to provide you resources to succeed in today’s market and changing industry. Welcome to Smart Zone!
REALTOR® Action Fund: Your Best Investment in Real Estate
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment.
Visit for more information: REALTORPARTY.REALTOR
The REALTOR® Action Fund keeps REALTORS® in business. It helps promote understanding of the issues critical to a healthy housing market. The support of the REALTOR® Action Fund is the REALTORS’® Opportunity to really make a difference in their community that will be better for the community, the residents, and the economy.
You are a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R)
Video Link: https://www.nar.realtor/new-member
Code of Ethics
Current Cycle: January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024
Existing REALTOR® members must complete 2.5 hours of ethics training, meeting specific learning objectives and criteria, within three-year cycles.
If you are a brand new member do the ‘New Member’ code of ethics, if you have been a Realtor member in the past then do the ‘Existing Member” code of ethics. Please forward me the email sent to you from NAR verifying completion. rosemary@hdaor.com
REALTOR® Safety
For more information visit NAR.realtor/safety
SUPRA eKey & iBox information
e-Key Basic
- eKEY Basic —
- Basic keybox functions
- on a smartphone you are
- already carrying
E-Key Professional
- eKEY Professional —
- Adds MLS searches, maps,
- and Supra Home Tour to
- keybox functions
Supra Ibox
- iBox BT LE
- Low-Energy Bluetooth® takes the
- Supra iBox to a new level!
- iBox BT LE includes a large key
- container that can hold both gate
- cards and keys. The shackle
- removes completely from the
- keybox for easy placement on
- properties.
HDAOR Affiliate MEmbers
Go to www.hdaor.com , then click on the ‘Find an Affiliate’ Button
Affiliate Members wanting to help you!
Upcoming Classes & Events
Thank you for attending your New Member Orientation
Questions? Ask now!
