FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

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What if I don’t have the time to take advantage of all this?
We know you need to hustle now more than ever to make money. That’s exactly why GMAR offers the most flexible, valuable membership & education bundle conceivable. Member-Max™ and Edu-Pass™ work around your schedule. With over 30 options for our 6-hour CE course and 4 designation/certification courses to choose from, it’s the most comprehensive education program out there.

How does the program work?
There are two ways to save and get the most membership for the dollar.

* Member-Max™ for $48.95/month ($77.95 for the first month) which includes all membership dues and the most comprehensive education this side of the Mississippi.
* Edu-Pass™ for $129.95/year added to your annual membership dues for the industry’s top-rated education program #1 in the state of Michigan.

Either way you get over $500 in education including 2 designation courses like ABR, SFR, SRES, or NAR’s new GREEN; 30 options of our 6-hour of CE course, 2 options for the annual Legal Update by the one-and-only Greg McClelland. Now that’s a recipe for success!

Isn't that a lot of money?
Let's talk about return on investment. At just ten bucks a month added to your dues or $129.95/year, a Member-Max™ or Edu-Pass™ program can pay for itself 50 times over -- if you do two additional deals this year because of the additional education, you will earn thousands of dollars. That’s ROI. Compared to ten bucks a month, it’s a steal. Invest in yourself and pick either Edu-Pass™ for $129.95/year added to your annual membership or try our Member-Max™ for just $48.95/month ($77.95 for the first month) and make the most of the market.

What if I like the monthly billing, but other people in my office like "one lump sum" for dues?
No problem; GMAR's offerings are very flexible. For those who like to budget fixed expenses on a monthly basis, there’s Member-Max™ for $48.95/month ($77.95 for the first month). For those who like to pay one time a year for member dues and are looking to invest in their education and professional development, add Edu-Pass™ to the annual member dues for just $129.95/year. Either way, you get over $500 in education including 2 designation/certification courses like ABR, SFR, SRES, and GREEN; 30 options for 6-hour CE; and 2 options for our sell-out seminar, the Legal Update by Greg McClelland. Monthly dues and the education bundle or the annual education supplement, either way you can’t lose.

Work is so hectic; can these plans possibly work into my schedule?
We know you need to be flexible to your clients' schedules. So here’s what we’ve put together. The most valuable, resource rich set of courses that meet the market’s needs head-on. 30 options for our 6-hour CE course, 4 of the most desirable designation courses like NAR-sanctioned new GREEN designation, ABR for Buyer’s Agents, SFR for Short Sellers and Foreclosures, SRES for Senior Specialists — just pick the two courses that make the most sense for your business. We’ll throw in 2 options for this year’s standing room only Greg McClelland’s Legal Update all included. That’s resources you need, when you need them.

Won't additional designations open me up to more risk?
So what you’re asking is: does being seen as an “expert” expose your license to customers filing a grievance for misrepresentation? Actually, quite the opposite. Let us explain:

The four designation/certification course options we’re offering are NAR-sanctioned. They offer time-tested professional skills development coursework that adds new skills and specialization for real estate professionals. While there’s no replacement for experience, you get to add two courses leading to designations as part of Edu-Pass™ and Member-Max™. These allow you to expand your skill set and apply that very knowledge directly to your next transaction. And as you know, these designations are offered by the leading education provider in the state, GMAR. It’s not more risk. It’s more reward. Take Your Membership to the Max.™

Is GMAR just looking for added monthly revenue?
Thanks to the careful guidance of our Directors, GMAR is a financially healthy organization. These programs aren't about us; they're about you. We are so sure that Member-Max™ at $48.95/month ($77.95 for the first month) and Edu-Pass™ at $129.95/year can help grow your business that we’re offering it to members at a fraction of the cost of providing you over $500 in education. We think upping the ante on education is the right thing to do given our economy and the real estate market. Who wins? You do, with GMAR.

What happens if my office already offers education for free?
We'll take a look at the education program your office is offering and provide you a free assessment of the cost-benefit of joining our exciting Member-Max™ or Edu-Pass™ programs. Free recommendations. No strings attached. You can decide where to go from there.

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