The Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association offers a wide range of sponsor/exhibit and advertising opportunities throughout the year. Our events are well attended and many sell out due to the demand and popularity. Our vehicles of communication with our members also offer ways for advertisers to convey their product/message to our members. Information about each opportunity is below. For all sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please call e-mail Amy Ballard or call 704-560-9505.
Please review the Advertising Contract.
Reach Realtors® at these well-attended events and meet your target market face-to-face.
Candidate Fish Fry
Sept. 16, 2009
Realtor® members mingle with candidates and elected officials in an outdoor setting enhanced by great fish, camp-style food, drinks, lots of fun and networking. Sponsorships include a booth and the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while networking with more than 900 Realtors®.
Sponsorship opportunities available
Association/CMLS Holiday Awards Luncheon & Annual Meeting
Dec.11, 2009
Celebrate the holidays with more than 400 Realtors®. Sponsor a table and network with Realtors® at this special end-of-the year luncheon where the Realtor® of the Year is announced. Participate in the silent auction by donating an item or placing a bid to support the CRRA Housing Opportunity Foundation.
Association/CMLS Installation Luncheon
2010
This event installs the new CRRA and CMLS board president, boards of directors and Executive Committee for the upcoming year. The Rookie of the Year and the President’s Award are also presented. This elegant function attracts 500-600 Realtors®.
Realtor® EXPO
March 11, 2010
Participate in this one-of-a-kind event that brings builders, industry-related businesses and Realtors® together. Participants enjoy a day of education, networking, food, prizes, fun, and discovering what local builders and businesses have to offer. Booth displays capture the attention of more than 1,100 Realtors®. Develop a creative and innovative booth display and win the Best Booth Award.
Realtors® Care Day
2010
The association and its charitable arm, the Housing Opportunity Foundation (HOF), collaborate on a community-wide project: Realtors® Care Day. The purpose of the day is to assist homeowners with exterior home repairs, and to provide adaptive and safety modifications for the elderly and disabled. As a sponsor, you will help to tackle some of the most pressing housing needs in our community. Through affiliation with HOF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, you are demonstrating a commitment to safe, affordable and sustainable homeownership, giving your company an advantage among the Realtor® community.
Speaker Series
National and local guest speakers present six or more programs each year to enhance the lives and livelihoods of our Realtor® members. Annually, more than 2,000 Realtors® take advantage of this free member benefit. Due to space restrictions, limited exhibit sponsorships are available.
Sponsorship opportunities: $250-$1,000
New-Member Orientation
New Realtors® must attend an orientation class at CRRA/CMLS. Held twice monthly, nearly 70 new Realtors® attend each session. Sponsorships are limited to three per orientation. Sponsors are provided tables in the orientation room to display their information. Networking time is available during registration, breaks and lunch. This is the perfect time to meet new Realtors® and establish relationships as they begin developing their businesses.
Sponsorship opportunities: $75-$250
Diversity Council
The Diversity Council’s mission is to strengthen association involvement and encourage participation and leadership by diverse members. The Diversity Council hosts networking events throughout the year. Sponsorship will bring well-deserved industry recognition as a diversity advocate. Networking time is available during the event, which will provide an opportunity to build relationships with all CRRA members.
Sponsorship opportunities: $250-$1,000
Realtor® Reflections
This magazine is the only publication that reaches Realtors® in a 10-county area, and is distributed to public officials and local decision makers. It is specially created for members of CRRA and CMLS. From the rookie to the veteran, Realtor® Reflections serves as a business tool for Realtors® who want to know about your services.
Realtor® Reflections is CRRA’s membership magazine, which is mailed to Realtor® members, affiliates and CMLS Subscribers. They depend on the magazine for the latest industry news, outlines of legislative issues, educational opportunities and descriptions of upcoming events. The Most Effective Way to Reach Realtors®. Our circulation of more than 10,000 gives you the opportunity to take advantage of this very targeted market to let Realtors® know about new communities, products and services. Not only do Realtors® use this information as they go about their daily activities, but they also are in a position to pass along this information to their clients.
“BIC NEWS” and “e-Headlines”
“Broker-in-Charge (BIC) News” is e-mailed every Monday to all the heads of firms of real estate companies that are members of the CRRA. “e-Headlines” is an e-mail newsletter sent every Thursday to all members of CRRA. Both serve as quick ways to disseminate important industry and association news. They provide up-to-date information on classes, events and registration, and remind members of billing. Advertising positions are available in both. Sponsorship opportunities: $50-125.
www.CarolinaRealtors.com Advertising
Target members of CRRA as they access information from CRRA’s members-only Web site. Tell members about your product or service by advertising on the Web site where members go every day to conduct their business.
Skyscraper advertising rates: $150-650