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Welcome

The Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS® is a trade association which was chartered in October 1946. PRAR is comprised of REALTORS® and other professionals in related industries united in purpose and dedicated to providing knowledgeable and ethical real estate services to consumers and fellow REALTORS®.

The Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS® strives to provide its members with programs and services which enhance the members' ability to successfully conduct their business in a competent and ethical manner, to promote cooperation among its members, and to promote the public's right to use and transfer real property.

The Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS® participates in lobbying efforts of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® on issues affecting property rights and the Real Estate industry in general.

In October of 2019, Piedmont Regional MLS made the decision to sell their data to Canopy MLS of Charlotte for the benefit of our REALTOR® members. We now are a stand-alone Association.

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Mission

The mission of the Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS® is to create services designed to increase member success and to support our communities while promoting the REALTOR® brand.

Vision

The Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS® is the preferred resource for members and the public in the Tri-County area.

Our Goals are

To strengthen member's bottom line
To be responsive to member's needs
To deliver valuable programs and services
To enhance member's professionalism
To be the clearing house for legal and ethical information
To keep our members on the cutting edge of technology
To maintain a positive business climate
To be the source of education opportunities
To continue to be a member friendly organization

What is an Association of REALTORS®?

An association of REALTORS® is a group of REALTORS® (agents and brokers) and interested representatives of the business community (affiliates) working cooperatively and harmoniously.

An association of REALTORS® is organized for the benefit of its members and the community.

An association of REALTORS® establishes opportunity in communications by providing a central forum for the exchange of ideas and information. It promotes a strong, conscientious and unified voice in local, state and national affairs.

An association of REALTORS® is a strong source of education in real estate matters.

An association of REALTORS® can only operate successfully and serve well as long as it presents continuous, informative and up-to-date programs of activities in which members can participate regularly.

The South Carolina Association of REALTORS® is the state's largest trade association. Being a member of the local and state associations also makes you a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the country's largest trade association.