Affiliates – Our Valued Partners

We like to think of our Affiliate members as partners. Our Partnership Programs give affiliate businesses an opportunity to directly engage with real estate professionals throughout our community, to build a strong portfolio, and to showcase the products and services you offer to the decision-makers in our area’s real estate industry. Your partnership also gives you access to exclusive promotional opportunities available only to affiliate members.

Why belong? HHAR is recognized by leaders in our community as a trusted, credible voice on real estate issues. We are committed to the advancement of the real estate industry and the protection of homeownership. We are the number one source of quality education and information for members (based on a 2022 member survey). As a member-based organization with over 1,500 Realtors® and affiliate partners, we offer services that real estate professionals need to stay informed, connected, and to keep their business relevant in an ever-changing industry.

AFFILIATE MEMBER BENEFITS

Annual membership investment: $375 per calendar year. Additional associates: $100 each

  • Contact information listed on our website, with a direct link to your website
  • Contact information listed in our member-only mobile app 
  • A strong voice in government through HHAR advocacy efforts
  • Unlimited networking and social events
  • One quarterly (four per year) e-blast to the entire member list at a low advertising cost of $25
  • One free use of the association’s classroom to introduce your product and services (up to two hours) with two free e-blasts announcing date and time
  • Annual affiliate sponsorship opportunities (see below)

HHAR MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

1705+

Realtor® & Affiliate Members (and growing)

#1

Largest professional trade association in the LowCountry

#1

Source of information for our Realtor® members (2022 member survey)

62%

E-news open rate (industry average is 27%)

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities

Our Affiliate Partnership Program is designed to help affiliate members be more, do more, and get more! We’ve got opportunities to meet every budget and every need. Develop new contacts, reinforce past business acquaintances, and share ideas and knowledge that will make your business grow and prosper. HHAR offers exclusive marketing benefits to affiliate partners, giving you more visibility for your brand!

Advertising & Ongoing Events Sponsorships

Marketing Sponsor – $1,000 annually

• Company logo displayed on banner brought to all events
• Recognition on HHAR closed Facebook Group 4x’s per year
• Company logo in monthly Broker Briefing (70% open rate)
• Company logo in weekly email sent Sundays and Wednesdays (61% open rate)

Realtor® ID cards – $1000 (sold out for 2026)

• Realtor® ID cards are used by Realtors® every day and distributed to over 1,600 members. Your company logo will be placed on the back side of the card

New Member Orientation – $250 per session
(12 available)

• 5-minute presentation to introduce business products and services
• Display marketing material at orientation
• Company logo displayed on all advertising for orientation

Membership Luncheon – $500 (4 available) 95-110 attendees

• Table at entry to meet and greet and display products and services
• 5-minute presentation to speak in front of attendees
• Company logo displayed on all advertising for luncheon including social media posts

Young Professionals Network (YPN)

HHAR’s YPN events are great networking opportunities that include fun, idea exchange, community outreach, education and more.

Influence Sponsors – $1,000 (Sold out for 2026)
• Participate in all YPN events
• 3-minute talk
• Display table at events
• Can provide swag
• Can provide handouts to guests
• List of attendees (no emails)

Trailblazer Sponsors – $500 (2 available)
• Participate in two YPN events
• Personal introduction
• Display table at the two events you select
• Can provide swag
• Can provide handouts to guests
• List of attendees (no emails)
• Opportunity to sponsor additional YPN events not listed above

Ally Sponsors – $300 (5 available)
• Participate in one YPN event
• Shout-out from MC at event
• Can provide swag
• Can provide handouts to guests
• List of attendees (no email)