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
- 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)
BE MORE. DO MORE. GET MORE.
Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities for Affiliate Partners
Our Affiliate Partnership Program is designed to help you 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!
1500+
Realtor® & Affiliate Members (and growing)
#2
Second 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%)
Advertising & Ongoing Events Sponsorships
Gold Sponsor – $1,500 annually
• Company logo displayed on digital display in office lobby
• Company logo displayed on sponsor carousel on website
• Recognition on HHAR closed Facebook Group 4x’s per year
• Company logo in monthly eNewsletter (62% open rate)
• Company logo in monthly Broker Briefing (70% open rate)
• Company logo in weekly email sent Sundays and Wednesdays (61% open rate)
Silver Sponsor – $750 annually
• Company logo on digital display in office lobby
• Company logo displayed on sponsor carousel on website
• Recognition on HHAR closed Facebook Group 4xs per year
• Company logo in monthly eNewsletter (62% open rate)
• 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 (4 available)
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
Mix @ Zip Mixology – $250 (4 available)
Average 45 attendees
The popular social event is where members come to relax and enjoy time together with no agenda. Perfect for you to showcase your services and products.
• Company logo displayed on all advertising for event.
• Display marketing material at the event.
Special Event Sponsorships
Two events for one price. Kick off the New Year with Savings! $500
HHAR will kick off the new year with two key events! This is a great opportunity to sponsor two of our top-shelf events and to gain valuable marketing exposure at one low price!
The Events
2023 New Year Kick-Off, Awards, & Installation of Officers
Thursday, January 19 @ Poseidon Hilton Head: 6-8pm
This annual event features our Realtor® of the Year awards recognition and the installation of our 2023 officers. Dinner, networking, association updates, and more make this one of our most popular annual events.
Revamp 2023
Thursday, January 26 @ Venue 1223: 9am-12pm
This new event for 2023 will bring Realtors® together to discuss trending topics, such as: luxury real estate, social media, setting expectations, getting the most from your sphere of influence, and more. Anticipated attendance is 80-100.
Sponsorship Benefits
• Company logo and link on event registration and event page
• Company name on event advertising in weekly email leading up to event
• Recognition at event
• Signage at event
Professional Development Lifestyle or Hot Topic Session (Virtual)
$200 (10 available)
HHAR’s Professional Development Lifestyle sessions focus on local culture and lifestyle as it relates to real estate. This is one of our most popular regular educational offerings. These sessions are also recorded and become part of our permanent member-only video library.
• Company logo displayed on event registration and event page
• Company name included in Weekly email advertising for event
• Company logo on virtual background of association introduction
• Company recognition during opening welcome