About Affiliates
The Affiliates Council promotes business relationships and the services of the OABR Affiliates to REALTOR® members. The Council promotes the ethical business practices of all affiliate members. The affiliate membership provides resources and expertise in many areas supporting real estate transactions and ownership. The Council contributes the “Affiliate Spotlight”, a column in the REview Newsletter, sponsors the OABR new member orientation and provides networking and charity events throughout the year.
Affiliates support an individual and collective commitment to six Standards of Excellence and tend to be leaders in their fields of expertise. The Affiliates operate with an executive board consisting of the President, President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer and various committee chairs which meet monthly.
How To Join
If you have a desire to promote your business by supporting the real estate community and do not hold a license to sell real estate, an Affiliate membership is for you! Affiliate Members are professional friends of the Association that are generally involved in businesses related to the needs of the real estate industry. Affiliate members are not licensed as real estate brokers, agents or appraisers, but enjoy the benefits of increased opportunities for networking and exposure to the real estate community.
Affiliates Membership Benefits
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Networking opportunities with over 2,800 members of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® and other Affiliates.
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Advertising on this webpage of the OABR website, which is used by hundreds of REALTORS® daily. Also listed in the Affiliate Yellow Pages.
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Advertising opportunites in the monthly OABR REview Newsletter, mailed to every OABR Member on the 1st of the month.
- Free monthly subscription to the OABR REview Newsletter.
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Speaking opportunities at monthly affiliate meetings, lunches, and new OABR member orientation classes.
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Participation and sponsorship opportunities for many events held annually for OABR members.
- Opportunity to display your business information on the digital displays at the OABR Office.
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Access to an electronic key for lockboxes (per OABR guidelines).
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Focus Printing and other OABR services.
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A positive image for you and your business through association with a professional organization elevated in the real estate community by our Standards of Excellence.
To begin the application process complete the Membership Application Form. Eligible Affiliates can apply for use of an electronic KeyBox by completing the Electronic Key Agreement. Contact our Membership Manager with questions.
How To Get Involved
1. All OABR Members are welcome and encouraged to sit in on an Affiliate Council Meeting! Meeting times are listed below and on the OABR Calendar.
2. Attend the next Affiliates event! Network with peers to make yourself known amongst the real estate community.
Upcoming Affiliates Council Meetings
The Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® Affiliates Council Meetings are typically held the third Thursday of every month at 9:00 am in the OABR Education Center. Always check below or the OABR Calendar for any date or location changes.
Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 am | ZOOM
Tuesday, September 15 at 9:00 am | Location TBD
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 am | Location TBD
July Featured Affiliates
Past Presidents
Past Presidents of the Affiliates Council
| 2019 – Laura Longo | 2005 – Shirley Stewart |
| 2018 – Lisa Powell | 2004 – Chip Monahan |
| 2017 – Erin Trescott | 2003 – Linda Ladd |
| 2016 – Brent Rasmussen | 2002 – Steve Hassenstab |
| 2015 – Lori Bonnstetter | 2001 – Bob Kresnick |
| 2014 – Mary Sladek | 2000 – Rick Bacon |
| 2013 – Wendy Walker | 1999 – Sue Malnack |
| 2012 – Deb Martin | 1998 – James Marshall |
| 2011 – Regi Powell | 1997 – Kathy Sell |
| 2010 – Sara Kelley | 1996 – Richard Meyers |
| 2009 – Alan Stoltenberg | 1995 – Jerry Krupinsky |
| 2008 – Debbie Kalina | 1994 – Lennie Sortino |
| 2007 – Brenda Stuart | 1993 – Burnice Sladek |
| 2006 – Robert Branson |
Active Affiliates
The following Affiliates have attended six or more monthly Affiliate meetings during a 12 month cycle.
Bridget Vacha
Home Inspection
Home Standards Inspection Service
(402) 392-2020
bridget@hsinspections.com
Contact the Affiliates Council
Jonathan Jameson
2020 Secretary
Mortgage Specialists LLC
(402) 991-5153
jonathan@mtg-specialists.com
