Greater Portland Area

Welcome to Women's Council of REALTORS® Greater Portland Area!

Your membership places you at the heart of the most dynamic and productive network in real estate! Here you will find a nationwide collaborative network of successful, motivated professionals. We are a network of successful REALTORS^®, advancing women as business leaders in the industry and in the communities we serve. The Women's Council of REALTORS^® is recognized as the voice for women in real estate, and the premier source for the development of leaders in the industry, organized real estate and beyond.

We are so excited to provide our members with an amazing lineup of educational programs, events and networking opportunities in 2023!

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The Women's Council of Realtors Greater Portland Area

At Women’s Council, business leaders truly are made here. The elite network’s proven success is demonstrated over 80+ years by its supersized participation in the real estate industry, higher income levels, referrals, and business growth. At the local level, 250 networks across the country provide world-class events, training, and networking designed to position you as a business leader and to partner with you in your business success. At a personal and altruistic level, Women’s Council offers mentorship, camaraderie, and a welcoming environment that will enrich you both personally and professionally.

Our Local Portland Network: Where It All Happens

Out Greater Portland network is the oldest local network of the Women's Council of Realtors. With over 100 local members and 15 Strategic Partnerships, we are continuing to grow and add value to our local network. Our meetings and events focus on business leadership and create relationships, camaraderie and an unrivaled support system for you. Local networks, which are volunteer-driven, offer industry events, leadership development opportunities, and a true place where local business leaders are willing to share information and techniques, to brainstorm, to develop camaraderie. The network provides recognition, support, encouragement, and mentors that are needed to grow your business. The Greater Portland network experience is an amazing mix of professional relationships, dynamic friendships and deep-rooted strength, integrity and caring.

Top Referral Network

According to the last member survey, average commission income from Council member-to-member referrals is $15,000 annually, with over half of all members referring business to another member annually. Referral opportunities are generated through participation in the networks, but also electronically. Women’s Council's partnership with Radius provides you visibility among peers and the public, with links to listings, online referrals, a concierge service for out of area leads, lead generation, and local networking groups**. Click here to learn more about Radius and its benefits designed to provide you business and referrals.

Business Leadership Training

As a proud affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, Women's Council has been integral in developing local, state and national leaders who serve on various prestigious positions contributing to the real estate industry, their communities and beyond. The REALTOR® organization taps Women’s Council members for leadership positions, where they are represented in record numbers. In community and business, over 65% of members report being leaders. Opportunities exist to volunteer and develop leadership skills at all levels of the organization, enhancing your professional reputation and further honing skills that make involvement an integral part of developing personal and professional leadership. Over 10% of our members hold some type of leadership position in the organization, and getting involved maximizes your Women's Council experience and opens up doors in your business and real estate.

Performance Management Network: A Suite of Classes to Train Business Leaders

As Women's Council's official REALTOR^® designation, the Performance Management Network provides the real-world skills that you need to face an evolving market. Designed by some of real estate's best and brightest minds, our courses dig deep into the hot topics that are driving the market and shaping your business, including topics such as running a business, public speaking, negotiation, and business leadership. The network deepens skill sets even more, and the education experience and affiliation provides further networking, credibility and business leadership designed to foster and enhance your personal and professional growth.

Women's Council Savings Center

Women’s Council is pleased to offer you exclusive discounts on products, programs and services that can offer a return on dues investment several times over. Current offers include exclusive savings for top quality products and services which includes some of the world’s most recognized brands.

Exclusive “members only” discounts have been negotiated on your behalf, with suppliers recognizing the leadership, success, and purchasing power of Women’s Council members.

Council Corner Newsletter

As the official voice of Women's Council, Council Corner includes profiles of the most influential women in real estate, as well as the latest practical tips and techniques on growing your business. This digital newsletter is emailed to Council members twice monthly.

To view more of our Women's Council stats and benefits, go to our Brand Assets page for printable infographics.