Central Illinois Board of REALTORS® Improved Its Bottom Line

The Central Illinois Board of REALTORS was looking for an easy-to-use solution with lower costs and a single point of entry across all of their platforms. They found all that and supportive customer service with GrowthZone.

A Responsive Team and Easy-to-Use Solution

The Central Illinois Board of REALTORS evaluated their current association management software and found it wasn’t cutting it. The team made a strategic shift to GrowthZone, finding it checked all the boxes for what they were looking for and more.

$10,000 in Fundraising Revenue

GrowthZone’s ability to use the National Association of REALTOR’s credit card processing platform enabled the team to save $10,000 a year in credit card processing fees.

Integrations

GrowthZone’s platform was able to integrate with the team’s existing lock-box platform, MLS, and the National Association of REALTORS.

Real Support

The team has found that GrowthZone is incredibly responsive to any issues through chat support, email, and by phone.

Everything in One Place

GrowthZone provided a single point of entry for database information across all of the platforms.

The Challenge

The Central Illinois Board of REALTORS’ association management software was falling short. It wasn’t meeting the needs of the team, lacked integration capabilities, and created inefficient workflows while also costing them thousands in credit card processing fees. With approximately 1,000 members to serve, the team needed a system that could connect seamlessly with its lock-box platform, MLS, and the National Association of REALTORS database. The largest challenge was finding a cost-effective solution that could streamline operations without creating additional problems and complexities for the staff.

The Solution

After evaluating their options, the Central Illinois Board of REALTORS chose GrowthZone as their new association management software. The decision was driven by two factors: cost-effectiveness and integration capabilities. GrowthZone offered a single point of entry for member data, ensuring that any updates made in the system would automatically populate across all other connected platforms. This saved time, eliminated redundant data entry, and improved information accuracy. GrowthZone also integrated with the National Association of REALTORS payment processing platform, providing a significant financial advantage.

The Results

The switch to GrowthZone delivered immediate and significant results. First, the switch dramatically lowered costs, saving $10,000 a year in credit card processing fees. The organization also achieved its goal of a more efficient and unified system, saving staff members’ time and reducing the risk of errors. The Central Illinois Board of REALTORS also appreciates GrowthZone’s ease of use and responsive support when there are problems. Paul Brown, association executive with the Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, said: “Whether through online chat support, email support, or by phone, GrowthZone has been very responsive.”

We saved thousands of dollars on credit card processing fees, and we now have a single point of entry for database information across all platforms.

Paul Brown

Association Executive

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