Welcome to The Columbus Board of REALTORS®! We are excited about your interest in our association and in joining the growing REALTOR® community. Below you will find the necessary membership forms and information you will need to get the application process underway.
STEPS TO BECOMING A MEMBER
1. Select your membership classification and complete the appropriate application:
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REALTOR® -- There are four types of membership available for individuals who have a real estate license or appraiser license or certification. Click here to review the benefits of REALTOR® membership.
- Designated REALTOR® - Licensed broker or appraiser who is sole proprietor, partner, corporate officer or branch office manager acting on behalf of the firm's principals. Residential and Commercial/Investment Section membership available. Broker application.
- REALTOR® - Licensed broker, salesperson or appraiser who is associated with a Designated REALTOR®. Residential and Commercial/Investment Section membership available. Agent application
- REALTOR® Appraiser - Licensed appraisers who wish to hold REALTOR® membership in the Board. Appraiser application
- Affiliate/Sustaining -- There are three types of membership available for individuals who do not have a real estate license but have an interest in the real estate industry. Click here to review the benefits of Affiliate/Sustaining membership.
- Corporate Affiliate - real estate owners or individuals associated with a title company, mortgage company, financial institution, home building, or other company not having individuals licensed as sales agents or brokers. Corporate Affiliate application
- Individual Affiliate - individuals associated with the company of a Corporate Affiliate member (above). Individual Affiliate application
- Sustaining - individuals who practice in industries such as home inspection, pest control, insurance, engineering, moving/storage, contracting, cleaning, utlities, education, advertising, government, etc. Sustaining application
- Individual Sustaining - individuals associated with the company of a Sustaining member (above). Individual Sustaining application
- Institute Affiliate - individuals who hold a professional designation awarded by a qualified Institute, Society, or Council affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® that addresses a specialty area other than residential brokerage or individuals who otherwise hold a class of membership in such Institute, Society or Council that confers the right to vote or hold office.
2. Send CBR the following:
- the appropriate membership fees and dues Click here for dues/fees info
- completed application form
- a copy of your Broker, Salesperson, or Appraiser's license (not applicable to Affiliate/Sustaining applicants)
3. Attend the CBR New Member Orientation class (not applicable to Affiliate/Sustaining applicants)
- REALTOR® applicants attending New Member Orientation within 60 days of application will receive a $50 refund of their application fee. The 4-hour New Member Orientation is offered monthly rotating between morning and afternoon sessions. To see when the next orientation is offered and/or to register, visit the CBR Events Calendar and click on 'New Member Orientation'.
For complete information on membership classes, qualifications and election, please refer to the CBR Bylaws (PDF).
If you have any questions or problems with this information, please contact Brandi Mrugacz, Membership Services Coordinator at (614) 475-4000 ext. 253.
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