To become a REALTOR®, you must first become a licensed real estate agent. Find out the easiest steps to become a licensed REALTOR®
Determine which membership type you qualify for, fill out, and submit the respective application.
Three types of membership are available for individuals with a real estate license, appraiser license, or certification. Review the benefits of REALTOR® membership.
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 is available. Designated REALTOR® Application.
Licensed broker, salesperson, or appraiser who is associated with a Designated REALTOR®. Residential and Commercial/Investment Section membership is available. Agent application.
Licensed appraisers who wish to hold REALTOR® membership in the association. Appraiser application.
Five types of membership are available for individuals who do not have a real estate license but are interested in the real estate industry. Review the benefits of Affiliate/Sustaining membership.
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.
Individuals associated with the company of a Corporate Affiliate member (above). Individual Affiliate application.
Individuals who practice in industries such as home inspection, pest control, insurance, engineering, moving/storage, contracting, cleaning, utilities, education, advertising, government, etc. Sustaining application.
Individuals associated with the company of a Sustaining member (above). Individual Sustaining application.
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.
Pay appropriate dues and fees.
REALTORS® are required to complete New Member Orientation before they can get electronic keybox access.
Call (614) 475-4000 or email [email protected].