How to Join the National Association of Realtors

If you are a real estate salesperson, broker, property manager, appraiser or are in any way affiliated with the real estate profession, chances are you want to join the National Association of Realtors. The National Association of Realtors is a great place for professional development, communication with other people in the real estate profession as well as a source of information and research for those involved in real estate.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Obtain a license as a real estate broker or salesperson in your state. Or work in the real estate field in any capacity to be considered for membership in the National Association of Realtors.

2. Join a local real estate association or board. Affiliation with a local association or board of realtors extends your membership to the National Association of Realtors.

3. Pay the annual membership dues to the National Association of Realtors. The annual dues for 2007 is $64 and will be $80 in 2008. This is in addition to the dues you owe to your local association.

4. Adhere to the standards of practice and strict code of ethics put forth by the National Association of Realtors. You can find a list of the standards and code of ethics on the organization's website.

5. Register on the National Association of Realtors website to access members-only sites and take advantage of educational and professional seminars and courses to further your real estate career.

6. Continue to work in the real estate field, maintain membership in your local association, pay your dues and follow the standards of practice and code of ethics to maintain your membership.

Resources

• Learn more about the National Association of Realtors here.