REALTOR® Member Application Form - Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS

Terms & Conditions

•In the event my application is approved, I agree as a condition of membership to complete the New Member Ethics andOrientation class. I understand I am required to complete this course within 90 days of the date of application. Failure to doso may result in termination of my membership and additional fees for subsequent reinstatement.

•Additionally, on my own initiative, I will thoroughly familiarize myself with NAR’s Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual,Constitution, and Bylaws as well as the rules and regulations of BRAR, Virginia REALTORS®, and NAR.

•I further agree that my act of paying dues shall evidence my initial and continuing commitment to abide by the aforementioned Code of Ethics, Constitutions, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and duty to arbitrate, all as from time to time amended.

•Finally, I consent that and authorize the Association, through its Membership Committee or otherwise to invite and receive information and comment about me from any Member or other person, and I agree that any information and comment furnished to the Association by any Member or other person in response to any such invitation shall be conclusively deemed to be privileged and not form the basis of any action by me for slander, liable or defamation of character.

NOTE: Applicant acknowledges that if accepted as a Member and he/she subsequently resigns or is expelled from membership in the Association with an ethics complaint or arbitration request pending, the Board of Directors may condition renewal of membership upon applicant’s verification that he/she will submit to pending ethics or arbitration proceeding and will abide by the decision of the Hearing Panel; or, if applicant resigns or is expelled from membership without having complied with an award in arbitration, the Board of Directors may condition the renewal on his/her payment of the award, plus any costs that have previously been established as fee and payable in relation thereto, provided that the award and such costs have not, in the interim, been otherwise satisfied.

I hereby certify that the information furnished by me is true and correct, and I agree that failure to provide complete and accurate information as requested, or any misstatement of fact, shall be grounds for revocation of my membership, if granted. I agree that, if accepted for Membership in the Association, I shall pay dues and fees from time to time as established.

I understand that Dues and Fees are non-refundable.

I agree, as a member of the Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS, Inc. to allow any digital images (photographs or videos) of me to be use by BRAR in public relations matters, including newspapers and social media (i.e., Facebook). *

I agree, as a member of the Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS, Inc. to release of professional information for the purpose of Association related Press Releases and/or for submission of my name in consideration of any real estate related award. *

Signature of Applicant: *

Date: *

Broker Agreement

I, (Designated Broker's Name) *

of (Firm Name)

do certify that (Applicant's Name) *

is a duly licensed sales person, associate broker or broker with this firm (circle one). I understand that should the applicant not be approved for membership in the Association or fails to meet the requirements of such membership, he/she will have the status of a non-member licensee and I will be billed weighted dues for non-member licensees associated with my firm. In the event the applicant’s membership is rejected or terminated, I will ensure that he/she will not use the term REALTOR®.

Signature of Broker *

Date : *

Firm Information

Skills/Expertise

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Broker Agreement