5,288,766
Do you have a choice is you want access to your MLS?
-
Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
-
Jennifer Mackay
Panama City, FL
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Chris Ann Cleland
Gainesville, VA
-
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan, NY
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,869,168
No, run as far away as possible. You might be forced to join in order to do business.
-
Jennifer Mackay
Panama City, FL
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
-
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
-
Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Chris Ann Cleland
Gainesville, VA
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
3,421,649
Check with your broker and see if not joining is an option.
I wish you all the best with your studies.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,535,414
In California it is actually illegal (since 1976) to require association membership to access the MLS. Sadly, most associations don't know this and even fewer agents do. Residential agents all join up and get forced into the national and state associations as a result. Commercial agents, by and large, are not members of an association and have their own MLS systems (Costar and Loopnet).
-
Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
-
Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
75,315
LOL Lyn Sims
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
535,392
It depends on what your plan is going forward. Are you an agent? Do you plan to sell real estate? If yes, then you will probably need/want to join a board. I don't know how you can be successful without access to your MLS, training, documentation, etc.
If your plan is only to be an industry observer, save your money. There is a lot of free and low-cost information available to keep you informed.
Bytheway, AR is a good resource for industry information.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
776,575
In Connecitcut we have to join if we want access to the MLS. Not sure what the rules are in Utah but check with your local MLS. See if it's mandatory; all I know is that if it wasn't mandatory I would not join NAR or CAR- they simply don't offer me anything of value. Our local board offers classes but I don't need them either- I wouldn't need to be a member to go to class there; I see membership with the associations as money wasted.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
1,231,853
Discuss with your broker.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
John Pusa
Glendale, CA
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
3,385,933
Outside of having to be affiliated with the local Board of Realtors to belong to my local MLS, I don't see any benefit at all. If you have a choice, try life without it.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
-
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
140,660
Kimberly Bytheway
Yes! You must join the National Association of Realtors. You will most likely need to join to access your local MLS and besides there are many many benefits to being a Realtor such as training, access to materials that can help your business and a level of professionalism in a business that is constantly under attack.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,721,936
It depends. You may not have a choice if you want access to information and properties. Study hard, take lots of practice tests and good luck with your state exam. Investigate your career options too.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
John Pusa
Glendale, CA
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
5,095,750
If you want to work for a broker who is a member then you will need to join.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
660,125
If you want to be a REALTOR® you should otherwise you will just be a real estate agent
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
-
Leslie Scholfield
Centennial, CO
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
1,007,423
I don't know about your board, but we have no choice here if our broker belongs, we have to belong
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Jennifer Mackay
Panama City, FL
-
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
1,614,223
No, but I wouldn't stop you either.
I do not know your goals, hard to advise you.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
4,341,834
Kimberly Bytheway It helps to join a board of Realtors.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,177,020
Yes, good networking with other realtors and education also.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
8,125,230
You will probably need to join to have MLS access. Talk with your broker.
-
Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
453,749
If you are just finishing your pre-licensing course I can’t see many other options for you. It is all dependent upon the broker with whom you affiliate
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
683,806
You should consult with other agents in your area, as well as your broker. Ultimately it is your decision. Best wishes to your success!
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
John Pusa
Glendale, CA
2,403,529
Our Board of Realtors gives us DocUsign a legal hot line - zip forms and so much more ... why would you not want to join ?
-
Leslie Scholfield
Centennial, CO
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
931,418
Your broker will probably require you to join.
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
787,224
It's a calling and a personal choice. No one can decide for you as it is an absolutely personal decision. It is all giving of yourself and your time. I always appreciate those that work on our behalf for no personal gain.
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,260,208
Go for it.
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,584,478
if you can do without it initially, go make money!!! then join and earn some designations.... wishing you well with your course...
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
729,563
In our State of Texas we do not have a choice to join the Board of Realtors. If you do not join you do not have access to the MLS system.
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,474,939
You will have to ask your broker - if it is mandated in order to have MLS access, you will have to...if you want MLS access!
-
John Pusa
Glendale, CA
-
Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
6,662,159
Join and participate
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,774,095
Nina Hollander gave you the perfect answer. A
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,432,427
If you obtain a real estate license and subsequently associate yourself with a real estate broker, which you must do in order to ply your trade, you may be required to join a board of Realtors. Brokers with whom you interview with explain in more detail.
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
519,824
There are advantages, and their are costs. I'm currently a member because our office decided to join, which mandated we all join as well. Prior to joining, I didn't notice anything missing. If we were to opt out as a company, I'm not sure it would matter that much to my business. When you decide where you want to work, discuss it with the managing broker.
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,074,289
921,504
This is a union shop.
You will be REQUIRED to join by the broker you choose.
The perception you have a choice will quickly turn bitter in the harsh light of the reality.
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,253,629
I happen to like our local Association of Realtors. They do provide good services to us,
-
John Pusa
Glendale, CA
4,273,331
I think you've been scolded quite enough....
-
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,156,253
A better question is do you have an option in your area in order to access the MLS? Problem is some Realtor Boards are quite good, and others are terrible. FInd out what you can now!
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
544,114
Yes, for the Realtor Christmas party.
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
536,943
My answer would be yes. Joining the board and MLS system gives you the opportunity to insert your listings for sale as well as send buyers listings. Clients can be saved and automatically informed when a new listing is available. Gives you access to homes and you will be compensated for your sale. Plus it is required of your brokerage.
-
Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
1,713,581
5,986,056
If you join a brokerage that belongs to a Board of REALTORS, you have no choice.
2,704,537
The only things you need from a Board are
MLS
Lockbox Key
Standard Forms
and maybe Training.
If you can get those things without joining a Board, save your money!
4,322,035
3,986,473
Well any MLS I have seen is run throught the local board and most Brokers will require it
3,988,138
I do think you won’t have a choice in that so suggest you join and become envolved and engaged and use the tools offered and make connections.
4,434,227
920,253
Yes because you probably don't have a choice if you want to function as an agent, regrettably. It should not be mandatory, but it is and smacks of illegality to me.
1,574,716
Realtor world is a pay to play world... depends on how much you want to "play."
5,460,219
If your sponsoring broker belongs, you need to belong also. And, it is the pathway to the MLS.
1,762,804
In our market, you can't have access to the MLS without a board membership.
4,800,282
9,902
Odd that so many others say "no". Maybe Denver has more to offer locally?
If you are determined to be a full time successful professional... defiantly join! Board Membership is the most important tools you can have in your tool box. When I first started, I took every class and downloaded everything that was offered with my membership. This provided me Real Estate facts that was recent and related to my area. Today, (10 years later) I spent several hours downloading and studing the Real Estate Trends that is provided by the NAR membership. There are several yearly classes that I still need, ie; local issues, local economic forecast and market statistics. You will learn real life examples of the legal Do’s and Don’ts. Years later, if you continue in this career, you will remember something you learned and be able to use it to protect your client-or yourself!
To be successful in this business you will need to eat, sleep and breathe Real Estate. Why wouldn’t you surround yourself with others that do the same? “Birds of a feather flock together”