HOW TO BECOME A REALTOR®
Not all real estate licensees are REALTORS. A REALTOR® is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, a state association of REALTORS® and a local Board of REALTORS®. By joining the REALTOR® organization, a real estate professional pledges to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and its standards of professionalism, integrity and competence. The term REALTOR® is a registered and protected trademark and may only be used by real estate licensees who are REALTOR® members.
To become a REALTOR®, follow these steps:
- Find a Sponsoring Broker
- Obtain a real estate license (see Iowa license requirements)
- Apply for membership with the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® through your broker.
To become a member, the office must be a member or join the association by completing an Application for Office Membership and paying the office membership fee of $750.00. Application for Office Membership
We welcome all REALTORS within an office to be a primary or secondary members of the CRAAR by completing the Application for REALTOR Membership and paying the REALTOR® membership fees.
HOW TO BECOME A MLS Participant
If you are already participate in an MLS, participation in the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS MLS is available. You need to complete the Application for MLS Participation in order to do so. Your Firm must first be a CRAAR Participant.
Please note the Monthly Service Dues which are billed to each individuals account on a monthly basis on the enclosed CRAAR Services & Information.
HOW TO BECOME AN AFFILIATE MEMBER
To become an Affiliate Member, complete the Application for Affiliate Membership and pay the Affiliate membership fees.
Fees
Membership/Participation fees are viewable on our CRAAR Price Brochure 2024