Membership
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Join Tulare County Association of REALTORS® (TCAOR) as a Realtor and/or join Tulare County Multiple Listing Service (TCMLS) as a MLS User (Broker, Agent, Appraiser, Clerical User) for MLS Access and Key Service.
Join TCAOR as an Affiliate member. Affiliate members are individuals or firms who engage, collaborate and provide essential specialized services to real estate agents, have interests requiring information concerning real estate and are in sympathy with the objectives of the Association.
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Applicant may join TCAOR as a REALTOR®.
REALTOR® is a real estate broker or agent who adheres to high standards of professionalism and a strict code of ethics. REALTOR® membership is three tiered. In addition to belonging to TCAOR, applicant will also receive membership in the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). REALTOR® membership is not required for MLS membership, not required if applicant is a REALTOR® member of another association but may elect to join TCAOR as a secondary member for additional local board services and benefits.
NOTE: Firm/office must have a responsible designated realtor (DR).
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Applicant may join TCMLS as a MLS User (Participant or Subscriber) for MLS Service to market property and/or support market valuation.
Broker/Participant is the responsible individual who can act on behalf of the firm, is responsible for all Subscribers employed by or affiliated with the firm and holds a valid California real estate broker’s license or California appraiser’s license.
Agent/Subscriber is an individual who is employed by or affiliated as an independent contract with a Participant and holds a valid California real estate salesperson’s or broker’s license or California Appraiser’s license.
NOTE: Broker/participant membership required prior to agent/subscriber joining.
Clerical User is an individual under the direct supervision of a MLS Participant or Subscriber that performs only administrative and clerical tasks that does not require a real estate license or an appraiser’s certificate or license. License cannot be attached and must be identified as NBA (No Broker Attached) with the California Department of Real Estate.
NOTE: Must select ‘No’ on holding active California RE or Appraiser license to be eligible for Clerical User access.
MLS User may apply for Key Service to access TCMLS Supra electronic lockboxes. Broker-Participant/Agent-Subscriber only. Clerical User not eligible for key service.
Select ‘Supra eKEY‘ if applicant will need a TCMLS issued Supra eKEY to open TCMLS electronic lockboxes.
Select ‘Cooperating eKEY‘ if applicant already has an Supra eKEY from another AOR/MLS and would like to use the non TCMLS issued Supra eKEY to open TCMLS electronic lockboxes. Please allow up to 2 business days. IMPORTANT: If cooperating eKEY from another AOR/MLS is disabled, key service to open TCMLS electronic lockboxes will be disrupted. Applicable fees will apply to reactivate subscription
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Join TCAOR as an affiliate member.
Affiliate members are individuals or firms who engage, collaborate and provide essential specialized services to real estate agents, have interests requiring information concerning real estate and are in sympathy with the objectives of the Association. Examples: Home Inspectors, Photographers, Pest Control Service, etc.
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For new members, dues are prorated monthly by the join date and membership subscription is valid until the end of the billing period. The billing period for TCAOR membership is Jan-Dec and July-June for TCMLS membership.
For continuing members, dues are billed in full annually.
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MLS Access requires a licensed broker, who can act on behalf of the firm and is responsible for agents/licensees of the firm, to join first before other agents/licensees can join.
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Key Service is separate from MLS Access and MLS Users may subscribe to Key Service to make it easier to show homes in the MLS.
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MLS rules & policies allow a licensed individual, under the supervision of a broker or agent, to join as a Clerical User but the individual must be identified as NBA (No Broker Attached) with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) in order to maintain eligibility for Clerical User membership.
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Select ‘Realtor / MLS Application’ and use your Bureau of Real Estate Appraiser (BREA) license number.
Frequently Asked Questions
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TCAOR Member Agreement. [Download PDF]
TCMLS Member Agreement. [Download PDF]
TCMLS Key Agreement. [Download PDF]
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Annual membership renewal for Tulare County Association of REALTORS® (TCAOR), California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) are due December 31st. Annual membership renewal for Tulare County Multiple Listing Service (TCMLS) and Supra Key service are due June 30th. Membership dues are subject to change. Members may reject the change by cancelling membership at any time before membership dues are due. $50 late fee is assessed after due day. Credit card only. No cash.
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REALTOR® local, state and national dues are nonrefundable.
MLS subscription dues and Supra KEY service fees are nonrefundable.
Event and class fees are nonrefundable. -
Membership Requirements. Eligibility to attend events and classes is contingent upon maintaining an active membership in good standing with either the Association or the MLS, as applicable to the specific event or class. ‘Active membership in good standing’ is defined as having all dues and fees paid in full and adhering to all rules and regulations of the respective organization.
Event Policy. Attendess must register for event no less than 24 hours prior to its scheduled start time using the designated method. All event fees are non-refundable. In the event of a paid registration, the reservation may be transferred to another eligible active member. The transferring party is responsible for notifying the Association or MLS in writing of the transfer and providing the full name of the new attendee. Additional service may apply.
Class Policy. Attendees must register for class no less than 48 hours prior to its scheduled start time using the designated method. All class fees are non-refundable. Attendee may reschedule registration for a class up to 48 hours prior to scheduled start time. Rescheduling is subject to availability in a future class.
Disclaimer: TCAOR and TCMLS reserves the right to modify or amend event and class policy on a per event or class basis, at any time, without prior notice.