Designated REALTOR® Membership Application | Lubbock Association of REALTORS

I hereby apply for provisional Designated REALTOR Membership. As part of my application, I agree to pay the following fees and acknowledge the requirements for membership *

I acknowledge and agree

My Texas and National Association of REALTORS® dues will be returned to me in the event of non-election. I understand the APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. I agree to ATTEND ORIENTATION WITHIN THE FIRST TWO (2) TIMES IT IS OFFERED UPON SUBMITTAL OF THIS APPLICATION. If I am an MLS Subscriber, I agree to complete the MLS ORIENTATION COURSE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER SUBMITTAL OF THIS APPLICATION. I understand failure to meet this requirement may result in my membership being terminated. In the event of my election, I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®, which includes my duty to arbitrate, and the Constitution, Bylaws and MLS Rules and Regulations of the Lubbock, Texas, and National Associations, and if required, I further agree to satisfactorily complete a reasonable and non-discriminatory written examination on such Code, Constitutions, Bylaws and MLS Rules and Regulations. I understand membership brings certain privileges and obligations that require compliance. Membership is final upon approval by the Board of Directors and may be revoked should completion of requirements, such as orientation, not be completed within the timeframe established by the Board of Directors. I understand I will be required to complete periodic Code of Ethics training as specified in the Association's Bylaws as a continued condition of membership.

NOTE: *

I agree

I acknowledge that if accepted as a member and I subsequently resign from the Association or otherwise cause membership to terminate with an ethics complaint pending, the Board of Directors may condition renewal of membership upon my certification that I will submit to the pending ethics proceeding and will abide by the decision of the hearing panel. If I resign or otherwise cause membership to terminate, the duty to submit to arbitration continues in effect even after my membership lapses or is terminated, provided the dispute arose while applicant was a REALTOR.

I understand there is a $400 Initial Joining Fee *

I acknowledge

I understand there is a $750 Initial set-up fee if my office is an MLS Participant *

I acknowledge

I understand there is a pro-rated amount due for Texas and National Association of REALTORS dues *

I acknowledge

I understand I must pay the first month's Association dues of $38.50 *

I acknowledge

I understand I must pay the first month's MLS dues of $46.50 if I am an MLS Participant *

I acknowledge

I would like to make an initial $35 investment in TREPAC *

Yes
No

*Disclaimer: Contributions to the Texas Association of REALTORS Political Action Committee (TREPAC), the Texas Association of REALTORS Federal Political Action Committee (TAR FedPAC), and the REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC) are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to the TREPAC, TAR FedPAC, and RPAC are voluntary and may be used for political purposes. The amount indicated is merely a guideline, and you may contribute more, or less than the suggested amount. The Association will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount of their contribution, and you may refuse to contribute without reprisal by the Association. Your contribution is split between TREPAC and TAR FedPAC. Contact the TREPAC administrator at 800-873-9155 for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to TREPAC and to TAR FedPAC. The TAR FedPAC portion is used to support federal candidates—via contributions by TAR FedPAC to RPAC—and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. § 30116.

Billing acknowledgement *

I acknowledge and agree

I acknowledge the LAR BILLS DESIGNATED REALTORS and NOT INDIVIDUAL AGENTS monthly. I acknowledge that I am responsible for payment of the monthly Association dues, MLS dues and/or the West Texas Commercial Information Exchange fees.

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Name *

First

Middle

Last

Preferred Name/Nickname *

Date of Birth *

Preferred Email (business email is best) *

Website / URL

Texas Real Estate Broker License Number *

Texas Real Estate Corporate License Number *

Licensed/Certified Appraiser *

Yes
No

Appraiser License Number *

Office Name *

Office Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Office Phone *

Office Fax

Cell Phone *

Home Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Preferred Mailing Address *

If you want to use an alternative address, please provide it below:

Alternative Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Are you presently, or have you ever been, a member of the LAR or any other REALTOR association? *

Yes
Yes - former Lubbock AOR Member
No

Association Name (other than Lubbock)

*If yes, which type of Membership?

A Letter of Good Standing from your primary association is required prior to joining the LAR. *

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Position in your current real estate office *

Please check all that apply

Real Estate Specialty *

Residential
Commercial
Land/Farm/Ranch
Property Manager

Have you been found in violation of the Code of Ethics or other membership duties in any Association of REALTORS in the past three (3) years or are there any such complaints pending? *

Yes*
No

*If yes, please provide details about COE violations

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Have you ever been refused membership in any other REALTOR Association? *

Yes*
No

*If yes, please state the basis for each such refusal and detail the circumstances related hereto

Do you hold, or have you ever held a real estate license in any other state? *

Yes*
No

*If yes, which state?

Have you or your firm been found in violation of state real estate licensing regulations or other laws prohibiting unprofessional conduct rendered by the courts or other lawful authorities within the last three (3) years? *

Yes*
No

*If yes, please provide details

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or other crime? *

Yes*
No

*If yes, please provide details (copy)

Are you now employed or engaged in any other business or profession? *

Yes*
No

*If yes, Company Name

Position

Company Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Signature *

Clear Signature

Date *

Note:

We cannot process your application until your license shows Active under a member broker at the Texas Real Estate Commission website.

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6510 70th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79424

(806) 795-9533