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1 2918 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida Phone (813) Fax (813) Welcome to the REALTOR Family! In order to apply for Broker (Designated Realtor or DR) membership with the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS (GTAR) you must hold an active broker s license issued by the State of Florida; and your Managing Broker (Designated REALTOR or DR) must be a primary or secondary member of GTAR. Steps to Apply for Membership 1. Complete the membership application (found below). 2. Provide confirmation of your license status as current-active by printing out your official record with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You can access and print out a copy of your record via the DBPR website at If you are an officer of a corporation, identify that office, identify the status of the other officers as either active brokers or non-active brokers, and their corporation office held. All officers who have an active real estate license must be brokers and must become members of this Association. 3. GTAR will serve as your membership liaison for Florida Realtors (FR), the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and My Florida Regional MLS (MFR). Membership dues are prorated and will vary based on the DBPR license affiliation date with broker. Our dues formula can be found at the end of these instructions. If you have questions concerning dues please membership@gtar.net or call GTAR at Submit the completed application (which includes your credit card information) and your record of confirmation from the DBPR to GTAR via at membership@gtar.net or by fax at Applications and payment can also be made in person. Methods of payment include check or VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. 5. Register for the GTAR New Member Orientation. Applicants can register in person at GTAR or the Membership department at membership@gtar.net to sign up for one of our upcoming classes within two (2) business days from submission. New licensees must complete the Orientation (which includes NAR s Code of Ethics training) within 60 days of membership approval. Class dates are available online at 6. Once your application process is complete you will receive an confirmation with login information from GTAR and one from MFR.

2 Application Date Application Fee Office Set- Up Designated REALTOR Dues (2015) Association (GTAR) State (FR) National (NAR) MFRMLS Total Due January $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, February $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, March $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, April $ $ $90.00 $ $ $ $1, May $ $ $80.00 $ $ $ $1, June $ $ $70.00 $ $ $ $1, July $ $ $60.00 $98.00 $95.00 $ $1, August $ $ $50.00 $89.33 $85.00 $ $1, September $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, October $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, November $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, December $ $ $ $ $ $ $1, Membership Agreement REALTOR Membership Agreement: I hereby apply for REALTOR membership in the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS. My dues and application fee will be returned to me in the event of non-election. In the event of my election, I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), which includes the duty to arbitrate, and the Constitution, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the above named Association, the State Association, and National Association, and if required, I further agree to satisfactorily complete a reasonable and non-discriminatory written examination on such Code, Constitutions, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations. I understand membership brings certain privileges and obligations that require compliance. Membership is final only 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 in the Association's Bylaws. I understand that I will be granted provisional membership upon submission and processing of a completed application form and remittance of applicable dues and application fee, and that my application is subject to review by the Board of Directors. I further understand that if I fail to attend the mandatory orientation within sixty (60) days, my membership will be terminated, at which time I will be given notice of the termination of my provisional membership. The fees are non-refundable. I understand that I will be required to complete periodic Code of Ethics training as specified in the Association's Bylaws as a condition of membership. I understand that by providing my address(es), telephone number(s), and fax number(s), I consent to receive communications sent from the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS, Florida REALTORS, and/or the National Association of REALTORS via , telephone, messaging, or facsimile at those numbers/locations NOTE: Applicant acknowledges that if accepted as a member and he/she subsequently resigns from the Association or otherwise causes membership to terminate with an ethics complaint pending, the Board of Directors may condition renewal of membership upon applicant's certification that he/she will submit to the pending ethics proceeding and will abide by the decision of the hearing panel. If applicant resigns or otherwise causes membership to terminate, the duty to submit arbitration continues in effect even after membership lapses or is terminated, provided the dispute arose while applicant was a REALTOR. Membership dues are prorated and will vary based on the DBPR license affiliation date with broker. Please sign to acknowledge your agreement:

3 First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Nickname (if used): NOTE: YOUR NAME MUST APPEAR ABOVE AS IT IS SHOWN ON YOUR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE Date of Birth Gender: Female Male (MM/DD/YYYY) address: (required) Real Estate License #: GTAR Password (at least 6 Chars.) Licensed/certified appraiser: [ ] Yes [ ] No Appraisal License #: Office Name: Office Address: Phone: Fax: Home Address: Phone: Fax: Cell Phone: Preferred Mailing: [ ] Home [ ] Office Preferred Phone: [ ] Home [ ] Cell Have you ever held a membership in any other REALTOR Association [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, name of Association and type of membership held: If you are now or have ever been a REALTOR, indicate your NAR membership (NRDS) #: Last date (year) of completion of NAR s Code of Ethics training:. 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, provide details as an attachment.) Are you a principal, partner, corporate officer or branch office manager? [ ] Yes [ ] No If no, you must complete the sales associate/ broker associate REALTOR application. Biographical Data Date you joined the firm listed on this application (month/year): Place of birth: Optional Information: Political party affiliation: Voting precinct: If yes, position and location: If no, previous position and location: Languages spoken:

4 Specialties Select up to three specialties by placing a number next to each selection indicating the order of importance with number 1 being most important, number 2 second, and number 3 the least important Residential Management Related Property Management General Residential Sales Brokerage Management Single Family Existing Homes Corporate Management Multi-Family New Homes Sales Management Condos/Resorts/time shares Buyer Brokerage Trainer/Instructor/Educator Other Real Estate Specialties Manufactured Homes Marketing/Research Auctioneer Residential Lots Office Support Staff (licensed) General Appraisal Resort/Time Share Sales Office Support Staff (unlicensed) Personal Assistant (unlicensed) Condominiums International Appraisal I hereby certify that the foregoing 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 further agree that, if accepted for membership in the Association, I shall pay the fees and dues as from time to time established. NOTE: Payments to the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS are not deductible as charitable contributions. Such payments may, however, be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. No refunds. By signing below I consent that the REALTOR Associations (local, state, national) and their subsidiaries, if any (e.g., MLS, Foundation) may contact me at the specified address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, address or other means of communication available. This consent applies to changes in contact information that may be provided by me to the Association(s) in the future. This consent recognizes that certain state and federal laws may place limits on communications that I am waiving to receive all communications as part of my membership. Dated: Signature: Company information (As listed by the Florida Department of State): Sole Proprietor Partnership Corporation LLC (Limited Liability Company) Other (specify): Your position: Principal Partner Corporate Officer Branch Office Manager Firm License #: Names of other Partners/Officers/ of your firm: Have you ever been refused membership in any other Association of REALTORS? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, state the basis for each such refusal and detail the circumstances related thereto:

5 Is the Office Address, as stated, your principal place of business? [ ] Yes [ ] No If not, or if you have any branch offices, please indicate and give address: Do you hold, or have you ever held, a real estate license in any other state? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, where: 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 years? If yes, provide details: Have you or your firm been convicted of a felony or other crime. If yes, provide details: Credit Card Authorization Form Cardholder s Name Card Billing Address Member #, NRDS # or License # Office Name Contact Phone # / - Credit Card # Security Code Expiration Date Cardholder Signature GTAR Use NRDS# Walk-in Fax Letter of Good Standing needed? YES No Received? Yes No Code of Ethics Needed? Yes No Payment Method Check # Credit Card

6 FIRM INFORMATION New Firm MY FLORIDA REGIONAL MLS MEMBERSHIP FORM BROKER Primary Association/Board: Date: Other Firm Name: Firm MLS #: Firm Address: Street/P.O./Apt City State Zip Firm Phone#: Fax #: Web: Firm FREC License#: FREC License Type: Is this firm an: Individual DBA Partnership Corporation State the names and title of all other principals, partners or corporate officers of your firm. Name Title PARTICIPANT/SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION New Agent New Broker Multi License Reinstatement Mail Preference: Home Office Nickname to appear on your listings. *Name: *Agent Direct Phone: Fax: Cell# *Home Address: Street/P.O./Apt City State Zip License#: MLS ID# * Web: *Firm Name: Firm MLS #: *Password: New Members must use: password1 password. At initial login, you will be prompted to change your *Existing, or prior MFR members, use the same password which is: ACTIVATION INFORMATION $90.00 Activation Fee $ New Firm Activation Fee $ Member or Firm Reactivation Fee Prorated Participation Fee from to Yr Amt $ PAYMENT TYPE (Credit Card account numbers appear on MFRMLS Activation Form) CHECK# CASH VISA MC Discover Amex I agree to abide by the Multiple Listing Service Rules and Regulations of the My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service and to attend the mandatory MFRMLS training. Required training; MLS Compliance 101 & MLS Basic. If

7 you need access to enter listings, you will also be required to take Adding & Modifying Listings. I understand that if I do not attend mandatory training within sixty days my fees will be forfeited and I will be suspended from the Service. **NOTE: MLS FEES OR PRO-RATED FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. *SIGNATURE Date Primary Association/Board MY FLORIDA REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE PARTICIPATION FEE/NEW OFFICE/ACTIVATION AGREEMENT BROKER PARTICIPANT This agreement is made on, 20 between the PARTICIPANT and My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service. Annual Participation Fee $ New Member Setup $90 New Company Processing Fee $215 Member Reactivation Fee $150 (this fee will apply to members who have not been inactive for less than 1 full billing cycle) The access issued to each Participant or Subscriber is unique and strictly confidential to that person. Authorized Participant,/Subscriber agrees that should a disclosure of account information result in access by an unauthorized third party, Authorized Participant,/Subscriber may be subject to penalties as follows: 1) A fine of up to $15,000 (as determined by the Board of Directors) for each occurrence will be assessed against any Participant/Subscriber found to have allowed or provided access to the MFRMLS system by an unauthorized person. 2) Permanent revocation of on-line access rights for the second instance. In compliance with MFRMLS Rules and Regulations, this Agreement provides for the Participant,/Subscriber as a primary or secondary member, to gain immediate access to the MLS and Public Record database for use in listing, searching and retrieving the data contained therein. This right is contingent upon the PARTICIPANT, SUBSCRIBER completing the required training course within the 60-day period allowed. Failure to do so will result in suspension of the right to access the MLS database. The Participant,/Subscriber agrees to comply with MFRMLS Rules and Regulations. Any other use, reuse, or resale of this data is prohibited. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon initiation of service to the Participant,/Subscriber. The Agreement is not assignable. The Participant,/Subscriber hereby indemnifies the Service and any Reciprocal Service and agrees to hold harmless from and against all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses of any kind, including attorney s fees, and from liability to any person arising from a Participant,/Subscriber. Definition of MLS Participant. Any REALTOR of any other Association/Board or any non-realtor who is a principal, partner, corporate officer, or branch office manager acting on behalf of a principal, without further qualification, except as otherwise stipulated in these rules, shall be eligible to participate in MFRMLS upon agreeing in writing to conform to the Rules and Regulations thereof and to pay the costs incidental thereto. However, under no circumstances is any individual or firm, regardless of membership status, entitled to Multiple Listing Service membership or participation unless they hold a current, valid real estate broker s license and offer or accept cooperation and compensation to and from other Participants or are licensed or certified by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property. ** Use of information developed by or published by MFRMLS is strictly limited to the activities authorized under a Participant s licensure(s) or certification and unauthorized use is prohibited. Further, none of the foregoing is intended to convey participation or membership or any right of access to information developed by or published by a Board Multiple Listing Service where access to such information is prohibited by law. COMPANY / PARTICIPANT INFORMATION NEW (or current) Office/Company Name: Firm#: (Please Print) OLD Office/Company Name: Firm#: (Please Print) Your Name: Member#: (Please Print) Attention Participant/Subscriber: MLS participation fees are paid by the authorized user directly to MFRMLS, 555 Winderley Pl. Suite 320. Maitland, Fl Due date is May 15 (annual). Penalties will apply to all payments not

8 received by 5:00 P.M. The Principal Broker is ultimately responsible for the payment of all fees for participating licenses in his/her company. NOTE: MLS FEES OR PRO-RATED MLS FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. **SIGNATURE: ***SIGNATURE REQUIRED STATING YOU AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS*** Primary Association/Board MY FLORIDA REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Participant Request to Participate In conformity with the My Florida Regional MLS Rules and Regulations and any reciprocal MLS Rules & Regulations, in which I agree to abide, I request participation in the My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service. I understand that as the participant, there is a one-time application fee of $ and an annual participation fee. I will be assessed the participation fee, times the number of licensees employed by or affiliated with my firm. I also understand that the MLS exists for participants to exchange offers of cooperation and compensation on listings and that neither I, nor any of my licensees, may sell, lease, exchange, transmit or otherwise disseminate data on active listings to the general public. The Participant indemnifies the My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service and any reciprocal Multiple Listing Service and agrees to hold harmless from and against all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses of any kind, including attorney s fees, and from liability to any person arising from a Participant s negligence. Definition of MLS Participant Where the term REALTOR is used in this explanation of policy in connection with the word member or the word participant, it shall be construed to mean the REALTOR principal or principals, of this or any other association, or a firm comprised of REALTOR principals participating in a multiple listing service owned and operated by the board. Participatory rights shall be held by an individual principal broker unless determined by the association or MLS to be held by a firm. It shall not be construed to include individuals other than a principal or principals who are REALTOR members of this or any other association, or who are legally entitled to participate without association membership. However, under no circumstances is any individual or firm, regardless of membership status, entitled to MLS membership or participation unless they hold a current, valid real estate broker s license and offer or accept cooperation and compensation to and from other participants or are licensed or certified by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property. Use of information developed by or published by an association multiple listing service is strictly limited to the activities authorized under a participant s licensure(s) or certification and unauthorized uses are prohibited.

9 MY FLORIDA REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Participant Request to Participate-continued Mere possession of a broker s license is not sufficient to qualify for MLS participation. Rather, the requirement that an individual or firm offers or accepts cooperation and compensation means that the participant actively endeavors during the operation of its real estate business to list real property of the type listed on the MLS and/or to accept offers of cooperation and compensation made by listing brokers or agents in the MLS. Actively means on a continual and ongoing basis during the operation of the participant s real estate business. The actively requirement is not intended to preclude MLS participation by a participant or potential participant that operates a real estate business on a part-time, seasonal, or similarly time-limited basis or that has its business interrupted by periods of relative inactivity occasioned by market conditions. Similarly, the requirement is not intended to deny MLS participation to a participant or potential participant who has not achieved a minimum number of transactions despite good faith efforts. Nor is it intended to permit an MLS to deny participation based on the level of service provided by the participant or potential participant as long as the level of service satisfies state law. (Adopted 11/08) The key is that the participant or potential participant actively endeavors to make or accept offers of cooperation and compensation with respect to properties of the type that are listed on the MLS in which participation is sought. This requirement does not permit an MLS to deny participation to a participant or potential participant that operates a Virtual Office Website (VOW) (including a VOW that the participant uses to refer customers to other participants) if the participant or potential participant actively endeavors to make or accept offers of cooperation and compensation. An MLS may evaluate whether a participant or potential participant actively endeavors during the operation of its real estate business to offer or accept cooperation and compensation only if the MLS has a reasonable basis to believe that the participant or potential participant is in fact not doing so. The membership requirement shall be applied in a nondiscriminatory manner to all participants and potential participants. (Adopted 11/08) *Compensation is unconditional except where local MLS rules permit listing brokers to reserve the right to reduce compensation offers to cooperating brokers in the event that the commission established in a listing contract is reduced by court action or by actions of a lender. Refer to Part Two, G., Section 1, Information Specifying the Compensation on Each Listing Filed with a Multiple Listing Service of an Association of REALTORS, Handbook on Multiple Listing Policy. (Adopted 11/98) / *Broker Participant Please Print License # *Signature of Broker Participant *Firm Name * Date