The Burbank Association of REALTORS® offers many different classes of membership: Designated REALTOR®, REALTOR®, Broker, Appraiser, MLS Assistant, MLS Only and Affiliate to name a few. In addition, we have honorary membership for those who qualify.
Members of the Association pay dues to the Association for access to a multitude of highly sophisticated and valuable products and services, which are either free or fee-based.
Designated REALTOR®
Each firm must designate in writing a Designated REALTOR® who will be responsible for all of the duties and obligations of licensees associated with the Designated REALTOR®, including the obligation to arbitrate disputes pursuant to Article 17 of the Code of Ethics and to pay Association dues as established in the Bylaws. The Designated REALTOR® must be a sole proprietor, partner, corporate officer or branch office manager of the firm capable of acting on behalf of the firm's principal(s) and must meet the other qualifications for REALTOR® membership established in the Bylaws. The Designated REALTOR® must be actively engaged in the real estate profession, and maintain a current, valid real estate broker's license or be licensed or certified by an appropriate State regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property. Ready to start the application process? Click below to start the process to become a Designated REALTOR®.
REALTOR®
A licensee shall qualify for REALTOR® membership if the person is:
1. Actively engaged in the real estate profession other than as a sole proprietor, partner, corporate officer, or branch office manager;
2. Associated either as an employee or an independent contractor with a Designated REALTOR® member of the Association or a Designated REALTOR® member of another association (if the Designated REALTOR® is a secondary member of the Association); and
3. Maintains a current, valid real estate broker's or salesperson's license or is licensed or certified by an appropriate State regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property.
(A REALTOR® or Designated REALTOR® is a primary member of the Association if State and National Association dues are paid through the Association. A REALTOR® or Designated REALTOR® is a secondary member of the Association if State and National Association dues are paid through another association. One of the principals in the firm must be a Designated REALTOR® member of the Association in order for licensees associated with the firm to select the Association as their primary association.)
A licensee also shall qualify for REALTOR® membership in the Association if the person is:
1. A sole practitioner, partner, corporate officer, or branch office manager;
2. Actively engaged in the real estate profession, including buying, selling, exchanging, renting or leasing, managing, appraising for others for compensation, counseling, or financing, building, developing or subdividing real estate; and
3. Maintains or is associated with a real estate firm in the State of California or in a contiguous state.
All persons who are partners in a partnership, or all officers in a corporation who are actively engaged in the real estate profession within the State or in a contiguous state shall qualify for REALTOR® membership only, and each is required to hold REALTOR® membership in an association of REALTOR® within the State or in a contiguous state. In the case of a firm, partnership or corporation whose business activity is substantially commercial, only those principals actively engaged in the real estate profession within the jurisdiction of the Association shall be required to hold REALTOR® membership in the Association. Ready to start the application process? Click below to start the process to become a REALTOR®.
Honorary
The Board of Directors by a unanimous vote of the directors present at any regular meeting may elect as an Honorary member any member who has rendered distinguished service to the real estate profession or to the Association. Ready to start the application process? Click below to start the process to become an Honorary REALTOR®.
Affiliate
Affiliate Business (Non-Licensee) includes home warranty, loans & mortgage lending, Escrow Company, insurance home warranty, Title Company, advertising firm, pest control, and other services. Affiliate members join the board every Thursday for weekly Marketing Meeting. They introduce themselves, promote, and advertise with other affiliate members and REALTOR agents.
Want to sign up as an affiliate? Click below to start the process to become an affiliate with the BAOR Association.
Appraiser or Appraiser Trainee
Want to sign up as an Appraiser or Appraiser Trainee?
MLS Only Access
Licensed Broker/Salesperson joining the MLS ONLY.
Want to sign up for MLS only access? Click below to start the process with the BAOR Association.
Assistant to Broker or Agent
Want to sign up as an assistant? Click below to start the process with the BAOR Association.