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BECOME A REALTOR®

What does the term REALTOR® mean?

Brokers and Salespersons who hold an active real estate license are entitled to join the Monterey County Association of REALTORS®. Salespersons must first affiliate themselves with a Broker. When an individual joins MCAR – the Local Association., they also become members of the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R..) and the National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R.).

Only those real estate licensees who hold membership in these Associations and who subscribe to their strict Code of Ethics are permitted to use the registered trademark of REALTOR®.

All three levels of the REALTOR® organization - Local, State and National are here to help you succeed a as real estate professional. Just as you serve your clients, the REALTOR® organization exists to support its members.

APPLY HERE - FILL OUT, PRINT and TAKE to MCAR

To request a fee schedule email support@mcar.com

Member Benefits

Service Center

REALTOR® Business Products

  • California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) Forms
  • SUPRA ActiveKeys, eKeys, Lockboxes
  • Signs, Sign Riders, Brochure Boxes, Flyer Stands, Large Open House Signs
  • Planners, Open House Registries, Calculators
  • Environmental Hazards Books, Lead Booklets, Mold Booklets & Information Email or Fax Ordering for Offices

Education Opportunities

  • Assistance for First Time Licensees and License Renewal Materials
  • Continuing Education courses by correspondence and on-line Live education in partnership with Affiliate members and trained instructors
  • Timely, informative seminars
  • Contract Classes
  • New Member Orientations– Quarterly

Professional Development
and Awareness

  • Implementation of Code of Ethics
  • Professional Standards Committee
  • Grievance Committee Mediation and Arbitration Services
  • Professional Standards training

Legal Services
 Risk Management

  • Local attorney consultation at a reduced fee
  • Availability of the latest Legal Q & A’s and Legal Briefs Legal Updates provided at Association Meetings
  • Seminars facilitated by experts in various fields of risk management

Government/Community
Affairs Programs

  • On-site Government Affairs Director
  • Local Government Relations Committee (LGR)
  • Board of REALTORS Political Action Committee (BORPAC) Monitors and tracks local housing and land use issues
  • Advocates public policy on behalf of members and property owners
  • Government Affairs Update Newsletter
  • Active role in assisting businesses and government agencies with housing information

Communication & Technology

  • Continuous communication with our membership through Newsletters sent via-email
  • WINForms Software Training Classes
    Quarterly presentations on how to access MLSListings, Inc. website
  • Upcoming events, announcements and more listed on this website
  • MCAR Road Show - MCAR comes to your office - Risk Management, Fair Housing, Anti-Trust Training, Government Affairs Update, REALTOR® Safety Overview, MLSListings, Inc. Overview, and C.A.R. Forms Update
  • SmartPhones
  • MCAR.com is your access to the single largest source of online real estate information available in Monterey County as well as county regulatory information 24 hours a day.
  • Be sure to check out the MCAR Blog

Networking

  • Tuesday Network Meeting at Carmel Women’s Club every Tuesday morning
  • Wednesday Networking with MCAR at MCAR’s Conference Room
    every Wednesday morning
  • Broker Luncheon Meetings
  • Annual Membership Meeting
  • Special events!

Media Relations & Alliances

  • Contact center for local news media
    REALTOR® visibility through advertising
  • Scholarship awarded to all local High Schools and Community Colleges