Application for REALTOR® Membership

Through submitting this application I hereby apply for REALTOR® Membership in the REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts (RACM). Enclosed is my non-refundable membership dues and application fee.

In the event that my application is approved, I agree as a condition of membership to complete the indoctrination course of RACM and, on my own initiative, to thoroughly familiarize myself with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS® including the duty to arbitrate business disputes in accordance with the Code of Ethics and arbitration manual of the Board, and the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of RACM, the State Association and the National Association.

I further agree that my act of paying dues shall evidence my initial and continuing commitment to abide by the aforementioned Code of Ethics, Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and duty to arbitrate, all as from time to time amended.

I understand that should I withdraw this application or fail to attend the New Member Orientation class after receiving the second notice; this application will be CANCELLED and the application fee will be retained by the Association as a service charge. I will be required to remit an additional application fee if I decide to reapply. If my application is returned to me, I understand that the Designated REALTOR® of my office will receive a non-member assessment billing. 

The RACM Board of Directors reviews and approves membership on a provisional basis, subject to applicant’s completion of the required New Member Orientation program within 120 days of the application date. Failure to complete the orientation requirement will constitute voluntary withdrawal of the application and forfeiture of the application fee. In addition, membership dues once paid, are non-refundable. If you are transferring from another Board within Massachusetts, the application fee will be waived. 

Membership Types and Descriptions

REALTOR®
An agent who is affiliated with a REALTOR® firm. 

Designated REALTOR® Primary (ex: Broker of record)
Individual actively engaged in the real estate profession who has a proprietary interest in the firm and will be responsible for compliance with the bylaws of the Board. 

Secondary REALTOR®
Agent who holds Primary REALTOR® membership in another Massachusetts real estate board or another state.

Designated REALTOR® Secondary
An individual who holds Primary Designated REALTOR® membership in another Massachusetts real estate board or another state.

Office Manager
Individual management in control who has been designated by the firm to be responsible for all the duties and obligations of membership to that firm. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND FEES

• Upon receipt of your completed application form and a copy of your Massachusetts Salesperson or Broker’s license, accompanied by the payment of the application fee of $200 and current annual dues (See below for the 2023 Fee Schedule), the Membership Department will process your application.

• Your name, as a new applicant, will be published in the REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts newsletter.

• After the publication period your application will be brought to the Board of Directors for formal acceptance.

• If your membership is accepted, you will be notified of and scheduled to attend the next Orientation Program at least two weeks in advance.

• At the completion of the New Member Orientation, you will be inducted and presented with your REALTOR® pin. 

* Membership Dues do not include any application fees. 

** If paying by check, please send the check to REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts | 492 Washington St, Auburn, MA 01501

Your application will not be processed until your check is received.  

I hereby certify that the 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 Board, I shall pay the fees and dues as established each year.

NOTE: Payments to the REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts are not deductible as charitable contributions. Such payments may, however, be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. DUES AND APPLICATION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

By submitting this application 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, email 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.