Holding a real estate license does not make someone a REALTOR®. The main distinction of a REALTOR® from someone who is merely licensed by the state to sell real estate is the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Becoming an ECAR REALTOR® means you are committed to continuing education, professionalism and integrity.
With your REALTOR® membership, you are privileged to all the rights and benefits of all three levels of the organization:
- Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
- Florida Association of REALTORS®
- National Association of REALTORS®
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Types of Members
Primary Member
- An individual is a primary member of ECAR if they pay local, state and national dues through ECAR. New member dues apply. Orientation is required.
Secondary Member
- An individual is a secondary member if they pay current state or national dues through another association/board. A Letter of Good Standing is required from your primary association/board. The New Member Orientation class will be waived provided you have completed the New Member Orientation class with your current association/board in the state of Florida (this must be stated in the Letter of Good Standing).
Transferring Member
- An individual is a transferring member if they have paid their current state or national dues through another association/board for the current year and are transferring their primary membership to ECAR. A Letter of Good Standing is required from your primary association/board. The New Member Orientation class will be waived provided you have completed the New Member Orientation class with your current association/board in the state of Florida (this must be stated in the Letter of Good Standing).
Reinstating Member
- An individual is a reinstating member if they were a prior member of ECAR and have not been inactive with the association for more than 18 months. Orientation is not required.
Appraiser
- An individual who is a Certified General or Certified Residential Appraiser. If an appraiser also has a current/active real estate license, then the real estate license takes precedence over the appraiser license for ECAR. Membership would be the same as above, whichever applies.
Affiliate Member
- These members play a vital role in the support of the REALTOR® community through educational events, informative forums, charitable activities and contributions that promote and enhance the Emerald Coast community.
ECAR Member Meetings