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In order for a Designated REALTOR® and their REALTOR®-type firm to remain active with the REALTOR® Association, all licensed individuals with the REALTOR® firm must also remain active with the REALTOR® organization.

I hereby certify that every individual holding a Georgia real estate license which is held by me and/or my firm has complied (or will comply) with one of the following membership requirements:

1. Completed the membership requirements and is an active and paid member of a local REALTOR® association.
2. Has submitted an application for REALTOR® membership to a local REALTOR® association within 30-60 days of becoming licensed with my member firm.
3. Membership dues have been paid by the company and the salesperson will hold Non-Member Licensee status with a local REALTOR® association.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) requires that all licensees affiliated with a REALTOR®-member Managing Principal/Firm must also hold REALTOR® membership. To comply with this requirement, a licensee’s primary membership must be with a local REALTOR® Association/Board that their Designated REALTOR® (DR) or Managing Principal belongs to. This ensures that the office remains in compliance with NAR’s policies.

As the Designated REALTOR® or Managing Principal, I certify that all individuals licensed under my firm comply with the following membership requirements:

1. Current Licensees
   All current licensees affiliated with my firm have completed the membership requirements and are active, paid REALTOR® members of a local REALTOR® Association/Board to which I belong.
   
   
2. New Licensees
   Any new licensee joining my firm will submit an application for REALTOR® membership to a local REALTOR® Association/Board that I belong to within 30-60 days of becoming licensed with my REALTOR®-member firm.
   
   
3. Non-Member Licensees (NMLs)
   If any licensee within my firm does not apply for REALTOR® membership within the required 30-60 day period, the firm will pay the applicable Non-Member Licensee (NML) dues as assessed by the local REALTOR® Association/Board. This licensee will then be classified as a Non-Member Licensee.
   

As the Designated REALTOR® or Managing Principal, I acknowledge that I am responsible for ensuring membership compliance for all licensees within my firm, as outlined in the NAR Membership Policies and Procedures. I understand that failure to comply with these requirements may result in penalties or additional fees as determined by the local REALTOR® Association/Board.

By electing to be an ACBR REALTOR®, I agree that all my licensees will also be ACBR REALTOR® type members with me as well. ACBR REALTOR® dues are $599 annually.

ACBR requires that all licensees affiliated with an ACBR Member Managing Principal/Firm must also hold ACBR membership. To comply with this requirement, a licensee’s primary membership must be ACBR and must be the same member type as their Managing Principal ACBR Member and/or Managing Principal. This ensures that the office remains in compliance with ACBR’s policies.

As the Managing Principal ACBR Member of my firm, I certify that all individuals licensed under my firm comply with the following membership requirements:

1. Current Licensees
   All current licensees affiliated with my firm have completed the membership requirements and are active, paid ACBR Members.
   
   
2. New Licensees
   Any new licensee joining my firm will submit an application for ACBR Member application within 30-60 days of becoming licensed with my ACBR firm.
   
   
3. Non-Member Licensees (NMLs)
   If any licensee within my firm does not apply for ACBR membership within the required 30-60 day period, the firm will pay the applicable Non-Member Licensee (NML) dues as assessed by ACBR. This licensee will then be classified as a Non-Member Licensee.
   

As the Managing Principal ACBR Member and/or Managing Principal for my firm, I acknowledge that I am responsible for ensuring membership compliance for all licensees within my firm, as outlined above. I understand that failure to comply with these requirements may result in penalties or additional fees as determined by ACBR.

By electing to be an ACBR Member, I agree to that all my licensees will also be ACBR Members (non-REALTOR® type) with me as well. ACBR Member dues are $360 annually.

In the event of my election, I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®, including the obligation to arbitrate any existing or future disputes with another member in accordance with the Association's arbitration procedures. I also agree to abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, which are made available to me at the office of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, and if required, I further agree to satisfactorily complete, within 180 days time, (3) three New Member Training Requirements. I further agree that my act of paying fees shall evidence my initial and continuing commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics, Constitutions, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and duty to arbitrate, all as from time to time amended.

I irrevocably waive all claims against the Association or any of its officers, directors or members, for any acts in electing or failing to elect, advancing, suspending, expelling, or otherwise disciplining me as an applicant, or as a member. Upon the expiration of said membership for any cause, I will discontinue the use of the term REALTOR® and return to the Association all certificates, signs, seals or other indications of membership in the Association, the State Association and the National Association of REALTORS®. I consent that the Association, through its Membership Committee or otherwise, may invite and receive other information and comment about me from any member or other person, and I further agree that any information and comment furnished to the Association by any person in response to the invitation shall be conclusively deemed to be privileged and not form the basis of any action by me for slander, libel, or defamation of character.

I agree that, if accepted for Membership in the Association, I shall pay the fees and fees as from time to time established. I understand that should I not complete (3) three New Member Training Requirements within the prescribed 180 days from the date of my application that I will be automatically dropped as an applicant for membership and that there will be no refund of any portion of the fees paid. 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 consent that the Association of REALTORS® (local, state & national), and their subsidiaries, may contact me at the specified address, phone numbers, fax numbers email address or other means of communication available. This consent applies to changes in the contact information that may be provided by me to the Association(s)/Board(s) in the future. The 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.

In the event of my election, I agree to abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of ACBR which are made available to me at the Board office, and if required, I further agree to satisfactorily complete, within 180 days time, (2) two New Member Training Requirements. I further agree that my act of paying fees shall evidence my initial and continuing commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics, Constitutions, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and duty to arbitrate, all as from time to time amended.

I irrevocably waive all claims against the Board or any of its officers, directors or members, for any acts in electing or failing to elect, advancing, suspending, expelling, or otherwise disciplining me as an applicant, or as a member. Upon the expiration of said membership for any cause, I will discontinue the use of the term ACBR Member and return to the Board all certificates, signs, seals or other indications of membership in the Board. I consent that the Board, through its Membership Committee or otherwise, may invite and receive other information and comment about me from any member or other person, and I further agree that any information and comment furnished to the Board by any person in response to the invitation shall be conclusively deemed to be privileged and not form the basis of any action by me for slander, libel, or defamation of character.

The ACBR Member option does not include the REALTOR® designation and does not provide membership in the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) or the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Individuals with this membership type are prohibited from using the terms REALTOR®, REALTORS®, or REALTOR®-ASSOCIATE, as well as the emblem or seal of the National Association of REALTORS®.

I agree that, if accepted for Membership in the Board, I shall pay the fees and fees as from time to time established. I understand that should I not complete (2) two New Member Training Requirements within the prescribed 180 days from the date of my application that I will be automatically dropped as an applicant for membership and that there will be no refund of any portion of the fees paid. 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.

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