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Your membership includes C.A.R. and NAR benefits, advocacy, market insights, professional development, networking opportunities, member resources, and industry connections designed to keep you informed, competitive, and connected. BAREIS MLS membership and fees are separate from MAR association membership.
Complete and sign the membership application and provide the supporting documents it requests, including your DRE license with current brokerage affiliation and driver’s license. Transferring members should obtain a letter of good standing. Contact Member Services for payment authorization instructions and any additional requirements applicable to your membership type.
View the 2026 membership dues and fees sheet on the REALTOR® Membership page. The amounts apply to 2026 and should not be used as a quote for 2027 or later. Your total depends on your membership type, joining date, and applicable fees or deposits. Contact Member Services for your exact total and available payment arrangements.
Contact Member Services to confirm applicable dues, fees, documentation, and training requirements. Provide prior membership and training records for review.
No. BAREIS MLS has separate membership applications, eligibility requirements, and fees. MAR can direct you to the appropriate resources. Contact BAREIS at 707-575-8000 for MLS membership questions.
MAR’s published information lists major credit cards and checks. Contact Member Services to confirm accepted cards, payment instructions, and any cash or payment-plan options before making a payment.
C.A.R.’s REALTOR® Action Assessment (RAA) is a mandatory state assessment, distinct from a voluntary REALTOR® Action Fund contribution. Review the current C.A.R. dues disclosures for the amount, allocation, and instructions for directing funds to an available alternative account.
RAF contributions are voluntary and support REALTOR® political advocacy. Review the official contribution disclosures for eligibility, allocation, and tax treatment. Member Services can help explain the distinction between mandatory dues or assessments and voluntary contributions.
MAR offers local classes, workshops, networking, and professional development, with additional education and designation resources through C.A.R. and NAR. Eligible C.A.R. members can access a complimentary online 45-hour license-renewal package. Check individual course requirements, fees, and approvals.
MAR staff cannot provide legal advice. Consult your broker or, if eligible, the C.A.R. Legal Hotline. Agents: 213-739-8282. Brokers and office managers: 213-739-8350.
Orientation introduces MAR benefits and services, association advocacy, professional standards, MLS-related resources, and the REALTOR® community. Once you join, Member Services will confirm your orientation schedule and any accompanying training requirements.
Use the Member Change Form to request contact or brokerage-affiliation changes and include the requested DRE documentation and signatures. Use the Cancellation Form to request cancellation. Ask Member Services to confirm receipt and any separate MLS or Supra service changes.
Businesses and professionals whose products, services, or expertise support the real estate industry. Examples include mortgage lenders, title professionals, home inspectors, stagers, and insurance specialists. Ask Member Services if you are unsure which membership category fits your business.
Affiliate membership includes a public business directory listing with a website link. Contact Member Services to provide your business details and confirm how your listing will appear.
Sponsorship opportunities are offered separately. Benefits differ by package; some include affiliate membership for a specified period. Contact MAR to confirm package terms and availability.
MAR’s affiliate program describes opportunities to host educational classes at its San Rafael office at no cost and have workshops promoted to members. Coordinate topics, scheduling, space, approval, and any event-specific arrangements with MAR before planning a class.
The supplied dues sheet lists amounts by start month for primary (AFF) and secondary (AFS) affiliates. The November 2026 primary application includes a separate $125 non-refundable application fee. Member Services can confirm your category, current dues, joining month, and exact total.
Contact Member Services at [email protected] or 415-507-1000 for the appropriate application, submission instructions, membership questions, directory details, and sponsorship information.
Qualifying Code of Ethics training requires at least 2.5 hours. The current fixed cycle runs January 1, 2025–December 31, 2027. New members have additional orientation timing; contact MAR about the requirements that apply to your application.
Sign in to NAR’s My Account page and open My Education to review your Code of Ethics status. If your record appears incomplete after you have finished a course, contact MAR Member Services with your completion documentation.
DRE approval alone does not automatically establish that a course satisfies NAR’s Code of Ethics requirement. The course must meet the applicable NAR objectives and association acceptance requirements. Check with MAR before enrolling in an outside course if its acceptance is unclear.
Email your certificate to [email protected] . Include your name and identifying membership or DRE license information. MAR asks members to allow 7–10 business days for record updates.
Do not assume that renewing your license updates your REALTOR® ethics record. Send MAR your completion certificate or other acceptable course documentation. If you no longer have it, request a replacement from your course provider or ask Member Services which records are acceptable.
A California license-renewal exemption or honorary association status does not by itself waive the NAR ethics requirement. Members formally granted REALTOR® Emeritus status by NAR are exempt from the Code of Ethics training requirement.
No additional ethics course is required for the same cycle when you have completed qualifying training through another REALTOR® association. Provide MAR with satisfactory documentation so your record can be updated.
For the current cycle, members who have not met the requirement face suspension beginning January 1, 2028. The suspension lasts through January and February, or until the requirement is met, whichever happens sooner. Membership is automatically terminated on March 1, 2028 if the member is still suspended on that date.
Contact MAR Member Services before registering for a course or applying for reinstatement. MAR can confirm the training, documentation, fees, and timing that apply to your situation. A break in membership of more than one year also triggers NAR’s new-member training requirement.
REALTORS® must complete at least two hours of qualifying Fair Housing / Anti-Bias instruction upon joining and during subsequent three-year cycles, subject to applicable exemptions and orientation rules. The current cycle ends December 31, 2027. This requirement is separate from Code of Ethics training.
The requirement applies to REALTOR® members, including commercial practitioners and appraisers. Members granted REALTOR® Emeritus status by NAR are exempt. Other honorary designations or a state CE exemption do not by themselves establish an NAR exemption.
No. Fair Housing / Anti-Bias training and Code of Ethics training are separate membership requirements on the same three-year cycle. A provider may offer both in a bundle, but you must complete the components and receive credit for both requirements.
Qualifying Fair Housing training completed as a membership requirement through another REALTOR® association does not have to be repeated until the next three-year cycle. Send MAR documentation so your record can be reviewed.
Qualifying Fair Housing orientation can satisfy the cycle requirement. NAR’s orientation rules also recognize comparable training through another association where membership has been continuous or the break is one year or less. Ask MAR to confirm which documentation and completion timetable apply.
Do not rely solely on an old endorsement date. Ask MAR to review the qualifying Fair Housing coursework and completion dates associated with your endorsement against the current cycle requirement.
Email [email protected] with your certificate and identifying membership information. Confirm that your Fair Housing requirement has been recorded separately from Code of Ethics. Contact MAR before enrolling if you are unsure whether a course qualifies.
An ethics complaint asks the Association to review alleged violations of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics or other duties within its jurisdiction. It is a professional disciplinary process, not a lawsuit. Review the official Before You File resource and contact the Administrator with procedural questions.
If a violation is established, the Association may impose discipline under applicable professional standards procedures. It cannot cancel or enforce contracts, award monetary damages through an ethics complaint, or suspend or revoke a real estate license. Arbitration is a separate process for eligible monetary disputes.
Generally, file within 180 calendar days after the alleged offense and related facts could have been known through reasonable diligence, or within 180 calendar days after the transaction or event concludes, whichever is later. Certain circumstances, including qualifying informal dispute resolution, can suspend the deadline. Contact the Administrator promptly about how the rules apply to your filing.
Use MAR’s Disciplinary Complaint Form D-1. Complete and sign the form, attach a written statement labeled Exhibit 1 describing the facts and circumstances, and include relevant supporting materials. Follow all instructions on the form.
MAR’s D-1 form allows you to identify the Articles you believe were violated or leave the allegations for the Grievance Committee to determine. Either way, you must provide Exhibit 1 and supporting materials. The form’s Article summaries are shorthand; consult the full Code of Ethics for the actual provisions.
Combine the signed complaint form, Exhibit 1, and supporting documents into one PDF in that order. If the combined file is too large, MAR’s instructions allow separate PDF files clearly numbered in sequence. Contact Linda Conaway at [email protected] or 800-446-3646 for submission instructions and procedural assistance.
The Grievance Committee reviews whether the complaint is appropriate for a formal ethics hearing. If a hearing is scheduled, the hearing panel considers evidence and determines whether the Code was violated. The review and hearing stages have different roles.
An ombudsman may help resolve communication problems informally; mediation can help parties reach an agreement. Arbitration addresses eligible monetary disputes under applicable rules. Ask the Administrator which process is available for your concern and what deadlines apply.
PULSE features expert conversations on professional and industry issues. SPARK offers practical workshops and learning by doing. ALLY brings education from MAR Affiliate Partners. PEAK introduces college students to careers connected to real estate and the Marin community. Check confirmed offerings and participation details with MAR.
Visit Events & Education for upcoming offerings. Check the individual event’s details for registration instructions, location, format, price, and any continuing-education approval. Contact MAR if you cannot find the event you need.
Start with the skills and clients you want to focus on, then review the issuing organization’s complete eligibility, coursework, application, cost, and renewal requirements. Confirm California continuing-education approval for the specific offering if you need CE credit.
Basic supports everyday lockbox access, management, and showing tools. Professional adds mobile MLS information, navigation, and buyer-tour features. Review the comparison and confirm feature availability for your local service before changing plans.
First contact MAR or BAREIS MLS, to be assigned a Supra eKEY.
Your key should then automatically start authorizing and updating itself.
The Supra eKEY information page links to the provider’s Tips and Support resources for setup guidance, training, FAQs, and troubleshooting. Contact MAR if you need help identifying the appropriate local service contact.
In the eKEY app:
Use the Building Permit Requirements page as a starting point and confirm requirements directly with the city, town, or county responsible for the property. Requirements depend on the property location and proposed work.
Yes. MAR’s Resale Ordinance page organizes information by local jurisdiction. Verify the current requirements, fees, forms, and timing with the relevant city or town before relying on a listed amount or arranging a transaction.
Visit the Sewer Lateral Information page for resources and service contacts. Confirm the requirements that apply to a particular property with the appropriate sewer agency or jurisdiction.
Use MAR’s School Districts page and map to explore district websites. District descriptions and feeder-school references are general guides; contact the district to confirm the appropriate school for a specific property.
Explore Consumer Resources for agency and consumer-information links, and Housing Resources for additional homeownership guidance. For advice on a specific transaction, consult the appropriate licensed professional.
Review the committee descriptions and tell MAR which areas interest you. Staff can explain current opportunities, eligibility, and any training or service requirements.
No. MAR welcomes professionals who are new to real estate, new to MAR, expanding their network, or young at heart. The program is designed to build connections and encourage participation.
Contact MAR Member Services at [email protected] or 415-507-1000. For ethics complaint procedures and dispute-resolution questions, contact Professional Standards Administrator Linda Conaway at [email protected] or 800-446-3646.
Our Member Services team can point you to the right resource and help with membership, training records, forms, and association services.
Information reviewed November 4, 2026. Dues, course offerings, and program details can change; refer to the linked resource or contact MAR for current details.
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