I
hereby apply for Membership in the MetroTex Association
of REALTORS®, Inc., North Texas Real Estate Information Network Inc. (MLS), and
or MetroTex Key Services, Inc.
I
understand that my dues and the application fee are nonrefundable. If I am
applying as a REALTOR® member, I agree to attend Orientation and the National
Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics training within 60 days of my
application for REALTOR® membership. Failure to meet these requirements may
result in having my membership inactivated and my services discontinued until I
complete the new member orientation course.
I agree to thoroughly familiarize myself with
and abide by the MetroTex Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of REALTORS®,
and National Association of REALTORS® Bylaws, the MetroTex Association of REALTORS
Policy Manual, and the NAR Constitution. I will abide by the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual as from time to time amended, revised, supplemented
or altered, including the obligation to arbitrate any dispute or controversy
arising between me and one or more members in accordance with the rules and
regulations governing such arbitration, from time to time in effect. I
understand I have access to a copy of the MetroTex Association of REALTORS®, Texas
Association of REALTORS®, and National Association of REALTORS® Bylaws, the
FHAAR Policy Manual, and the NAR Constitution and Code of Ethics. I understand
that I will be required to complete periodic Code of Ethics trainings
as specified in the association’s bylaws as a continued condition of
membership. I authorize MetroTex and any of its representatives to verify the
information I have provided herein.
NAR
Constitution & Bylaws: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/nar-constitution-bylaws
Code of
Ethics: https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2020-Code-of-Ethics-and-Standards-of-Practice.pdf
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 MetroTex
Association of REALTORS, Inc., I shall pay the fees and dues as from time to
time established. Membership is based on the term of a calendar year. Payments
to the MetroTex Association of REALTORS® including TREPAC contributions are
NON-REFUNDABLE and not deductible as charitable contributions. Such payments
may, however, be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.
I
hereby acknowledge that MetroTex Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of
REALTORS®, and National Association of REALTORS® are authorized to distribute a
member’s name, company name, business address, company phone and FAX number on
their respective websites. (No personal information is published). I also agree
to keep my membership information up to date including, but not limited to,
email address, cell phone number, residence and
business address.
I
hereby consent that the MetroTex Association of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, the
National Association of REALTORS®, MetroTex MLS, and their subsidiaries, if
any, 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 to me by the Association(s)
in the future.
NOTE:
Under federal tax law, when you claim your REALTOR® membership dues as a
business expense, you must exclude the percentage used by the association for
lobbying expenses to influence State and Federal legislation. Texas REALTORS®
Political Action Committee (TREPAC) contributions are voluntary and may not be
deducted.
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 agree that, if accepted for Membership in the Association, I shall pay the dues and fees
established by the MetroTex Board of Directors.