Affiliate Membership Application

Member Benefits

• Registered as a Baldwin REALTORS® Affiliate Member on our website
• You can help! – As a Baldwin REALTORS® Affiliate member you can serve on Baldwin REALTORS® committees.
• Networking opportunities – Attend all Baldwin REALTORS® social events.
• County-central facility - Use of office space for meeting clients

Instructions:

• Do you qualify?
  • Individuals with a real estate or appraisal license cannot join as an affiliate. You can join as a REALTOR® or Appraiser member.
  • An employee or independent contractor of a real estate brokerage cannot join as an affiliate.
  • If your company name or logo is similar to the name or logo of a REALTOR® member company, the name of your affiliate company must clearly indicate the nature of your business, in such a way that distinguishes the company from a real estate company. 
• Read and complete the application fully. 
• Payment will be required at the end of this form.
• Within 2 business days we will activate your membership and send you an email containing your BR member portal password and a sponsorhip packet. 

Important Information

• January 15th - Annual dues are due by this date of each year.
• Baldwin REALTORS® does not mail invoices. Anytime there is an amount due, you will receive an email, and your invoice will be available to view and pay on your member portal. Please do not disregard emails and notifications from Baldwin REALTORS®.
• All fees and dues are non-refundable.
• All information is for National, State and Local Association use.

MEMBERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read and, in the event of my acceptance to membership in the Baldwin REALTORS®, Inc. (the “Association”), I agree to abide and be bound by the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Rules and Regulations of the Association, Constitution and Bylaws of the State Association (if applicable), and the Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

I irrevocably waive all claims against the Association or any employees, officers, directors or members for any act or omission in connection with the business of the Association, including the interpretation and/or application of the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of the Association and the acceptance of or failure to accept, advance, suspend, expel or discipline me as a member of the Association. The authority of the Grievance and Professional Standards Committees of the Association, are expressly acknowledged and accepted by me, and I acknowledge and agree that I will arbitrate future contractual disputes arising out of the real estate business as specified by Article 17 of the Code of Ethics and set forth in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the Policies and Procedures Manual of this Association, all as from time to timeamended.

I understand that the Baldwin REALTORS®, Inc. may terminate my membership if this application contains misrepresentations or I fail or refuse to comply with the conditions of membership as stated in the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures and Regulations of this Association and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Further I agree that if I resign or am terminated from membership with any outstanding dues and fees (including any costs and sums preciously awarded by the Arbitration Hearing Panel in conjunction with arbitration proceedings), the Board of Directors may conditionally renew or reinstate membership upon my payment of said fees.

I understand that in the event I am not eligible for membership in the category indicated, or if I am not elected to membership, the advanced dues and fees will be refunded to me, less $50 for processing. If elected to membership I agree, to pay (when due) the established fees, dues, assessments and fines, in effect as long as I am a member of this Association. I understand that if I no longer wish to maintain my membership, the Association must be notified in writing with the proper forms provided. I further understand there will be no refund of dues paid should I terminate my membership in the Association.

Health Insurance Acknowledgement

*Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the State PAC in your state. Contact your State Association or PAC for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to the State PAC. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116.
*I certify that I am at least 18 years old and I am making this contribution on a personal credit or debit card with my own personal funds- not those of another person or entity- and I meet the eligibility requirements that I am not a foreign national and not a federal contractor.

By signing below, I am certifying that I do not possess a license to sell or appraise real estate in any state in the US. Futhermore, I am not an employee or independent contractor of a real estate brokerage.